Dr. David Folkers, MD
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Dr. David Folkers, MD
General Surgery
Dr. David Folkers, MD is a general surgeon in Austin, TX. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's Medical Center and St. David's South Austin Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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David Folkers, MD
Genesis Functional Medicine
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Folkers is affiliated with St. David's Medical Center Austin, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Folkers specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Folkers' Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Folkers
3.8
| 5 Star | 67% | 67% |
| 4 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 28% | 28% |
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To provide expert care in compassionate, friendly, and professional manner.General Surgery
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Learn more about medical license public record checkAffiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 86
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 36
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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