Dr. David Shober, DO

Ear, Nose, and Throat*•Male•Age 62

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. David Shober, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New Castle, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UPMC Horizon-Greenville and Butler Memorial Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

Dr. David Shober, DO

Lawrence County Family Medicine

2520 Wilmington Rd New Castle, PA 16105
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(724) 658-7550
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(724) 658-7550

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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shober specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
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  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Shober's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shober

3.0
17 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
12%
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1 star
41%
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I'm not quite sure how this doctor could be given 5 stars. He does not listen or understand. He will cut you off and be very rude. Go somewhere else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Cathy – Apr 06, 2024
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Dr. Shober is direct and no non-sense. He tells it like it is which is not for everyone. He is more like a coach. He makes you want to do better for your health if you want.
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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Marty in NEW CASTLE – Mar 21, 2024
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My husband has been there several times, and we've decided to switch to another office. The doctor is arrogant, condescending, with a terrible bedside manner, and, of course, he doesn't listen to concerns. And one of the nurses there should have gone to beauty school instead of nursing school. Then she could look in the mirror all day without interruption. Joke of a place.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Stephanie R. – Jul 24, 2021
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You are just a number! If you go to another Doctors office for a second opionion. They will not take you back as a patient. They did this to me. I was a pateint for 15 years! The office manager told me that this was their policy! Sorry, this does not even sound legal!
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
5 others found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2018
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My initial appt. was great, I got in fairly quick, he listened to my needs & whatnot. I had to have several follow up appointments, the wait was TERRIBLE over an hour just in the waiting room. This is when I was told I needed to lose 30 pounds ( I am not overweight) and he would change my medication and say " This will help with the weight loss" I was told by his staff that he tells all of his patients to lose weight.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Sharon in New Castle, PA – Jul 10, 2018
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There is obviously some type of problem in the practice. The physician assistant has been working there for years is no longer allowed to prescribe medication. The cut my dosage without any explanation or examination.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 others found this helpful
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New Castle – Apr 05, 2018
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Tends to not really listen /just going through the motions. Healthcare is too expensive and too important for that.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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New Castle, PA – Nov 01, 2017
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Dr. Shober is great. He is very smart and his advice is very reliable. I have had nurses at the Jameson Hospital say that he spends more time reviewing his patient records than most doctors. They say he takes the time to make the right decisions.
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
3 others found this helpful
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JRT in New Castle, PA – Mar 10, 2017
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This office is nasty and very bad about getting back to you with test results. You are just a number here! Go elsewhere!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
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
6 others found this helpful
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New Castle, PA – Feb 25, 2017
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Very professional, takes time and care for each patient. If he dose not know he finds out.
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
3 others found this helpful
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John Welsh in New Castle, PA – Nov 17, 2016
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Dr. Shober is an excellent family doctor. He takes time to listen and respond to 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Carole M in New Castle, PA – Aug 15, 2016
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Dr. David Shober, DO is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in New Castle, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Lawrence County Family Medicine

Lawrence County Family Medicine PC2520 Wilmington Rd New Castle, PA 16105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Butler Memorial Hospital

    1 Hospital Way
    Butler, PA 16001
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    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

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

    5% higher than the national average

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  • UPMC Horizon-Greenville

    110 N Main St
    Greenville, PA 16125
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

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

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Grove City Hospital

    631 N Broad Street Ext
    Grove City, PA 16127

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

    88%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    21% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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