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Dr. Valentino Piacentino, MD

Dr. Valentino Piacentino, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Valentino Piacentino, MD is a general surgeon in Hot Springs, AR. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Grand Strand Medical Center and Mission Hospital McDowell. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

1900 Malvern Ave Ste 301 Hot Springs, AR 71901
Telehealth available

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Dr. Piacentino's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Piacentino

4.0
14 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Dr. Valentino is amazing. He is so patient he listens. I mean, if you want to be listened to you have to listen right? Highly recommend.
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
  • Long wait times
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Alicia Rimmer – Apr 30, 2025
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Awesome Surgeon
Dr. Valentino Piacentino, MD was more than willing to take his time, and allow me to voice any concerns or questions prior to and after my surgery(9/2023). He has a positive attitude and goes the extra mile for his patients. He is very knowledgeable, but caring.
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
2 others found this helpful
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J Owen – Nov 20, 2023
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The staff was very caring and very friendly . Dr. Piacentino was very nice and assuring and took time to explain thins to you and discuss your problem and the surgery procedure to you. Very knowledgeable and takes your well being and health care to heart. I highly recommend him for any problem you have.
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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c.beck – Feb 03, 2021
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Can’t say I’m impressed. Got assigned to him out of Grand Strand. Originally couldn’t see him for 3 weeks, but Grand Strand interceded. Much happier with 2nd opinion. That doctor had a plan for my future, while this guy did not.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
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Robert W – Nov 20, 2020
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Knowledgeable. Polite dr and staff
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Julius cantey in Myrtle beach, SC – Sep 02, 2019
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Very disappointed Enough said.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2019
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I just had surgery by Dr.Piacentino and I will recommend him to any of my family and friends. This man goes above and beyond to make sure that his patients are very well taken care of.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mary in Dover,Ar – Dec 04, 2016
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He is an excellent surgeon, and I have had many of them cut in to me. If you have to wait in the clinic because he isn't there yet, was delayed at the hospital, just remember that when you are there he will be taking just as good care of you! He is excellent in every aspect of patient care, and if my own family needed surgery, I would get them to Dr. Valentino Piacentino III without hesitation.
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
3 others found this helpful
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JMH in Russellville, AR – Sep 20, 2016
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I saw Dr. Piacentino (Dr. Val) for chest pain after my cardiologist said my heart was ok. He did a few test and ended up finding a pre-cancerous spot on my esophagus. Dr. Val did surgery to fix my chest hernia and reflux. No more reflux and no more pills! I am very happy with his initial consult and explanations. He did have a change in his clinic staff and this caused some scheduling issues but he gave me his cell phone to make sure things got done and we stayed in touch. 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
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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D H in Russellville, AR – Aug 14, 2016
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Sister-in-law is over a month out and has still not been seen post-op. Her appointment has been rescheduled three time. No contact has been made by the physician or his nurse to follow-up with her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Webb City, MO – Aug 03, 2016
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Excellent initial meeting with Dr Piacentino. He was approachable, careful to give full explanation, and answer all questions. I feel very confident about my upcoming surgery.
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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Brother Louis in Russellville, Arkansas – Jun 20, 2016
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He gave me his personal phone number and actually answered it. He took the time to consult with my previous doctor on a question I had and then got back to me on it the same night. I was impressed. At my first consultation he showed me the CT scan and explained it to me, how it worked and what it showed.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Ozark, AR – May 25, 2016
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Valentino Piacentino, MD, PhD is a board-certified general surgeon who takes special interest in personalized state-of-the-art care for all of his patients. He joins our Marion community from Grand Strand Surgical Care in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina....read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Connecticut Health Center|duke University Medical Center

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  • Temple University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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