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Dr. Derrick Galapon, MD

Dr. Derrick Galapon, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Derrick Galapon, MD is a general surgeon in La Follette, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with Lafollette Medical Center.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

919 E Central Ave La Follette, TN 37766

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Dr. Galapon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Galapon

2.2
4 ratings, 1 with written review
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Unpleasant, unprofessional
I've never met a more unpleasant unprofessional Doctor. He was rude and extremely rough pulling out my packed arm following a surgery. When I asked him to stop that it was too painful he didn't listen and continued until I screamed at him to stop. He then ripped his gloves off and left the room not returning. His level of care was poor and allowed me to be in an enormous amount of pain. I spent the first 24 hours with little to no pain management. I was disgusted to later find the following morning the puss and blood filled gauze that was packed in my arm that he removed laying beside me under my blankets. The remainder of the gauze packed in my arm wasn't removed for an additional 18 hours where I requested pain medication to help get the rest out. By this time the gauze had dried and was stuck to my flesh inside my open arm. It took pulling out the gauze inch by inch and several hours to finally remove all of it. Absolutely unacceptable! Doctors are supposed to help you, have concern
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
  • Long wait times
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Rebekah Drake – Dec 11, 2024
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About Me

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Dr. Derrick Galapon, MD is a general surgeon in La Follette, TN and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with Lafollette Medical Center.
  • General Surgery

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  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Resource Anesthesia East Tennessee Inc919 E Central Ave La Follette, TN 37766
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Office80 Enoch Blvd Savannah, TN 38372
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lafollette Medical Center

    923 E Central Ave
    La Follette, TN 37766

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

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