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Dr. Kenneth Koch Jr, MD

Dr. Kenneth Koch Jr, MD

Gastroenterology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Kenneth Koch Jr, MD is a gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1 Medical Ctr Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27105

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Dr. Koch Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Koch Jr specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Koch Jr's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Koch Jr

4.1
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
20%
20%

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I was a Patient during his first residency!
After my search for a diagnosis, Dr. Cook gave me the specialized care I needed in a near death spiral of horrible disease. Chronic intestinal, pseudo obstruction and gastroparesis led me to lose all of my large intestine and a portion of my small. I have pain every day. Dr Koch Said I would be lucky to see 40. I turned 57 next month, but I’m experiencing necrosis of pancreas and gallbladder. I’m desperate to get a hold of him and found he has retired. Sure could use his help.The most amazing, patient, kind hearted physician I have ever encountered to date. This man may have completely saved my life, and he doesn’t even know it.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Lorraine Smith – Feb 15, 2025
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Dr Koch is one of the best, most knowledgeable and has the best bedside manner. He's very intelligent in his field and very experienced. He has told me more than other doctors and actually tried to help me instead of brush me off. He has done so much for me in the almost year that I have been seeing him. I would highly recommend him, however, he's retiring. This entire office is absolutely the most caring and wonderful I've ever seen. They got it going on here! Thank you for treating me and taking the time to help me.
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
  • Long wait times
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Kathy – Jun 10, 2023
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Great visit. Nice office and staff. Dr. Koch is excellent. Found things no other doctor has in over 10 years of Dr visits.
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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Jackson Burke – Jan 28, 2021
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Dr. Koch is my hero. I have been with him for years and he treats my digestive motility disorders with great care and compassion. A leader in this field of medicine where very few in the medical field understand the trials and tribulations of having a digestive motility disorder, having him as my doctor is a blessing.
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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Sheila Clark in Mebane, NC – Apr 08, 2017
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I a blessed with the BEST gastroparesis doctor EVER.he is a Top 100 Doctor & I've been feeling in more pain and even in some different areas since Sunday and had as much nausea as usual since the balloon dialation procedure last Thursday. I called his nurse to ask her about it and she said she would ask him and then call me back. Despite the fact the he is a gastroparesis expert that has people around the country coming to him, HE actually took the time to call back himself
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
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Hilary harris in Eland, NC – Mar 31, 2017
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The visit I had was great and he is researching the condition I have, which most doctors brushed it off but he took the time to understand what I was going through and didn't think any of it was made up. My office visit with him was an hour long he really knows his stuff and asks you in depth questions to fully analyze your situation. He is the best gastroenterologist I have had so far.
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
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Greensboro, NC – Mar 16, 2017
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appointment was a total waste of time - instead of listening to the problem and trying to determine a cause - his philosophy was drugs to cover up the problem and create an entire different set of problems.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Arden, NC – Jun 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Kenneth Koch Jr, MD is a gastroenterologist in Winston Salem, NC and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and WakeMed Raleigh Campus. He is accepting new patients.
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Koch Jr is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1 Medical Ctr Blvd Winston Salem, NC 27105
    1

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

      1 Medical Ctr Blvd
      Winston Salem, NC 27103
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      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

      View all patient feedback
    • WakeMed Raleigh Campus

      3000 New Bern Ave
      Raleigh, NC 27610
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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 nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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