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Dr. Elias Hilal, MD

Dr. Elias Hilal, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Elias Hilal, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Amer University Beirut in 1970. He is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

490 E North Ave Ste 515 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
(412) 681-2300

Dr. Hilal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hilal specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Hilal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hilal

4.1
13 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
77%
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
23%
23%

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Absolutely Wonderful
Wow! Could not have had a better experience with Dr. Hilal! He is an expert at what he does. My procedure turned out way better than anticipated. He’s very sweet and knowledgeable. Never had to wait long to be seen either as seen in another review. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient – Nov 17, 2022
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Dr. Hilal performed very potentially schwannoma surgery on me in May 2009. The tumor was located on a nerve in my neck and was large enough to usually cause significant damage to the nerve leading up to my facial area. I came out of the surgery with a very, very slight droop to the eyelid of my right eye.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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W. Larry Lehman – Jan 06, 2020
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He did a great job explaining the procedure and answering my questions. Before and after my surgery i am glad he was my doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Daniel – Oct 15, 2019
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He does surgery he is not competant to perform. Had to go to Cleveland Clinic to have another surgery to fix what he did wrong. The most horrible experience in my life.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Jan 24, 2019
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I dawn Dr Hilal when he was at UPMC Mercy and was pretty happy with him as an ENT. He has since moved to Allegheny General Hospital and the wait to see him was over 2 hours. I don't know if it was his office people that over booked or if it's an AGH thing, but that is unacceptable. Each time I thought about getting up and leaving, I thought... I've already wasted 30 mins or an hour or 2 hours... so I stayed. NEVER AGAIN! Go to someone else... do not waste your precious time seeing this doctor!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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State College, PA – Nov 12, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elias Hilal, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Pittsburgh, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Amer University Beirut in 1970. He is affiliated with Allegheny General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Sloan-kettering Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1977

  • Upmc Mercy

    Fellowship Hospital, 1975

  • Amer University Beirut

    Medical School, 1970

  • Amer University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1970
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Hilal is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    AHN Otolaryngology490 E North Ave Ste 515 Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    1

    Practice

    Allegheny Clinic12311 Perry Hwy Wexford, PA 15090
    2
    Allegheny General Hospital320 E North Ave Pittsburgh, PA 15212
    3
    Hilal & Arena PC1350 Locust St Ste 309 Pittsburgh, PA 15219
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Allegheny General Hospital

      320 E North Ave
      Pittsburgh, PA 15212
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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