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Dr. David Kummerfeld, MD

Dr. David Kummerfeld, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. David Kummerfeld, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Tyler, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kummerfeld has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from UTMB Galveston in 2008. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UT Health Athens and UT Health Tyler. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 116 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (116 reviews)

Practice

3414 Golden Rd Tyler, TX 75701
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kummerfeld is affiliated with CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler Tyler, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kummerfeld specializes in the areas of Orthopedic Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Kummerfeld's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kummerfeld

4.8
116 ratings, 84 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Not that great
I went to him for over 6 months. I am in more pain now than when I started. When I initially went to him, I didn’t need surgery, just some PT & ibuprofen “ should relieve the pain”, then after 3 minutes mths I magically developed a bone spur in my shoulder & now needed surgery. He gave me 2 injections in my shoulder that were very painful & only the first time it helped. The time it was $90 & the second time it was $186!!! I would not recommend him at all. He was more concerned at rushing through the exam than really listening to me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Still in pain – Feb 14, 2025
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DIL made initial call to office and relayed our situation. No hesitation in making and appointment with very good results. Very, very satisfied
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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Feb 20, 2024
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I have had 2 different elbow surgeries with him. And there isn’t a rating high enough to give him. He cares about his patients, he listens well, great bedside manner, extremely good at his job. Best of all his employees love working for him. Any elbow to shoulder needs I or my family have we will ALWAYS see Dr. Kummerfeld!!
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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Feb 09, 2024
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Dr. Kummerfield and his staff are exceptional.
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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Beverly Skinner-Wells – Feb 08, 2024
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Visit with him was very thorough.
My only complaint was the wait to see him. Didn’t like the one hour wait past scheduled appointment time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 07, 2023
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Post Op Follow Up
Very professional and patient with my mother. She fell and broke her hip, but also has dementia and can’t provide feedback. Great experience with Dr K
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 14, 2023
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Very knowledgeable, spent time with me and nice person.
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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Sep 27, 2023
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Professional staff and the time and patience Dr Kummerfield takes with me at each vist to explain my medical care and always answers any questions. I leave always feeling grateful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Peggy Andrews – Sep 25, 2023
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Great visit!
Caring, knowledgeable and direct doctor! Love him!
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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Sep 21, 2023
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Very Pleased
explained reason for pain & told me he does not think about any kind of surgery until we have done all we can with pt and shots which is reason chose to see himvery please
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 28, 2023
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It is a wonderful caring person & I have total tru
Great surgeon and highly recommend him for shoulder or hand repair. He did a reverse shoulder surgery-3 days ago. Thanks to God for him!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Rogers Darla – Jun 26, 2023
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Definitely recommend him.
Great bedside manner and explains things very well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2023
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Great dr.
The Dr. told me what was going on.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Elbow – Mar 22, 2023
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Thorough and informative
Dr Kummerfeld answered ALL my questions and gave me great information….appreciated the time he took with me
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Delia A Martin – Feb 07, 2023
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Was seen Quickley . Dr. Kummerfeld is really good at what he does. He explains things so that you can understand the problem and the treatment.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Windol Lindsey – Feb 07, 2023
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Dr. Was great. Very honest about me as a patient.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Yvonne Haley – Jan 24, 2023
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Great
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Floyd Maynard l – Jan 24, 2023
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Very thorough and caring
Dr. Kummerfeld did a great job I have identifying the issue and took time to explain the diagnosis.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Troy – Dec 22, 2022
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Easy to work with. Listens and understanding. Surgery improved my shoulder pain. Would recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 20, 2022
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Through, clear instructions on procedure. Good feed back on everything.
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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Dec 15, 2022
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About Me

care philosophy

I approach every patient as a family member and treat you as I would have my own mother, grandmother or child treated.  I believe in nonoperative interventions whenever possible and reserve operative intervention as the last step in the care...read more

biography

EQUIPPED TO CARE FOR ALL OF YOUR SHOULDER AND ELBOW PROBLEMS AND GENERAL ORTHOPEDICS

Fellowship trained in nonoperative interventions, arthroscopic solutions, joint sparing, joint replacement and revision solutions for your debilitating...
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  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • 2014

    Fellowship Hospital
  • 2003

    Undergraduate School
  • Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Kerlan Jobe Orthopedic Clinic|kerlan-jobe Institute Fellowship Shoulder And Elbow Reconstruction

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Kerlan-jobe Institute Fellowship Shoulder And Elbow Reconstruction

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014
  • Scott & White Hosp-texas A&m University

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Scott & White Hosp-texas A&m University|scott & White-tex A&m

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Scott & White-tex A&m

    Residency Hospital, 2013
  • Utmb Galveston

    Medical School, 2008
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 2008
  • Scott & White Hosp-tex A&m University

    Internship Hospital, 2008
  • Baylor University

    Undergraduate School, 2003
  • Baylor University, Waco, Texas.

    Undergraduate School, 2003
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Girling Health Care Inc3414 Golden Rd Tyler, TX 75701
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
Texas Spine and Joint Hospital LLC8101 S Broadway Ave Tyler, TX 75703
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    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Ortholonestar PLLC925 W Loop 281 Longview, TX 75604
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Practice

Mark E. Quiring MD PA305 W 20th St Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler

    800 E Dawson St
    Tyler, TX 75701
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • UT Health Athens

    2000 S Palestine St
    Athens, TX 75751

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Titus Regional Medical Center

    2001 N Jefferson Ave
    Mount Pleasant, TX 75455
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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