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Dr. Jay Dewell, MD

Dr. Jay Dewell, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Jay Dewell, MD is a general surgeon in Potsdam, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. He is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

25 Cottage St Ste A Potsdam, NY 13676
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dewell specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Dewell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dewell

4.3
6 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
83%
83%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
17%
17%

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WRONG SURGERY PERFORMED
Dr. Dewell performed the wrong hernia surgery on me and after 3 years - I'm still in pain from him cutting me open in the wrong spot. When I went to see him we discussed the huge lump next to my belly button and I was told I needed an Umbilical Hernia Surgery - at that meeting Dr. Dewell said he had done thousands of those surgeries. I set up a date for my surgery. When I woke up from my surgery - I was cut down by my groin. I thought it weird but wasn't sure if that's where he went in to perform my surgery. A few weeks later I had my follow up appt and the lump by my belly button was still there. I questioned the NP and was told no - you had the Inguinal hernia repair. I said - why - I came to see Dr. Dewell for a Umbilical Hernia Surgery - please check my records. I said please check my records. She didn't admit that he had performed the wrong surgery, but set me up for another follow up surgery. As you can imagine - I certainly was not going to go back to him to do the cor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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WRONG SURGERY – Feb 22, 2024
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Nearly no waiting. Extremely helpful with my spouse. Nurse immediately recognized an immediate need, called the dr and my husband was promptly cared for. This was our second time with this Dr and we are very happy with him and his staff.
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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Mar 07, 2020
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Bedside manner was exemplary. The time he took with myself as the patient was very impressive, his explanations of procedures and process to the patient was impressive and made me feel at ease
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
9 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Jay Dewell, MD is a general surgeon in Potsdam, NY and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1989. He is affiliated with Canton-Potsdam Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • General Surgery

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  • Stanford Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1990
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office25 Cottage St Ste A Potsdam, NY 13676
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital

    50 Leroy St
    Potsdam, NY 13676

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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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