Dr. Saed Al-Habib
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2180 Steeles Avenue West , Suite 218
Vaughan, ON, Canada
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We are very sorry to hear that your experience with our office did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in trying to achieve complete patient satisfaction, and if we ever fall short of that goal we are deeply remiss. Over the years, we have helped many patients to successfully achieve their goals. Still, each individual’s recovery process is unique. The majority of our patients we see are able to have their goals achieved. Very rarely do patients not attain what they have envisioned in collaboration with the vision that our staff prepared for the patient to have.
Every surgeon differs in his or hers use of techniques, and every treatment plan varies per patient. There are several ways to do breast reduction, but I choose to do it in a way, which will deliver the best shape to the breast and cause as minimal of scarring possible. For example, by using staples in a breast reduction surgery, our scar is limited only to the nipple areola and vertically, which therefore eliminates scarring at the fold. Staples go hand in hand with deep sutures, and by combining the two, it results in an aesthetically better looking scar. Regardless if the case is OHIP covered or private, it does not affect the performance, method or care delivered. In addition to our fine surgical technique, we offer complimentary scar treatments to our patients using an evidence-based, high-end laser. Also, in order to shorten the scar, patients may end up with dog ears under the breasts. Dog ears are a minor fix and can be revised 3 months post-operation.
We are unable to confirm your status as our patient in this forum to protect confidentiality rights. Yet, if you are an unhappy patient of ours and we have not yet achieved your surgical goals, we encourage you to call our office so we can address your concerns in person, 416-653-8352 (Vaughan). Our entire staff will strive to ensure your complete satisfaction.
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Submitted Sept. 3, 2015
I have to agree with Ms. Donna Pinheiro and assure everyone how genuine Dr. S.Al-Habib is. I am reading a very harsh review about Dr. Al-Habib and can definitely say it's not true. To me Dr. Al-Habib is brilliant doctor . He was able to put me at ease for all my worries in regards to my OHIP breast reduction surgery. He took the time to answer all my questions and kept comforting me not to worry. This Doctor treated me with professionalism, caring and kindness like any other private patients. His caring continued when he took the time calling me after surgery. I am grateful to Dr. Al-Habib he got me back my confidence and made me a happy person. I am very pleased with the excellent results. Dr. Al-Habib is a trust worthy with an excellent skills and I must rate him as 5star . I also have to mention his staff and how friendly and sincere at their work especially the two professional friendly Gina and Michelle. I wish you all the best.
Submitted Aug. 18, 2015
I have to say that I am in complete disbelieve with the comment that was posted on July 29th, 2015! Dr. Al-Habib was been by far the most incredible physician and person that I have had the pleasure dealing with! My name is Donna Pinheiro, I am was a woman who has lost 200 lbs, and who needed a completely new body. I began my transformation journey in 2012 with 2 physicians, but with everything sometimes there are complications, and yes I experienced great complications with my legs, I kept producing capsules, after almost 3 years this incredible man has completely resolved my issues, without ever asking me for anything more. And he even has gone beyond, and provides me with Free scar therapy! This man is as genuine, honest, caring and professional as they come. And his staff are following in His footsteps ! If you are reading up on Dr, Al-habit, and are interested in having a procedure done, please make an appointment and meet him, because if you do not, you truly are doing yourself a disservice. His skills are amazing, his demeanour is beautiful and genuine. I trust this man completely, that I book my mother to have a surgery with him! Yesterday! And again, Dr. Al-habit, Dr.Gabe and the staff! What can I say but lots of love! Admiration! Trust! And most of all Confidence in them! You truly are the best and my mother and I couldn't be happier! May you be blessed with all the best the world has to offer! You deserve it! Dr, Al-habit and Dr. Gabe, thank you for calling this morning to check on my mom after her long procedures yesterday, you both had her in tears! She said that she would never had believed that there are wonderful physicians like the two of you! The word that I would use to describe is EXCEPTIONAL!!! But having said that, you know more of my family will be coming to visit you! Congratulations, and May your practice be long and successful! Ps...I am a real Patient!
