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Dr. Stephen Archer, MD

Dr. Stephen Archer, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Archer, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Bend, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with St. Charles Bend. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 59 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (59 reviews)

Practice

1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend, OR 97701
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(541) 382-2811

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Archer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Archer

4.5

59 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
83%
83%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
8%
8%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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James Neil – Mar 25, 2025
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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
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Sharon M Apodaca – Sep 01, 2022
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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
Helpful
Mike – Oct 08, 2021
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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
Helpful
Sep 12, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Storrie – Jan 26, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tawnya Larkin – Jan 16, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Grace Watkins – Nov 28, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Douglas Momeyer in Redmond – Mar 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Cole in Bend, OR – Jul 13, 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
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lapine – Jan 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I am a general/bariatric surgeon with advanced training in minimally invasive surgery. I strive to see my patients as the whole person they are. I incorporate this philosophy into every part of my practice. I work with a skilled physician assistant...read more

biography

I moved to Central Oregon on 9/11/2001--a day I will never forget. I helped start the bariatric surgery program at St. Charles Medical Center.  While I have directed the program, St. Charles has just received its third consecutive Center...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Emory University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000

  • University Hospital|university Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine The University Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1998

  • University Hospital University Of Cincinnati|university Of Tennessee Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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  • Common Bile Duct Injury During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: Results of a National Survey, 2001

  • Practice Website

  • Hiatal Hernia, Laparoscopic and Thoracoscopic Repairs, Analysis of Complications, Pearson et al: Thoracic Surgery and Esophageal Surgery 2e, 2001

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 1991

  • Max Zinninger Award University of Cincinnati, 1998

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Locations

Practice

Bend Memorial Clinic LLP1501 NE Medical Center Dr Bend, OR 97701
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Charles Bend

    2500 NE Neff Rd
    Bend, OR 97701
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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