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Dr. Donald Saelinger, MD

Dr. Donald Saelinger, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Donald Saelinger, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

375 Dixmyth Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220

Make an Appointment

(513) 862-3452

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Saelinger is affiliated with Bethesda North Hospital Montgomery, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Saelinger specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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  • Easy Scheduling
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Dr. Saelinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saelinger

3.5
6 ratings, 1 with written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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1 star
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Don't go if you're seeking a new diagnosis
I had a very poor experience with Dr. Saelinger. I came to the TriHealth practice because of chronic 24/7 nausea that I had had for about 6 years, as well as a strong family history of IBD. I had previously been diagnosed with IBS but didn't believe the diagnosis was accurate. He was overall very dismissive and brief. He literally started to end the appointment without having addressed my nausea at all and I had to beg him to listen to me. I actually started crying because I was so frustrated. Suddenly he said, "Oh, you have nausea? That's not normal for IBS." I mean...obviously. So he conceded and recommended an upper endoscopy. When I had that done, he never called and read me my results and when I tried to call for follow up care, I was told he wasn't in the office and no one ever reached out to interpret my results (that was more TriHealth's fault). It was such a bad experience that found a new doctor. It turns out I have gastroparesis caused by an autoimmune disease.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
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S – Feb 06, 2023
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About Me

biography

Dr. Donald Saelinger, MD is a gastroenterologist in Cincinnati, OH and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Louisville in 1973. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bethesda North Hospital and Good Samaritan Hospital.

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Louisville

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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Focus on IBD

Locations

Practice

Good Samaritan Hospital375 Dixmyth Ave Cincinnati, OH 45220
1

Practice

Office10600 Montgomery Rd Montgomery, OH 45242
2

Practice

Carbon-Schuylkill Endoscopy Center Inc400 S 9th St Lehighton, PA 18235
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    375 Dixmyth Ave
    Cincinnati, OH 45220

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bethesda North Hospital

    10500 Montgomery Rd
    Montgomery, OH 45242
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

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

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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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