Joan Kheder

Joan Kheder, MD, MPH

Patient Rating
4.9 out of 5 (51 Ratings, 14 Comments)
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Profile

Gender:
Male

Specialty:

Gastroenterology

Areas of Interest

Joan Kheder, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive and pancreas diseases. A member of MaineGeneral Gastroenterology's medical staff and MaineGeneral Medical Center's active staff, Dr. Kheder treats patients at the Alfond Center for Health in Augusta. He established his practice locally in August 2019 after completing an advanced therapeutic endoscopy fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, MA.

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

Education

Education

2013-2015
University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences, Worcester, MA, Master's, Public Health

Medical School

2001-2008
University of Aleppo Faculty of Medicine, Aleppo, Syria

Residency

2009-2012
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, Internal Medicine

Fellowship

2015-2018
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, Gastroenterology
2018-2019
University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy

Professional Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • Syrian American Medical Society

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Office Information

Locations

Patient Reviews

March 03, 2026
All the staff we came in contact with were pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. I am very pleased to now be under the care of Dr. Kheder for my GI needs.
February 26, 2026
Such a pleasant visit to Maine Gastroenterology - Dr. Kheder is fantastic and all other members of the staff that I interacted with were excellent.
January 13, 2026
Incredibly compassionate and understanding! Made sure things get done asap! I feel 100% confident with Dr. Kheder's advice and recommendations!
December 02, 2025
Staff and medical team were very knowledgeable and helpful. Answered all my questions. I was very satisfied with my healthcare at this visit.
November 18, 2025
My gastro specialist is amazing but the other experiences I have had at Maine General have been horrible. So, I would recommend my gastroenterologist to everyone but I will not go to Maine General for any other care. I drive the extra distance to go to Mid Coast for anything else.
October 23, 2025
Many thanks to everyone who helped me and all patients. I wish you all the best and success.
October 14, 2025
The doctor was compassionate and listened
October 14, 2025
We love Dr. kheder. He's so thorough and, knowledgeable and kind. We credit him with saving my life in 2020 when I had acute liver failure. His staff is also very professional.
September 30, 2025
It seemed good for a change to see a very efficiently, run hospital, and people being so supportive!
July 15, 2025
He was very informative. He answers all my questions, told me what was going to happen and what to do for the next step.
July 15, 2025
Dr. Kheder was great explained things with words that I could understand and very professional. The staff was also very pleasant and professional. It was a great visit !!!
July 15, 2025
The best hospital in the state
May 23, 2025
This was my first time with Dr.Kheder. He was very nice and explained everything with me. I was very happy with the staff and Dr.
May 19, 2025
Excellent care; physician knowledgeable re: health history and open for discussion.
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