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Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Dirocco, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Towson, MD and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with Greater Baltimore Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 55 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (55 reviews)

Practice

6565 N Charles St Ste 501 Towson, MD 21204
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(443) 849-3130

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Dirocco specializes in the area of Colon & Rectal 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 Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Dirocco's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dirocco

4.8

55 ratings, 30 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jakiara – Sep 08, 2024
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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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Philip Kerr – Jul 11, 2024
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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
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Blanche – Dec 29, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
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Ann-Marie McGowan – Jul 20, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Andrew Smith – Jan 04, 2022
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 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
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E Turner – Oct 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Brian F – Aug 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
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 06, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Amanda – May 21, 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
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Dr. C. Nelson Fritts, Hr. – Mar 11, 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
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Nick K. in Joppa, MD – Jan 18, 2019
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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
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Donna in Towson, MD – Aug 09, 2018
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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
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Caryl. Tilton in Aberdeen – May 06, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Tracey Hall in Baltimore, Maryland – Apr 07, 2018
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Abingdon, MD – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
4 people found this helpful
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Piscataway, NJ – Dec 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Washington, DC – Aug 16, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
John Probst in Peach Bottom, Pa – Aug 05, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Baltimore, MD – Jun 16, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide the care I would want my family to receive.

biography

Dr. DiRocco is a surgeon with Greater Baltimore Colorectal Specialists.

A graduate of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York, Dr. DiRocco completed his surgical residency and a surgical resident research fellowship...read more

  • Colorectal Surgery

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • New York Presbyterian-cornell Weill

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • Upstate Medical University

    Residency Hospital, 2009

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery®
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Colon & Rectal Surgery
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  • Evidence-Based Approach to Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2012

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Locations

Practice

Emma Zargarian M.D. P.A.6565 N Charles St Ste 501 Towson, MD 21204
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Practice

Greater Baltimore Medical Center6701 N Charles St Towson, MD 21204
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Office6535 N Charles St Ste 100 Baltimore, MD 21204
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The Endoscopy Center at Bel Air208 Plumtree Rd Ste G Bel Air, MD 21015
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Greater Baltimore Medical Center

    6701 N Charles St
    Baltimore, MD 21204
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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