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Dr. David Herf, MD

Dr. David Herf, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. David Herf, MD is a general surgeon in Crestview, FL. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Twin Cities Hospital and North Okaloosa Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 47 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (47 reviews)

Practice

435 Brookmeade Dr Crestview, FL 32539
Telehealth available

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Dr. Herf's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Herf

4.3
47 ratings, 29 with a written review
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Love Dr Herf and his staff!
Dr Herf is not only a wonderful Doctor but he made me feel like he had all the time in the world for me, and that I mattered, and not just another Number! From the time I entered in the door, I was greeted with a kind smile and very sincere welcome, by his receptionist. I would highly recommend Dr Herf and his office, best experience I have had when it comes to a medical provider.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Feb 12, 2024
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good doc
no pain after the procedure and he was very helpful with my ins
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 other person found this helpful
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Brian – Feb 12, 2024
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Staff went over and above with my Ins.
I needed to get on super fast because I was loosing my insurance and they got me on t he schedule in record time.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Brian O – Feb 12, 2024
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Bad Doctor
Dr. Herf advised immediate emergency gallbladder surgery, stating that death would occur if the surgery was not performed. On the operating table, it was discovered that there was no gallbladder!!! He didn't take any accountability. This resulted in thousands of dollars in medical bills between Herf and the hospital. Plus, there was still the matter of getting a correct diagnosis from a specialist. Most upsetting, his receptionist (his wife) telling me he deserved to be paid for his time. Do not trust Dr. Herf. He lacks compassion, has a lousy bedside manner, and the practice is really run by his wife - who is not a doctor. Adding that Herf and his wife have blocked me on multiple platforms and continue to have my reviews flagged and removed.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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H – Jan 06, 2024
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Dishonest
Dr. Herf told me I needed emergency surgery and would die without it. On the operating table, it was discovered he was completely wrong. Turns out, I wasn't even born with the organ he said was faulty and had to be removed. I trusted Herf. He wasted my time and money. His wife/receptionist is rude. I had to seek another specialist to get resolution. I would not recommend this doctor to anyone.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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M H – Jan 06, 2024
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Love the office staff. They have always been so friendly, accommodating and treat me like family. Dr Herf is the best surgeon there is. He truly cares for his patients. I wouldn't put my life in anyone else's hands. Thank you Dr Herf and staff!
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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Stephanie – Dec 13, 2023
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best doc I have every had
He was so caring and helpful. makes you feel comfortable my procedure went great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Harrison – May 12, 2022
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very good doctor, I would always recommend him for surgery
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Harrison – Jul 03, 2021
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he truly cares about his patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2021
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great physician, the only surgeon I would ever use
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Mimi – Jun 10, 2021
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First off, Dr Herf needs to retire. That man doesn’t know his head from the rear. Second, reschedules surgery 3 days prior to the following week after I’ve already completed his request within 3 days. I literally jumping through hoops to get it done. After admission, he orders everything to be done in hospital. Nothing like double charging your insurance company. The nurses that worked on 2 South, where did you get your degree from? Do they just hand them out? This hospital must be desperate. Nurses that don’t hand out daily meds and have to be reminded is pathetic. I was to resume all meds after surgery. I was there 2 days after surgery and got 0 cardiac meds including Xarelto. My O2 got down to 85 percent and still having problems. Could this be pneumonia? I bet. But did they check? Lastly, Dr Herf couldn't believe all the pain I was in. Did you check to see if there was a bowel blockage? I did a prep and nothing came out. Did you follow up? No, you discharged me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2021
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Excellent. His expertise and thoroughness is appreciated. His office was clean and staff is professional and curteous even when I contacted with post-surgery questions.
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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DJerkins – Nov 13, 2020
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we really appreciate all that dr herf has done for my father in law.
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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Oct 13, 2020
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very caring and helpful to my aunt. He takes very good care of his patients. His office was nice. He was busy, but I guess that's because he is good
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
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May 26, 2020
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He has been very helpful for my family and I would use him again. Not many out there as helpful
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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May 26, 2020
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Excellent physician gives time and talents to his community.
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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Moms – May 06, 2020
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He cares deeply for his patients. I am grateful for his service
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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Mar 30, 2020
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Wonderful guy took great care of my mother talked us through all the phases of her problem
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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Mar 21, 2020
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Always a great doctor for my whole family
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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Nov 05, 2019
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Cares very much for his patients
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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Oct 27, 2019
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biography

Dr. Herf served his country with the United States Navy as an operating room technician and as a field medical corpsman with the United States Marine Corps prior to attending medical school at the University of South Alabama. He completed his surgical...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Gastroenterological Surgery

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  • Lsu Affil Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Charity Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1981
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David A Herf MD435 Brookmeade Dr Crestview, FL 32539
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