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Dr. Sam Atallah, MD

Dr. Sam Atallah, MD

Colorectal Surgery*

Dr. Sam Atallah, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Orlando, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oviedo Medical Center and UCF Lake Nona Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (25 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Atallah specializes in the areas of Colon & Rectal Surgery & General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Quiet HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals

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Dr. Atallah's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atallah

4.2

25 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
16%
16%

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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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Marjorie – Oct 12, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Linda D – Apr 28, 2024
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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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Jun 10, 2023
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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
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Worst surgery experience ever… – Jan 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Virginia Car – May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sep 09, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Raul – Mar 01, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donnie in Orlando , FL – Aug 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Karen in FL – Jul 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Denise in Cocoa, FL – May 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
Helpful
Jan 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stephanie S. – Aug 27, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Individual Care, placing patients first while providing cutting edge, innovative approaches that improve outcomes.

biography

Dr. Atallah is among the most well known colorectal surgeons in the world. He moved to Orlando in 2007 after completing training at Houston's Texas Medical Center with Surgical Oncology training at MD Anderson Cancer Center where his training had...read more
  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Houston Texas

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Methodist Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At Houston Mcgovern Medical School

    Residency Hospital
  • West Virginia University

    Internship Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery- A Giant Leap Forward. Surgical Endoscopy. September, 2010.

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UCF Lake Nona Hospital

    6700 Lake Nona Blvd
    Orlando, FL 32827

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Oviedo Medical Center

    8300 Red Bug Lake Rd
    Oviedo, FL 32765
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    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% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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