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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1983)

601 John Street Suite M-302
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 349-2266

Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD is a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1983 and has 43 years of experience. Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD is affiliated with Henry Ford Health, McLaren Health Care, Hurley Medical Center, University of Michigan Health-Sparrow and Henry Ford Genesys Hospital.

Office Locations

2909 E. Grand River Avenue Suite 102
Lansing, MI 48912

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Hurley Medical Center

5059 Villa Linde Parkway Suite 28
Flint, MI 48532

(810) 720-7600

(810) 720-8220

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601 John Street Suite M-302
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 349-2266

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2023

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By Volume:

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD performed more EGD with biopsy, and EGD with lesion removal procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Michigan.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	48
catheterization	48
diagnostic procedures	529
doctor visit	318
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	899
hospital care	548
inpatient care	548
minimally invasive procedures	899
preventive care	180
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	529

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	52
balloon dilation	14
catheterization	52
diagnostic procedures	474
doctor visit	315
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	752
hospital care	443
inpatient care	443
minimally invasive procedures	752
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	474

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	486

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	533
Black	291
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	225
85 and over	91
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	51
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	31
balloon dilation	11
catheterization	31
diagnostic procedures	394
doctor visit	364
esophageal dilation	28
gastrointestinal procedures	626
hospital care	332
inpatient care	332
minimally invasive procedures	626
preventive care	90
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	394

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	381

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	461
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	221
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	67
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	48
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	18
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	266
gastrointestinal procedures	445
hospital care	215
inpatient care	215
minimally invasive procedures	445
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	444
Female	582

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	508
Black	486
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	234
85 and over	100
Less than 65	352

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	52
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	14
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	335
doctor visit	284
gastrointestinal procedures	490
hospital care	117
inpatient care	117
minimally invasive procedures	490
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	335

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	210
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	228
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	39
Less than 65	172

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	17
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	368
doctor visit	230
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	524
hospital care	160
injections	11
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	524
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	368

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	235
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	40
Less than 65	159

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	49
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	13
catheterization	13
diagnostic procedures	349
doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	469
hospital care	149
inpatient care	149
minimally invasive procedures	469
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	349

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	154
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	46
Less than 65	187

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	19
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	12
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	335
doctor visit	142
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	444
hospital care	160
inpatient care	160
minimally invasive procedures	444
preventive care	53
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	335

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	198
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	119
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	181
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	42
Less than 65	143

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	185
doctor visit	119
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	223
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	223
preventive care	25
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	185

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	191
Black	80
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	103
From 75 to 84	75
85 and over	23
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	20
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	13
diagnostic procedures	191
doctor visit	100
esophageal dilation	13
gastrointestinal procedures	233
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	233
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	191

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	153

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	182
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	18
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	103
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	237
minimally invasive procedures	237
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	186
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	12
Less than 65	73

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	36
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Lansing, MI were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis	26
balloon dilation	13
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	330
doctor visit	218
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	485
hospital care	218
injections	11
inpatient care	218
minimally invasive procedures	485
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD.

**Gender**
Female	278
Male	215

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	175
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	299
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	43
75 to 84	117
Less than 65	157
65 to 74	174

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine in 1983. He completed residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine (1983)

Residency: Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago (1989)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henry Ford Health

McLaren Health Care

Hurley Medical Center

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow

Henry Ford Genesys Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ghanem Almounajed, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd	$313 Relistor $154	Uceris $26	XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $15	$117
AbbVie, Inc.	$90 Mavyret $64	Creon $15	$12
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$86 GIVLAARI $86
Covidien LP	$84 Bravo $84
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$84 LINZESS 290 mcg $84
Other	$291 GI Solutions $82	Epclusa $62	DUPIXENT $30	ENTYVIO $28	SIMPONI $21	Other $68

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$816
Education	$132

Biography

Dr. Ghanem Almounajed practices adult gastroenterology in Flint, MI, Lansing, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI. He graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago and a hospital affiliated with the University of Illinois at Chicago. Dr. Almounajed's hospital/clinic affiliations include the University of Michigan Health-Sparrow, McLaren Health Care, and Hurley Medical Center. McLaren Health Care reports that he is accepting new patients at his office in.