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Dr. Ahmad Elsamad, DPM

Dr. Ahmad Elsamad, DPM

Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Ahmad Elsamad, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Merrillville, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Barry University in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

9239 Broadway Merrillville, IN 46410

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Elsamad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elsamad

4.1
28 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
18%
18%

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Wait time
Dr & his assistant Megan are great! Though, they don't notify the patient the same day of their appt if Dr had to leave office for emergency surgeries or such until you arrive in the office. Yet, the receptionist will mention at sign-in to all incoming patients that Dr is not in & if they received a call of notification. If you agree to wait, his assistant will than treat you. But, the wait time is a 2hr minimum in any of his locations!!! I believe they overbook appointments. When Dr does see the patient, the wait time is about 30mins.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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P.B – Jan 06, 2024
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Very good doctor gets me in and out yes I do scr
One problem when Dr.Ahmad Elsamad he goes to the hospital working with people please don't use ur workers to do the cutting toes they're slow back to rooms.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Donald Van Dyken – Dec 16, 2023
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I've seen Dr. El Samad many times. He has a great personality and really cares about his patients. He's also a great problem solving and goes the extra mile for his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bernard Chapin – Aug 13, 2021
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Outstanding Doctor and Staff! I took my elderly mother to him to cut her toe nails that became hard and she was on blood thinners so I couldn't do it. He had such a nice bed side manner and also checked her circulation becuase of swelling in her feet and legs. Took take to answer question and gave us helpful things to do to improve her feet and nails. So much better than Friendly Foot Care where we went to in the past. Would Highly recommend Doctor!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jun 11, 2021
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Amazing physician! Incredibly smart, and a blessing for NWI
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
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Feb 26, 2020
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I have a lot of faith in Dr ElSamad. He’s done a lot of work on my feet and has kept me moving throughout the years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Herlinda Soriano – Feb 18, 2020
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I have already recommended several family members to Dr. ElSamad. I was referred to him in an emergency situation by a co-worker. Called the office told them my issue and because I am diabetic, they got me in the same day, within an hour. He saw me and without hesitation got the ball rolling on my very aggressive treatment. He took charge in organizing a team of doctors he trusted to do their jobs, which they did. I believe, had I been referred to anyone else, my results right now, would be totally different. He and his staff are awesome. Thank you doctor.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Andrea – Jan 22, 2020
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This doctor will move heaven and earth to get you back well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 18, 2020
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I had a fall at working And shattered my heel. Dr Elsamad took me in right away and did a perfect job with muy foot. The whole staff treated me like family. Thanks you Dr Elsamad for everything you have done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mauro Marquez – Jan 07, 2020
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Dr. El Samad is an excellent surgeon. He operated on both my bunions with great results and a quick recovery time that amazed my friends in comparison to their surgeries with different doctors. Yes, there is a longer waiting time, but if you want great results...take something to read or anything that helps take the edge out of waiting for a good doctor. The offices are always very clean as well as the examining rooms. His staff is very professional and friendly and forever helpful.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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belia garcia in East Chicago, IN – Sep 11, 2017
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Great working with associate Dr Murad but with wait times almost 2 hours long, I will have to find another practice. Dr Murad is highly recommended but the practice is poorly managed.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – Apr 18, 2017
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dr elsamad is so caring and has such a great bedside manner!! He has been my "miracle worker!!"
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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julie in Griffith, IN – Dec 01, 2016
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Dr El Samad was amazing with my surgery. He explained everything thoroughly before and what he actually did post surgery. His personal concern for my well being is also very comforting. This is more than a job for him, he genuinely cares for his patients. There was a delay in getting back, BUT it was because he was giving the patients before me the same attention he always gives EVERY patient. I did not mind waiting at all & it was well worth it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Bob Cacovski in Hebron, IN – Oct 27, 2016
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This doctor has a huge ego and if you question his treatment plan he will pitch a fit and blacklist you from his offices. Choose a different doctor.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Munster, IN – Oct 18, 2016
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Dr. Elsamad is such a wonderful Doctor that tells you exactly how it is, no sugar coating and gets straight to the point and listens to you. His office staff is great! I feel very welcomed at his clinic. I can not thank him and his staff enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Ginger Paps in Portage IN – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ahmad Elsamad, DPM is a podiatric foot & ankle surgery specialist in Merrillville, IN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Barry University in 2003. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Mary Medical Center and Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • Podiatric Foot & Ankle Surgery

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  • Barry University

    Medical School, 2003
  • English

  • Arabic

Locations

Practice

1

Practice

Office9134 Columbia Ave Ste B Munster, IN 46321
2
Methodist Hospitals Advanced Outpatient Diagnostics-Carefirst Imaging Center7860 Burr St Schererville, IN 46375
3
219 Health Network Inc4320 Fir St Unit 408 East Chicago, IN 46312
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave
    Hobart, IN 46342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St
    East Chicago, IN 46312
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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