John E. Boccaccio, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Specialization in general surgery with special attention to hernia surgery and the use of the latest technology. Minimally invasive and quick recovery times.
Also provides colonoscopy treatment and prevention of colon cancer.
Abdelkader A. Hawasli, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Hawasli is board certified in general surgery since 1986. He is the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital. He was the president of Michigan Society of General Surgeons and the president of the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of General Surgeons. He has been voted a "Top Doctor" several times by Detroit Monthly and Hour Magazine. Dr. Hawasli has been on the teaching staff at St. John Hospital since 1985.
Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Since then he has been on the leading edge of other laparoscopic minimally invasive procedures. He has performed several thousands of such procedures including removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland, colon, and repair of groin hernia, and hiatal hernia. In addition, he has been performing anti-reflux procedures for heartburn (GERD). Dr. Hawasli also brought laparoscopic removal of kidneys for transplant, as well as, laparoscopic Cryo and recently radio-frequency ablation of unresectable liver cancers.
Most recently Dr. Hawasli added the laparoscopic placement of Lap-Band for morbid obesity. The operation is done as an outpatient, is adjustable, reversable, and does not involve any cutting of the stomach. In addition, Dr. Hawasli has interest in minimally invasive endocrine surgery such as removal of the parathyroid.
Dr. Hawasli was recognized in 2004,2005, and 2008 as one of the region's most respected general surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" ranking.
He is also the director of Laparoscopic Surgery and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at St. John Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Hawasli pioneered laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder in 1989. Other minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures he has performed include placement of laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band) for morbid obesity, sleeve gastrectomy, removal of the gallbladder, appendix, spleen, adrenal gland
Michael N. Henein, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Henein has a specializes in laproscopic procedures. Dr. Henein has a special interest in explaining and educating patients about their options
Dr. Henein was recognized as a ?Top Doc? in colon/rectal surgery by Hour Detroit magazine in 2008.
Larry R. Lloyd, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Dr. Lloyd is a graduate of Wayne State University School of Medicine. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has extensive experience in laparoscopic surgery, being one of the first physicians in Michigan to perform laparoscopic procedures. Dr. Lloyd was recognized as one of the region's most respected general surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" ranking in 2004,2005, and 2008. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). He specializes in thyroid and parathyroid surgeries, gallbladder, all hernia's, melanoma's, lesions, breast biopsies, and lap bands. He also performs the full range of general surgery and colonoscopy.
Ahmed A. Meguid, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Meguid is a general surgeon who specializes in advanced laparoscopic surgical procedures, including laparoscopic band placement (Lap-Band). He also has pursued advanced training in laparoscopic surgery and performs a wide variety of laparoscopic procedures. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery, and is in practice with Eastside Surgical Specialists, PC, in St. Clair Shores.
Donn M. Schroder, MD
Hospital Privileges: St. John Hospital and Medical Center, St. John Macomb-Oakland Hospital
Dr. Donn Schroder is board certified in general surgery. He has practiced surgery for over 20 years and is experienced in the latest techniques. Dr Schroder is dedicated to providing the best possible care for his patients by spending the time they need with them to deal with their surgical problems. He was the president of the Academy of Surgery for Detroit in 2002 and will be president of the Midwest Surgical Association in 2009-2010. His practice specializes in breast, thyroid, and abdominal surgery. He was one of the first in Michigan to do video laparoscopic surgery and was the first to bring radio-frequency tumor ablation to St. John Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Schroder is one of the pioneers in laparoscopic removal of the gallbladder, repair of inguinal hernia and colon removal. He remains committed to bringing cutting edge technology combined with personal caring to his patients. Dr. Schroder was recognized in 2004 as one of the region's most respected general surgeons in Hour Detroit magazine's annual "Top Docs" ranking.
