Had a great experience with Dr. Abikhaled. Had parathyroid surgery in Nov. 2025. Bedside manner was great and he explained everything that I would go through. If I need further surgery that he specializes in, believe I will make sure he performs the surgery. Office was a little hard to get too. I live in Belton and drove to Downtown Austin to see him, but overall, it was worth it. read more

Dr John did my Parathyroid surgery. He is so nice and caring and he did a great job.i had to couple of times because i got scared after a couple of days and called him at night. He was kind and gracious snd said do not hesitated to call back if you need anything. He's terrific. read more

Dr. Abikhaled genuinely cares about his patients. He listened to all of my concerns and never made me feel rushed. He was extremely responsive post surgery for questions. You know a surgeon is great when the other doctors and nurses in the hospital all praised him and told me I selected the best. If you are looking for a surgeon who combines exceptional skill with true compassion, look no further. Dr. John Abikhaled, is without a doubt, the best surgeon ever! read more

Amazing experience with Dr. Abikhaled getting my thyroid taken out for cancerous goiters. Very good care, patience, and great surgery. I was very confident in him the whole time. Super Doctor. This was in 2018! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Abikhaled since 2015. He is a very caring and awesome doctor/surgeon. He is very attentive to your questions and concerns. He explains treatments and procedures that is very easy to understand. He doesn't rush you out of your appointment, but gives patients appropriate time to address all issues, questions and concerns. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND Dr. ABIKHALED as he is THE BEST surgeon in Austin!!! read more

At age 84, I have had about 10 surgeries and had worked for 38 years in medical environment as a hospital inpatient clerk, hospital administrator, etc. I am not a medical person but have worked with these all my working career. I chose Dr. Abikhaled via an on-line search that disclosed his consistently high ratings from patients and his excellent education, plus his specialty in laparoscopic robotic hernia surgery. I had a dual hernia repair on 9/21/21 and it was a seamless procedure. I was walking over a mile on the day following surgery! After 10 days post-op, I was not aware that I'd even had the surgery, but for the three 1" incisions in my midsection, which were nearly healed. Dr. Abikhaled was exceptionally personable and never made me feel that he was in a hurry to be somewhere else. He gave me excellent advice re the nature of the robotic surgery (my first) and I was confident of a successful procedure. My post-op evaluation with him proved equally instructive and he showed me four high-definition images taken inside my abdominal cavity which showed the progress of my surgery. I found these very instructive. I recommend Dr. Abikhaled with the utmost enthusiasm. read more

Dr. Abikhaled is an amazingly talented and well-mannered surgeon. I recently went in for an umbilical repair procedure using the da Vinci Xi machine and everything went off without a hitch. Within 4 weeks I was back to light cardio. Within 6 weeks, I was back in the gym back to fighting gravity. If you're considering hernia repair surgery, hands down Dr Abikhaled gets my highest recommendation. read more

100% Hands down the greatest! Nobody wants to go through surgery, but when you do, I highly recommend Dr. Abikhaled.

Dr. Abikhaled treated me for a parathyroid problem this week. He is great at explaining medical issues in easy to understand language, and the surgery he performed went smoothly. Recommended! read more

I have had a major shoulder surgery (The surgeon was not very personable altough he was skilled ) and now an umbilical hernia surgery. The recent surgery was conducted by Dr Abikhaled. I, like most people dislike going to the Dr. For many reasons, so this was a tough thing for me. However I could not be more satisfied and grateful for Dr. Abikhaled. His manners and approach to me and my situation was 1st class. He made me feel extremely at ease and I could tell immediately that he was the right doctor for me. He is extremely experienced and his approach to medicine is that of service to his patients. I would recommend Dr, Abikhaled and althogh I hope to never need his services again, if I ever did he will be my 1st choice. read more

Dr. John A., his staff, the outpatient facilities did a fantastic job in addressing my Ventral hernia. They answered all my questions and concerns prior to the procedure and after the procedure. The pain was minimal (I took OC medications, Tylenol/Advil) and did not require the prescription to manage the pain. Recovery is going well, it has been a week since the surgery and I feel a whole lot better. I am thankful that they helped me out, and I give 5 stars, and highly recommend Dr. John. read more

