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Dr. John Shaw, MD

Dr. John Shaw, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. John Shaw, MD is a general surgeon in Defiance, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital and Paulding County Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.9 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.9 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Mercy Health - Defiance General Surgery

1400 E 2nd St Defiance, OH 43512
Telehealth available

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(419) 783-3273

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shaw is affiliated with Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital Defiance, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • 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. Shaw's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shaw

4.9

19 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
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Shelle Corwin in Defiance Ohio – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Shaw, MD is a general surgeon in Defiance, OH and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-Defiance...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Mercy Health-Defiance Hospital

    1404 E 2nd St
    Defiance, OH 43512
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

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

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Paulding County Hospital

    1035 W Wayne St
    Paulding, OH 45879

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said they always received help quickly from hospital staff

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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