Submitted Aug. 3, 2015
Admin staff are fabulous. Doctors - not so much. Be very very careful of having surgery done at this clinic. And be aware that for every negative report that gets posted here, their staff will post 10 positive ones. The comments you read here are not an honest picture of what happens at this clinic, the doctors are not good doctors, I don't know where they have been trained but I don't think their knowledge or skill meets Canadian standards. Someone needs to investigate what's going on at this clinic, seriously, people are being hurt and damaged and then silenced.
Submitted July 29, 2015
Dr. Saed Al-Habib's response
We are very sorry to hear that your experience with our office did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in trying to achieve complete patient satisfaction, and if we ever fall short of that goal we are deeply remiss.
All reviews posted here on RateMD are from real patients, and we can connect these patients to talk to you. Also, I can assure you that all of our staff has trained and practiced in Canada. We take pride in the fact that we provide and deliver the highest standard here at the clinic, not limited to just Canadian standards but far beyond that. We have a state-of-art surgical facility that has been inspected and approved by the college. We are always doing our research to ensure we are using the latest and most advanced world technology. Our mission is to become one of the leading and most advanced centers for not only here, but also for the world. Equality is also very key at our clinic. We treat all patients the same regardless if they are OHIP or private patients. Each patient is unique and every treatment plan is specifically designed after evaluating the patient and listening to their needs. Feel free to contact me directly if you need more information about our staff credentials or if you want to discuss it in person.
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Submitted Aug. 31, 2015
I had my liposuction,and tummy tuck with Dr. Al Habib a couple of week ago. I am excited with my results. My whole experience with this clinic exceeded my expectations. Dr. Al Habib was very attentive and kind. He listened to what I wanted and never once made me feel like I was vain or that I was wasting his time. He give me his cell number to contact him at anytime.
The clinic is beautiful and very very clean. The staff were all amazing, Ging, Michele, they are very sweet and always in an exceptionally good mood. I will go there again for my next surgery.
Thank you Dr. Al Habib and team for a wonderful experience.
Submitted July 28, 2015
I had my liposuction with Dr. Al Habib a couple of months ago. I am over the moon with my results. My whole experience with this clinic exceeded my expectations. Dr. Al Habib was very attentive and kind. He listened to what I wanted and never once made me feel like I was vain or that I was wasting his time. He give me his cell number to contact him at anytime.
The clinic is beautiful and very very clean. The staff were all amazing, specially Michele at the front. She is sweet and always in an exceptionally good mood. I will go there again for my next surgery.
Thank you Dr. Al Habib and team for a wonderful experience.
Submitted June 8, 2015
I went to Dr. Karas office to increase my size from A cup to C cup after weight loss in 2010. My doctor was Dr Al Habib . Five years later I am sadly having them removed due to pain, muscle and nerve damage in my right breast. I have been asking for help from Dr. Karas office for the last few years and was told the pain will go away over time. I had to initiate every contact or to request a follow up and humbly begged for help as the pain and discomfort increased more and more... I am now seeking a new surgeon to hopefully correct the botch job that has disfigured my body and left me in pain. I requested my medical file to look for a doctor who could help. I was charged $125 and my file contained consent forms (relieving them from liability) no notes from the physician or any operative notes from my procedures or pictures of my body which they took lots of. There are four pages of consent forms for facial treatments from 2015 that was not me and a signature that was not mine and it took over a week to get the sloppy file. Some pages were not legible as "their ink cartridge was low" . I ache and feel pain in my right breast daily and no one at Dr Kara's office has taken the time to address or help or care about me as their patient. I went there to improve my self confidence and physical appearance and now I am going through much more trying to correct my poor decision. I hope this feedback will help someone make the right healthy decision so they do not have to go through what I am. I hope I will look ok but most importantly I wont have pain
Submitted June 4, 2015
Dr. Saed Al-Habib's response
We are very sorry to hear that your experience with our office did not meet your expectations. We take great pride in trying to achieve complete patient satisfaction, and if we ever fall short of that goal we are deeply remiss. Over the years, we have helped many patients to successfully achieve their goals. Still, each individual’s recovery process is unique. The majority of our patients we see are able to have their goals achieved. Very rarely do patients not attain what they have envisioned in collaboration with the vision that our staff prepared for the patient to have.
