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Dr. Kevin Peifer, MD

Dr. Kevin Peifer, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Peifer, MD is a gastroenterologist in Rockford, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Peifer has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Swedish American Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 76 reviews 5 Star Rating (76 reviews)

Practice

401 Roxbury Rd Rockford, IL 61107

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Dr. Peifer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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Dr. Peifer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Peifer

5.0

76 ratings, 68 with a written review
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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
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Apr 16, 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
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Feb 14, 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
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Feb 06, 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
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Dec 06, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Oct 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Kiki B – May 29, 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
  • Long wait times
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Long time patient – Mar 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 15, 2024
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 08, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 07, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ray Mitchell – Dec 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 04, 2023
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What could be improved
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KARYN M BAMBRICK – Jul 28, 2023
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Heidi Ann Gordon – Jul 27, 2023
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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
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K. M. – Nov 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Patricia N. – Nov 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ron M. – Nov 09, 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
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Nancy M. – Nov 04, 2021
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Peifer is committed to providing high-quality, cost-conscious patient care through a spirit of teamwork, communication, and dedication to treating our patients with respect, understanding and compassion. All Rockford Gastroenterology physicians...read more

biography

Dr. Kevin J. Peifer joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. in 2006 after completing a gastroenterology fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine/Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Dr. Peifer received his...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Barnes-jewish Hospital/washington University

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School, 1999
  • Miami University

    Undergraduate School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Peifer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Rockford Endoscopy Center401 Roxbury Rd Rockford, IL 61107
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    • Call
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    • Hours
      • Mon: 7:00am - 5:30pm
      • Tue: 7:00am - 5:30pm
      • Wed: 7:00am - 5:30pm
      • Thu: 7:00am - 5:30pm
      • Fri: 7:00am - 5:30pm
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    Practice

    Rosecrance Inc1401 E State St Rockford, IL 61104
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

      5666 E State St
      Rockford, IL 61108
      Recipient of 10
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

      Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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    • Swedish American Hospital

      1401 E State St
      Rockford, IL 61104

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

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

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

      2% lower than the national average

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