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Dr. Peter Ploch, MD

Dr. Peter Ploch, MD

General Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Ploch, MD is a general surgeon in Lynchburg, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1911 Thomson Dr Lynchburg, VA 24501

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ploch

4.8
21 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Highly Recommend Dr. Ploch
Dr. Ploch goes above and beyond! He explained the surgical procedure at length and drew a diagram so I would have a full understanding. He is not rushed and takes all the time needed to answer questions. NEVER did you feel he had one foot out the door! He saw me every morning in the hospital and his NP saw me every afternoon. He is truly an amazing surgeon. His office staff was very efficient and super friendly. I highly recommend Dr. Ploch!!
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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Oct 17, 2023
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Wonderful and caring Doctor and person
Dr. Plouch has operated on me and my husband and I truly think we are blessed to have him in our area. He has a big A+ in every area a doctor could ever have from both of us and would recommend him highly.
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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J&BFranklin – Sep 25, 2022
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Excellent surgeon with great communication
No one wants to hear “You have breast cancer” but having Dr. Ploch for a breast surgeon made the whole situation so much easier. Not only is he an excellent surgeon, he has a great bedside manner. Very easy to talk to and very thorough in his explanations. He’s just “real” and has a good sense of humor (tasteful given the circumstances of course). He was highly recommended to me and I feel so fortunate to have him as part of my medical team. My surgical outcome looks great and has healed beautifully. His nurse, Sarah is fantastic as well.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 29, 2022
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Best as I can tell 6 days post hernia surgery,,.Doc Ploch is magnificent. I feel pretty awesome. His surgical skill is evident and also...he's a nice guy. Awesome bedside manner. He comes off like a regular guy who also happens to know surgery. Highly recommend.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Mary – Jul 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
No results
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Brenda Mays – Aug 02, 2020
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Oh my gosh.. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Ploch. I recently had colon resection surgery. He is absolutely amazing. He is the first doctor i have seen in years that actually took the time to explain every detail of the surgery. He is truly an amazing doctor and man.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Absolutley amazing – Dec 18, 2019
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After being diagnosed with breast cancer I was scared to death. Upon meeting Dr. Ploch who performed 2 surgeries on me in a matter of 8 days he completely put my mind at ease. I honestly can say he has made my journey bearable. He explains everything in detail, what to expect, draws diagrams so you know exactly what he is going to do, he leaves nothing to question. I was truly blessed with this outstanding surgeon and if I have to have any more this will be the man to do it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Shane Richmond in Hurt, VA – Aug 29, 2018
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Dr Plock is a excellent surgeon we took my husband into LGH with Colon Cancer this Surgeon was so Amazing ,Compassionate He truly cares about his patients ,explains every detail leaves no stone unturned he also cares about the families we can not Thank this man enough for saving my husband's life If it were not for Dr Peter Ploch my husband would not have made it through this horrific time due to he had so much going against him God guides his hands he saved my husband's life We are BLESSED
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
2 others found this helpful
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Ronnie Guthrie in Brookneal, VA – Jul 12, 2018
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Dr Ploch is my doctor as well as a few family members as well. He is so good at explaining all the details of surgery to the patient even down to drawing diagrams out for you to visualize! I requested him for my most recent surgery because of the experience my family members had. His bedside manner is incredible also. And the best part, when he called with my pathology report he greeted me with “I have good news for you” on the phone. The little things like that mean so much. Highly recommend h
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
3 others found this helpful
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Mrs Brandon East in Chatham VA – May 30, 2018
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I did not want to have surgery, but if I ever need it again, this is the guy I'm going to. Excellent person and awesome 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
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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James Martin in Lynchburg, VA – Mar 16, 2017
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I have only seen him once . I am getting ready to see Dr. Ploch a lot more this month. He came highly recommended by a few of my good friends. Dr.Ploch was very nice and answered all our questions. The best part he spent the time with us didn't seem the need to rush out to other patients, loved that !!
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
11 others found this helpful
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DaRonda Dansby in Lynchburg, VA – May 06, 2016
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Dr. Peter Ploch is an outstanding individual. he is very caring and professional. he explains everything and is very supporting of his patients. Dr. Ploch performed hernia surgery on me and I have had no problems. granted it has been 2 days, but I feel great and very little pain.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
8 others found this helpful
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steve torre in Madison Heights, VA – Apr 09, 2016
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I had a Wonderful experience with Dr. Ploch. He is very nice and caring to what I had to say, genuinely concerned with how I felt and was concerned. Explained everything in detail in a very good way for me to understand, and not bad looking on the eyes.
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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Stephanie Ray in Lynchburg, VA – Mar 12, 2016
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Dr. Peter Ploch, MD is a general surgeon in Lynchburg, VA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ross University School of Medicine in 2000. He is affiliated with medical facilities Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital and Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • Ross University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Seven Hills Surgical Associates PC1911 Thomson Dr Lynchburg, VA 24501
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Practice

Centra Health Inc3300 Rivermont Ave Lynchburg, VA 24503
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Practice

Centra Health Inc1901 Tate Springs Rd Lynchburg, VA 24501
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital

    1613 Oakwood St
    Bedford, VA 24523
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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  • Centra Lynchburg General Hospital

    1901 Tate Springs Rd
    Lynchburg, VA 24501
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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