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Dr. Richard Behlke, MD

Dr. Richard Behlke, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Behlke, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Geisinger Community Medical Center and Regional Hospital of Scranton. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

521 Mt Pleasant Dr Ste 101 Scranton, PA 18503

Dr. Behlke is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Dr. Behlke's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Behlke

3.8
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
65%
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4 star
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3 star
6%
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2 star
6%
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1 star
24%
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He is great. He took care of me and always had the time to explain what was going on. Will recommend him to everyone I know.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Luz otero – Apr 24, 2021
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Spent time explaining procedure and allowing for any questions I asked. Answered questions patiently and offered all pros and cons to procedure.
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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Mar 25, 2021
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Dr. Behlke is amazing. He delivered our twins and was an amazing Dr. He provided excellent care and took very good care of us. The day of the scheduled c-section was insane there were so many emergencies that came that even after he did our c-section he would continue to keep checking on us in between all the surgeries. I would highly recommend him to anybody.
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
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Mike Kelechowa – Aug 05, 2020
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I went to the ER due to bleeding in my pregnancy. I was having an ectopic pregnancy and was extremely upset. He spent no more than 2 minutes explaining things to me and showed no compassion. After the surgery I was told the surgery went well and he did not need to remove the fallopian tube. After weeks of excruciating pain I made a follow up appt, which he canceled and sent me to someone else, it turned out they did remove the entire tube. How do you screw up that kind of information??
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 02, 2019
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Terrible. Has shown absolutely no concern for the mother of my child. He is in and out of the office room within two minutes and cannot even look you in the eye. Dr. Belkhe has given no advice or any sense of direction in 8 months of visits. We are first time parents. We relied on this doctor to help us along the way. How do you learn anything when you're told, "don't google search anything," yet he can't even advise on contractions!? 10 times out of 10 I would not suggest this doctor!!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Concerned Parent – Nov 21, 2018
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Terrible experience! Belhke was rude during visits. Saw me for less than 5 minutes each visit. No bedside manner. Yelled at me when I questioned anything. Ignored concerns from family members. And miss diagnosed a significant problem. He's the WORST doctor. The community at large should have access to all reviews (positive or negative) to make an informed decision before scheduling with this man. My advice: Find another doctor.
What went well
No results
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
9 others found this helpful
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Don't delete an honest review in Scranton, PA – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. Belkhe is by far the BEST OB/GYN I've ever known. His kindness, compassion, and gentleness put you immediately at ease. He delivered both of my children, and my son was born 6 weeks prematurely. The man was NOT on call, and left his house to get to the hospital and delivered my son at 4:14 in the morning! I love Dr. Belkhe!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Patricia Rieder in Parryville, PA – Jan 28, 2016
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Dr. Richard Behlke, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Scranton, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Geisinger...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Dr. Behlke is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Physicians Health Alliance521 Mt Pleasant Dr Ste 101 Scranton, PA 18503
    1

    Practice

    Moses Taylor Hospital700 Quincy Ave Scranton, PA 18510
    2
    Regional Hospital of Scranton746 Jefferson Ave Scranton, PA 18510
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • 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

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    • Regional Hospital of Scranton

      746 Jefferson Ave
      Scranton, PA 18510

      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

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

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