Hazem Eltahawy, M.D.
Spinal Surgery
4677 Towne Centre Road, 3rd Floor, Suite 301
Saginaw, MI 48604 Directions
4.7 out of 5
152 verified ratings
1 Location
152 Ratings, 88 Comments
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
AI Overview
Patients overwhelmingly praise Dr. Eltahawy for his surgical skill, clear explanations, and compassionate, attentive bedside manner. Many highlight successful spine/back surgeries and fast recoveries, feeling heard and well-informed about options. Staff are often described as friendly and professional, though a few comments note front-desk or scheduler responsiveness could improve. Communication clarity (soft-spoken) is occasionally mentioned as a minor issue. Overall sentiment is highly positive and recommends his care.
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Mar 4, 2026
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Good facility knowledgable staff and doctor
Feb 19, 2026
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He is the best
Feb 18, 2026
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He is very good but you must ask detaled questions. Don't assume anything. If you make an appointment, ask if he will be there. He will spend the time to answer questions, if you have any. I would go back to him for sure.
Feb 11, 2026
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He and staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and explain things in a way I can understand.
Feb 9, 2026
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Excellent Doctor, He is very kind Understanding, & very knowledgeable. Took the time to answer all Our questions. He is a wonderful surgeon.. His nurses and staff, are Wonderful! Too. We Would Highly recommend Dr. Eltahawy. Thank You, [NAME]
Feb 6, 2026
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They have been taking care of me through this whole process. Thank you to the whole team!
Feb 2, 2026
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He was EXCELLENT!
Jan 26, 2026
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he listens to everything you have to say, and then he tells you his options and talks it over with you
Jan 23, 2026
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Dr. E and his associate are very knowledgeable and listens to your concerns. Formulates a plan for your care that is appropriate just for you. His support staff needs a little work but overall ok.
Jan 22, 2026
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He’s difficult to understand and speaks softly and when asked to raise his voice still hard to understand .
Jan 14, 2026
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The doctor is an excellent and caring doctors. I wouldn't see any other doctor.
Jan 7, 2026
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He is an excellent Neurosurgeon and genuinely cares about me, his patient. And my case is very complex. I am grateful that he came to Saginaw. He is very nice, and appears to genuinely CARE about me, [NAME], not just as a patient but a fellow human being. Yes, I would recommend Dr. Eltahawy to friends & family! Thank you [NAME]
Dec 19, 2025
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Very kind and reassuring. He hears me when I talk to him. Does not rush me.
Dec 2, 2025
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Give him a try. Very knowledgeable
Nov 25, 2025
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They are friendly and extremely helpful in letting you know what is wrong with you and telling you what the best thing way to go about fixing it. They don't force you to anything they let you decide if you want to do what they recommend.
Nov 17, 2025
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This Doctor and his staff are the most professional staff I have encountered in all my life. He's very good in what he does. Listens and gives answers to all my questions. His staff is top notch. I am walking and healing very well due to his knowledge and experience.. I am so happy he was my Doctor..
Nov 15, 2025
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Doctor Eltahawy an amazing nice person he take his time with his patients I’ll tell all my friends and family how nice he is I do trust him on this life Goal Bless him I do appreciate his help to me
Nov 12, 2025
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Great
Nov 6, 2025
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Very good
Nov 6, 2025
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yes seems to be professional and courteous
Nov 1, 2025
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Highly recommended.
Nov 1, 2025
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He is very caring, knowledgeable, takes time to explain tests results and what course of action may be needed. I would definitely recommend him to anyone needing a neurosurgeon. I am always very impressed with him.
Oct 27, 2025
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Excellent communication with me
Oct 27, 2025
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He listens ,he understood that I was goin out of state and would need follow-up care and h erecommended treatment for me.
Oct 27, 2025
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The doctor was very knowledgeable & made decisions that seemed to be in my best interest.
Oct 25, 2025
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The provider listened to me answered my questions and explained results of test very thorough. I will recommend this office to friends and family
Oct 24, 2025
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Very kind and patient, attentive to my questions
Oct 21, 2025
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Professional, caring, excellent listener, actually cares about your health.
Oct 11, 2025
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compassionate and professional expertise
Oct 10, 2025
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He is a very GOOD DOCTOR and very easy to talk to, I really like him and his staff they are very courteous and trustworthy and very kind.
Oct 8, 2025
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Very enlightening
Oct 6, 2025
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He cares about me as a person.
Oct 1, 2025
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Front desk person did not acknowledge me at window for 3 minutes while I was sstanding there, no smile. No I'll be with you in a moment
Oct 1, 2025
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For what I have been through, and the surgerys he has done on me, to fix the problems with other neurosurgeons surgerys, i couldn't ask for a better doctor! Everything I needed to know, he was there for me!!
Sep 22, 2025
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Great surgeon, Liz and front staff are efficient and nice!
Sep 20, 2025
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Doctor and staff are patient and considerate with patients.
Sep 19, 2025
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If you want the best pair from the neurosurgeon this is the man to see
Sep 17, 2025
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Was very happy with surgical results. Dr. E was always careful to explain procedure and possible outcomes and possible complications. He is calm, caring, and very good at his profession.
Sep 17, 2025
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Fabulous Dr, if you’re having back issues.
Sep 13, 2025
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I appreciate that I’m “heard” and that everything is thoroughly explained. I am happy with the care and treatment that u have received and look forward to putting my surgery behind me and moving forward. I would highly recommend Dr. Eltahawy.
Sep 13, 2025
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The doctor and staff explain things clearly and are friendly.
Sep 13, 2025
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He and his staff listened emphatically and were very reassuring and supportive.
Sep 12, 2025
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He did awesome job. No more pain.
Sep 11, 2025
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Don’t go there. They never scheduled procedure needed for severe pain relief even after numerous phone calls, no one even had the courtesy to return a call. After a month of no contact from that office it was us that had to reach out to them to say “ since you never did the procedure what is the new plan?”
Sep 8, 2025
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Very good service
Aug 8, 2025
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They listened and referred me to other doctors to check into other concerns I had . He went over my MRI and explained what he could do for me. The doctor and his staff were very nice and pleasant.
Aug 4, 2025
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Everyone was very professional and knowledgeable
Aug 4, 2025
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Very good doctor l would recommend him for the surgery that he preforms..
Jul 21, 2025
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I feel very comfortable with him and feel that he makes decisions about my Healthcare in my best interest
Jul 20, 2025
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Great dr to work with