Sam Pakraftar, MD, MBBS

Dr. Pakraftar is a wonderful physician. In my several appointments with him, he has always listened to my concerns, explained the various options to address my medical issues, and been patient with my questions.

Dr. Pakraftar and all the people dealt with have been phenomenal in every way. From making me feel comfortable , treating me respectfully and obviously wanting to be at Maine General to help people .

Very thankful to have DR. Pakraftar.

Everyone was so nice and helpful. I've told several people it's the best Hospital to go to if they have medical problems

The entire care team was exceptional. Dr. Pakraftar was very through with great explanation and treatment suggestions and options! Great experience!

They made an unpleasant situation as easy as possible. Many thanks.

Fast efficient and personable Very easy to talk to and understand Very kind both the doctor and nurse Faith was outstanding

Dr. Sam Pakraftar was very professional, easy to talk to, and listened well to my issues and concerns. The discussion about how to help resolve my problem was informative and like a conversation I was a part of, and not like I was being talked at, which I appreciated.

The doctor was great

The doctor's manner was professional and he was knowledgeable. He performed an outpatient procedure competently and informed me of his findings. We agreed on a plan moving forward.

Dr. Pakraftar always takes the time to answer my questions and includes me in my health plan. He understands my complicated abdominal issues and is very logical and caring with his recommendations.

Everyone in this office is always very nice and Dr. Pakraftar is the best! He is always interested in me as his patient and explains everything and answers any questions I might have. Maine General is very lucky to have him on their staff!! I used to work at Hartford Hospital, and Dr. Pakraftar is right up there with the best doctors I ever worked for!

Dr. Pakraftar was amazing! Throughout the brief exam he conducted, he was very gentle and made a point to tell me ahead of time what he was about to do every step of the way. He also provided a clear description of the problem he diagnosed as well as the treatment plan he proposed. Lastly, he projected genuine concern to make sure I had an opportunity to get answers to any questions I had. I wish all medical professionals I encounter were like Dr. Pakraftar.

very professional - thanks

I had an emergency referral from my pcp, a doctor in your facility, and had to wait more than 7 months --in pain-- for an appointment. The care team asked for an appt in 2 months to be seen as a follow up and the desk was unwilling to make an appt, saying they would call me to make it. The triage and appt process is absurd. This appt was needed because of injury caused during a colonoscopy that I had to wait 13 months for. 10 months between the first call to set up an appt and 3 more to before the appt date. You are advertising the surgery center in TV and your own patients cannot get in to see a doctor!

Things were done in a timely way to make sure my health was up to it. Necessary test were expedited to not prolong the surgery. I was especially pleased. The staff is great

Im not easy to please and I left happy.

I would just like to comment that the staff at the hospital, whether they were receptionists or nurses or doctors, were very, very welcoming and friendly and were really nice to deal with on a daily basis. And it really changed how I felt about my treatment. Thank you.

The doctor was very knowledgeable about my issues. Am very interested in working with him if needed in the future. I just want to say thanks

I am Greatful for the wonderful Dr and staff

First time here, it was wicked professional and warm. Very nice

I think the facility and entire staff are the best.

I trust Dr. P and his team and have complete confidence that the for coming surgery will be performed with the highest degree of expertise and competence. I did my homework and feel fortunate to have Dr P.

Very pleased. However, I'm not one who is likely to recommend one or a facility for personal care.

Dr. Pakraftar was very professional and I loved how he described everything to me and what my options were and how quickly he got on board with my next treatment. And the staff that he had with him was phenomenal. Those hugs were huge for me. Thank you.

You know, I was first diagnosed with colon cancer. My daughter, who had worked with Pakraftar for 15 years as a nurse, she asked me who my doctor was, and I told her it was Sam Pakraftar, and she said, you've got the best person in just about the country that's going to take care of you. I'm so glad that he was around, and his girls that work around him are angels. So I'm so glad that everything's all over now and everything came out good. So thank you so much for Sam Pakraftar. Thanks.

