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Dr. David Lapatka, MD

Dr. David Lapatka, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Lapatka, MD is a plastic surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

3421 W 9th St Waterloo, IA 50702

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(319) 272-5000

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Lapatka specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
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Dr. Lapatka's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lapatka

2.5

15 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
33%
33%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
53%
53%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Goleta, CA – Feb 04, 2017
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Carpinteria, CA – Jan 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Mary D in Santa Barbara, CA – Feb 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Lapatka, MD is a plastic surgeon in Waterloo, IA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Of California, Irvine

    Residency Hospital, 1984

  • Luth Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Creighton University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center3421 W 9th St Waterloo, IA 50702
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Sansum Clinic215 Pesetas Ln Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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Practice

Office2710 Saint Francis Dr Ste 411 Waterloo, IA 50702
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Mercyone Cedar Falls Allergy Care516 Division St Ste 105 Cedar Falls, IA 50613
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center

    3421 W 9th St
    Waterloo, IA 50702

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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