Wow, what horribly sad news. Our wonderful Dr. Obeid from Hurley has passed away. He suffered from a brain tumor I guess. The funeral is tomorrow in Troy so I cannot attend but the visitation is tonight from 2-9 p.m. I am going to make the trip down tonight along with Maryvonne. If anyone else wants to come with me, I have lots of room. I plan to leave Saginaw around 6 p.m. Let me know. Susan

How terribly sad...thoughts and prayers to his family and his patients.... Shannon

I just heard about this. Here is the obit. I loved that man. He touched and saved a lot of lives!

Head of Hurley Bariatric Center, Dr. Farouck Obeid, dies

by Kristyn Peterson | The Flint Journal Sunday March 09, 2008, 10:53 PM

Tom Turner | Flint Journal file photoDr. Farouck Obeid, who helped launch Hurley's Bariatric Center, has died. He was 58.

FLINT, Michigan - Dr. Farouck Obeid, the surgical and spiritual foundation of Hurley's Bariatric Center as well as a teacher and mentor for the next generation of trauma surgeons, died Saturday. He was 58.

"His personality, demeanor and way with people made such a difference in the long run. He was the kind of person that encouraged everyone around him," said Dr. Jim Wagner, a fellow surgeon and now director of trauma services at Hurley. "He encouraged everyone to be a better person, be a better surgeon."

Obeid was the director of trauma services and the Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at Hurley as well as a senior staff surgeon at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit at the same time he led the Hurley Bariatric Center to be one of the most respected in Michigan and with one of the lowest mortality rates. He also helped elevate the trauma center to level one status.

Obeid worked until about six months ago when he became ill from a brain tumor.

Obeid also was a professor of surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, Case Western Reserve University and Michigan State University until his sickness.

And, he did it all with his own personal touch that made him popular among staff and patients.

"He was a compassionate man," said Hurley spokesman Larry Daly. "He really touched the lives of his patients."

Obeid also was a Hurley Pinnacle Award Recipient in 2004 and the Physician of the Year in 2002. He authored 64 articles and seven books pertaining to the medical field.

Obeid was born in Syria and graduated from the Damascus University School of Medicine in 1972. He worked at the DePaul Hospital in Norfolk, Va., before coming to Michigan. He'd been at Hurley since 1999 and began leading the Bariatric Center in 2005.

Obeid's funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. George Orthodox Church, 2160 E. Maple Road in Troy. Visitation is from 2-9 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. until the time of the service Tuesday, also at the church.

Obeid leaves his wife, Gloria, and four children, Nadia Obeid, Nabeel Obeid, Leila Obeid and Nicholas Obeid.

Contributions are being made to the Dr. Farouck Obeid Memorial Fund.

What a sad day for the Hurley family. I had Dr Obeid for my initial consult and had planned on having him for my surgeon. He took ill prior to my insurance approval. What a great Dr and person. He was a kind and compassionate man. I will pray for him and his family. Jan

Jan -  It sounds like we have parallel stories.  I also had choses Dr. Obeid as my first surgeon - I loved him and the way he treated people and his great faith in God.   But before I could have my surgery he'd had a stroke and wasn't doing surgery anymore.  I didn't realize he was battling a brain tumor these past several months.  So said to lose such a great man! Pam

How sad. He was cool. I met him once and he had a good "feel" about him. You know, one of those types of folks you just like from the start. What a loss. Sorry to all you Hurley folks. Positive vibes. kp

I just discovered this post and the news of Dr. Obeid's surgery.  This man literally saved my life when I had a twisted bowel two years after my WLS surgery.  I am beyond devasation........