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Dr. David Dunch, MD

Dr. David Dunch, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. David Dunch, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Youngstown, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital and Surgical Hospital at Southwoods. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

250 Debartolo Pl Ste 1640 Youngstown, OH 44512

Make an Appointment

(330) 726-2602

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dunch specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dunch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dunch

3.2

26 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
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2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
38%
38%

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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
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May 03, 2023
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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
Roz – Apr 05, 2023
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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
Helpful
Jan 09, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 07, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Randy – Jan 07, 2021
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michael J. Melia – Feb 26, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Annette C – Sep 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Austintown , OH – Mar 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
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Pittsburgh, PA – Apr 13, 2017
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Apr 20, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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Jim Belino in Struthers, OH – Jan 25, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. David Dunch, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Youngstown, OH and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

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  • Drexel University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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Locations

Practice

David J. Dunch M. D. Inc.250 Debartolo Pl Ste 1640 Youngstown, OH 44512
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Practice

Surgical Hospital at Southwoods7630 Southern Blvd Youngstown, OH 44512
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Office250 Debartolo Pl Ste 3000 Youngstown, OH 44512
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Surgical Hospital at Southwoods

    7630 Southern Blvd
    Youngstown, OH 44512
    Recipient of 7
    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™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

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

    View all awards

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

    93%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    18% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Health-St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital

    1044 Belmont Ave
    Youngstown, OH 44504
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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