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Dr. Kara Wanchick, MD

Dr. Kara Wanchick, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Kara Wanchick, MD is a general surgeon in Orange Park, FL. She is affiliated with HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

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  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Wanchick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wanchick

3.9

15 ratings, 14 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
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P McL – Nov 14, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Belkis Andres – Apr 11, 2024
Comments like these are great to hear! Thank you...Read More
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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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Jan 13, 2021
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! We...Read More
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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
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May 15, 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
9 people found this helpful
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LMCole – Mar 04, 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
5 people found this helpful
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Dianne – Mar 03, 2020
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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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Nikki Snook – Feb 21, 2019
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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
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 03, 2019
Allow me to clarify the situation: This is a...Read More
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Chris in Fleming Island – Nov 10, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Grateful in JACKSONVILLE – Oct 21, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 12, 2018
This is grossly misstated. This is a morbidly...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Paul A. Viets in Jacksonville, FL – Oct 18, 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacksonville, FL – Sep 06, 2017
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Shane Martin in Jacksonville, FL – Sep 01, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Wanchick is committed to giving patients the best care in a professional environment where you can openly express needs and concerns.

biography

Dr. Kara Wanchick is a fellowship trained general surgeon. She attended the University of Toledo School of Medicine and completed her surgical residency at the Naval Medical Center in Portsmouth, Virginia. She became Chief Resident in surgery...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Miami

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Naval Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine And Life Sciences

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Orange Park Hospital

    2001 Kingsley Ave
    Orange Park, FL 32073
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    79%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    1% lower than the national average

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