Always a pleasure. Thank you all for all your help over the years

Meeting with Sam was a great experience. He was very attentive and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him to anyone in the future.

I was very impressed with how kind and considerate everyone that I dealt with was. The doctor, nurses, anesthesiologists, it was under extreme circumstances that I was there and they made me feel good. I really appreciate them and I appreciate all their help. Thank you so much. Thank you.

Dr. Pakraftar was very informative. It truly was a pleasure meeting him. I immediately felt comfortable with him.

A great surgeon and person. Lucky to have him at this hospital .

Dr. Pakraftar was thorough, considerate and good listener. He took the time to answer my questions and make a plan that made good sense.

Finally someone to help me with my problem!

Dr. Pakraftar always explains things very clearly and makes sure that he has been understood. Plus he is very personable.

Dr. Pakraftar and assistant is always a good visit.

The doctor was very knowledgeable and interested and paid close attention to my questions and concerns. He was terrific. Thank you.

Thank you

Absolutely satisfied,very professional, and it was a very nice appt,

I was pleased that he was able to see me sooner and I appreciated his demeanor and his professionalism.

Nurse and doctor explained thoroughly and exuded patience and care.

Dr Pakraftar is always informative, attentive and helpful. We are lucky to have his caliber of surgeon in our area.

Dr Pakraftar knew my medical history and proposed conservative plan of treatment, which I appreciated a lot.

I was mostly not satisfied with the care I received up until I met Dr. Pakraftar, but I finally feel like I'm in the right hands and I'm glad I found someone I could trust on that. Thank you.

Everything was great excluding the 3 month wait to get an appointment.

He was very professional. His instructions were obeyed and when I came back from my checkup, my problem was gone. And I thanked him very much for all his help.

Dr. Pakraftar is the absolute best. He's very caring and knowledgeable and helpful and just an extremely nice person and all of his team and his office are extremely pleasant and helpful and they have great customer service.

The doctor seemed to really care about my outcome. Cared enough to order more tests and not recommend surgery...which i appreciated if it was not 100% necessary

Everyone at this hospital is so helpful

Dr Pakraftar took time to explain my situation and answered all the questions we had.

The doctor provided very clear explanations of the condition, the surgery, and recovery. He answered all my questions thoroughly and encouraged me to reach out with the additional questions that would inevitably arise after the consultation. I left feeling supported and feeling confident about the doctor's ability and care.

Very nice people.

The doctor was able to quickly identify the problem by asking questions. He was able to convey understanding of how it made me feel and was able to present further education on the matter. The guy was obviously very intelligent but down to earth. Great guy.

Everything went smoothly.

I felt comfortable and at ease with the doctor and nurse.

Love the team with Dr. Pakraftar he's awesome

The Maine General system has an enormous scheduling problem across many practices (including OBGYN for my wife) that probably impacts health and decisions on whether to stay in central Maine or in Maine at all. Doctors and nurses have been good but administrative staff at lower levels are too often impolite, mistake-prone, and apathetic. We've had far too many interactions and experiences in recent years to say we've just had bad luck.

But it took a long time to schedule my procedure. And I would not recommend telephone visits. I cannot keep an entire day free waiting for a phone call.

My care was tremendous. Both at the care center, at the cancer center and at the hospital, Pakraftar. I understand he's one of the best surgeons in the country. There's no doubt that he's an amazing asset to the area. He's friendly, very professional, and just a super nice guy. Both him and the guys at the cancer center that treated me. I guess that's it. Thank you.

very good

Dr. Pakraftar is an excellent doctor. He included me in the discussion about my care plan. I love how he is detailed and to the point about all of the information. Thank you for a great visit!

All good, nothing to add

Dealing with a difficult diagnosis has been made easier because of the care I have received from the hospital staff. I'm confident that I am receiving the best care possible for my diagnosis.

I was approached by nurses just walking by and was asked if they could help me find where I was going. And the person that registered me was very efficient and very polite. That's it.

Great experience with this team