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Dr. Alain Elian, MD

Dr. Alain Elian, MD

Bariatric Surgery*

Dr. Alain Elian, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Kalamazoo, MI. He is affiliated with Ascension Borgess Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

6565 W Main St Ste 205 Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Make an Appointment

(269) 353-1783

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Elian specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Recent Reviews
    Reviews made in the last 30 days. • See reviews
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Dr. Elian's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Elian

4.4
5 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
80%
80%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
20%
20%
1 star
0%
0%

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Dr. Eliana is a amazing Doctor.
Telehealth
He is amazing. Went in to have a Scope done on a Thursday he found Cancer and he had me into Surgery the following Wednesday.
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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Apr 22, 2025
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Colonoscopy
I will use Dr Elian and recommend him.. he was professional, informative, and great bedside manner.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2025
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Caused my Gastroparesis during my surgery
While having Esphophogus Surgery Dr Elian caused damage to the vagus Nurve impairing my stomach from empting out and I had liquid diarrhea for over 2 months, I lost 40 lbs before taking my condition seriously. This disease does not go away but symptoms are managed in my case through meds. Dr Elian doesn’t see a need to see me now that my Gastroparesis doesn’t have me having diarrhea daily and I’ve gained 6 of the 40 lbs back. I’m only to call if I start to have further decline. Is that what you want from the Dr that caused you to have a disease you’ll have the rest of your life? Someone who’ll prescribe drugs but that’s all? I want a Dr who will be providing me care
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Barb Biggs – Feb 28, 2025
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Dr Elian is a very good Dr. He cares about his patients. And I would recommend Dr Elian to family and friends.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bonnie Brugh – Dec 04, 2021
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Dr. Elian is very professional, yet personable. He addressed all our concerns and was always available. He is a "get it done' kind of guy. We can do this. We knew we were in good hands as soon as we met him.
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
David Orseske in sturgis – Jan 08, 2018
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About Me

biography

Sara Franzen, MD, is a pediatrician with Ascension Michigan in Allegan, MI, and provides primary care for infants, children and teens. Dr. Franzen delivers care for minor childhood illness and injuries, annual check-ups, well-baby visits, physicals...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ascension Borgess Hospital Neurosurgery of Kalamazoo at Borgess at West Main6565 W Main St Ste 205 Kalamazoo, MI 49009
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Ascension Borgess Allegan Hospital555 Linn St Allegan, MI 49010
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Practice

Restorix Health Inc1717 Shaffer St Kalamazoo, MI 49048
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Borgess Hospital

    1521 Gull Rd
    Kalamazoo, MI 49048
    Recipient of 54
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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