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Dr. John Sefter Jr, DO

Dr. John Sefter Jr, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Sefter Jr, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Gettysburg, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sefter Jr has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital and WellSpan York Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

WellSpan Orthopedics - Gettysburg

18 Deatrick Dr Gettysburg, PA 17325

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Dr. Sefter Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sefter Jr

3.2

26 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 person found this helpful
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CindyB – Jan 27, 2025
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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
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Susan L – Jun 15, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Bob W – May 24, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bill O'Toole – Feb 19, 2024
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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
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Dec 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Shafiq Blake – Sep 02, 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
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Dylan Burns in Red Bank, NJ – Apr 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Pennsylvania – Feb 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare: Actually, I had to pursue a career in helping other people like most of us do, but my interest as well was in the science of what makes us go as humans. What I want my patients to know about me: I am...read more

biography

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:Actually, I had to pursue a career in helping other people like most of us do, but my interest as well was in the science of what makes us go as humans.What I want my patients to know about me:I am completely...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • St Joseph Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992
  • Memorial Osteopathic Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1987
  • Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

WellSpan Orthopedics - Gettysburg

WellSpan Orthopedics - Gettysburg18 Deatrick Dr Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

    147 Gettys St
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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  • WellSpan York Hospital

    1001 S George St
    York, PA 17403
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital

    501 E Main St
    Waynesboro, PA 17268

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    83%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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