Dr. Elgendy has graduated from California State University of San Bernardino with Bachelor's Degree in Biology with a Chemistry minor in 1991. Then, she continued her studies in Biology towards her Master's degree again in California State University of San Bernardino. She got accepted to Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1993. After a regurous and challenging program she earned her degree of Doctor of Chiropractic in December 1996. She has done an externship right after graduation until she has earned her license to practice chiropractic. She had completed her State and National Boards successfully and earned her license in 1997. She has been keeping her medical knowledge current through annual re-licensure seminars and continuous study of the most recent advancements in the medical field through medical and chiropractic journals. What makes Dr. Elgendy, a chiropractor, a highly qualified practitioner to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal conditions? You may be surprised to learn that chiropractic doctors receive more class and study time in many important subjects compared with their medical counterparts. Subject Hours Comparison Between DC's and MD's
| Subjects | Class Hours
Chiropractic Students | Class Hours
Medical Students | | Anatomy | 540 | 510 | | Chemistry | 165 | 325 | | Diagnosis | 630 | 325 | | Microbiology | 120 | 115 | | Neurology | 320 | 110 | | Obstetrics | 60 | 150 | | Orthopedics | 210 | 155 | | Pathology | 360 | 400 | | Physiology | 240 | 325 | | Psychiatry | 60 | 145 | | Radiology | 360 | 150 | | HOURS | 3,065 | 2,710 |
| J | ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED STUDIES |
| J | Spinal Manipulation
Nutrition
Physiotherapy
Advanced Radiology
| Pharmacology
Immunology
General Surgery
| | TOTAL HOURS | 4,485 | 4,250 |
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Besides her degrees, she has helped thousands of patients that have been suffering with injuries that were sustained either from sports injuries, work, stresses of daily life, or involved in a motor vehicle accident. Many of these patients had more than one symptom most of the time. She has also helped her patients according to their needs by using her extensive referral contacts. These referrals could be to neurologists, orthopedic surgeons, imaging centers, laboratories, or even to attorneys for legal consultations.
What Does Dr. Elgendy Offer? Dr. Elgendy performs all parts of her treatments personally. Her treatments are comprised of Comprehensive Chiropractic Examination, Report of Findings and Specifically Tailored Treatment Plans.
Dr. Elgendy uses diversified manipulation techniques, specific physiotherapy, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, acupressure, nutritional advice, joint supports, exercises, and home therapy regimens for patient care. The physiotherapy may include ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, traction, and ice/heat packs. Massage therapy is also performed by Dr. Elgendy personally. Dr. Elgendy specializes in auto accident injuries, Workers' Compensation/Industrial cases, sports injuries and general family chiropractic care. |