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Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO

Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO is a gastroenterologist in Galena, KS and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Deffenbaugh has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY / NIZAM'S INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1974. He is affiliated with Mercy Hospital Carthage. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

198 Four States Dr Ste 2 Galena, KS 66739

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Dr. Deffenbaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Deffenbaugh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deffenbaugh

4.5

24 ratings, 8 with a written review
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1 Star
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sharon Ochsenbein in MO – Jun 27, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bonnie Earl – Mar 30, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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Mar 16, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
S. N. in Galena, KS – Jun 24, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sandra Swenson in Wichita, KS – Jan 31, 2017
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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
4 people found this helpful
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PK in Miami, OK – Apr 18, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
vt in Joplin, MO – Mar 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Larry Deffenbaugh, DO is a gastroenterologist in Galena, KS and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Deffenbaugh has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from P.G. INSTITUTE AND KAKATIYA UNIVERSITY...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • P.g. Institute And Kakatiya University / Nizam's Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Gastroenterology
Self designated 
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Dr. Deffenbaugh is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Galena Endocrinology and Weight Management198 Four States Dr Ste 2 Galena, KS 66739
    1

    Practice

    Office3114 Medical Park Dr Carthage, MO 64836
    2
    McCune-Brooks Hospital3125 Dr Russell Smith Way Carthage, MO 64836
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Hospital Carthage

      3125 Dr Russell Smith Way
      Carthage, MO 64836

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

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