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Dr. Gary Harter, MD

Dr. Gary Harter, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Harter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Parkersburg, WV and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harter has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1988. He is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

800 Garfield Ave Ste 100 Parkersburg, WV 26101

Make an Appointment

(304) 485-8040

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harter specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Harter's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harter

3.5
17 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
0%
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3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
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1 star
35%
35%

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Excellent surgeon….
Timely consult, answered questions, drew pictures to explain, discussed options, and was able to operate on my husband’s shoulder within one week! All went excellent! Fantastic addition to Vero Cleveland Clinic!
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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Kelly Lyons Hale – Sep 16, 2023
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my initial assessment for a consultation, nursing staff and xray techs are great ,efficient, not kept long and everyone moves along freely. I met Dr Harter he was though,percise,and answered all questions along with his PA Matt. I will give another review once I'm out of the Shamokin hospital oct 15
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Denise Makely in Freeland, PA – Oct 04, 2018
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He is way too quick to amputate. Watch out for your limbs!
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
4 others found this helpful
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New York, NY – May 29, 2017
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He did a partial shoulder replacement (2 yrs ago) on me and put the wrong size in and i had to have a complete shoulder replacement to correct his mistake.
What went well
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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cheryl in auburn ny – Aug 08, 2016
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I think Dr Harter is a wonderful doctor
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
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Mehoopany, PA – Jun 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Gary Harter, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Parkersburg, WV and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Harter has extensive experience in Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1988. He...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • West Virginia University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office800 Garfield Ave Ste 100 Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Practice

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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital

    1000 36th St
    Vero Beach, FL 32960
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    71%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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