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Dr. David Galpern, MD

Dr. David Galpern, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. David Galpern, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2004. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (53 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
2819 N Parham Rd Ste 100
Richmond, VA 23294

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Galpern is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital Richmond, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Galpern specializes in the area of Hand Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Galpern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galpern

4.3
53 ratings, 47 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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He is very rude
The visit was fine it what happened a year later. This company can’t bill insurance companies properly. Then when you try to fix or help them get paid for service they are very very rude. The actual owner doctor Dr.Galpern told me he needed his money to feed his family. Told me my child was fixed because of him. All I wanted was for them to actual submit the claim to my child’s insurance company so they could get paid, but instead they where rude him and his office manager or whom ever always answers the phone her name starts with a D. She actual hung up in the face of me and my child’s insurance company. They are of no assistance and they have no clue as to what’s going on. They couldn’t tell me why my child was denied and my insurance company has never received a claim. What they wanted to do was wait a year and try to collect the full balance from me. Instead of doing there job. They are definitely not a good place when the staff is rude and the doctor talks to me as I’ve done some
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Christy Jones – Jul 26, 2022
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Be careful. I called in advance to confirm they were in network with my insurance, and they told me they were. Turns out they aren’t. Six months later, I received a bill for $350, and the office wouldn’t budge despite misleading me before.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Hill – May 26, 2022
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Two of our children have gone to Dr. Galpern for various issues, including broken arms, fingers, and even a ganglion cyst. What impresses me about Dr. David Galpern is that, in addition to being an extremely proficient, professional hand surgeon, his bedside manner is UNMATCHED. He treats his patients with warmth and puts even young, scared patients in a calm mindset. He exudes calm confidence, and you know that you have found a professional that will do whatever he can do to help you. My children and I highly recommend him to people of all ages.
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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Jennifer G – Apr 30, 2020
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I was a patient of the other surgeon who shared a practice space. On more than one visit to the therapy clinic, I could hear Dr. Galpern SCREAMING at someone - staff or patient, I don't know, but it was very unprofessional! I would not want to be treated by an MD who operated that way in his own office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jen F. – Apr 12, 2020
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My son had his finger print (1mm deep) on a ring finger completely cut off that needed to be looked over after an ER visit. Called his office and was put on his archaic recorder. No response after two calls. How much did they pay Chippenham?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Chris Ament – Nov 26, 2019
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Great service and care!
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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L. P. – Dec 06, 2018
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What a kind and gentle demeanor. If only all doctors were as patient and understanding I would be a much hralthier prrson pverall. Dr Galprrn and his staff were all wonderful!
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
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M. Harrell in Richmond, VA – Nov 20, 2018
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Dr. Galpern is thoughtful, funny, and considerate. He treated my hand/wrist after a bad fall. He was able to get me to a healthy state without surgery but with a cast instead. His office team is extremely nice and easy to work with. I had no problems with scheduling appointments and the office generally runs on time. I highly recommend that if you need a hand doctor, see D. G!
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
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Brian G. – Nov 02, 2018
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Great experience seeing me about my hand.
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
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Anonymous – Nov 01, 2018
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First time meeting with Dr. Galpern. He evaluated my finger and gave me multiple options on treatment. He recommended non-invasive treatment. This made me feel good. I will be out of town when it will be time for re-evaluation. He wasn't pushing me to come back to be seen. He even offered to meet me out of town, as we'll be in the same area at the time to re-evaluate. I would recommend Dr. Galpern 100%
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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C. G. – Nov 01, 2018
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Dr. Galpern was really great at listening and understanding my injury. Would go back again.
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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E. S. – Nov 01, 2018
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Answered all questions and I feel good about the outcome.
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
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K. C. – Oct 05, 2018
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such a great doctor and so involve with his patients.
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
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Anonymous – Sep 07, 2018
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Dr. Galpern stitched up my right ring finger after I got it caught in the garage door
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
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N. M. – Sep 06, 2018
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Dr. Galpern and his staff were extremely easy to work with. We met Dr. Galpern in the ER and immediately felt comfortable with him. He answered all our questions and made sure we were comfortable with surgery and the immediate recovery plan. It was nice to have someone you knew you could trust guide you through the surgical process. I would definitely recommend him to anyone, and everyone!
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
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Nan C. – Aug 23, 2018
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when the right side was done there was some extended pain and healing time, but the left side was comepletely different . dr. galpern was very good with the surgery and i would reccomend him highly.
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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Anonymous – Aug 23, 2018
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the doctor did an amazing job and i am very pleased with the out come of my surgery. i would recommend others to come here if they need surgery. dr. galpern is very good surgeon
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
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Aug 06, 2018
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Dr. Galpern was very informative at every visit. He also walked me through every step and procedure. I had no insurance so i was self pay but he didn't make me feel like he wasn't doing procedures because of money. Dr. Galpern was very easy to talk to and his Nurse assistant Katie was great at every visit. She has a very gentle hand and keep me informed. They are an awesome team.
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
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Aug 03, 2018
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He is f=very friendly and informative; willing to explain procedure etc., however I wish i received more post op instruction and more attention.
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
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Jul 12, 2018
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l had a very bad accident ,however under his care and his explainations of surgery and follow-ups he made this journey the best it could be. i trust his decisions of my care completely.
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
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Jul 06, 2018
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Dr. David Galpern, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in Richmond, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2004. He is...read more

  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

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  • Christine M. Kleinert Institute For Hand And Microsurgery

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Queensland

    Fellowship Hospital

  • New York Methodist Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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Hand Surgery
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  • Medical Society of Virginia, Member

  • American Medical Association, Member

  • American College of Surgeons, Member

  • Richmond Academy of Medicine Richmond, Member

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave
    Richmond, VA 23220
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards

  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd
    Richmond, VA 23225
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr
    North Chesterfield, VA 23235
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    View all awards
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