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Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD

General Surgery*•Male•Age 70

General Surgery*

Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD is a general surgery specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD

Practice

1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908

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(434) 924-2104

Accepting new patients

(434) 924-2104

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Dr. Schirmer is affiliated with UVA Health University Hospital Charlottesville, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

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  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Schirmer's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schirmer

3.7

23 ratings, 14 with a written review
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  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Will NEVER USE AGAIN – Feb 10, 2024
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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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May 09, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Richard Hall – Aug 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2021
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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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Mark – