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Dr. Tarek Abuelem, MD

Dr. Tarek Abuelem, MD

Neurosurgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Tarek Abuelem, MD is a neurosurgeon in Sherwood, AR and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Abuelem has extensive experience in Neurocritical Care Disorders. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF JORDAN / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chi St Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital-North (Fka St Vincent North Rehabilitation Hospital) and CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Locations

CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute

CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute6020 Warden Rd Ste 100 Sherwood, AR 72120
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(501) 712-3811

Dr. Abuelem is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Abuelem specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Abuelem's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abuelem

4.3

21 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
81%
81%
4 Star
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3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
14%
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Jennie – Dec 10, 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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Nina Shelton – Apr 25, 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
8 people found this helpful
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Little Rock , AR – Mar 07, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Hope Allen in Plumerville, AR – Jan 26, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Andrea in Bentonville, AR – Dec 08, 2018
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Grumbles in Conway – Jan 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Zack in Russellville, AR – Jun 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hot Springs Village, AR – Mar 22, 2017
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Janis Yeager in vilonia ar – Aug 20, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shirley Chapman in Scott, AR – Jul 09, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katherin R in Ft.Smith Arkansas – Apr 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Abuelem has a clinical interest in microneurosurgery and complex cranial surgery, including cerebrovascular disorders, skull base tumors, pituitary tumors, endoscopic assisted skull base surgery, neuroendoscopy, brain neurophysiology, epilepsy...read more
  • Neurosurgery

  • Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery

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  • Semmes Murphey Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2019
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2012
  • Baylor University

    Internship Hospital, 2007
  • University Of Jordan / Faculty Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
Neurosurgery
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Dr. Abuelem is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

      2 Saint Vincent Cir
      Little Rock, AR 72205
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      80%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Chi St Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital-North (Fka St Vincent North Rehabilitation Hospital)

      2201 Wildwood Ave
      Sherwood, AR 72120
    • CHI St. Vincent North

      2215 Wildwood Ave
      Sherwood, AR 72120

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality