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Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD

Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is a general surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

329 Phillip Ave Ste 102 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Telehealth available

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Dr. McDermott's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McDermott

4.1
8 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Removed my healthy Gall Bladder then blamed me!
I was pregnant and it had been decided my Gall Bladder was failing & needed to be removed after delivery. As soon as I was given a delivery date (scheduled induction) the surgery was scheduled for 6 wks post-partum. After surgery I was still in extreme pain and very sick. When I went in for my follow-up Dr McDermott started out the visit by telling me my gall bladder was tested after removal and it was perfectly healthy, no infection/stones. He was still looking thru my chart & didn't make any eye contact then asked me why I didn't have more testing done prior to removal. I asked why he hadn't ordered any testing to confirm the diagnosis made by the ER since he was the Dr. He stormed out of the room. His PA came in after and asked if I needed to make a follow-up. I asked her when someone was going to check my incision, she asked but Dr McDermott wouldn't come back so I left with no exam or follow-up. The cause of my issue was found 2 yrs ltr, but only after it became life threatening.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Nicki – Dec 15, 2023
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Had breast surgery early November. Not a big tumor but cancerous. I now in another state. I can not start my radiation because my breast is still so swollen. I am still bruised. The doctors here are worried why I am having these problems after so long. I liked the doctor. But I didn’t and don’t like how the surgery went.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 22, 2021
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Dr McDermot had to remove my colon because of CDIF, in 2002, and he saved my life. The best of the best.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jay Hunter – Mar 19, 2020
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Dr. McDermott performed surgery on me over a decade ago and I have been seeing him annually for follow-up checks (colonoscopy) since. My experience is that he is one of the most competent and caring doctors I have ever been too. I would recommend him to everyone.
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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Bernard Kruth in Virginia Beach, VA – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. Joseph McDermott, MD is a general surgeon in Virginia Beach, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NEW YORK Medical College in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sentara Princess Anne Hospital...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • Umass Memorial Medical Center|university College At Dublin / National University Of Ireland

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • University Of Massachusetts Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • New York Medical College

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
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General Surgery†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office329 Phillip Ave Ste 102 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
1
(757) 481-2313

Practice

Office1168 First Colonial Rd Ste 201 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
2
(757) 481-4424
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital1060 First Colonial Rd Virginia Beach, VA 23454
3
(757) 395-8000
Coastal Surgical Specialists PC1120 First Colonial Rd Ste 203 Virginia Beach, VA 23454
4
(757) 481-4424
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