Dr. Daniel Para, MD
General Surgery*
30+ years of experience
Dr. Daniel Para, MD is a general surgeon in Phoenix, AZ and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lawrence County Memorial Hospital and Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
4.2 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (45 reviews)
Practice
9515 W Camelback Rd Ste 132 Phoenix, AZ 85037Telehealth available
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Dr. Para's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Para
4.2
45 ratings, 22 with a written review
| 5 star | 78% | 78% |
| 4 star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 star | 20% | 20% |
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Dr. Para is excellent!! I highly recommend this Doctor very knowledgeable friendly and I’ve been his patient for many years. Maria is also excellent Both these professionals are Outstanding
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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John F Fichtner – Apr 07, 2023
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I would definitely recommend Dr. Para
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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Kimberly Dodd – Jun 30, 2022
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I have never been in a doctor's office with such short wait times. I was seen quickly after my diagnosis and had my surgery rapidly as well. I was impressed with how much both Dr Para and Maria cared about my progress and the research they did to find a less-known solution to my individual problem.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Allison – Oct 12, 2021
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Dr. Para removed my Gall Bladder and did an excellent job. I say this because I felt good afterwards and was doing my normal duties within a few days. He is kind, compassionate, funny and a real nice guy. I would recommend him to anyone and on a side note, he loves donuts!
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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Ellen Johnson – Aug 28, 2021
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Dr. Para is an excellent doctor. After months of illness and other doctors dismissing my symptoms I ended up in the hospital. I was the assigned to Dr Para and now I can happily tell you I feel 100% again. He is a life saver. He listens and genuinely cares and explains everything so there are no questions or concerns about treatment. I referred my father to him and I know he is going to be in great hands now.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Grace Esquivel – Dec 03, 2020
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I Could not ask for a better doctor or office staff!! Dr. Para was kind and informative from the start and to the end of my follow up. Very easy and nice going, I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
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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Mavi Scopa – Nov 06, 2020
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Dr.Para is excellent Doctor very personable, friendly, knowledgeable and I’ve been his patient since 2011. His staff Maria and Hope are amazing.
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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John Francis Fichtner – Sep 25, 2020
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Dr. Para is so kind and smart. He knew exactly what needed to be done to fix me right up. I went threw the worst thing to every happen to me in my life and he gave me the best experience I could have ever asked for. Thank you!
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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Jun 26, 2020
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Dr Para & his staff were very respectful, helpful and patient. Always came in with a smile and always left with one!
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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Shianne – Mar 06, 2020
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This man is absolutely amazing! A kind, compassionate, professional, and very thorough physician. He has done an endoscopy, colonoscopy, removal of a cyst, and major repair of my esophagus and herniated stomach. His front office staff is always on top of every patient need. They are equally kind and compassionate. I have been blessed to have Dr. Para as my surgeon through the most difficult and serious procedure of my life. I would want him to care for my wife, son, and any dear friend.
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 Hartnedy in Phoenix, AZ – Jul 25, 2018
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Dr. Para was an amazing surgeon! From start to finish he was professional, kind, and his staff is amazing. My surgery was successful and recovery has been easy. I've had so many questions and his office staff took each of my calls and answered all questions thoroughly. I highly recommend Dr. Para.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Stephanie in AZ – Jun 16, 2018
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I had a great experience with having a medical procedure conducted by Dr. Para. The ladies in the office were very friendly. Dr. Para described the entire medical procedure before and results after. I appreciate all his efforts to a successful recovery period too. Thanks Dr. Para for helping me to feel much better.
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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Rosie in Avondale AZ – Apr 07, 2018
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**** WARNING *** This guys is terrible. Please do yourself a favor and find another doctor. There are plenty of other doctors in the same area that perform all the same procedures. I have complications after a procedure and he does not care at all. He will not listen to anything I say. His massive ego is keeping him from being a quality, compassionate doctor. I have to find another doctor now and spend more money because I cannot live with the discomfort. He could care less.
What went well
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Mike in Chandler, Arizona – Dec 29, 2017
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He is very knowledgeable caring and great bed side manners.??. Hope is his office manager and thats a great name for her.??glad he and Dr. Simpson are my physicians.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Dawn in Phoenix, AZ – Oct 19, 2017
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Was referred to Dr. Para for diaphragm hernia repair and from the moment I met with him and his staff I felt comfortable. His patient care and bedside manners are great, his staff working with him are all very pleasant people. Everything he does he discusses and explains to the patient. He is a very good listener and takes the time to get to know his patients. So far he is the only surgeon I have met that made me feel comfortable by his open discussion with me about my care.
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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Carrol Foster in Gelndale, AZ – Jul 06, 2017
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Dr. Para removed a lesion on my chest. He is very knowledgeable and explained every step of the procedure. I will always recommended this Dr. Para to friends and family members.
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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hope in Phoenix, AZ – Jun 16, 2017
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I will recommend Dr. Daniel Para
I had two surgeries thru him and I haven't have any complications he knows what his doing as well as his personal thank you very much
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
3 others found this helpful
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Magdalena in Laveen – Jun 12, 2017
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Dr Para is a very kind, gentle, and caring Dr. I was admitted through the ER for a bad infection in my gallbladder that needed to be removed and felt I was honestly on my death bed. Very scared feeling!! Dr Para admitted me, came into my room a few times to explain every detail to me making certain I understood the befores, during, and after effects and processes! I absolutely love this Dr. Thank you Dr Para!! Also, thank you for tucking my wounds gently and not leaving ugly marks on my body. TA
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
3 others found this helpful
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Tonia Afolabi in Laveen, AZ – Jun 08, 2017
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I hope that other women who have suffered like me for over 40 years will seek the help to resolve their digestion problems without medication and other methods that do very little to help with your quality of life. At 64, I am feeling better than I did in my 20's. The first meeting with Dr. Para reassured me he could fix my problem. I got my hope back and not a hand full of meds. I want to urge anyone wanting their life back to call Dr. Para immediately.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dorothy Gaye Prickett in Buckeye, AZ – Jun 01, 2017
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Dr Para is a excellent doctor and surgeon. He listens to your medical history and follows up with the necessary tests before he does your surgery. If surgery is needed. If you need to have a surgeon for any reason Dr Para in my opinion is the best.
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
- Long wait times
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Dorie in Goodyear , AZ – Feb 07, 2017
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Para to family and friends is 4.177778 out of 5
About Me
care philosophy
I provide comprehensive care in a caring environment, and provide education in the pre and post-operative setting to alleviate any concerns related to the patient's surgical procedure and expected outcomes.General Surgery
Breast Surgical Oncology
Colorectal Surgery
Breast Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Phlebology
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Private Practice - Solo
A.t. Still University
2009Midwestern University
2009Lehigh Vly Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1996Phoenix Integ Surgery
Residency Hospital, 1994Phoenix Integ Surg
Internship Hospital, 1992Phoenix Integ Surgery
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991Stanford University
Undergraduate School, 1986
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Palm Vein Center LLC16944 W Bell Rd Ste 603 Surprise, AZ 85374
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95%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
94%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1019% higher than the national average
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82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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