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Dr. Samuel Appavu, MD

Dr. Samuel Appavu, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Samuel Appavu, MD is a general surgeon in Rockford, IL. He is affiliated with medical facilities Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and Swedish American Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

2300 N Rockton Ave Ste 304 Rockford, IL 61103

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4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Lynn in Rockford, IL – Oct 10, 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
2 people found this helpful
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AnnaMaria Ashcraft in Rockford, IL – Dec 02, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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LW in Roscoe IL – Jun 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

My personal philosophy is to offer my patients the best options for their care, have them make their own decisions about their treatment and to care for them with compassion, and with respect for the honor and dignity of human life.
  • 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.

  • Dr M.g.r. Medical University / Madras Medical College

    Medical School
  • Madras Medical College

    Medical School
  • Lahey Clin Fdn

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974
  • Cook Co Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
Critical Care Surgery
General Surgery
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada®
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Affiliated Surgeons of Rockford LLC2300 N Rockton Ave Ste 304 Rockford, IL 61103
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Practice

Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton2400 N Rockton Ave Rockford, IL 61103
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton

    2400 N Rockton Ave
    Rockford, IL 61103
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Swedish American Hospital

    1401 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61104

    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

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

    2% lower than the national average

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