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Dr. Howard Kroop, MD

Dr. Howard Kroop, MD

Gastroenterology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Kroop, MD is a gastroenterologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Kroop has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from University of North Carolina School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Jefferson Methodist Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 72 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (72 reviews)

Practice

1101 Chestnut St # 8 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kroop is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Kroop's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kroop

4.7

72 ratings, 11 with a written review
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4 Star
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3 Star
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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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Michael J. Gallagher – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Melissa – Mar 16, 2023
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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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Dec 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Shane Price – Dec 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
1 person found this helpful
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Marlene – Feb 08, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Marcella Stango – Feb 09, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Mickleton NJ – Jun 29, 2017
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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
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Rich B. in Sewell, NJ – Mar 23, 2017
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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
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John T. Stone in Wilmington, DE – Feb 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
6 people found this helpful
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Gen in Woodbury, NJ – May 17, 2016
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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
7 people found this helpful
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Elizabeth Browning in Wilmington, DE – Feb 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Focus on patient concerns about their gastrointestinal health. Will listen to patient problems and work with them in making a plan for diagnosis and treatment.

biography

Dr Kroop did his Gastrointestinal Fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He practices general gastroenterology at Thomas Jefferson University and Inspira Medical Center in Woodbury, NJ. He has been honored by the Crohn's...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Temple University Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of North Carolina School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Kroop is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

  • Physician of the Year, Crohn' and Colitis Foundation, Delaware Valley, 2003

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Locations

Practice

Jefferson Digestive Disease Institute - Honickman Center1101 Chestnut St # 8 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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