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Dr. Robert Duerr Jr, MD

Dr. Robert Duerr Jr, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Duerr Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Boise, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Duerr Jr has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and St. Luke's Nampa Medical Center.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

300 E Jefferson St Boise, ID 83712
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Dr. Duerr Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Duerr Jr

3.1
32 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Unfortuneately, he likes to hear himself talk rather then listen to his patients. He was an hour and 15 minutes late coming into the exam room for my appointment. I had been referred by another cardiologist for confirmation of aortic insufficiency esablished by numerous tests and 2 other cardiologists. He refuted my condition ratings and said I couldn't die from a leaking aortic valve. Then he wanted to schedule me for a test which I tried to tell him I had just had less than a week ago but he just talked over me. Really npleasant and full of himself. So sad. I won't be going back.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
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Margo Edmiston – Apr 03, 2025
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Excellent care, amazing surgeon!
I have 100% trust in what he tells me, I know he is an amazing surgeon!! Thank you Dr. Duerr for the care you give your patients!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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DJohnson – Sep 07, 2023
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No thank you
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 16, 2022
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Good Doc
Very precise in dealings, no nonsense Doctor. Very confident in him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 10, 2022
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Rude and Arrogant
Dr. Duerr was the most rude arrogant doctor that I have ever had the misfortune to meet. He told me that I had no business calling a doctor anytime I had chest pains or going to an emergency room with chest pains. I had been having chest pains on and off for several weeks and they had started to be more frequent and daily. I had had a stent put in my heart 6 months prior and was sceduled for an cardio angiogram by another doctor who was not available that day. This was as the result of an er visit and with severe chest pains. Dr. Duerr insinuated that I was wasting his time. Horrible man, I wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy. As a result, I question his assessment after my test.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2022
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saved my life. I had an occlusion of the "widow maker" vessel and one stent was put in by another doc in the clinic. discharged him after 3 days and that night got chest pain. Back to the ER and an ambulance ride to the main hospital and Dr. Duerr but in three more stents. He is very good at what he does. Thanks doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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John Sonntag – Apr 03, 2022
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I'm a retired Orthopedic surgeon maintaining excellent fitness and diet but suffering from bad genetics. I presented to the ER suffering a 100% LAD (Widowmaker) occlusion. Dr Duerr saved my life with an emergent cath and LAD stent, along with 7 defibrillations. He was professional and straightforward throughout the most chaotic hour of my life
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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JimJohnston MD – Dec 16, 2021
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Came in for shortness of breath. He dismissed my symptoms and told me to go home and exercise. I was persistent about my symptoms. I wanted the Echocardiogram, which he told me would be a waste of time, because I was fine. I ended up having 2 valve replaced. Thank god for my own intuition. I could have gone home, exercised like he said, and had a heart attack.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2020
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Excellent
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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Jan 19, 2020
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Always showed up to talk to family when he said he would. Very respectful and straight forward. We appreciate that in a Dr. The whole staff at St. LUKES were amazing! Thank you
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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Jodi Berry in Burns, Oregon – Apr 25, 2018
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Wasn't impressed. Looked at my file, spent less than 10 minutes with me and dismissed my complaint of chest pain and shortness of breath. He did however acknowledge my blood pressure was 148/100 and told me to check with my GP. :)
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 30, 2018
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Dr. Duerr saw me in the ER for a heart condition. I got a wealth of information quickly, but seeing this was in the ER, I would have expected that. He referred me to a surgeon and then followed up my case in surgery and after. He may have been direct and succinct in his interactions with me, but there wasn't any ambiguities about his recommendation for my care and well being. I like a decisive physician and felt very confident in his hands with my heart health going forward.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Tom Raffetto in Carterville – Oct 18, 2017
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I met with Dr Duerr and was a bit apprehensive b/c of the rating I found on line. I will say that he a bit of an air about him. But I don't care if he has a friendly personality I just want him to be GOOD at his job. I found him to be very thorough, explained my situation at length providing statistic and lots of information I could consider. I left his office feeling that I had met with an expert and had complete confidence in his answers. He's a good doctor and staff are super friendly!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Zina in Boise, ID – Jun 23, 2017
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I had a horrible experience with Dr. Duerr. My family has a history of heart problems with my brother who is 10 years younger than me having by pass surgery a year ago. It was suggested by my brothers Dr. that family members be checked. I wanted to be proactive and follow up with a Cardiologist. Dr. Duerr treated me like I was wasting his time. Dr. Duerr was belittling and disingenuous. Needless to say I left in tears and have never been back. I do not recommend him to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Boise, ID – Mar 03, 2017
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Had a appt. w/ Dr. Duerr, the nursing staff was poorp. Dr. Duerr came in, after about a 50+ minute wait, told me to"go home he could not understand why I was there" spent 8 minutes w/me. I ended going to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, about 6 weeks later, they recommended a surgery after doing tests, etc. Dr. Duerr's arrogance could have killed me if I had not followed up on my home to she real professional heart clinic.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
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
5 others found this helpful
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Jim in Moscow, ID – Aug 26, 2016
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Not too many write why they would or would not recommend a doctor, so it is hard to say why the low ratings. Dr. Duerr is very knowledgable and explained my condition well in a way that I understood. Perhaps because he is very honest and doesn't sugarcoat his recommendations or diagnoses that some people don't like how he communicates. I, on the other hand, want that in a doctor, so I trusted him and stuck with him. I have since moved out of the area and am trying to find a doc like him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Nick S in Boise, ID – Jan 13, 2016
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Dr. Robert Duerr Jr, MD is a cardiologist in Boise, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Duerr Jr has extensive experience in Interventional Cardiac Procedures and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from...read more

  • Cardiology

  • Interventional Cardiology

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Interventional Cardiology
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St Lukes Internal Medicine300 E Jefferson St Boise, ID 83712
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(208) 336-4141
St. Luke's Boise Medical Center190 E Bannock St Boise, ID 83712
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(208) 322-1680
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