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Dr. Halim Charbel, MD

Dr. Halim Charbel, MD

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Halim Charbel, MD is a gastroenterologist in Germantown, MD. Dr. Charbel has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and TidalHealth Peninsula Regional. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 152 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (152 reviews)

Practice

19851 Observation Dr Ste 245 Germantown, MD 20876
Telehealth available

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Dr. Charbel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Charbel

4.6
152 ratings, 92 with a written review
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Excellent experience!
This practice is excellent, my husband and I see Dr. Halim Charbel in digestive care.He is extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable, and takes his time to explain everything in detail, he really cares about his patients,and it's easy to talk to him. Thank you Doctor!My parents see Dr. Crystal, an absolutely excellent ,caring, and great listener, she well-informs her patients and takes time to explain the details of my mother's treatment. Dr. Crystal definitely helped my mother feel much better, we are very grateful. Thank you Doctor!The best staff member, Mrs. Melissa, very professional, and takes her time to answer any questions one may have. Mrs. Mellissa makes you feel welcome. Thank you! The admission nurse Valeria, very professional, friendly, and takes her time to answer all my questions. Always received a call back when told I would receive one. I highly recommend this practice. Great staff.Thank you.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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LR – Aug 05, 2024
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Great practice
My experience with this practice has been great. The staff are helpful. The doctor and the nurse practitioner were smart. They figured out my problem and made me feel better. Can't thank them enough.
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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Jul 20, 2023
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Baits You With Low Prices and Wastes Your Time
I had a consult with him for a weight loss procedure online. He said, if I want to do it call to make an appointment. I was told I need to speak to his nutritionist first and I did. I called after that to make the appointment and left at least 10 messages with No Return Calls. Just the other day I get an email saying they are not going to do the procedure until I show proof I have gone through a Medical Weight Loss program for 6 months. Even though we talked about this during the consult, I did not want it and told him why. That did not seem to be an issue but now he is making it one and even more. He has not stated any medical reasons not to do it and if he does now, I know they would be made up and false. I would not wast your time even calling and find one who is a real surgeon no matter if this is actual surgery or not, he took a course on how to make more money by adding this to your list of services. I do not trust any provider who will not return a call & only has good reviews
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 17, 2023
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Bate & Switch, False Advertising, SCAMMER
I needed to have a weight loss procedure done and since they were close I made a consult. I filled out the questions prior so they had all my history and than they charged me $50.00 and my wife and I had the consult with Dr Charbel. We discussed my need for having it and I had several medical conditions it would help if I had it done and he agreed that people do it for those health reasons. The doctor Halim Charbel told me they offered a medical weight loss program but I told him I knew about that and other doctors had offered it, but the fact you had to stay on the injections for life and these medications have not been proven for long term effects, I decided not to start them and opted for the ESG. He does not return calls and now want me to do a Medical weight loss program for $1500.00 Just a SCAM all around. I regret ever calling them and they have wasted 4 months of my time Go to a real doctor, he is not even a surgeon
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Apr 14, 2023
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Rude office staff
The lady who answered the phone was so incredibly rude. She basically told me not to make an appointment that there was no point. She also invalidated my symptoms. I have never talked to someone so rude on the phone.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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N/A – Jan 26, 2023
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very happy with the service
Came to Dr Charbel for endoscopic revision of my gastric bypass. He did a great job and the procedure went very well. The office staff were very nice and the dietitian is great and very helpful. I already lost 30 lbs and I am very happy with the service.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jess – Mar 05, 2022
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I have a good experience with Dr. Charbel and will recommend him to all my friends and family.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 04, 2022
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Very good experience
Friendly and explains things very well. office staff very nice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2022
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Be careful. Not what I expected. Gained 30lbs. Staff & Dr little to no help after taking $.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Disappointed – Jan 24, 2022
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Provides excellent explanation of procedure and takes his time to make sure You understand the results. His staff is very friendly and ask the questions needed for a smooth visit with Dr. Charbel.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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JG – Mar 29, 2021
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I would recommend Dr Charbel to all of my family and friends, he’s so 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
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 06, 2020
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Thanks to dr charbel I am now cured from hepatitis. I was dealing with this for years. My doctor finally referred me to dr charbel. He did the blood tests and they got me approved for the right medicine and I am done and I got rid of the virus. Thank you!
What went well
  • 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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M.J. – Sep 24, 2020
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I was very happy with the care I got from Dr Charbel. He made me feel comfortable talking about my problems and he took me seriously. I did not feel rushed and I felt I was involved in the treatment decisions. The office staff were very friendly.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Danny – Sep 24, 2020
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I was very pleased with the entire process. Dr. Charbol and his entire staff were highly professional as well as exhibiting a wonderful "bedside" manner. I felt completely at ease with their competence as well as their genuine concern for my comfort with all aspects of the procedure.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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William Spitz – Sep 09, 2020
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Dr. Charbel always seems to have a busy domineer. He never reads what the nurses have asked already. He probes to the 1st thing that a patient needs and that's bentyl as a strategic of by passing the customer and says "This is the first step". Its as if you get your computer evaluated, It's not working let's restart. He doesn't print paper work for you with instructions and assumes you will jump onto the portal to read it. He doesn't do follow calls but internal staff are nice and patient. Dr. Charbel, take the time to know your patients and take the time to listen. He didn't listen to all of my questions nor gave me peace of mind that he will find a solution for my issues. As a guy he brushed me off. I won't be conducting any Buisness with him due to the practice.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 15, 2020
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I saw Dr. Charbel recently and was impressed with the level of care that he provided. He really listened to me, explained the condition and offered suggestions that other physicians had not. His knowledge and experience is easy to see as is how seriously he takes his practice and patients. I am grateful that I found a gastroenterologist that I feel I can trust – and already, I am starting to feel better.
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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Danae – Jun 26, 2020
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Very well mannered very detail. Takes his time to explain problems. Give recommendations.
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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Phyllis Carlton – Jun 23, 2020
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Very good and professional attention since the front desk, nurse and doctor
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 11, 2020
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Very professional staff felt very comfortable Dr address my problems
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2020
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Very respectful and professional doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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MD – Feb 28, 2020
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care philosophy

We provide comprehensive high-quality and low cost gastrointestinal care. We listen to you and we understand that every person is different. We customize our approach so we can provide you with the care that is right for you.  ...read more

biography

Dr. Charbel received his medical degree in 2002 from the Saint Joseph's University School of Medicine in Beirut, Lebanon where he was born and raised. He completed his internal medicine residency in 2006 and his gastroenterology, hepatology and...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Medstar-georgetown University Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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    Practice

    Office19851 Observation Dr Ste 245 Germantown, MD 20876
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    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Directions

    Practice

    Metro Maryland Anesthesia LLC165 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste B Frederick, MD 21702
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    Practice

    TidalHealth Nanticoke801 Middleford Rd Seaford, DE 19973
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • TidalHealth Peninsula Regional

      100 E Carroll St
      Salisbury, MD 21801
      Recipient of 5
      hospital 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

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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    • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

      19801 Observation Dr
      Germantown, MD 20876

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

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% lower than the national average

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