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Dr. Frederick Deweese, MD

Dr. Frederick Deweese, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Frederick Deweese, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Paducah, KY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Deweese has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital and Baptist Health Paducah. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Mercy Health - Western Kentucky Orthopedics

200 Clint Hill Blvd Paducah, KY 42001

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(270) 442-9461

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Deweese is affiliated with Massac Memorial Hospital Metropolis, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Deweese specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Deweese's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deweese

4.4

36 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
8%
8%

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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 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kimberly Linn – Dec 16, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Allen Wilson – Mar 15, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 20, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila Ervin – Feb 29, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Susan Cochran – Jun 13, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charlene Davis in Cave In Rock, IL – Jan 04, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 02, 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
Helpful
Brenda Dennis in Paducah, KY – Sep 21, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Peggy – Aug 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sara Catherine Dunn in Mayfield, KY – Jul 31, 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
Helpful
Richard Simmons in Paducah, KY – Jul 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Richard in Vienna, IL – Jun 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Brown in Paducah, KY – May 15, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
melissa burgess in mayfield ky – Apr 30, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mell Langford – Apr 29, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Michael Hawkins in Mayfield Ky. – Apr 24, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 23, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Metropolis – Feb 03, 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
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol Owens in Benton, Ky – Feb 25, 2016
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biography

Dr. Frederick Deweese, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Paducah, KY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Deweese has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Adult Joint Reconstruction, Dr. Leo A. Whiteside, Missouri Bone & Joint Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1997

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Mercy Health - Western Kentucky Orthopedics

Mercy Health - Western Kentucky Orthopedics200 Clint Hill Blvd Paducah, KY 42001
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hardin County General Hospital

    6 Ferrell Rd
    Rosiclare, IL 62982

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

    96%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    23% higher than the national average

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Massac Memorial Hospital

    28 Chick St
    Metropolis, IL 62960
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Health Paducah

    2501 Kentucky Ave
    Paducah, KY 42003
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all 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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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