Eli E. Hendel, MD

Dr. Eli Hendel is a medical practicioner in Glendale, California. Dr. Hendel is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and holds board certifications in Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Medicine. He is currently affilliated with Glendale Adventist Medical Center, and Glendale Memorial Hospital where he is currently Chief of Medicine. Dr. Hendel received his  training in Internal Medicine at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and did his Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine at University of Southern California Medical Center in Los Angeles. CURRENT1986 – PresentPrivate practice in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases (Glendale, CA)1989 – PresentTreating injured workers and performing disability evaluations in the field of Workers Compensation1991 – PresentQualified Medical Evaluator for the State of California performing disability evaluations2004 – PresentPerforming Agreed Medical Evaluations for Workers' Compensation attorneys CERTIFICATIONSAmerican Board of Internal Medicine (Board Certified Internal Medicine )American Board of Sleep Medicine (Board certified ABIM Sleep Medicine )American Board of Internal Medicine Pulmonary Diseases (Board Certified Pulmonary Diseases)Qualified Medical Examiner (QME)Certified Medical Examiner – Federal Motor safety Carrier Administration ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTSUniversity of Southern California – Keck School of Medicine – Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE2017 – PresentGlendale Memorial HospitalChief Department of Medicine2014 – PresentHealth Central/Remedy HealthWriter/Contributor, Blogger (COPD, Asthma, Sleep Disorders)2014 – PresentApollo ACO ( Accountable Care Organization ) ,Glendale, CAChairman of the Board/Board Member2016 – presentGlendale Memorial Hospital (Glendale,CA)Chief of Medicine2013 – 2014Glendale Memorial Hospital (Glendale, CA)Director of Intensive Care services2006 – PresentUniversity of Southern California, School of Medicine (Los Angeles, CA)Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine2004 – 2012Lakeside Medical Group (Glendale, CA)Chairman of Credentials Committee2003 – 2005Glendale Memorial Hospital (Glendale, CA)Chairman of Credentials Committee1998 – 2004Glendale Memorial Medical Group (Glendale, CA)Chairman of Credentials Committee                       1992 – 2003Glendale Memorial Medical Group (Glendale, CA)Member, Board of Directors1994  – 1995Glendale Memorial Hospital (Glendale, CA)Chairman of Emergency Services Committee1988 – 1994Los Angeles Community Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)Medical Director – Pulmonary Department1988 – 1989Linda Vista Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)Chief of Medicine1988 – 1989Los Angeles Community Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)Chief of Medicine1987 – 1988White Memorial Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)Medical Director – Pulmonary Department1986 – 1993University of Southern California, School of Medicine (Los Angeles, CA)Voluntary Faculty1985 – 1986Lincoln Hospital (Los Angeles, CA)Medical Director – Pulmonary Department EDUCATION1982 – 1984 University of Southern California, Barlow Hospital (Los Angeles, CA) Fellowship – Pulmonary Diseases1979 – 1982 State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Kings County Hospital (Brooklyn, NY)Residency – Internal Medicine1978 – 1979 State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center (Brooklyn, NY) Medical Degree1974 – 1978Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara (Guadalajara, Mexico)

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