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Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein Jr, MD

Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein Jr, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Bristol, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bristol Regional Medical Center and SMYTH County Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Park Blvd # 250 Bristol, TN 37620

Make an Appointment

(423) 844-6620

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Scharfstein Jr specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Scharfstein Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Scharfstein Jr

3.2
11 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
45%
45%

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The best of the best
Very thorough, caring, and skilled. No issues pre or post-op.
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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Jul 15, 2024
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Not at all
Dr made mistakes and caused me a lot of problems!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 19, 2022
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My sister was recently diagnosed with a rare sarcoma on her leg. Dr. Scharfstein agreed to operate . He was 3 hours late for surgery (very unprofessional), also 2 days after the surgery he reviewed the report and came to the conclusion my sisters case was advanced for this area and referred her to Vanderbilt for care. Dr. Scharfstein knew this was an urgent situation and instead of notifying her at once waited 12 days for her return office visit to give her this highly important information. Highly infuriating and hurtful as I am sure if this was his family member different steps would have been taken. If you have anything beyond a gallbladder removal I would definitely seek proper care elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 other person found this helpful
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Donna Poore – Sep 22, 2021
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Best surgeon in our area! Skilled and very caring.
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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Dec 12, 2019
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Terrible surgeon. Hernia surgery must be redone. Now it worse than it was before I decided to have the surgery. I do recommend him to anyone!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
15 others found this helpful
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Dissatisfied Patient in Claypool Hill, VA – Dec 30, 2016
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Dr. Benjamin Scharfstein Jr, MD is a general surgeon in Bristol, TN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bristol...read more

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1 Medical Park Blvd # 250 Bristol, TN 37620
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • SMYTH County Community Hospital

    245 Medical Park Dr
    Marion, VA 24354

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

    92%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

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  • Bristol Regional Medical Center

    1 Medical Park Blvd
    Bristol, TN 37620

    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

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

    1% lower than the national average

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