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Dr. John West, MD

Dr. John West, MD

Mohs Micrographic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John West, MD is a mohs-micrographic surgeon in Mystic, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. West has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities Westerly Hospital and Lawrence & Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Practice

34 Water St # 2 Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 572-9994

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. West specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. West's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. West

3.3

37 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
49%
49%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
38%
38%

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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 05, 2023
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jody Vice in Waterford, CT – Jun 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
RI – Jun 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Westerly, RI – May 31, 2019
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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
13 people found this helpful
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Bob DePerry in Stonington – Mar 15, 2018
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Gales Ferry, CT – Jan 15, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jody Vice-Eggleston in Waterford – Dec 17, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
philip j. bonang in Groton, CT – Nov 20, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ryan Litke in Old Lyme, CT – Nov 18, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Mystic, CT – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Joanne Gollwitzer in Laguna Hills, CA – Sep 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hope Orkney in Groton, CT – Sep 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Westerly, RI – Aug 21, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
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Stonington, CT – Apr 21, 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
Helpful
Bob in Westerly, RI – Nov 16, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mystic, CT – Aug 23, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mystic, CT – Feb 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John West, MD is a mohs-micrographic surgeon in Mystic, CT and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. West has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. He graduated from University of California at San Diego in 1986....read more

  • Mohs Micrographic Surgery

  • Dermatology

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  • Richard G Bennett Md

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • University Ca Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1990

  • St Mary Med Ctr-ucla

    Internship Hospital, 1987

  • University Of California At San Diego

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Unavail34 Water St # 2 Mystic, CT 06355
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Westerly Hospital

    25 Wells St
    Westerly, RI 02891
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lawrence & Memorial Hospital

    365 Montauk Ave
    New London, CT 06320
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

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

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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