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Dr. David Cable, MD

Dr. David Cable, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. David Cable, MD is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

5668 E State St Ste 1000 Rockford, IL 61108
Telehealth available

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cable

4.2
20 ratings, 8 with a written review
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cardiovascular surgeon
Dr. Cable put in a new heart valve for my husband. He and his partner invented the new procedure without breaking all the chest bones. My husband was the first. He was totally fine in two weeks. Thank him a lot. I hope he will do any surgery on me as it looks like it might come up in the next week or so.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Eunice L. Bailey – Dec 05, 2024
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Disinterested in my concerns. New patient appointment. Did not do any type of assessment and disagrees with STAT test results. Wants more tests Can't get for 8 more days at different hospital. My condition is worsening every day for past 2 weeks and he says nothing can be done to help my situation. He removed his mask upon closing the exam room door, just as I was putting my mask on!!!! He got up and while I was still talking to him. He gathered his papers and said, "I don't have a crystal ball'. Then said, Do you have anymore questions?" As I continued to ask questions he was ready to exit the exam room and had his hand on the doorknob! My condition could possibly lead to worse consequences left untreated.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2022
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Lifesaver
Dr. Cable is a world-class surgeon who saved the life of my mother and other members of our family. We always knew our loved ones' hearts were in the best hands.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Rhonda R Crandall – May 09, 2022
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Dr Cable is well versed in his areas of expertise. He explains everything and answers all questions. He keeps up to date with new techniques and can recommend other drs who perform these new techniques. He treats his patients as he would treat his own family. I highly recommend Dr Cable.
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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Dec 20, 2019
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Personable, highly skilled, state of art technology utilized. Great bedside manner. Came highly recommended by out of town cardiologist referring to Dr Cable.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 04, 2019
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Thank you Dr Cable for saving my life!!!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Randall Heim in FREEPORT, IL – Dec 17, 2018
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I find few words able to adequately express my satisfaction with Dr Cable and his team. On July 31, 2018, I underwent an aortic valve replacement at St. Anthony's in Rockford Illinois. From the time I met Dr Cable several weeks before surgery, , he explained everything that would happen from the moment I entered the hospital until I was released from hospital 4 days later. He is a remarkable presence, an excellent surgeon. highly recommended!
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
4 others found this helpful
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eugene o'brien in franklin grove, IL – Nov 14, 2018
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My father's bypass by Dr. Cable was not successful. Dr Cable told us after the bypass that it was complicated but everything went well. This was a lie and my dad died a few months later. We were told by a team of Drs in Madison that a transplant was needed to fix the things that went wrong during the bypass. Unfortunately there wasn't enough time. There was very little follow up with Dr. Cable after the bypass. I would not recommend Dr. Cable.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2018
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Dr. David Cable, MD is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Mayo Graduate School

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Iowa Carver College Of Medicine

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

Practice

Office5668 E State St Ste 1000 Rockford, IL 61108
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Practice

Office850 W Baraga Ave Ste 20 Marquette, MI 49855
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Paul Medical Center

    1401 E 12th St
    Mendota, IL 61342
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    93%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital

    403 E 1st St
    Dixon, IL 61021
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence 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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    3% higher than the national average

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