I do not work at Dr. Kara’s office anymore and I haven’t for nearly 2 years now. I am sorry to hear about your bad experience from Dr. Kara’s office, I have no control over that. I would be more than happy to see you at my office in Vaughan. We are unable to confirm your status as our patient in this forum to protect confidentiality rights. Yet, if you are an unhappy patient of ours and we have not yet achieved your surgical goals, we encourage you to call our office so we can address your concerns in person, 416-653-8352 (Vaughan). Our entire staff will do everything in our power to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Thank you for your feedback,
Submitted Aug. 31, 2015
I was initially referred to Dr. Al Habib by my family doctor for a cyst removal back in October of 2014. I also had a tummy tuck at this clinic a short time later, so i've experienced a taste of both worlds at this clinic, both OHIP and cosmetic. Transitioning from an OHIP patient to a surgical patient, I saw no negative difference in behaviour from staff. The treatment and warmth I received from both the staff members and Dr. Al Habib himself was great throughout my entire experience at this clinic. I would like to expand on my experience with both worlds.
Initially, I had the consultation for my cyst as well as the procedure done on the same day. They offer this for people who live outside of the Vaughan area. The appointment went extremely smooth and the removal of my cyst was painless and easy. The receptionist, Michele, was extremely friendly. Maria was Dr. Al Habib's assistant during my procedure, they were both so compassionate! I was then booked in for a 3 week follow up in which I inquired about tummy tuck. I have always been very self-conscious about my abdominal area after having 2 children. I was then directed to the patient consultant, Gina, who is an individual that is an absolute PERFECT fit for her job. She knows exactly what she is talking about, and she is so knowledgable in the cosmetic field. She spent a lot of time with me before my surgery, prepping me and making sure I was confident in my decision.
I ended up having my tummy tuck in December. Again, as expected, my surgery went extremely smooth. Neda was the nurse that assisted me post-surgery, and she is one of the most caring nurses I have ever come across! My recovery process was easy and trouble-free. Any pain I did experience was expected and tolerable. I started going back to the gym around 5 weeks post surgery! It has now been 3 months since my tummy tuck procedure and my results have exceeded beyond my expectations. I have never felt so comfortable in my own skin and in my own body.
Thank you Dr. Al Habib, Gina and team for all of your hard work, and for making this possible!!!
Submitted April 9, 2015
Dr Saed Al Habib is one of that only doctors i went to that had so much patience with me.......he was vary kind and helpfully threw my hole procedure I'm not a young person so that staff was so kind enough to kindly explain everything that detail so i understood my daughter also had one of there procedure done and she was in love with her results also my grand daughter came with me and loved all that hospitality then showed her and our family ..... The staff that work there are sooo amazing there kind loving and varying caring it vary hard to find that and i will deffently go back and recomend everyone i meet to Dr. Saed Al Habib.... thank you to the girls and dr Habib for the wonderful job you did and thanks for always having me smile when i leave;.
Submitted April 6, 2015
In LOVE with my results !!
Dr Saed Al Habib is the nicest doctor ever, he is very smart and genuinely cares- wouldn’t have chosen a better doctor to do my surgery than him!!
Before my surgery I was very self-conscious about my body. He totally changed my confidence and I feel like a new person. I am so happy that he took the time to understand exactly what I wanted and made it happen. Thank you Dr Al Habib you are truly incredible!!
Submitted Feb. 10, 2015
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Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Education
- University of Western Ontario
I went in for a breast reduction with Dr. Al Habib. Please think twice before letting him touch you. I am still not the size I wanted to be, I have dog ears under both of my breasts AND my nipples are too high. This has been the biggest mistake of my life going with him. I am looking to get a revision done somewhere else and this is setting me back financially.
I am so disappointed and have massive scarring from his pathetic work and I truly hope nobody else decides to go with him.
I suffer not only physically from his work, I am 9 months post op and continue to have random pangs in my breasts for no reason, I am no where near healed like I should be, probably because he used STAPLES ON MY BREASTS rather than stitches.
I also suffer mentally from this horrible experience, being a 20 year old woman who suffered from severe back pain for years to now looking like frankenstein is not my cup of tea.
Submitted Aug. 30, 2015