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Dr. David Kalb, MD

Dr. David Kalb, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Kalb, MD is a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2001. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

11850 Blackfoot St NW Ste 300 Minneapolis, MN 55433

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Dr. Kalb's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kalb

2.7
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
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He scheduled multiple appointments with me saying he is unsure of what I had and needed to see it 'develop'. Well, it developed into a full blown fissure and a simple procedure turned into surgery and multiple appointments. This leads me to believe this guy is trying to squeeze every penny he can out of you while disregarding your health.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Oct 11, 2024
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I chose Dr. Kalb to do my first colonoscopy because he has an excellent reputation in the field. He has performed literally 1000's of them. I found him to be compassionate, professional, and above all very serious and careful about his job. The whole procedure, from the initial contact from his clinic, to the prep and per-operative procedure was handled with grace and care. I am very happy with the whole experience. It really was no big deal.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 08, 2021
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Run, don't walk away from this guy. My husband went in for a routine laparoscopic gallbladder surgery and was hospitalized 2 separate times over the course of 2 weeks after the surgery, with internal bleeding. Dr Kalb's only concern was telling us the surgery was "perfect" and trying to absolve himself of any fault. He sent him home after the first hospitalization without finding the source of the bleeding. We were back at the hospital 2 days later and asked for a different surgeon to manage his care. He ended up needing a transfusion, drains, iv antibiotics, and has had extreme pain. He is extremely arrogant in light of of his lack of proficiency as a surgeon.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Paula White – Mar 05, 2021
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Dr. Kalb broke the news to me that I had cancer after an endoscopy which he performed. He has a direct and honest delivery which I appreciated. He met with my insurance company on his day off when they said no to a critical procedure. I can't say enough about his dedication and putting my health first. Thank you Dr. Kalb from me and my family.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Doug Determan – Feb 07, 2021
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Dr. Kalb endangered my life my wife the patient and our child who is special needs. His sheer arrogance in this Covid pandemic is laughable and incompetence at best. All avenues were used to resolve our issue they were met with indeference . My wife and I work for the Company who employs him. We each have decades if experience in medical customer service and insurance experience. We did everything to avoid going to an er without definitive promises that my wife’s condition required surgery. We were forced to go to an ed well known to be Place where any interaction could expose us to covid. We insisted that we would under go any testing required in a safer setting . However after being assured surgery was needed . My wife was lied to to get her into an er vosit tge surgeon knew no surgery like what we were being told was possible. This in the light of furloughs and financial and health stress . The staff that work for the dr. Stated well it was our dr. Fault.? this will go to the AG.
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
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May 09, 2020
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If you are a woman with breast cancer, please get a second opinion before letting Dr. Kalb treat you or operate. Go to the Breast Center!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Mpls. MN – Aug 11, 2016
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Dr. David Kalb, MD is a general surgeon in Minneapolis, MN and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 2001. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Allina Health Cancer Institute-Coon Rapids11850 Blackfoot St NW Ste 300 Minneapolis, MN 55433
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Office3960 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Ste 104 Minneapolis, MN 55433
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Office4050 Coon Rapids Blvd NW Minneapolis, MN 55433
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