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Dr. Laura Pennings, MD

Dr. Laura Pennings, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Pennings, MD is a family medicine physician in Gettysburg, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1997. She is affiliated with WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (11 reviews)

WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital

147 Gettys St Gettysburg, PA 17325
Telehealth available
(717) 338-4525

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pennings specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Pennings' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pennings

3.3
11 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
36%
36%

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Definitely Not
Lacking in compassion and gracefulness, Dr Pennings was one of the biggest disappointments in the care of my terminally ill Father. She made tacky jokes about my fathers hair loss and was extremely condescending during our last conversations with her. The look in my fathers eyes was heartbreaking. He deserved better than her. This “Doctor” is an embarrassment to the palliative/hospice care needs that you, loved ones or family deserves. Zero stars was not an option, hence the 1 star that I was forced to select.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Margery Whiteside – Sep 29, 2022
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Mixed emotions with Dr. Pennings. She is a WONDERFUL doctor and will listen to you, IF you can ever get an appt! Due to her having amazing rapport with her patients, you wait 2-3 weeks to see her even if you're in pain or sick! I just called to make an appt, and was told I couldn't get one for 3 WEEKS!! I hurt my back pretty bad over the weekend and she can't even see me to help me get the pain managed. I was told by her receptionist to call "ready care". No wonder drs are losing patients!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Hanover, PA – Nov 16, 2016
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i told her I thought I had pneumonia and she refused to listen to me which made me way worse
What went well
No results
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
Helpful
Carlisle, PA – Jun 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare: In medical school, they called us bent arrows. We were students who had not travelled the usual path to becoming physicians. My journey started with the feeling that I always wanted to be a doctor....read more

biography

Why I chose to pursue a career in healthcare:In medical school, they called us ""bent arrows."" We were students who had not travelled the usual path to becoming physicians. My journey started with the feeling that ""I always wanted to be a doctor.""...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Johns Hopkins School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital

WellSpan Palliative and Supportive Care - Gettysburg Hospital147 Gettys St Gettysburg, PA 17325
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital

    147 Gettys St
    Gettysburg, PA 17325
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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