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Dr. Peter Bechtel, MD

Dr. Peter Bechtel, MD

General Surgery*

Dr. Peter Bechtel, MD is a general surgeon in Marion, NC. He is affiliated with Anmed Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Mission Surgery McDowell

472 Rankin Dr # 3 Marion, NC 28752

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bechtel specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Bechtel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bechtel

3.7
15 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
27%
27%

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Amazing care!
Dr. Bechtel listened to every question and concern we had and made sure we understood his answers. Best bedside manner a patient could hope for!!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Feb 07, 2025
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Doc Peter Becthel destroyed my life and I don’t know why he would do me like this. Was it because I’m black or the money because I seen him one week I was in surgery the next week. Yall be careful I don’t wish this on anybody. I’m gonna do everything I can to get him to pay for what he’s done to my life
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
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Doctor Peter Becthel – Oct 13, 2024
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Beware of this doctor!!
I had laposcopic hernia surgery & kept telling him I couldn’t breathe. I finally went to another doctor. He sent me immediately to a specialist. I had to have lung surgery. So beware of this doctor!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 12, 2023
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Very caring and attentive to patient needs. Would not hesitate to recommend Dr Bechtel to anyone.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Mar 09, 2021
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Dr. Bechtel was the absolute best! Very professional, excellent bed side manners and made me very comfortable. Never once felt rushed or like my questions weren't important. He is one of the few I've experienced that seemed to care about his patients! My surgery was yesterday and I am feeling pretty good! Common gallbladder surgery, but also repaired a hernia he found while in there. His work was very neat as well! So glad I decided on him and I would highly recommend him to anyone and will use him for similar things in future if needed! 5 out 5 stars hands down!! Staff was amazing too!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Brandee Dow – Feb 09, 2020
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He had been amazing! Every question I have had he has ansered, explained things before and after my surgery. I would let him operate on me and my family any day!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jul 04, 2019
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He treated me with the utmost respect. He was very friendly and down to earth. He and his staff are excellent.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 09, 2019
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Dr. Bechtel has such an amazing bedside manner. I couldn't have asked for a more caring and knowledgeable surgeon. I needed my gallbladder removed and he explained everything that I felt so comfortable undergoing my first surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Brianna Pruiett-Lange in Anderson, SC – Feb 11, 2019
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Very good doctor, left no questions unanswered and if I needed surgery again id request Dr Bechtel be my dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
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Theresa Moore in Donalds, SC – Jan 10, 2017
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Did routine colonoscopy, said had in-growing polyp, suggests 8 inches of intestines removed. 2nd opinion, 2nd Dr, no polyp, do again in 1 yr. 3rd colonoscopy, no polyp. I believe in prayer but he would have removed good intestine at a great expense and recovery to me for no reason except to improve his pocketbook. Do Not Use.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
9 others found this helpful
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L E in Elberton, Ga – Jan 03, 2017
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Stay far away! He is arrogant and really caused harm to my daughter. He butchered her abdomen then told her she was lazy and it was all in her head when she told him something was wrong. Turns out she had bleeding in her belly that he caused Her hemoglobin to drop from 13 to 6 causing her to need a blood transfusion. He never apologized.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
17 others found this helpful
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anderson, sc – Jun 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Bechtel is dedicated to delivering personalized, state-of-the-art treatment while ensuring the comfort and well-being of each patient.

biography

Dr. Peter Bechtel is a board-certified general surgeon with over 10 years of experience in providing exceptional surgical care to patients across a wide range of medical conditions. Specializing in bariatrics, abdominal surgery, minimally invasive...read more
  • General Surgery

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Locations

Mission Surgery McDowell

Mission Surgery McDowell472 Rankin Dr # 3 Marion, NC 28752
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Anmed Health Medical Center

    800 N Fant St
    Anderson, SC 29621
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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