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Dr. Dennis Witmer, MD

Dr. Dennis Witmer, MD

General Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Dennis Witmer, MD is a general surgeon in Elkton, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1979. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

106 Bow St Elkton, MD 21921

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(302) 623-4343

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Witmer is affiliated with Christiana Hospital Newark, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Witmer specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dennis Witmer, MD is a general surgeon in Elkton, MD and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University in 1979. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • Thomas Jefferson University

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Christianacare Union Hospital106 Bow St Elkton, MD 21921
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Christiana Hospital

    4755 Ogletown Stanton Rd
    Newark, DE 19718
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

    Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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    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

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

    1% lower than the national average

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