Earlier this month I had to have my gallbladder removed unexpectedly. I ended up at the ER at Seton on 38th & was a little nervous about what surgeon I might randomly get. As it turns out, I don't think I could've gotten a better surgeon -- Dr. John A. Abikhaled. These days most doctors barely give you their attention as they try to see patients in 15 minute blocks. I was so impressed with Dr. Abikhaled's bedside manner. He gave me his full attention, never seemed rushed, answered all my questions, and even drew me a picture of how he would be performing the laporoscopic surgery. He was very reassuring, and I felt confident going into surgery the next day. Dr. Abikhaled impressed me even more after the surgery. Being a science dork, I asked if he could give me the gallstones that were causing me so much trouble. He said he couldn't do that, but he surprised me after the surgery by bringing me a color photograph of my gallbladder in my body, once removed, and with the one "rolling gallstone" exposed. Some might think it was gross, but I was excited to see the photos and even more impressed that he remembered and took the time to bring the pictures to me. He seems to really listen and follow through on his patient's cares and concerns. The procedure itself went fine, I was released from the hospital the same day as the surgery, and have recovered very quickly. I'm not easily impressed, but Dr. Abikhaled gets my full endorsement if you ever need to have surgery. read more

So many great things to say.... where to start. Office staff was so friendly and supportive. Dr Abikhaled, is just great! Very knowledgeable, and of course, experienced in specialty surgery. Also, great at explaining before and after surgery details. Love this practice! Of course, not hoping for another surgery, but if you need one, this is the place to go! Good as it gets! Linda read more

Dr. Abikhaled did my thyroidectomy 2 weeks ago. My incision site is beautiful! He did an amazing job. I know people who are 8-12 months post op who's incisions dont look as good as mine does just 2 weeks post op. I was also very impressed with my initial consult with him, prior to my surgery. He took the time to draw out a diagram and explain and great deal the procedure and associated risks involved. After fighting hyperthyroidism and graves for the past 18 months, I am so happy to say that I feel great finally!! read more

Before I met Dr Abikhaled, I consulted with another surgeon, who proposed a more extensive surgery than what I was expecting. I was surprised to learn this type of surgery is the traditional procedure for my medical diagnosis. Considering the risk involved (+ a lifetime of meds), I needed to feel confident that at least other options were considered. So I sought a second opinion. Fortunately, I found Dr Abikhaled. He took more time to listen than most doctors I know. He allowed me to express my concerns without trying to convince me otherwise. He carefully explained the possible outcomes in surgery and gave me the opportunity to ask questions. His approach toward me as a patient gave me the confidence to trust his decision on which procedure would be best. The surgery went well. Dr Abikhaled skillfully performed a more difficult procedure than the traditional. I am very grateful for his extra effort and very fortunate to have this outcome. I could not have found a better surgeon. read more

I don't hand out excellent ratings to just anyone. But Dr. Abikhaled is honestly all that. He performed a tedious, complex surgery in my neck. He had to work in a very small space, very close to arteries and nerves that don't do well if they get nicked. I don't even have a scar. This guy is a total pro. Every time my family and I met with him he was very easy to talk to and pleasant to deal with. Two of my other doctors in separate practices also recommend him highly, so he has the respect of the medical community. Overall he gets an A++ from me. read more

I can't recommend Dr. Abikhaled enough! I have underlying immune problems, so when I found out I needed my gallbladder removed I was nervous about infection risk. I originally saw a different surgeon for a consult at a different practice who I felt did not take my medical history seriously. After doing some research, I found Dr. Abikhaled and I was not disappointed! He is very friendly and very thorough. He answers all questions and has excellent bedside manner. My surgery went very smoothly, I am recovering very quickly, and it looks like scarring will be incredibly minimal. If I ever have a need for surgery again, I would choose him again! read more

Dr. Abikhaled did an amazing job on my surgery. He answered all my questions and provided excellent care.

