Joseph Adel, M.D.
Neurosurgery
4677 Towne Centre Road, 3rd Floor, Suite 301
Saginaw, MI 48604 Directions
4.8 out of 5
233 verified ratings
1 Location
233 Ratings, 167 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. Adel for exceptional surgical skill, clear explanations, and compassionate care. Many credit him with life-saving procedures (aneurysm, brain surgery) and describe him as knowledgeable, thorough, and professional. Staff are frequently described as friendly and efficient. A small number of comments criticize bedside manner as unprofessional. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with recurring themes of trust, competence, and good communication.
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May 27, 2026
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He and his staff seem very knowledgeable. Your appointment may run late, be patient.
May 25, 2026
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I would highly recommend him.
May 25, 2026
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Everyone was very attentive to my needs.
May 25, 2026
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Very empathetic.
May 21, 2026
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The entire staff were professional and welcoming. Dr. Adel and his NP were efficient, thorough and patient focused. They truly took the time to listen to me and explain the plan of care going forward.
May 18, 2026
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Very knowledgeable in explaining patient issues.
May 18, 2026
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The doctor & his staff were very good to work with you.
May 18, 2026
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Sounds like a very knowledgeable Dr. - PA was interesting and friendly. Office staff were all great.
May 18, 2026
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Good so far
May 17, 2026
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Wouldn't go to anyone else. Trust this office 100%.
May 11, 2026
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My wife and I were amazed and in shock on how professional everyone was. Everyone was serious and friendly and concerned for my health problems. Im very impressed!!! Keep up the excellent work!!!
May 8, 2026
I was referred to Dr Adel by my PCP. He was very friendly and caring. He did his “homework” by reviewing past MRIs and was able to determine the spot on my brain has been there as far back as [YEAR]. I was never made aware of this previously. I will highly recommend Dr Adel to others.
May 8, 2026
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Dr Adel is very good! Office staff very helpful and friendly. This was my first visit. Called back to see Dr within minutes of arrival.
May 1, 2026
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He is professional. He is kind and courteous. I feel he is honest understanding.
Apr 28, 2026
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Very professional, caring,smart, best nerosurgeion around other than way down at [ ] He is amazing so is all his staff nicole [ ] is great ashley, a nurse kari receptionst and all the other team members alwsys treated me great and by my name. They are all wonderful instead of 10 stars they should get 12+ stars!!!! ,
Apr 23, 2026
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Dr Adel is one of the best. I had a brain tumor almost the size of a tennis ball. And I'm still here taking the survey. I don't think I need to say much of anything else.
Apr 22, 2026
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Yes, the doctor made it simple and clear what the next steps are going to be. Excellent experience!
Apr 16, 2026
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Dr.Adel is a very nice person who knows what he’s doing and knows what is going on I feel very fortunate to have him as my Dr.
Apr 16, 2026
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Feel very confident and respected under Dr. Axel’s cate
Apr 15, 2026
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Professional and shows personal compassion for the patient.
Apr 13, 2026
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Dr. Adel and staff were courteous and well explained on the subject at hand.
Apr 13, 2026
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The staff and Dr. Adel is absolutely amazing. Highly recommend him.
Apr 6, 2026
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I prefer to deal with Angelina or Nicole. More patience. Break things down in lame terms. Make sure I have understanding before I leave. I must say my last visit was actually with Doctor and it went better than expected.
Apr 3, 2026
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Dr Adel is the best. He always explains things in a way to ease understanding. I'm thankful that he is my doctor.
Apr 1, 2026
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Dr Adel is the best doctor! He really cares about his patients, explains everything to you and he listens to wha you have to say. I highly recommend Dr Adel!
Mar 30, 2026
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He's got the knowledge for the issues and understands insurance procedures. Pleasantly explained the test results in simple language and I can see the whole picture before I leave.
Mar 29, 2026
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He was very helpful in explaining how the procedure works in me and as soon as possibly be done.
Mar 26, 2026
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Dr. Adel is excellent at what he does. He is highly knowledgeable and provides clear explanations about your health situation, along with thoughtful solutions and an honest discussion of potential risks.
Mar 25, 2026
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Meeting Dr.Adel was an unpleasant experience. Upon entering the room he spoke to me in a condescending/aggressive tone which persisted throughout my appt. He didnt ask why I was there but made repeated comments about me wanting surgery “just to not take medicine” I never said that to him & Im unsure why the comment was repeated multiple times; if it was a note from my file, it wasnt a fair or accurate representation of my reasoning. He made me feel like I was wasting his time & ridiculous for considering surgery. He spoke as if to discourage the tumor removal but when I asked him directly he plainly said “Surgery is an option otherwise you wouldnt be here”. I hoped to get his professional opinion but he didnt seem willing to give it. As this went on I became emotional; he thought it was over the topic at hand & responded w/“Why are you crying? I treat patients who actually have cancer & thats not what this is-you should be grateful”.Im not comfortable seeking further care from Dr.Adel
Mar 23, 2026
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Great
Mar 23, 2026
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Dr Adele was very thorough in explaining my issue. However, seeing as I have to drive over 2 and a half hours to get to his office, I'm hoping the next visit can be via face time.
Mar 23, 2026
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I absolutely love Dr Adel he is very good at what he does
Mar 21, 2026
Dr. Adel done surgery on my husband and he was wonderful to both of us.
Mar 21, 2026
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I would tell them that if you go to see Dr. Adel he will explain everything to you in a way you can understand what is going on and he listens to you and answers every question you have in a way you can understand. Dr. Adel is wonderful and we would tell anyone to go to him if they need his help.
Mar 16, 2026
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His office is great
Mar 16, 2026
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He is the best
Mar 16, 2026
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He is the best and knows how to handle each situation in helping in his field of work. It is not an easy job. He is very talented. I thank God for putting him in my life to save me.
Mar 12, 2026
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Dr. Adel is very knowledgeable about what he do. He gets to the point, of how he cares for you. He's very respectful, intelligent, in what he does. He gives you options to what you're future can benefit from the things that will help you. Love him,respectfully.
Mar 11, 2026
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Staff and all are the best you could ever ask for. I feel very welcomed and at peace when I have my visits.
Mar 9, 2026
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Very skilled, knowledgeable, and easy understand.
Mar 7, 2026
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Kind, calm and makes you feel like he has all the time you need. Knowledgeable ,professional and respectful of your time
Mar 6, 2026
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Very professional and supportive
Mar 5, 2026
Could not have had a better experience.
Excellent care before, during and after
Mar 5, 2026
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Excellent care. Very friendly. Eager to help. Excellent surgeon. He saved my life.
Feb 28, 2026
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Dr Adel is very truthful, honest and knowledgeable about my medical condition-(tells it like it is!-which I like!). He listens to what I have to say, and he follows up with me on tests and yearly checkups. His staff is very friendly and upbeat and when I have called in for a question they always give me and answer or a callback.
Feb 28, 2026
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Absolutely! He is very confident and courteous. I have faith in him and I would totally recommend him to anyone that needed a neurologist
Feb 27, 2026
I am so happy with Dr Adel. I had a cranial carotid aneurysm. Dr Adel explained everything and recommended stents. I was very scared and Dr Adel relieved me of my fears.
Feb 23, 2026
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Great care attention to what you have to say and all the confidence in the staff and doctor adell taking care of my condition
Feb 19, 2026
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That Dr Adel is the best and he saved my life, very knowledgeable and he cares about his patients. I would highly recommend Dr Adel to anyone who needs a neurosurgeon.
Feb 18, 2026
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He’s professional and has great bed side mannies