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Dr. Birgit Arb, MD

Dr. Birgit Arb, MD

Medical Oncology*

Dr. Birgit Arb, MD is a medical oncologist in Salem, VA. She is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Arb is affiliated with Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski Pulaski, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Arb specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Good Patient CarePatients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Arb's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Arb

3.9

16 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
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4 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carol T – Feb 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 24, 2020
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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
Helpful
Christal Tew – Dec 21, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 18, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Wilmington, NC – Sep 22, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Donna Bauman in Southport, NC – Jul 16, 2016
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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
15 people found this helpful
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Kathy Holden in Southport – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Birgit Arb, MD, is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with LewisGale Physicians serving patients in Pulaski, Virginia, and the surrounding community. Dr. Arb received her undergraduate degree in chemistry from Temple University...read more
  • Medical Oncology

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  • Bowman Gray School Of Medicine - Cccwfu

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Allegheny General Hospital

    Residency Hospital
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lewisgale Hospital Pulaski

    2400 Lee Hwy N
    Pulaski, VA 24301
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    15% higher than the national average

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