Dr. Abikhaled performed my gallbladder removal surgery. I was back to work in 5 days, had zero pain post surgery except from some soreness and it's now two weeks out and I feel great! From the moment I met him he was kind, compassionate, intentional with our doctor visits and ensured that I understood my plan of care every step of the way. I highly recommend! read more

If you are looking for a Surgeon I would recommend Dr. Abikhaled. My PCP found a hernia and suggested Dr. Abikhaled. I found out that my PCP had and hernia and Dr. Abikhaled fixed his hernia. So if other doctors use him, I felt comfortable going to him. After the surgery my opinion of him is only better. He is very professional, knowledgeable. read more

I was very picky when I selected Dr. Abikhaled as my surgeon, based on his top doctor ratings (which shows the esteem his peers hold him in) and numerous positive patient reviews, and I expected the best from him. However, my expectations were exceeded. Dr. Abikhaled repaired a hernia under emergency conditions (I had scheduled surgery with him, but the hernia didn't wait for the schedule!). It was an open repair and I am astonished at how smoothly recovery has gone and how minimally painful the repair has been (and I'm no stoic!). At every turn Dr. Abikhaled really listened, gave thought to what needed to be done, was kind and respectful, full of expertise and skill, and in short you could not ask for better. I would suggest that if possible you schedule your surgery with Dr. Abikhaled at one of the locations he operates at other than Seton (I have posted a review of Seton also). Because of the emergency condition I had to have it done there (and it was certainly worth it since I got Dr. Abikhaled), but though some people were good including a great recovery room nurse, on the whole that was a poor experience. I couldn't wait, and worked very hard, to get out of the place as quickly as possible. You cannot select ANYONE better than Dr. Abikhaled as your general surgeon; and I recommend him without reservation. read more

On a referral from a professor I found Dr. Abikhaled. I had a rare tumor and he double and triple checked all the tests to make sure it was a correct diagnosis before going ahead with the surgery. He also called me a couple of times before the surgery to make sure I was handing in there. Surgery went off like clockwork and he called multiple times to make sure I was doing okay. This is unheard of for a doctor. (I come from a family of doctors and this is a rarity.) His beside manner is superb and is very caring. No wonder he was voted one of the top Surgeons in Texas! read more

Dr Abikhaled is a highly skilled and effective surgeon. I had 4 consults before undergoing a non-elective thyroid procedure and chose him...I am glad I did! Now, 3 months post surgery, my scar is barely visible...expertly hidden and is much smaller than the other doctors suggested. He is thoughtful, really listens to you, takes the time to answer all questions and answers in a way that a lay-person can understand. In short: I recommend Dr. Abikhaled. He is a real pro! read more

Dr. Abikhaled recently performed a gall bladder removal procedure on my wife, on an urgent basis. His bedside manner was compassionate and caring, and the results of the surgery were excellent with no complications or unexpected issues. Highly recommend this surgeon! He is kind and does great work. read more

I recently had my gallbladder removed by Dr. John Abikhaled and I must say, if I had to do it all over again, I would certainly choose him! My doctor recommended him to me, he took my insurance, scheduled the surgery quickly, and I found him to be a very compassionate, professional, excellent surgeon and just a nice guy! The healing process for me has been without a hitch. I feel 100% better- like my old self again- after much suffering and it is thanks to Dr. Abikhaled's skills as a surgeon and a caring human being. Thanks Dr. Abikhaled!!! read more

Best, painless surgery, ever. Great bedside manner, explains everything very well, and is extremely pleasant. The entire staff, from Receptionist, to Accounting, to Nurses, to Dr. Abikhaled, were fantastic! read more

Dr. Abikhaled and his staff are awesome. The staff was very accommodating scheduling surgery and explaining costs under Blue Cross. Dr. A was awesome and did a great job explaining what to expect and recovery. The surgery was easier than expected with very little pain and a quick recovery. The incision left very little scarring. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. A!! read more

Last week I had thyroid and parathyroid surgery performed by Dr. Abikhaled at Arise Hospital. This was my first serious medical issue and I was a bit scared of the whole procedure. After meeting with Dr. Abikhaled, my worries were eased. He was full of information and was easy to talk to. He was very kind and gentle and never seemed rushed or bothered by my questions. He even called me at my home a few days after my surgery to ask how I was doing. My surgery went very well and I would highly recommend Dr. Abikhaled. read more