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Dr. Brett Dorfman, MD

Dr. Brett Dorfman, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brett Dorfman, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Raleigh, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities Rex Hospital and University of North Carolina Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 110 Raleigh, NC 27614

Dr. Dorfman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dorfman specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • 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. Dorfman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dorfman

4.6

19 ratings, 9 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Paul – Nov 22, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
espnsportsfan in wake forest, NC – Jul 11, 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
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Raleigh, NC – Mar 16, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jimmy in Clayton, NC – Jan 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ron in Louisburg, NC – May 09, 2016
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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
Youngsville, NC – Apr 13, 2016
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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
Juli in Raleigh, NC – Feb 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Concerned_Dad in Raleigh, NC – Feb 14, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike in Rleigh, NC – Feb 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I feel privileged to be entrusted with each patient's care. The ultimate reward is to return my patient to a state of health and to witness their sense of well-being after treatment.
  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Allergy

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Duke University Med Ctr, Otolaryngology Duke University Med Ctr, General Surgery

    Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2001
  • Duke University Med Ctr/duke Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Duke University Medical Center, Surgery, Nc, Usa

    Internship Hospital, 1997
  • Emory University

    Medical School, 1996
  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Dorfman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Rex Surgery Center of Wakefield11200 Governor Manly Way Ste 110 Raleigh, NC 27614
    1

    Practice

    North Carolina Heart & Vascular4420 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh, NC 27607
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rex Hospital

      4420 Lake Boone Trl
      Raleigh, NC 27607
      Recipient of 17
      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

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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

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • University of North Carolina Hospital

      101 Manning Dr
      Chapel Hill, NC 27514
      Recipient of 9
      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

      View all awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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