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Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl, MD

Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*

Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Pinehurst, NC. He is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

5 First Village Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374
(910) 295-6831

Dr. Riefkohl is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Riefkohl specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Riefkohl's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Riefkohl

4.5

17 ratings, 11 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 12, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 11, 2023
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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
Helpful
Clark Trivett – Mar 18, 2022
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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
Helpful
Jun 10, 2021
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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
Helpful
Dec 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fayetteville, NC – Feb 12, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laurinburg NC – Oct 01, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Swaync18 in Fayetteville, NC – Sep 26, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandra B in Sanford, NC – Jun 24, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elisa G in Sanford, NC – Jun 24, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Southern Pines, NC – Mar 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Waldemar Riefkohl, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Pinehurst, NC. He is affiliated with FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Temple University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Dr. Riefkohl is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Sleepmed Therapies Inc.5 First Village Dr Pinehurst, NC 28374
    1

    Practice

    Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA2919 Beechtree Dr Sanford, NC 27330
    2
    Firstheath Pinehurst Surgical-Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery300 Pavilion Way Southern Pines, NC 28387
    3

    Practice

    FirstHealth Primary Care and Cardiology6322 Fayetteville Rd Raeford, NC 28376
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital

      155 Memorial Dr
      Pinehurst, NC 28374
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      83%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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