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Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD

Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD

General Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD is a general surgeon in Bethesda, MD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 3 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (3 reviews)

Practice

10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 102 Bethesda, MD 20817

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Dr. Skancke's Reviews

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3.7
3 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Stancke is a Lofesaver
We met Dr. Skancke in a emergency situation in which our oldest young adult was minutes to hours away from their colon rupturing due to Crohn's Disease. He performed the surgery to remove the colon and create an ileostomy site. He was empathetic and professional at a time when we were most vulnerable. He answered all of our questions and offered advice during the aftercare phase. We literally trust him with our kid's life. Excellent surgeon with a pleasant bedside manner. We highly recommend.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Taylor Family – Jan 22, 2025
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Poor billing practices and charging for services not rendered.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Nov 22, 2024
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Excellent Care
Dr.Matthew Skancke is an excellent and compassionate surgeon. His warm, friendly manner put my Husband and me, at ease. Every aspect of surgery was explained to me, and information was available for me to have confidence that I was in the right hands. He talked to us before the operation and followed up when I was in recovery. He visited me every day until I was discharged three days later. Post-surgically, I had no pain and was up and walking the next day. I highly recommend Dr. Matthew Skancke for his obvious skill, great bedside manner, and his confidence and friendly attitude.I credit my swift and painless recovery entirely due to Dr.Matthew Skancke's skill. God Bless him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Seble Bekele – Feb 03, 2024
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Dr. Matthew Skancke, MD is a general surgeon in Bethesda, MD and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2013. He is affiliated with medical facilities Holy Cross Germantown Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.

  • General Surgery

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

    Medical School, 2013
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Ernest D. Hanowell MD PC10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 102 Bethesda, MD 20817
1
(240) 858-6764
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital19801 Observation Dr Germantown, MD 20876
2
(301) 557-6000

Practice

Holy Cross Hospital1500 Forest Glen Rd Silver Spring, MD 20910
3
(301) 754-7000

Practice

Sibley Memorial Hospital5255 Loughboro Rd NW Washington, DC 20016
4
(202) 243-5230
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