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Dr. David Gesensway, MD

Dr. David Gesensway, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. David Gesensway, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Staples, MN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with Lakewood Health System. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Twin Cities Orthopedics Robbinsdale

49725 County 83 Staples, MN 56479

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(218) 894-1515

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Gesensway specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Gesensway's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gesensway

3.6

35 ratings, 24 with a written review
5 Star
60%
60%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
29%
29%

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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
Helpful
Kathy P – May 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 14, 2021
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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
Jan 07, 2021
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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
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Sep 23, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 16, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rick H – Mar 12, 2020
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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
Helpful
Allie – Mar 04, 2020
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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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Paul Steinhoff – Nov 22, 2019
Hi Paul, thank you for the review. We and Dr....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Albert Hanser – Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Plymouth , MN – Sep 25, 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
No results
Helpful
James M – Aug 07, 2019
Hi James, thank you for the excellent review. We...Read More
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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
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Eagan, MN – Jun 28, 2019
Hello, thank you for the kind review. We and Dr....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jim in Plymouth, MN – Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Kay Holm in Bloomington Minnesota – Feb 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marilyn Lewis in Edina, MN – Jul 27, 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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jay b ownbey in Montrose, MN – Jun 28, 2017
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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Minneapolis, MN – May 06, 2017
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About Me

biography

David Gesensway, MD, specializes in the surgical and non-surgical treatment of the hand, wrist and elbow. Special areas of clinical and research interest include distal radius wrist fractures and tendon transfer surgery for tetraplegia.  ...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Fellowship In Hand Surgery At University Of Minnesota Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Mn Med School

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Twin Cities Orthopedics Robbinsdale

Twin Cities Orthopedics Staples49725 County 83 Staples, MN 56479
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lakewood Health System

    49725 County 83
    Staples, MN 56479

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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