Dr. Elias Tarakji, M.D. received his residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, and The Detroit Medical Center. He has been practicing gastroenterology since 1996. His special interests include advanced endoscopic procedures and screening colonoscopies. He is highly experienced in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing problems, ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and biliary disorders.
Dr. Elias Tarakji, M.D. received his residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, and The Detroit Medical Center. He has been practicing gastroenterology since 1996. His special interests include advanced endoscopic procedures and screening colonoscopies. He is highly experienced in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing problems, ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and biliary disorders.
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Fue mi primera visita y parece buen médico,
Sep-2025
Dr Tarakji was thorough, informative and gave me valuable information on how to move forward to improve my health.
Sep-2025
Very nice experience! Dr. Tarakji was knowledgeable, clear, & funny!
Sep-2025
Dr. Tarakji personality is impersonal with very little eye contact. His interaction with me felt cold, detached and without any empathy. I did not like when he reviewed my test results and said, “I have seen worse numbers than yours.” Please do not compare my results to other patients when I am not feeling my best. Treat my symptoms! We are not all the same!
When I did get a chance to ask a question about my symptoms, it did not feel reassuring to be told there’s “no solution for my stomach issues because it’s chronic but if you lose the weight that will fix it. As if weightloss solves everything! BTW I have lost 28 lbs without trying in the last 2 months and it’s concerns me. I was not heard at this visit and walked away feeling hopeless. Finally, this office does not return test results in a timely manner, the patient needs to message several times to get results.
Sep-2025
Doctor was pleasant, professional, and informative, as always.
Sep-2025
He listened to me & showed that he really cared & wanted to help me.
Also his staff was very helpful.
Aug-2025
Very personable and concern for patients well being
Aug-2025
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Aug-2025
Excellent! Thank you.
Aug-2025
First visit. He didn’t get the info he needed to evaluate my concerns and get a diagnosis.
Aug-2025
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GI-Glendora
552 W. Foothill Blvd Suite 200 Glendora, CA 91741
GI-Arcadia
488 E. Santa Clara St Suite 203 Arcadia, CA 91006
Dr. Elias Tarakji, M.D. received his residency, chief residency, and fellowship training at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, and The Detroit Medical Center. He has been practicing gastroenterology since 1996. His special interests include advanced endoscopic procedures and screening colonoscopies. He is highly experienced in treating gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), swallowing problems, ulcer disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and biliary disorders. Dr. Tarakji is particularly interested in the early detection and prevention of colon cancer by screening colonoscopy and polyp removal.
Dr. Tarakji is the Medical Director of Valley Digestive Health Center, our endoscopy center in Arcadia. He chaired the Gastroenterology Section and the Department of Medicine at Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Currently, he is the Secretary Treasurer of Medical Staff at Methodist Hospital.
Dr. Tarakji sees his patients at two convenient locations in Arcadia and Glendora. Additionally, he performs his endoscopic procedures at Valley Digestive Health Center in Arcadia and Arcadia Methodist Hospital. Both of these facilities are highly recognized for delivering excellence in healthcare.
Fue mi primera visita y parece buen médico,
Dr Tarakji was thorough, informative and gave me valuable information on how to move forward to improve my health.
Very nice experience! Dr. Tarakji was knowledgeable, clear, & funny!
Dr. Tarakji personality is impersonal with very little eye contact. His interaction with me felt cold, detached and without any empathy. I did not like when he reviewed my test results and said, “I have seen worse numbers than yours.” Please do not compare my results to other patients when I am not feeling my best. Treat my symptoms! We are not all the same! When I did get a chance to ask a question about my symptoms, it did not feel reassuring to be told there’s “no solution for my stomach issues because it’s chronic but if you lose the weight that will fix it. As if weightloss solves everything! BTW I have lost 28 lbs without trying in the last 2 months and it’s concerns me. I was not heard at this visit and walked away feeling hopeless. Finally, this office does not return test results in a timely manner, the patient needs to message several times to get results.
Doctor was pleasant, professional, and informative, as always.
He listened to me & showed that he really cared & wanted to help me. Also his staff was very helpful.
Very personable and concern for patients well being
Very knowledgeable and professional.
Excellent! Thank you.
First visit. He didn’t get the info he needed to evaluate my concerns and get a diagnosis.