Dr. Debra Wechter, MD
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Dr. Debra Wechter, MD
Breast Oncology
Dr. Debra Wechter, MD is a breast oncology specialist in Seattle, WA. She is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
Locations
Virginia Mason Hospital & Seattle Medical Center
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Wechter is affiliated with Virginia Mason Medical Center Seattle, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Wechter specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Wechter's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wechter
4.6
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| 1 Star | 11% | 11% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Wechter to family and friends is 4.571429 out of 5
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care philosophy
'I enjoy the intensity of the surgeon's relationship with the patient. It is my goal to make sure the patient understands the procedure and participates in the decision-making process.'biography
Debra Wechter, MD, FACS, has expertise in _x000D_ _x000D_ Breast disease and breast cancer _x000D_ Sentinel lymph node biopsy _x000D_ Skin-sparing mastectomy _x000D_ Breast conserving surgery _x000D_ General surgery including thyroid...read moreBreast Oncology
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Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, 1989
Fellowship HospitalGeneral Surgery, University Of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, 1985
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California, Davis School Of Medicine
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
83%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well7% higher than the national average
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