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Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

Dr. Elegy Etter, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Elegy Etter, MD is a general surgeon in Houston, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1982. He is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Southwest Surgical Associates

1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1708 Houston, TX 77002

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Dr. Etter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Etter

4.2
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Bad surgeon
This surgeon only disfigured my leg. He is a bad doctor. He did not want to help me repair what he did to me.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Bad doctor – Sep 18, 2024
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Dr. Etter is a great and highly skilled surgeon; he is definitely a very caring professional.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Spencer Leon Miller – Dec 15, 2021
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Dr. Etter performed a cholecystectomy on my boyfriend. Which pretty common these days & usually a fairly easy surgery... but nope not my boyfriends. It took Dr. Etter 3 hrs., but he did an amazing job & took great care of him. Dr. Etter is a very personable and attentive physician. If you feel anxious about a procedure, I have no doubt that he can calm your nerves.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Meghan & Mads – Dec 25, 2020
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Dr. Etter is so professional and trustworthy. When I found out I had to have surgery, I was in Indianapolis working for my job. I did not know the surgeon there or their quality of services. I immediately informed the hospital surgical team that I am going to fly back to Houston and have Dr. Etter perform my surgery. I worked with Dr. Etter as a scrub technician and I can truly say that he is very skillful, thorough, and great bedside manners with 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
6 others found this helpful
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Doretha Bailey in Houston, TX – Jun 17, 2016
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Dr.Etter is an physician, he has a bed side manner that is heaven sent. He is also compassionate and cares about his patients and he gets very familiar with your health concerns. I will trust him in any of my health concerns.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Dedria Mayfield Christian in Houston, Tx – Feb 04, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. E. Leon Etter II attended the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (UTMB) for his doctorate. He completed his residency at St. Joseph's Medical Center (SJMC) in 1987, where he continues to practice today.

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  • General Surgery

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  • Christus St Joseph Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Christus St Joseph Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Southwest Surgical Associates

Southwest Surgical Associates - St Joseph Medical Center1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1708 Houston, TX 77002
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions
(713) 772-1200
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