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Dr. Richard Hoefer, DO

Dr. Richard Hoefer, DO

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Hoefer, DO is a general surgeon in Newport News, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1977. He is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

11803 Jefferson Ave Ste 235 Newport News, VA 23606

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(757) 594-1806

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Hoefer specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
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Dr. Hoefer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoefer

3.9
12 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
67%
67%
4 star
8%
8%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
0%
1 star
25%
25%

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Very disappointing. His approach to encourage a test was to immediately recommend that “your mom must want to die” implying the test would be a must do in order for her to live. Complied and then when results came back he indicated she has cancer and is not a candidiate for surgery, both conclusions we had before this appointment. He also indicated he did not have “proper screen” to review results...odd. Finally some uncertainty as to whether prim oncologist requested test as indicated...hmm
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
Helpful
Apr 21, 2018
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Dr. Hoefer is probably one of the best. This is the problem i had. Surgery on cyst of pancreas was done very well. No cancer.It was done Dec.3. I'm still in pain.Dec.23. The Drs. Know it can take up to 5 weeks to be better or heal. Consequently my Christmas and New Year will not be good. I should have been advised that January would be a much better time.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Albert Markel in Hampton va – Dec 23, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Hoefer, DO is a general surgeon in Newport News, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1977. He is affiliated with Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Tex Md Anderson Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1984

  • Wilford Hall Usaf Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Malcolm Grow Usaf Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1978

  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1977
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Sentara Pain Management Specialists11803 Jefferson Ave Ste 235 Newport News, VA 23606
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr
    Norfolk, VA 23507
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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

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

    2% higher than the national average

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