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Dr. Gareth Shemesh, MD

Dr. Gareth Shemesh, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Gareth Shemesh, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Thornton, CO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint George's University School Of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

8515 Pearl St Ste 207 Thornton, CO 80229

Make an Appointment

(303) 424-6565

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Shemesh specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shemesh's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shemesh

3.5
25 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
4%
4%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
32%
32%

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Never again
I have severe pain issues and the way he spoke to me made me feel like he thought I was ignorant and a drug addict. I felt he was rude and condescending. He told me that I have to improve my posture without taking into account that the pain was the cause of the posture, not the other way around. He also made paranoid statements that he must explain things a certain way in case I was a DEA agent. So bizare and not helpful. I was mortified and cried all the way home.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 others found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Dec 12, 2024
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Great doctor!
This doctor takes his time with his patients. Listening and solving each issue. Willing to try new ideas and combine methods. Pleasant attitude and very caring! I have gone to him for years and will continue to go to him. I highly recommend him.
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
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Rita Garcia – May 06, 2024
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I went to see him after a car accident. I wanted to figure out what was wrong with me. I was having trouble exercising because of the pain. He tried to give me all kinds of narcotics and then fat shamed me and said I should get gastric bypass surgery. I’m active and healthy (when not injured) and not large enough to qualify for weight loss surgery even if I wanted it. Bad medicine. I walked out and never went back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Mel – Sep 27, 2020
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Beware of this doctor he fed me narcotics keeping me half snowed for 13 years until a good friend helped me off of them and the this doctor was mad and tried telling me how to insure the meds were in my system at appointment time
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Hellskillr – Feb 08, 2020
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Dr. Shemesh is the best Doctor ever because he listens and gives you hope. I recommend him to everyone I can.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Denver, CO – Apr 03, 2017
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I had the best experience with this doctor. His assistant and I had a misunderstanding. I would really like to see him again. I haven't found such a caring and knowledgeable doctor since.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
Helpful
michelle reyes in thornton co – Mar 19, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

My Approach to Treating Patients Being trained in both internal medicine and physical medicine and rehabilitation, I try to incorporate all available information to formulate a working diagnosis. By obtaining a careful history from the patient,...read more

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2001

  • Muhlenberg Regional Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Saint George's University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985

  • Loyola University Of Chicago

    1981

  • St. John's University

    Undergraduate School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
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Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Office8515 Pearl St Ste 207 Thornton, CO 80229
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Practice

Office4485 Wadsworth Blvd Ste 105 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's

    1719 E 19th Ave
    Denver, CO 80218
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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