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Dr. David Knowles, MD

Dr. David Knowles, MD

Urology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. David Knowles, MD is a urologist in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Knowles has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, Urinary Conditions, and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barnes Jewish Hospital and SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Centralia. He is not accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Advanced Urological Surgeons

4109 S Water Tower Pl Mount Vernon, IL 62864

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Knowles specializes in the area of Urology. 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. Knowles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Knowles

4.6

45 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
2%
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
7%
7%

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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
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Joe – Mar 19, 2022
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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
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Nov 05, 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
What could be improved
No results
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Justin Cole Smart – Apr 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Sep 07, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jan 23, 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
4 people found this helpful
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Centralia IL – Jan 23, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 23, 2018
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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
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Marion, IL – Feb 28, 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
2 people found this helpful
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John in Centralia, Il – Jan 12, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon in Mt. Vernon, Il – 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
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St Louis, MO – May 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elberton, GA – May 06, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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St Louis, MO – May 06, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Ashley in Fairfield, IL – May 06, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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St Louis, MO – May 06, 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
Helpful
Doug in Mount Vernon, IL – May 05, 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
Randy Winn in Vernon, IL – Feb 02, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Knowles, MD is a urologist in Mount Vernon, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Knowles has extensive experience in Male Reproductive Disorders & Procedures, Urinary Conditions, and Urinary Calculi & Removal....read more
  • Urology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Locations

Advanced Urological Surgeons

Advanced Urologic Surgeons4109 S Water Tower Pl Mount Vernon, IL 62864
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Good Samaritan Hospitalists

Ssm Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mt. Vernon1 Good Samaritan Way Mount Vernon, IL 62864
2

Practice

Good Samaritan Surgery Center2 Good Samaritan Way Ste 200 Mount Vernon, IL 62864
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

    1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
    Saint Louis, MO 63110
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery 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

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Salem Township Hospital

    1201 Ricker Rd
    Salem, IL 62881

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Fairfield Memorial Hospital

    303 NW 11th St
    Fairfield, IL 62837

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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