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Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

2486 Nerredia Street Suite A
Flint, MI 48532

(810) 720-7600

Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG is a gastroenterologist in Flint, MI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG is affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Hurley Medical Center, Ascension Genesys Hospital and Ascension.

Office Locations

Address:

2486 Nerredia Street Suite A
Flint, MI 48532

Address:

5059 Villa Linde Parkway Suite 28
Flint, MI 48532

Address:

5202 Miller Road Suite B
Flint, MI 48507

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	17
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76
minimally invasive procedures	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	17

**Gender**
Male	47
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	26
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	39
Diabetes	49
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	12
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12

**Gender**
Male	56
Female	70

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	17

diagnostic procedures	47
gastrointestinal procedures	69
hospital care	276
inpatient care	276
minimally invasive procedures	69
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	47

**Gender**
Male	103
Female	139

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	40
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	48
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	45
Dementia	26
Cancer	20

anastomosis	22
aspiration	33
catheterization	22
diagnostic procedures	319
doctor visit	96
gastrointestinal procedures	415
hospital care	496
image guided procedures	33
inpatient care	496
minimally invasive procedures	415
minor procedures	33
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	319
stent placement (stenting)	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	441
Black	125
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	157
85 and over	90
Less than 65	146

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	52
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	49
Dementia	32
Cancer	16

anastomosis	28
aspiration	44
balloon dilation	15
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	466
doctor visit	141
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	607
hospital care	334
image guided procedures	44
inpatient care	334
minimally invasive procedures	607
minor procedures	44
preventive care	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	466
stent placement (stenting)	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	410
Black	114
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	79
Less than 65	145

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	41
Diabetes	42
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

anastomosis	24
aspiration	34
catheterization	24
diagnostic procedures	452
doctor visit	221
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	568
hospital care	352
image guided procedures	34
inpatient care	352
minimally invasive procedures	568
minor procedures	34
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	452
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	378
Black	100
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	71
Less than 65	128

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	46
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

anastomosis	26
aspiration	29
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	478
doctor visit	213
esophageal dilation	24
gastrointestinal procedures	657
hospital care	1109
image guided procedures	29
inpatient care	1109
minimally invasive procedures	657
minor procedures	29
preventive care	32
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	478
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	42

**Gender**
Male	235
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	451
Black	102
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	80
Less than 65	148

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	47
Dementia	30
Cancer	13

anastomosis	80
aspiration	79
catheterization	80
diagnostic procedures	992
doctor visit	449
esophageal dilation	64
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	1437
hospital care	3242
image guided procedures	79
inpatient care	3242
minimally invasive procedures	1437
minor procedures	79
preventive care	102
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	992
stent placement (stenting)	52
ultrasound (sonogram)	99

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG treated as a gastroenterologist in Flint, MI were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

anastomosis	36
aspiration	43
balloon dilation	15
catheterization	36
diagnostic procedures	348
doctor visit	226
esophageal dilation	39
foreign body removal	16
gastrointestinal procedures	480
hospital care	742
image guided procedures	43
inpatient care	742
minimally invasive procedures	480
minor procedures	43
preventive care	38
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	348
stent placement (stenting)	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	50

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	154

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	44
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	198
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	38
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	11
Dementia	16

Education & Training

Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at St. Vincent's Hospital. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Residency: St. Vincent's Hospital

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mustafa Alnounou, MD, FACG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

McLaren Health Care

Hurley Medical Center

Ascension Genesys Hospital

Ascension

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$304 EXALT Model D $287	$18
AbbVie Inc.	$303 Mavyret $116	Humira $79	Rinvoq $54	Creon $27	Skyrizi $14	Other $13
AbbVie, Inc.	$287 Mavyret $245	Humira $42
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$211 ENTYVIO $196	GATTEX $15
Braintree Laboratories, Inc.	$98 SUPREP BOWEL PREP $70	SUTAB $28
Other	$720 XIFAXAN $96	ZENPEP $93	Epclusa $62	GATTEX $51	Victoza $50	Other $367

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,840
Gift	$53
Education	$29

Biography

Dr. Mustafa Alnounou practices adult gastroenterology. His areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). Dr. Alnounou is professionally affiliated with McLaren Health Care, Hurley Medical Center, and Ascension Genesys Hospital.