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Dr. Richard Footer, MD

Dr. Richard Footer, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Footer, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Reston Hospital Center and Sibley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

4808 Moorland Ln Ste 103 Bethesda, MD 20814

Dr. Footer is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
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  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Footer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Footer

3.6

38 ratings, 12 with a written review
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Sep 06, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Forsaty – Jul 10, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Forsaty – Jul 10, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mahin – Jul 10, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jan 22, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
FKT – Jul 27, 2018
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Falls Church, VA – Jun 14, 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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
TF in Silver Spring, MD – Jan 27, 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
Patryce in Silver Spring – Nov 03, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Takoma Park, MD – Oct 07, 2016
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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
Helpful
Pam A. in Monrovia, MD – Jul 19, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Rockville, MD – Apr 20, 2016
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Dr. Richard Footer, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1981. He is affiliated with...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1981
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    Practice

    Footer Obstetrics & Gynecology Group LLC4808 Moorland Ln Ste 103 Bethesda, MD 20814
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Carilion New River Valley Medical Center

      2900 Lamb Cir
      Christiansburg, VA 24073
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Reston Hospital Center

      1850 Town Center Pkwy
      Reston, VA 20190
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      73%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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