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Dr. Alexander Ghanayem, MD

Dr. Alexander Ghanayem, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Alexander Ghanayem, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Maywood, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Macneal Hospital and Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153

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Dr. Ghanayem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ghanayem

3.6
26 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Wonderful experience
Having had 2 operations already without relief, I was worried about seeing yet another doctor. I was so happy--careful attention to detail looking over my old and new scans, and figured out why the others didnt work and came up with a plan to fix. That was 4 months ago, and so far, I'm so much better!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 12, 2025
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I have significant back pain. Called to make appointment and had to schedule two months out. Show up at appointment to be told the doctor cancelled your appointment. I only wish he had let me in on it. No calls, no emails, no voicemails, no texts. "Sorry, he's not here today. The best I can do is reschedule you for two months from now. " I hope his surgical skills are better than his office skills. Thanks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 11, 2022
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Truly a fantastic spinal surgeon!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 12, 2019
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I brought my 84 year old, wheelchair bound aunt to see Dr. Ghanayem today. She is in a wheelchair from a compressed vertebrae. He was very kind and thoughtful in his interactions with her. In the end, I appreciated his honesty. He said that in his opinion spinal surgery was too dangerous at her advanced age and that she was best to remain as is. Wow! I was so impressed that he did not try to sell surgery, and related to us the dangers of it at her age, and unlikelihood of a full recovery.
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
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Worth, IL – Mar 28, 2017
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Hi im linda im only 17 & Dr.Ghanayem did my spinal fusion not even a year ago i just want to say he saved my life and if i could i will give him mines in a heartbeat i have so much love & respect for this man he couldnt even understand . i can brag about him all day im going into surgery and ofcourse theres the chance of me dying or becoming paralyzed & he sent me into life threatning surgery smiling laughing . i seriously love this man he is phenominal Godbless his soul i cant say thank you eno
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
7 others found this helpful
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Linda Vega in Chicago, IL – Aug 25, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

The Musculoskeletal Care Center of Loyola University Health System (Loyola) was structured specifically to care for this complex system - the very framework of the human body. We are comprised of professionals, each one specializing in a particular...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

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  • University Of Wisconsin, Madison

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1994

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Loyola University Medical Center2160 S 1st Ave Maywood, IL 60153
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(708) 216-8563

Practice

Office2160 S 1st Ave Ste 1700 Maywood, IL 60153
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(708) 216-3280

Practice

Loyola University Medical Center6800 N Frontage Rd Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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  • Hours
    • Fri: 8:00am - 1:30pm
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(708) 327-1000
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