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Dr. Sam Pakraftar, MD

Dr. Sam Pakraftar, MD

General Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Sam Pakraftar, MD is a general surgeon in Augusta, ME and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE in 2008. He is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

35 Medical Center Pkwy Augusta, ME 04330

Make an Appointment

(207) 621-4116

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pakraftar is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center Augusta, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pakraftar 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
    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. Pakraftar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pakraftar

4.3

6 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
17%
17%

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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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Jodi – Sep 16, 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
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Bob – Aug 17, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Miro – Mar 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Steve – Mar 03, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Dianne Ryan – Aug 09, 2019
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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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Belinda Samson in Hebron, ME – Sep 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sam Pakraftar, MD is a general surgeon in Augusta, ME and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE in 2008. He is affiliated with Mainegeneral Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • School Of Medicine Of The Royal College

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery
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General Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mainegeneral Medical Center

    35 Medical Center Pkwy
    Augusta, ME 04330
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    7% higher than the national average

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