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Dr. David Dunch, MD

Dr. David Dunch, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Dunch, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Youngstown, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and Surgical Hospital at Southwoods. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

250 Debartolo Pl Ste 1640 Youngstown, OH 44512

Make an Appointment

(330) 726-2602

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dunch specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dunch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dunch

3.2
26 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
4%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
8%
8%
1 star
38%
38%

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Gentle and kind
Dr Dunch is very personable and made me feel at ease . He explained what my problems are and the best way to approach the problem to try and avoid surgery. His staff is so friendly and welcoming. I definitely recommend Dr. Dunch .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 03, 2023
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Great Doctor!
Love him! Such a nice doctor. And his staff is really accommodating.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Roz – Apr 05, 2023
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Highly Recommend Dr. Dunch
Staff is accommodating, and thorough. Felt at ease with Dr. Dunch and he was detailed , intelligent regarding colonoscopy. Very professional, NOT arrogant at Southwoods where procedure is done. Explained everything I needed to know before and after procedure.
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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Jan 09, 2023
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My doctor referred me to him. He was arrogant and condescending. Criticized everybody from other doctors to local hospitals. He is basically a know it all. He is a grumpy old man. He should retire. Cancelled my next appointment and went somewhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 07, 2022
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My first & only visit with Dr. Dunch was without a doubt the worst experience with a physician that I have ever had. I went to him as my previous physician had recently passed. He is SO rude & condescending. To save time I had taken my results from previous scopes & as he asked a couple of questions early on in the visit he said to me that either I was lying or my previous Dr. was lying.. There's more but no point to go there. My advice would be to pull names out of a hat before you consider going to this guy..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 others found this helpful
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Randy – Jan 07, 2021
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He is very thorough and careful. He does not jump into something without taking the precautions and doing the tests necessary to assure success. I have been happy with his professionalism. I think that the people who claim he doesn't listen want to direct him. Apparently they are the ones that do not listen. Sad! A very good doctor!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 05, 2020
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First the staff are very professional and the process from beginning to end is a pleasant experience. Dr. Dunch takes great care of his patients, the whole experience is done quickly and professionally. Like any doctor patient satisfaction, each has to do his part. Dr. Dunch always delivers great medical care and I do what’s expected on my part.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michael J. Melia – Feb 26, 2020
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He has always been professional, thorough, compassionate and as a long standing patient, I highly recommend him and his expertise.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Annette C – Sep 06, 2019
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He's arrogant, rude, talks down to you. Was not happy about my insurance or the fact that my practicianer was a Nurse Practitioner. Keep asking me who my doctor was. I left there and later canceled my procedure him.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Austintown , OH – Mar 06, 2019
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Dr. Dunch is arrogant, rude and does not listen. I was suffering when I went to see him with hemmoroids. He did nothing, but belittle me with short glib answers. He interrupted and talked down to me. Don't put yourself through what I went through. Waste of an office visit. I gave him 4 chances. He was like this each time. Never again.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 13, 2017
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He is efficient, very attentive to details. He is a professional in every way. I have been his patient since 1997 and have had nothing but excellent care. I am at a high risk for colon cancer, and he has removed several pre-cancerous polyps and even done a colon resection. I would not want to go to anyone else for the care he provides me, to be sure!
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
9 others found this helpful
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Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Apr 20, 2016
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Doctor jumps the gun and medical procedures. Probably in need of a beach house and boat payment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Jim Belino in Struthers, OH – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Dunch, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Youngstown, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Locations

Practice

David J. Dunch M. D. Inc.250 Debartolo Pl Ste 1640 Youngstown, OH 44512
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Practice

Surgical Hospital at Southwoods7630 Southern Blvd Youngstown, OH 44512
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Office250 Debartolo Pl Ste 3000 Youngstown, OH 44512
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Surgical Hospital at Southwoods

    7630 Southern Blvd
    Youngstown, OH 44512
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    93%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    18% higher than the national average

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

    1044 Belmont Ave
    Youngstown, OH 44504
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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    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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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