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Dr. David Bettinger, MD

Dr. David Bettinger, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. David Bettinger, MD is a general surgeon in North Chesterfield, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1989. He is affiliated with medical facilities Chippenham Hospital and Johnston-Willis Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Bettinger is affiliated with Chippenham Hospital Richmond, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Friendly StaffPatients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Bettinger's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bettinger

3.5

26 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
54%
54%
4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
31%
31%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 05, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Chuck Y – Sep 05, 2024
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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
K. Nimmons – Dec 20, 2023
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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
Helpful
Nov 21, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 07, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 21, 2023
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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
SH – Jun 23, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Breheny – Jan 31, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Nov 15, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
ReH – Aug 31, 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 16, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kel – Aug 07, 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
Thomas A. Norfleet in Chesterfield, VA – Jun 30, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary B. in Richmond, Va. – Mar 15, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
19 people found this helpful
Helpful
C in Richmond, VA – Jun 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

David Bettinger, MD, is a general surgeon with Surgical Associates of Richmond. He was born in upstate New York and grew up in Richmond, Virginia. He graduated cum laude from Virginia Commonwealth University with a Bachelor of Science degree in...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Virginia Commonwealth University

    Medical School, 1989
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Johnston-Willis Hospital

    1401 Johnston Willis Dr
    North Chesterfield, VA 23235
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards
  • Chippenham Hospital

    7101 Jahnke Rd
    Richmond, VA 23225
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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