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Dr. Andrew Averbach, MD

Dr. Andrew Averbach, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Averbach, MD is a general surgeon in Catonsville, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and Berkeley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

700 Geipe Rd Ste 274 Catonsville, MD 21228
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Dr. Averbach's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Averbach

4.6
25 ratings, 8 with a written review
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He actually cared.
Excellent! There is no better. Thank God for him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Joyce – Mar 14, 2025
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Excellent surgeon!!
Had annual follow up and told him about my issues with reflux and vomiting. I had previously requested an order for an endoscopy. He advised that I most likely had another hiatal hernia which was causing my distress. We discussed a revision surgery and scheduled a virtual appointment to discuss the endoscopy results. He was spot on- I have another hernia I trust Dr. Averbach with my care and highly recommend him!!!!
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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Apr 16, 2024
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Saved My Life
I had a very complicated surgical procedure that 5 other Drs said was not possible...that I would 'just have to stay that way cause no one was gonna touch me like this'. I was persistent and guess what? They were so wrong? Dr. Averbach saved my life. I'm off 90% of my pre-surgery medications and I have another chance at this beauty thing we call life
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Melvinia Williams – Feb 24, 2024
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Dr. Averbach is a wonderful doctor. He performed my sleeve surgery 2 years ago. He is very professional and gave me excellent care from beginning to end. His program is set up for your success. Staff is also great and if you have a issue they quickly resolved them. Would definitely recommend him to anyone I know looking into Baritastic surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Pamela Lynn – Feb 14, 2020
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Dr. Averbach is a fantastic surgeon. He has a very direct and much appreciated approach. I have ??% pleased with what was done.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tammy White – Jan 17, 2018
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AWESOME DOCTOR & STAFF
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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DORIE POWERS in Baltimore, MD – Jun 15, 2016
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He's very competent, with a great reputation, which is why I contacted him. I had silent reflux which caused constant coughing and larynx damage, and Proton Pump Inhibitors like Nextium weren't getting the job done. So a surgical procedure called a Fundoplication was needed. Not fun, but necessary. Dr. Averbach did the procedure laparoscopically. Everything went as planned, and I'm back at work and into the swing of things. No pain or other unpleasant side-effects. I'm happy!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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John in Severna Park, MD – Feb 25, 2016
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I did not feel at ease with Dr. Averbach. He seemed to just be going through the motions and didn't seem to care about me personally. Also, he reeked of smoke (cigarette - cigar?).
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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JD in Laurel, MD – Feb 05, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Andrew Averbach is a board certified bariatric surgereon in Maryland who performs weight loss surgery for many men and women. He is devoted to helping you attain the healthy lifestyle you've always wanted. Dr. Averbach and his entire surgical...read more

  • General Surgery

  • Bariatric Surgery

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  • Private Practice - Solo

  • St Agnes Hlthcare

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Saint Agnes Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • St Agnes Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1998

  • Washington Hospital Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Second Moscow Ni Pirogov State Medical Institute

    Medical School, 1979
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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St. Agnes Healthcare Inc.700 Geipe Rd Ste 274 Catonsville, MD 21228
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