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Dr. Wendy Rissinger, MD

Dr. Wendy Rissinger, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Wendy Rissinger, MD is a family medicine physician in Herndon, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Harrisburg and Evangelical Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

1244 State Route 225 Herndon, PA 17830
Telehealth available
(570) 758-3511
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rissinger specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rissinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rissinger

5.0
24 ratings, 18 with a written review
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She is amazing listens to her patients
Dr Rissinger always makes me feel like she and I are health care partners.
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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Feb 14, 2025
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Awesome Doctor
She’s great. She really listens and she explains everything I need to know.
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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Jan 17, 2025
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Highly recommend
Dr Rissinger is very helpful and caring
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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Carol Michael – Nov 21, 2024
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Awesome Doctor
Dr. Rissinger listens to your concerns and gives you honest and professional advice! I am very comfortable discussing my issues with her.
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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Debbie – Oct 30, 2024
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She treats you like a person not just a number. She seems to truly care about her patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Sep 06, 2024
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She is a wonderful person. Takes time to talk to you and makes you feel at ease
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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May 25, 2024
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review
professional, kindness, willingness to convey her thoughts to me and also listen to me.Excellent doctor,excellent care
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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Cheryl Lesher – Mar 27, 2024
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Appointment was for my daughter
Dr. Rissinger is always patient with my daughter and very thorough with all aspects in her care. She always listens to our concerns and tries all options available until we get it right.
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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Feb 27, 2024
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Kond and understanding
Understands my issues and talks to me at my level of understanding. Does not look down at meor get upset ehen I am being thick headed. Explains out answers to my questions.
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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Feb 23, 2024
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Caring
She takes the time to discuss things, gives you options, but at the same time shows concern for what is bothering you. She isn’t a doctor who rushes through an appointment.
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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Feb 21, 2024
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Absolute trust in this Dr
For this visit she pointed out a lab result she’s keeping an eye on and explained why. This was a follow up appointment for a chronic condition. She always listens with interest and compassion. She’s very knowledgeable and worthy of the high praises and ratings you see on here.We wouldn’t go to anyone else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 04, 2024
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She answered questions about the appt
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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Nov 15, 2023
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Dr Rissinger is a top notch Dr. She listens to all your concerns and never rushes thru anything. She is very easy to talk to. Highly recommend her.
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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Sandy – Sep 26, 2023
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Knowledgeable, thorough, understanding
Dr Rissinger has a way of inspiring confidence in her expertise, without sounding condescending or arrogant. My entire family sees her, and it seems that every time there is a health concern for my kids, she asks for my thoughts and concerns.
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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RKE – Sep 26, 2023
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So attentive to my medical needs
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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Sep 07, 2023
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Dr. Rissinger is the best
Dr. Rissinger listens to my concerns and explains everything in terms I understand thanx
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 14, 2023
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Excellent Dr
Dr Rissinger took time to explain all labs and tests from Er visit
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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Joan Daniels – Jul 11, 2023
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Dr. Wendy Rissinger
She is the most caring, knowledgeable physician I know!
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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Jun 28, 2023
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Dr. Wendy Rissinger, MD is a family medicine physician in Herndon, PA. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Harrisburg and Evangelical Community Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Dr. Rissinger is a patient favorite Family Medicine Physician

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1244 State Route 225 Herndon, PA 17830
    1

    Practice

    Family Practice Center PC7 Dock Hill Rd Middleburg, PA 17842
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Evangelical Community Hospital

      1 Hospital Dr
      Lewisburg, PA 17837
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

      Surgical Care Excellence 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

      View all 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

      84%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      9% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • UPMC Harrisburg

      111 S Front St
      Harrisburg, PA 17101
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all 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

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Geisinger Medical Center

      100 N Academy Ave
      Danville, PA 17822
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

      View all 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

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality