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Dr. David Newcomer, MD

Dr. David Newcomer, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. David Newcomer, MD is a general surgeon in Ephrata, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1973. He is not accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

169 Martin Ave Ephrata, PA 17522

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(717) 721-5868
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Dr. Newcomer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Newcomer

2.4
18 ratings, 4 with a written review
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1 star
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Middle of the night emergency surgery so surgeon luck of the straw. Newcomer all bad luck. Cannot even put 'dr.' before name as it would indicate healer. The man is odd as he is inept. Verbally abusive to point his comments made it into my chart and final summery by witnessing nurses. Vindictive with decisions and put my life in further peril. Regional hospital did nothing to intervene and 3 times failed to have their representative show at scheduled meeting to have newcomer replaced.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2018
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I met Dr. Newcomer in the LGH ER when I found I needed emergency surgery. He quickly diagnosed my problem and discovered a completely unrelated condition that also needed to be treated. If he hadn't taken all of my issues seriously I would have ended up back in the ER. His years of experience make all the difference. His bedside manner is excellent. He explains everything in a thorough and caring manner.
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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Quarryville, PA – Aug 25, 2016
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I had Dr. Newcomer perform an emergency surgery and he was very professional and through. I had complete trust in him and he did a wonderful job. I would most definitely recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 14, 2016
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I was concerned about using Dr. Newcomer after reading some low reviews online. However, another surgery group couldn't even see me for a month, and I needed surgery sooner. Dr. Newcomer saw me the day after I called, and did the surgery two days after that. He was extremely kind and explained everything in a way that made me feel very comfortable; he had also done almost 4,000 of the surgery I needed, with an excellent track record. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth J. in Lancaster, PA – Feb 16, 2016
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Dr. David Newcomer, MD is a general surgeon in Ephrata, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine in 1973. He is not accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Episcopal Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1974

  • Temple University Lewis Katz School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1973
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