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Dr. Benjamin Kartchner, MD

Dr. Benjamin Kartchner, MD

Family Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Kartchner, MD is a family medicine physician in Coeur D Alene, ID and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities MultiCare Deaconess Hospital and MultiCare Valley Hospital.

1 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 1 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
(208) 625-6900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kartchner specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kartchner's Reviews

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Don't take someone you care about to this physician. Very unprofessional. My husband had a recent stroke due to having extremely high blood pressure. I asked the Dr if he would take his BP, as his nurse couldn't get a reading on the wrist monitor type she was using, as it just gave error messages. He said "That's not something I do". Seriously? He stared at the floor when he spoke. I have my doubts whether he hears anything his patients are saying. If your needing care, I doubt he would notice.
What went well
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Andrea in Post Falls, Id – Feb 15, 2018
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Dr Kartchner refused to speak to our family including the POA and chose to speak to a very ill and confused patient. Kartchner needlessly starved our father for an elective procedure. All the Kootenai providers during this stay missed and discharged our father in acute heart failure.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 09, 2018
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I was critically ill and weak. I had not eaten for weeks. In the hospital he was assigned to me and he refused to let me eat for two days unecessarily for an elective procedure and failed to talk to my family after being asked every day by me & by my family to speak with him. His team failed to recognize I was in acute heart failure - I was gasping for air and could not walk - on the day of discharge & sent me home anyway. Thank God my family figured it out & found another doctor to care for me
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Post Falls – Feb 02, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Kootenai Clinic is a network of doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants who are employed by Kootenai Health and provide care to patients throughout the Inland Northwest.

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Kootenai Health Inc.2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
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Practice

MultiCare Deaconess Hospital800 W 5th Ave Spokane, WA 99204
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MultiCare Deaconess Hospital

    800 W 5th Ave
    Spokane, WA 99204

    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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • MultiCare Valley Hospital

    12606 E Mission Ave
    Spokane Valley, WA 99216
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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