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Dr. Lucian Panait, MD

Dr. Lucian Panait, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Lucian Panait, MD is a general surgeon in Edina, MN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ovidius University in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital and North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Minnesota Bariatric Center

6600 France Ave S Ste 605 Edina, MN 55435
Telehealth available

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Dr. Panait's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Panait

4.9

55 ratings, 44 with a written review
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Dec 17, 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
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Don – Oct 07, 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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BP – Oct 06, 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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Joseph R. Starr – Sep 18, 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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Steve – Aug 10, 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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Julie Miller – Jul 02, 2024
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Telehealth
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 person found this helpful
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Aisha – May 09, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Joe – Mar 01, 2024
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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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Dave – Feb 08, 2024
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Anna O – Jan 11, 2024
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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
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Brenda Pearson – Mar 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
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No results
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DM – Mar 20, 2023
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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
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Jan 17, 2023
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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
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n/a – Jan 16, 2023
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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
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S Mykkanen – Oct 28, 2022
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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
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Oct 20, 2022
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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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Aug 10, 2022
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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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Jul 30, 2022
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jodi E – Apr 02, 2022
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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
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D.T. – Feb 22, 2022
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About Me

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care philosophy

I am a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery. My clinical interests encompass minimally invasive surgery procedures and techniques, including robotics, with a focus on bariatric, anti-reflux and...read more

biography

Education & Certification

Fellowship Yale University School of Medicine Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery (Clinical) Yale University School of Medicine Surgical Education (Research) MITAC/NASA Commercial Space Center, Virginia...
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  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

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  • University Of St. Thomas, Minneapolis, Mn - Mba

    2022
  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 2012
  • St. Mary's Hospital-yale University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2011
  • Ovidius University

    Medical School, 1999
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  • English

  • French

  • Romanian

  • Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Resident Surgeon, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgery, 2010

  • Distinguished Research Achievement Award, St. Mary's Hospital, Waterbury, CT, 2011

  • Poster of Distinction Award, American Society for Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Annual Meeting, 2012

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Locations

Minnesota Bariatric Center

Minnesota Bariatric Center6600 France Ave S Ste 605 Edina, MN 55435
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital

    6401 France Ave S
    Edina, MN 55435
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • North Memorial Health-Robbinsdale Hospital

    3300 Oakdale Ave N
    Robbinsdale, MN 55422
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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