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Dr. Waldo Avello, MD

Dr. Waldo Avello, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Waldo Avello, MD is a gastroenterologist in Duluth, MN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Avello has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. Luke's Hospital and Benefis East Campus. He is not accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

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1012 E 2nd St Duluth, MN 55805
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Dr. Avello's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Avello

3.4
9 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
56%
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4 star
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3 star
11%
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2 star
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1 star
33%
33%

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Near perforation
Many years ago in W. Palm Beach, he nearly perforated my colon during a routine colonoscopy.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Apr 06, 2025
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I just had a colonoscopy done at Memorial Medical Center Ashland with Dr. Avello & Dr Miller. Wonderful care and a painless procedure!! Highly rate both of these doctors and the hospital!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Christine – Sep 14, 2019
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Dr. Avello was the only doctor to solve my lower abdomen pain I had been experiencing for nearly 10 years and I had seen several other specialists prior. Most recently I had a colonoscopy/endoscopy performed by Dr. Avello. He again gave me information and likely causes of my pain I had not received from other doctors. He has given me hope that my upper right abdomen pain will be resolved. Both Dr.Avello and all St. Luke's staff were informative, personable and willing to listen. Excellent!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Ross in Knife River – Mar 27, 2018
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Recent colonoscopy....he was over an hour late for the procedure and said nothing to me when he finally showed up. He gave me no information after the procedure, nor did the staff at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth, Mn. It is now two weeks later and I have yet to receive any information from him or his office. I filed a complaint with St. Luke's with no follow up from them.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Superior, WI – Dec 24, 2016
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Took time to answer my many questions. I left feeling well informed an compassionately cared for during visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Caroline C in Duluth – Oct 20, 2016
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Dr. Waldo Avello, MD is a gastroenterologist in Duluth, MN and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Avello has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1978. He is...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Cleveland Metro Hosp-case W

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • University Miami Affil Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1982

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth1012 E 2nd St Duluth, MN 55805
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Practice

Anne Arundel Medical Center Inc2001 Medical Pkwy Annapolis, MD 21401
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Benefis Health System East Campus1101 26th St S Great Falls, MT 59405
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Practice

St. Luke's Hospital of Duluth109 N 28th St E Superior, WI 54880
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