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Thomas Ela, MD, Neurology, Fullerton, CA

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Neurology Fullerton, CA

Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

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  • Office

    2282 N State College Blvd
    Fullerton, CA 92831
    Phone+1 714-780-9770
    Fax+1 714-780-9773

Summary

  • Dr. Thomas Ela is a neurologist based in Fullerton, CA, with subspecialties in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology. He completed his medical degree at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, followed by an internship in internal medicine at Scripps Mercy Hospital. His residency and chief residency in neurology were at the University of California (San Diego) Medical Center, and he pursued a fellowship in clinical neurophysiology at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Dr. Ela works at Providence St. Jude Medical Center and is experienced in neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology, and muscular dystrophy. In 2013, he was awarded the CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Amazing Charts EHR.

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1991 - 1992
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurology, 1990 - 1991
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 1988 - 1991
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • University of California San Diego School of Medicine
    University of California San Diego School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1991 - 1992
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Neurology
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Neuromuscular Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Amazing Charts EHR, AmazingCharts, LLC, 2013