Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 36+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari, MD, is a Thoracic Surgery specialist in Galveston, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1988, having over 36 years of diverse experience, especially in Thoracic Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including University Of Texas Medical Branch Gal. Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Utmb Faculty Group Practice. Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (409) 772-2222 to request Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550-5302

Phone 1: (409) 772-2222
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Ghannam A Al-Dossari
Gender Male
PECOS ID 9739073818
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Thoracic Surgery (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 36 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari graduated from medical school in 1988.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1760753388
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, January 13, 2012
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Ghannam A Al-Dossari has been primarily specialized in Special Hospital for over 36 years of experience.
  • Hospitals / Special Hospital
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    Special Hospital
    A designation by the AHA of a hospital whose primary function of the institution is to provide diagnostic and treatment services for patients who have specified medical conditions, both surgical and nonsurgical.
  • Hospitals / Chronic Disease Hospital
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    Chronic Disease Hospital
    (1) A hospital including a physical plant and personnel that provides multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment for diseases that have one or more of the following characteristics: is permanent; leaves residual disability; is caused by nonreversible pathological alteration; requires special training of the patient for rehabilitation; and/or may be expected to require a long period of supervision or care. In addition, patients require the safety, security, and shelter of these specialized inpatient or partial hospitalization settings. (2) A hospital that provides medical and skilled nursing services to patients with long-term illnesses who are not in an acute phase but who require an intensity of services not available in nursing homes.
  • Hospitals / General Acute Care Hospital
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    General Acute Care Hospital
    An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
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    General Acute Care Hospital
    An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
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    General Acute Care Hospital
    An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.
  • Hospitals / General Acute Care Hospital
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    General Acute Care Hospital
    An acute general hospital is an institution whose primary function is to provide inpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and non-surgical, to a wide population group. The hospital treats patients in an acute phase of illness or injury, characterized by a single episode or a fairly short duration, from which the patient returns to his or her normal or previous level of activity.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Utmb Faculty Group Practice


Practice Locations

301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77550-5302
Phone: (409) 772-2222
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, September 4, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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