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Dr. Bashar Aqel, MD

Dr. Bashar Aqel, MD

Transplant Hepatology*

Dr. Bashar Aqel, MD is a transplant hepatologist in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Aqel has extensive experience in Liver Disease. He is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Locations

Mayo Clinic - Arizona

AZ - Transplant GI5777 E Mayo Blvd Phoenix, AZ 85054
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Dr. Aqel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Aqel specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine & Transplant Hepatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Aqel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Aqel

4.9

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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
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The Dababneh Family – Jun 28, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Mary Lou – Jun 25, 2024
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Barbara A Leon – Apr 07, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ronie – Apr 05, 2024
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
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carla in phoenix – May 06, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kyle in Phoenix, AZ – Sep 15, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carole Wolken-Melcher in Tucson, AZ – Oct 12, 2016
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Interests: liver transplant outcomes, viral hepatitis, hepatocellular cancer, nonalcholoic fatty liver disease, cholangiocarcinoma
  • Transplant Hepatology

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Mayo Clinic Hospital|mayo Clin|mayo Clinic Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Transplant Hepatology
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Dr. Aqel is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mayo Clinic Hospital

      5777 E Mayo Blvd
      Phoenix, AZ 85054
      Recipient of 51
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

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

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

      93%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      9% higher than the national average

      91%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      26% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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