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Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD

Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD

Gastroenterology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Kaufman, MD is a gastroenterologist in Bethesda, MD and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as The Johns Hopkins Hospital and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404 Bethesda, MD 20817
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kaufman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
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Dr. Kaufman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaufman

4.3

27 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Ann Orr – Apr 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glen – Jan 26, 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
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Adele Green, Ph.D. – Mar 09, 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
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Jul 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 05, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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John Vecchiarelli in Silver Spring, MD – Oct 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Kristi johnson in Bethesda, MD – Oct 17, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Capital Digestive Care offers the greatest collective experience in the area and the most accessible care. 
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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

  • Temple University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Baystate Medical Center Tufts University

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Roger Williams General Hosp-br

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Roger Williams General Hospital Br

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1980
  • Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Dr. Kaufman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 404 Bethesda, MD 20817
    1
    Capital Digestive Care LLC6100 Executive Blvd Ste 301 Rockville, MD 20852
    2
    Bethesda Endoscopy Center LLC10215 Fernwood Rd Ste 260 Bethesda, MD 20817
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital

      1800 Orleans St
      Baltimore, MD 21287
      Recipient of 47
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Sibley Memorial Hospital

      5255 Loughboro Rd NW
      Washington, DC 20016
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      77%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Suburban Hospital

      8600 Old Georgetown Rd
      Bethesda, MD 20814
      Recipient of 3
      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

      79%
      Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

      12% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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