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Dr. Jeffry Zern, MD

Dr. Jeffry Zern, MD

General Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Jeffry Zern, MD is a general surgeon in Wilmington, DE and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Temple University in 1991. He is affiliated with Christiana Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Locations

Surgery Chiefs Surgical Services WHC

Surgery Chiefs Surgical Services WHC501 W 14th St Ste 2E15 Wilmington, DE 19801
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Hospital Highlight

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

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Zern specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Zern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zern

4.5

8 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Paulette K – Apr 04, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Geraldine MacVeigh – Aug 09, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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May 22, 2024
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Doris Wilson – Feb 14, 2020
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biography

Jeffry T. Zern, M.D.,FACS,currently serves as Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery for General Surgery at ChristianaCare. He completed a Minimally Invasive Surgery fellowship in 1997 and has been practicing at ChristianaCare for the past23 years....read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Temple University

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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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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