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Dr. Susan Cavender, MD

Dr. Susan Cavender, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Susan Cavender, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, WV and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from West Virginia University in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Camden Clark Medical Center and Boone Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

1115 Lee St E Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 357-4510

At a Glance

  • 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. Cavender's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cavender

4.2

19 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
16%
16%

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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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Becky – Jan 03, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Paula P. – Dec 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Linda Strait – Jan 14, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Sad and Distraught – Feb 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Elkview , WV – Oct 08, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
WV – Aug 01, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John and robin – Jul 07, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Royce in Charleston, WV – Mar 07, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hal Pendell in CHARLESTON, wv – Mar 23, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Susan Cavender, MD is a family medicine physician in Charleston, WV and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from West Virginia University in 1985. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Camden Clark Medical Center and Boone Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1985
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Locations

Practice

Susan L Cavender M.D. PLLC1115 Lee St E Charleston, WV 25301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Boone Memorial Hospital

    701 Madison Ave
    Madison, WV 25130
    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

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CAMC General Hospital

    501 Morris St
    Charleston, WV 25301
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Camden Clark Medical Center

    800 Garfield Ave
    Parkersburg, WV 26101
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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