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Dr. Maher Ghanem, MD

Dr. Maher Ghanem, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Maher Ghanem, MD is a general surgeon in Saginaw, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St Joseph Hospital and Ascension Standish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

912 S Washington Ave Ste 1 Saginaw, MI 48601
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ghanem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghanem

3.6
22 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Dr Ghanem is a very caring and passionate doctor. I have the utmost respect for him and trust him completely with my care. He saved my life over 2 years ago with a major surgery and I can't thank him enough. Dr Ghanem is a very talented and experienced doctor and Thank God I have him on my team of doctors.
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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Aug 28, 2024
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Dr Ghanem and his team are knowledgeable, professional and compassionate. I have received excellent care and support from them.
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 10, 2024
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Excellent surgeon
Dr Ghanem is an outstanding surgeon. Very compassionate and caring. He was always willing to answer any questions that I had. Would contact me to follow up on progress of my father. His office staff is very helpful. I would definitely trust him to perform surgery on myself or family if the need ever arises.
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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Nicole – Jun 26, 2024
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Great Surgeon
Listened to my concerns, explained the procedure. Surgery was a complete success. I can now sleep through the night. No more PPIAbsolutely no heartburn. I was dealing with heartburn for years, burning throat, coughing during the night, loosing sleep. It has literally changed my life. I'm so thankful for Dr. Ghanem.
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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Jeremy – Apr 18, 2024
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Had a phone visit set up they called to change date they were fine with the phone visit then the day of the appointment they called to make sure I was ready, they appointment time came no phone call I waited two hours no call when I called him was told he wants to see me. But no one had the courage to call and tell me this real thoughtful. Walk away from this off no fun away from this office. If I could give zero stars I would
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Bert Harris – Jul 27, 2021
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Excellent doctor. Very helpful in helping me understand my condition.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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May 30, 2021
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Don't see him. Brother in law finished radiation on November 17. Because of his immune system surgery wasn't supposed to be done for 12 wks. Dr. G did it after only 2 weeks when his immune system was very low. Found a leak in his esophagus shortly after. Dr. G inserted a stent that supposedly "moved" so the leak never stopped until they had to remove his esophagus after he had gone septic. Then Sent him to Henry Ford. When he got there his organs were already starting to shut down. They did all they could but it was too far gone. He died on February 20. He has refused to release any of brother in law's records so far. He is pathetic.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Charlene Johnroe – Feb 19, 2021
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Dr. Ghanem performed a thyroidectomy on my wife. He is supremely competent and has a wonderful bedside manner. He took his time answering all our questions and we are so thankful that such a wonderful surgeon chooses to work in Saginaw! Thanks to Dr. Ghanem my wife and I can continue to live our lives without worrying about the cancer that was growing on her thyroid. I must also say that his incision was small and it has healed wonderfully, if you didn't know she had the surgery you wouldn't even notice 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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Nov 07, 2020
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Not good. Would not answer questions after surgery. Made no contact with my family after surgery. Has the bedside manner of a stone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 26, 2020
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Dr Ghanem is a horrible surgeon. I came with simple appendicitis. He didn't do my surgery right away but delayed for 16 hours until appendicitis erupted and then performed surgery in the most barbaric way. After almost month I still didn't recovered. Never recommend him to anybody.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 19, 2020
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Outstanding surgeon who saved my life when no one else would take the chance of surgery!
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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Tracy Carrigan – Apr 21, 2020
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Did not even need pain meds after appendectomy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Bay City, MI – Oct 15, 2018
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Best surgeon for explaining before and after what to expect. Talented world class 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
6 others found this helpful
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Tom in Saginaw – Mar 29, 2016
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Dr. Maher Ghanem, MD is a general surgeon in Saginaw, MI. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension St Joseph Hospital and Ascension Standish Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Tichreen / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Within the last one to three years
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Locations

Practice

Saginaw Cooperative Hospitals Inc912 S Washington Ave Ste 1 Saginaw, MI 48601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MyMichigan Medical Center Gladwin

    515 Quarter St
    Gladwin, MI 48624

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

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

    5% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    14% higher than the national average

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  • Ascension Standish Hospital

    805 W Cedar St
    Standish, MI 48658
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

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  • Covenant Medical Center Harrison

    1447 N Harrison St
    Saginaw, MI 48602

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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