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Dr. Earl Fox, MD

Dr. Earl Fox, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Earl Fox, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in West Richland, WA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

4001 Kennedy Rd Ste 8 West Richland, WA 99353
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(509) 943-0710

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
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Dr. Fox's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fox

4.7

15 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
87%
87%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
7%
7%

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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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Aug 12, 2021
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Michelle – Apr 04, 2021
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
S. Peterson in Yakima, WA – Jun 29, 2018
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Richland WA – May 18, 2018
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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
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Feb 21, 2018
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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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tara Shannon in Richland, WA – Sep 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Fox has been in practice since 1986. He went on to become one of the earliest surgeons to offer bariatric surgery using FDA-approved bands. Since then, he has specialized in adjustable gastric banding (also known as LAP-BAND®) and has performed...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Bariatric Medicine

  • Thoracic Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Swedish Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
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Locations

Practice

Office4001 Kennedy Rd Ste 8 West Richland, WA 99353
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Samaritan Hospital

    801 E Wheeler Rd
    Moses Lake, WA 98837

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

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