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Dr. John Shekleton, MD

Dr. John Shekleton, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. John Shekleton, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tucson, AZ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shekleton has extensive experience in Liver Disease, Pancreatic Disease, and Esophageal Disorders. He graduated from University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oro Valley Hospital and Northwest Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101 Tucson, AZ 85704

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Dr. Shekleton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shekleton

3.8

45 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Dec 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
2 people found this helpful
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Oct 14, 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
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Robin Thompson – Jul 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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B. Cull – Jun 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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OK – Jan 20, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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carlyle lea – Dec 30, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Teresa Momon – Dec 29, 2019
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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
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Jan Weisberg – Nov 01, 2019
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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
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Blan – Oct 08, 2019
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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
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Peter – Jul 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Bernard Schwartz – Jul 24, 2019
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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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Gina Davis in Frankfort, KY – Mar 08, 2019
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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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CJH in Frankfort – Jul 30, 2018
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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
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Lawrenceburg, KY – Aug 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
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Frankfort, KY – Aug 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Frankfort Ky – Aug 25, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabethtown, KY – Aug 02, 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
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Richard Bishop in Frankfort, KY – Jul 07, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I m committed to delivering the highest quality patient care by providing compassionate care in all areas of prevention wellness and treatment of illness and disease

biography

This physician is accepting telehealth visits. Dr. Shekleton has over 21 years of experience practicing gastroenterology, and is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He received his medical degree from Southern Illinois University...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • 1991 - Tulane University Affiliated Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital
  • 1988 - St John's Mercy Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • Tulane University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1991
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
  • St Louis University

    Undergraduate School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Catherine Westerband MD PC1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101 Tucson, AZ 85704
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Practice

Commonwealth Specialists of Kentucky LLC279 Kings Daughters Dr Ste 308 Frankfort, KY 40601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Oro Valley Hospital

    1551 E Tangerine Rd
    Oro Valley, AZ 85755
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Northwest Medical Center

    6200 N La Cholla Blvd
    Tucson, AZ 85741
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

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