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Dr. Lear Koch, MD

Dr. Lear Koch, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Lear Koch, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Scranton, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wayne Memorial Hospital and Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

720 Madison Ave Scranton, PA 18510

Make an Appointment

(570) 343-1115

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Koch specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • 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. Koch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Koch

4.5
17 ratings, 5 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
12%
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Triple bypass
I had a triple bypass done by Dr Koch in 2007(15 years ago) and have felt great for all those years. He also did my carotid artery a year later and as of yesterday it is still wide open. Great surgeon
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
Helpful
Thomas Ruffalo – Nov 13, 2022
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33 years down the road!
Well, I shall return after 33 years ago on this date May 17th to say Thanks again to Dr. Von Koch, you're the best!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Pat Drury, Wilkes Barre/ The Villages, Fl. – May 18, 2022
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Double bypass 4/12/21
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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Apr 20, 2021
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Dr. Koch is an outstanding Surgeon who in a rating of 10 is a 11. I was operated on in 1973 for a triple bypass at age 73 and I am now 78 still working at Home Depot. He is the best as people I have talked to feel the same. Walter J. Last
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Walter J. Last in Springville PA – Nov 17, 2017
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My brother had his mitral valve repaired several years ago. Not a glitch from start to finish! We both felt very confident after meeting with Dr. Koch. He was approachable & made us feel very comfortable & confident in our decision to choose him. We had met with another surgeon a few days before and for a variety of reasons did not sense a match at all...so we were very, very grateful to have Dr. Koch recommended to us by a close friend who also had him as a surgeon. Grateful....
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
2 others found this helpful
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Joan in Bethlehem, PA – Oct 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Lear Koch, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Scranton, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor College of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Wayne Memorial Hospital and Geisinger Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine Affil Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979

  • Baylor College Of Medicine Affil Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1973

  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Lear Von Koch MD & Associates720 Madison Ave Scranton, PA 18510
1

Practice

Geisinger Community Medical Center1800 Mulberry St Scranton, PA 18510
2

Practice

Moses Taylor Hospital700 Quincy Ave Scranton, PA 18510
3
Regional Hospital of Scranton746 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA 18510
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Moses Taylor Hospital

    700 Quincy Ave
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

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

    1% higher 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

  • Wayne Memorial Hospital

    601 Park St
    Honesdale, PA 18431
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St
    Scranton, PA 18510
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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