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Dr. Russell Gornichec, MD

Dr. Russell Gornichec, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Russell Gornichec, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Hot Springs National Park, AR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1994. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. He is accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

501 W Grand Ave Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901

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Dr. Gornichec's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Gornichec

3.6
32 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
59%
59%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
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1 star
34%
34%

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Very Helpful and caring. He helped me lose about 30 pounds I’d regained after having gastric bypass surgery 13 years prior., although he was not the doctor who did my surgey. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to others .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Mar 29, 2019
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I almost died from my surgery. Would not recommend this surgeon at all.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Ponca City, OK – Apr 08, 2017
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Dr Gornichec was my dr in Oklahoma, the ONLY reason I chose Dr Gornichec is because at his seminar he said he Plicates his bands. My band operation was a complete success and I lost 135 lbs and kept it off for 2 years. Then unfortunately I got a prolapse in my band and found out my band was NEVER plicated and there was no way to fix it. I had to pay to have it removed which in turn triggered my PTSD and within a year I put all of my weight back on. I am $25k in debt and miserable. He ruined me!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
4 others found this helpful
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Ginger Copeland in Oklahoma City, OK – Dec 11, 2016
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Would not recommend. Dr G was fine but dealing with his staff, billing coordinator, aka, his wife has been a nightmare. I was told my insurance covered my visits to come in. Was about 6 visits in when I got a bill for over $1000. When calling her she told me because my secondary insurance wouldn't cover it, she needed my FAQ's from my primary. Got them to her. Eight months later she turns me over to collections. Isn't it her job to do billing properly? My insurance covers they assure me....OK?
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mikki Varner in Benton, AR – May 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Russell Gornichec, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Hot Springs National Park, AR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 1994. He is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs. He is accepting new patients.
  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Baylor University

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    Medical School, 1994
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Locations

Practice

Office501 W Grand Ave Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs

    300 Werner St
    Hot Springs, AR 71913

    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 said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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