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Dr. Rodney Poffenberger, MD

Dr. Rodney Poffenberger, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Rodney Poffenberger, MD is a urologist in Salem, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Poffenberger has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Michigan in 1986. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 44 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (44 reviews)

Dr. Poffenberger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Poffenberger specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • TrustworthyPatients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Poffenberger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Poffenberger

3.9

44 ratings, 20 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Margaret – Jan 07, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
A former patient – Apr 16, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Unprofessional – Mar 25, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mike – Aug 19, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 20, 2021
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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
Helpful
Jun 08, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary Best – Dec 28, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roanoke , VA – Sep 18, 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Claude Rivers in Bassett, VA – May 17, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 03, 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
Helpful
Bernard A Smith in Harrisonburg Va – Mar 28, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
KN in Roanoke, Va – Mar 09, 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
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Feb 09, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Jan 12, 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
Marie in Roanoke – Jan 11, 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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
salem, va – Mar 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roanoke, VA – Mar 13, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Roanoke virginia – Mar 11, 2017
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biography

Dr. Rodney Poffenberger, MD is a urologist in Salem, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Poffenberger has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Michigan in 1986. He is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Urology

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  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Michigan

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Poffenberger is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Lewisgale Medical Center

      1900 Electric Rd
      Salem, VA 24153
      Recipient of 13
      hospital awards

      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

      Surgical Care 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.

      83%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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