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Dr. Alex Vrable, DO

Dr. Alex Vrable, DO

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Alex Vrable, DO is a family medicine physician in Youngstown, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1983. He is affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

5900 Youngstown Poland Rd Youngstown, OH 44514
Telehealth available

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Dr. Vrable's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Vrable

3.7
22 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
5%
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3 star
5%
5%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
23%
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I can no longer recommend Dr Vrable
I have referred many, including my family to his practice. He is a good Dr, but, try to make an appointment. Try sitting in the office at 9am and all your hear is a phone ringing thats not being answered. And its not because his staff is busy, No, we can easily hear the laughter and gossip behind the window and discussions of what they enjoyed about yesterdays lunch and who they will be ordering from that day, and we can clearly hear talk of what is on the menu and what tastes the best... It doesn't matter how sick or sore you are because the secretaries care about themselves, especially when Dr Vrable hadnt made it to the office after hospital rounds. Unfortunately, his previous great staff have retired and this staff is definitely loosing my families business. I need a Dr with a staff who are willing to answer calls as well as act professional while I wait to be seen. I didnt even want to give this review a 1. Its literally THAT bad
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Gina Keenan – Jul 12, 2023
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Dr. Vrable saved my life,he caught a deadly heart problem that required immediate surgery. I was only 42 years old.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jack A. Marshall – Aug 07, 2021
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I have been going to Dr. Vrable for at least 20 yrs and love him? The front office staff on the other hand has a lot they could improve on. They are extremely difficult to get on the phone, it usually either rings until a fax machine comes on or you try and call and there is a fast busty signal like it is off the hook. The nurses are very friendly as well, it is just the front office that is lacking a lot!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 26, 2021
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Dr. Vrable always cares about my health problems whether large or small. He always takes time to listen to my symptoms and if necessary he sends me to a excellent specialist. I had one specialist for my foot Dr Chiaro and another for my stomach problems Dr Ornelas. Dr Vrable saved my mom's life she was going to have a stroke and he heard it!He immediately sent her to a specialist telling them she had a major problem and they gave her coroted artery Kneck surgery. Thank you Dr Vrable!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2019
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I have been going to Dr. Vrable since he started in our area. I trust him with my life!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Connie Likens in Lowellville – Jul 07, 2016
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He is the best - understanding and patient - extremely smart and explains everything to me - have been seeing him for a long time and wouldn't change docs for ANYTHING! I feel so comfortable seeing Dr, Vrable!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer in Athens, OH – Jan 13, 2016
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Dr. Alex Vrable, DO is a family medicine physician in Youngstown, OH and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1983. He is affiliated with Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Family Medicine

  • General Medical Practice

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1983
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians®
Family Practice/OMT
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Locations

Practice

Office5900 Youngstown Poland Rd Youngstown, OH 44514
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital

    8401 Market St
    Boardman, OH 44512
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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