Dr. Joseph Gharios Thyroid and Parathyroid Surgeon in Lebanon
General & Endocrine Surgeon | Digestive, Bariatric, Robotic & Minimally Invasive Surgery
“Expert surgical care begins with the right diagnosis, the right treatment, and a surgeon you can trust.”
About
Meet Dr. Joseph Gharios
Dr. Joseph Gharios is a thyroid and parathyroid surgeon in Lebanon and a general and endocrine surgeon in Lebanon with extensive expertise in endocrine, digestive, bariatric, robotic, and minimally invasive surgery. Practicing at Hôtel-Dieu de France Hospital, he combines international training, advanced surgical techniques, and evidence-based medicine to deliver personalized care for every patient.
Whether treating thyroid disease, digestive disorders, abdominal wall hernias, obesity, or colorectal conditions, every treatment plan is tailored to achieve the safest procedure, the fastest recovery, and the best long-term outcome.
Comprehensive Surgical Care
Dr. Joseph Gharios provides specialized surgical care across multiple fields of general surgery, offering modern techniques designed to improve patient safety, reduce recovery time, and optimize surgical outcomes.
01 · ENDOCRINE
Endocrine Surgery
02 · DIGESTIVE
Digestive Surgery
03 · HERNIA
Hernia Surgery
04 · BARIATRIC
Bariatric Surgery
05 · ROBOTIC
Robotic & Minimally Invasive
06 · PROCTOLOGY
Proctology
5
Areas of Expertise
15
K+
Clinical Experience
Why Choose
Dr. Joseph Gharios?
Choosing a surgeon means choosing experience, precision, and a commitment to patient safety.
Dr. Joseph Gharios combines academic excellence, international fellowship training, and years of specialized surgical practice to provide individualized care for every patient.
His approach is built on:
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Extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
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Minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
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Personalized treatment plans
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Focus on patient education and shared decision-making
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Advanced expertise in endocrine and digestive surgery
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Evidence-based decision making
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Multidisciplinary collaboration
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Commitment to safety, precision, and long-term outcomes
- Extensive experience in thyroid and parathyroid surgery
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques
- Personalized treatment plans
- Focus on patient education and shared decision-making
- Advanced expertise in endocrine and digestive surgery
- Evidence-based decision making
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Commitment to safety, precision, and long-term outcomes
Expertise in Thyroid & Endocrine Surgery
Thyroid and parathyroid disorders require specialized surgical expertise
Dr. Joseph Gharios has performed more than 2,000 thyroid and parathyroid procedures, making endocrine surgery one of his principal areas of expertise. He treats a wide range of endocrine conditions, including thyroid nodules, thyroid cancer, Graves’ disease, hyperparathyroidism, recurrent thyroid disease, and adrenal disorders, using modern technologies that improve surgical precision and patient safety.
Modern Surgical Techniques
Whenever appropriate, surgery is performed using minimally invasive or robotic approaches that help patients recover faster while maintaining excellent surgical outcomes.
Depending on each condition, treatment may include:
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) for selected thyroid nodules
- Advanced intraoperative nerve monitoring
- Fluorescence-guided parathyroid surgery
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols
Each treatment plan is individualized according to the patient's diagnosis, overall health, and long-term goals.
Patient-Centered Care
Every patient deserves clear communication and confidence throughout their surgical journey.
- 1 Initial consultation
- 2 Diagnosis
- 3 Surgery
- 4 Postoperative follow-up
From the initial consultation to diagnosis, surgery, and postoperative follow-up, Dr. Gharios ensures that patients understand their condition, available treatment options, expected recovery, and long-term care plan.
The goal is not simply to perform surgery, but to help every patient make informed decisions with confidence.
Conditions Commonly Treated
Dr. Joseph Gharios evaluates and treats patients with conditions including:
Endocrine
- Thyroid nodules
- Thyroid cancer
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Adrenal tumors
Digestive
- Gallstones
- Gallbladder inflammation
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Hiatal hernia
- Colorectal disorders
Hernia
- Inguinal hernia
- Umbilical hernia
- Incisional hernia
Bariatric & Metabolic
- Obesity
- Metabolic disease
Proctology
- Hemorrhoids
- Anal fissures
- Anal fistulas
- Pilonidal disease
Book Your Consultation
Whether you are seeking a second opinion or require specialized surgical treatment, Dr. Joseph Gharios provides comprehensive surgical care tailored to your condition.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your diagnosis, treatment options, and personalized surgical plan.