Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD
Dr. Maher El Chaar, MD is a general surgeon in Allentown, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Luke's Hospital-Bethlehem Campus and St Luke's Hospital-Monroe Campus. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown
240 Cetronia Rd Ste 205N Allentown, PA 18104Make an Appointment
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I was recently named one of America&rsquos Top Surgeons in Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery). In addition, I have received a bariatric surgeon of excellence designation by the ASMBS. \n I completed my undergraduate studies at the American...read morebiography
I was recently named one of America&rsquos Top Surgeons in Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery). In addition, I have received a bariatric surgeon of excellence designation by the ASMBS.\nI completed my undergraduate studies at the American University...read moreGeneral Surgery
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American University Of Beirut Faculty Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
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Locations
St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Allentown
St. Luke's Weight Management Center - Bethlehem
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 45
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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