Dr. Ghassan Atto, MD

I emailed Doctor with concern about my senior mother in Memory care and a medication error that was made. He blew me off. My mom is not just a number or insurance reimbursement.

My husband and I used to think that Dr. Atto was a good doctor. Part of that is our fault, we assumed that he was a great doctor because he worked out of Henry Ford and Beaumont. We just recently made a conscious decision to get care elsewhere because he simply don’t have time to listen or follow up with his patients. He has too many irons in the fire with the doctors that are working under him. If I had of read the reviews before seeing him, I would have not even consider him at all. He had me get some blood work done because my potassium was low. He or his staff didn’t follow up with me via phone or sent a message in my chart. The next time I came in to see him, I asked again, “Why is my potassium dropping?” He asked me did I eat bananas, potatoes, etc.…I told him that I did. He had me get more blood work done. After the test result came in on my chart, I realized that some of the tests he had done before and had the same result as before. I waited patiently to see if anyone would contact me. Thank God my husband had and appointment with another doctor that works at the office. He was able to go in and tell me my results. That is when I found out that I needed to see a Rheumatologist. In May, my husband was sent by one of his other doctors because his leg was swollen, and they called Dr. Atto and he was able to see him the same day. He explained to him that it wasn’t his back and the pain started from his hips down his leg. He couldn’t bend his knee and every time he walked it hurt. I asked him if it could be my husband knee that is causing the pain. I was told no because the pain was coming his hip and down his leg but, he would have them do a workup at the hospital with some orders. My husband was admitted to the hospital and spent 3 or 4 days there. All the work orders were filled except for the one work order for his knee. The doctors assumed that it was my husband’s back just as Dr. Atto did. The hospital doctor gave him an Epidural Injection in his back because they saw nerve damage. No one bothered to check his knee. My husband had to lay on his back for hours and not move. A couple of days later, he was still in pain. He ended up seeing an orthopedic doctor who did an Xray and MRI of his knee. He found out that he had a Torn Meniscus. We must be our own advocate when it comes to our health. We must ask questions. When a doctor makes a choice to not follow up with nor listen to their patient and family members, IT IS A MUST THAT YOU LEAVE AND FIND HEALTH CARE ELSEWHERE. I do realize that they are PRACTICING MEDICINE and I don't have a problem with that. My problem is when you as a doctor forget why you became a doctor.

Dr. Atto has been my primary care physician for years & I have nothing but the utmost respect for him as a doctor & as a compassionate human being. Pays attention to detail, good listener, knowledgeable & friendly. His staff is quick to share a smile & stays on top of things. The office is run efficiently. Highly recommend Dr. Atto.

I actually am with Dr. Ghassan A. Atto, MD and I love knowing that I can get all the care with the exception of my neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, and eye specialist. Blood work, x-ray, ultrasound, and there is even an OB/GYN on staff for us ladies so that you don't have to worry about going from one office to another. Testing like CT scans, MRI'S, mammograms and bone density test will still need to be done at the medical center across the street from Beaumont Dearborn Campus, or Oakwood Hospital if like me you just can't get used to calling it Beaumont.

Excellent Service

Provider is very expensive. Dr writes unnecessary tests without informing you. I’d not recommend this provider

My family and I have been with Dr. Atto for a number of years now. I always make my appointments with ease. The staff is very friendly. Eleanora and Tiffany have been with Dr. Atto for a number of years and they are always attentive to any needs that myself or my family may have.

I would not recommend seeing this provider. Provider seemed rushed and does not provide enough explanation regarding care even after asking for a better explanation. Another major issue is that the clinic sent labs to an out of network lab without my knowledge. I was left with a bill and the clinic did not offer any assistance or apologize for the mistake.

Dr. Atto is personable and knowledgeable. He made me feel very comfortable. I am glad I found him

Dr. Atto was very nice and made me feel comfortable and he's very concerned about his patients.