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Dr. Richard Bloomberg, MD

Dr. Richard Bloomberg, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Richard Bloomberg, MD is a general surgeon in Buffalo, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 31 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (31 reviews)

Practice

550 Orchard Park Rd Ste A103 Buffalo, NY 14224

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bloomberg specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Bloomberg's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bloomberg

4.4
31 ratings, 15 with a written review
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Zero Bedside Manner
I felt like he couldn't get out of the room fast enough. Barely answered questions. Would not discuss laparoscopy as an alternative to open surgery. Four weeks post-op and site is still extremely sore, swollen and numb. I should have gotten a second opinion.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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May 18, 2024
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Highly recommended and I can see why.
I had laproscopic inguinal hernia surgery. It went very well. I would highly recommend Dr. Bloomberg.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 02, 2023
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Amazing results
Dr. Bloomberg performed a robotic laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery on me. From start to finish I had a good feeling about this doctor. He used state-of-the-art technology and has a world class education. The results have been fantastic and the incision sites are tiny and neat. Thank you so much, Doctor. I will definitely put my confidence in him again if I'm needing to and will recc to family/friends.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2023
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Excellent doctor
I have had one procedure a few years ago and a recent surgery by Dr Bloomberg. I would and have recommended Dr Bloomberg to other people.
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
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Roger – Dec 13, 2022
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I have had surgery twice performed by Dr. Bloomberg, with excellent results. He explained all my options was easy to talk with, and cares about all his patients. His rating is 5 stars. If you need surgery he is the Dr, i would choose.
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
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Jim R – Jul 17, 2021
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Family member required emergency surgery and he saved her. I am so thankful. Incredible doctor.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Lisa – Sep 04, 2020
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Excellent care
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2020
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Terrible having my surgery redone. Check your surgical notes he does not put in complications that happened. Horrible follow up, stay away.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 30, 2020
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I had a very negative experience with Dr. Bloomberg on three different visits all within six weeks. I had a pilonidal cyst lanced at the hospital, and he was recommended for the post-visit surgery. He said he didn’t want to perform surgery since it didn’t seem an issue. Great! Then the pain came back, so I returned. He again said he didn’t see anything and didn’t have any reason for surgery. Then four days ago, I went back to his office in noticeable pain, and he still didn’t intervene. He gave me amoxicillin, no pain killers. I had to call on the on-call doctor to get medicine. I was so swollen and in such pain, I couldn’t physically urinate. I went to another colorectal surgeon today who immediately lanced the cyst, and said it was “pretty bad” and scheduled my surgery to remove the cyst. I don’t know how or why Dr. Bloomberg dismissed my concerns. I spent a weekend in absolute agony waiting to see another doctor to treat a problem he should have fixed the first time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Tori – Jul 14, 2020
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Needing surgery to correct my hernia, I was highly encouraged to obtain the services of Dr. Richard Bloomberg by my Family Doctor and another surgeon. I had a very positive experience from the first visit to the post office visit after a successful surgery was done by Dr. Bloomberg. I would highly recommend Dr. Bloomberg as he's highly qualified, experienced, skilled and professional. Dr. Bloomberg has excellent bed side manners and he will make you comfortable and confident with your decision to choose him to address and correct your surgical needs. Great choice!
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
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Eric Pellegrino – Jan 12, 2020
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Dr Bloomberg has an excellent bedside manner. He displays a caring attitude. I would definitely recommend this doctor
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Michelle Hodges – Oct 03, 2019
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Dr Bloomberg did great job. From my first visit though my follow up from surgery he was very Helpful and Informative.
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
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John Bartkowiak – Sep 06, 2019
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I am so grateful to Dr.Bloomberg got to be my surgeon . After all misfortunes with my health and my doctor choices frustrated me he came to my life as a light ! I could say he is the best at what he does as you read his bio and talk to people who knows him but I have much more to say about his good heart , humanity.. I went for one surgery I ended up having two The second one he noticed at the time of surgery my umbilical hernia , and fixed it as well as my gallbladder removal . thank you !??
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
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Destiny D Danao in Cheektowaga – Sep 24, 2018
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Had to have emergency surgery. He and his team had a great attitude and wonderful bedside manner. I highly recommend him
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
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Colden – Jan 25, 2018
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My experience with Dr. Bloomberg was a very good one. I needed to have my gallbladder taken out. My doctor asked him at 7:30 am if he could see me and my appointment was at 10:30 am that same day. His wait-time for my surgery was 2 weeks, more than reasonable. (I did not have an attack that was an emergency.) I found Dr. Bloomberg to be a very competent surgeon, and was very happy with my surgery and the recovery. I would highly recommend Dr. Bloomberg.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Lisa in Tonawanda, NY – Apr 05, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Bloomberg, MD is a general surgeon in Buffalo, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sisters of Charity Hospital and Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Robotic Surgery

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  • Mcgill University

    Medical School
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Surgical Associates of Western NY PC550 Orchard Park Rd Ste A103 Buffalo, NY 14224
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Practice

Sisters of Charity Hospital of Buffalo2157 Main St Buffalo, NY 14214
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Mercy Hospital565 Abbott Rd Buffalo, NY 14220
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sisters of Charity Hospital

    2157 Main St
    Buffalo, NY 14214
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

    565 Abbott Rd
    Buffalo, NY 14220
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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