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Dr. John Pennings, MD

Dr. John Pennings, MD

General Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Pennings, MD is a general surgeon in Post Falls, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kootenai Health and Benewah Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

750 N Syringa St Ste 205 Post Falls, ID 83854

Make an Appointment

(208) 262-0945

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pennings is affiliated with Northwest Specialty Hospital Post Falls, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pennings specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pennings' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pennings

3.3

30 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
57%
57%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
7%
7%
1 Star
37%
37%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Laura Robitaille – Jan 22, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Oct 21, 2024
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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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Apr 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Patients Husband – Nov 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
D Hopkins – Aug 22, 2022
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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
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Crystal – Aug 05, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 05, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Missy in Hayden, ID – Oct 12, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 08, 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
Coeur D Alene, ID – Nov 21, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne C. in Coeur d'Alene, ID – May 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Shawn in Spirit lake, id – Sep 07, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Catherine in Post Falls, ID – Aug 25, 2016
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
coeur d alene, id – Aug 23, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lyle Dean in Post Falls, ID – Feb 22, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Pennings, MD is a general surgeon in Post Falls, ID and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kootenai Health and Benewah Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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

  • Emanuel-kaiser Integrated

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Legacy Health Sys & Oreg Health Scis University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Emanuel Hospital & Health Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989

  • University Of Minnesota Medical School

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

Practice

Surgical Bariatrics Northwest Inc. P.A.750 N Syringa St Ste 205 Post Falls, ID 83854
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Northwest Surgery Center LLC1624 E Mullan Ave Post Falls, ID 83854
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Practice

Kootenai Health Inc.2003 Kootenai Health Way Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kootenai Health

    2003 Kootenai Health Way
    Coeur D Alene, ID 83814
    Recipient of 11
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Benewah Community Hospital

    229 S 7th St
    St Maries, ID 83861

  • Northwest Specialty Hospital

    1593 E Polston Ave
    Post Falls, ID 83854
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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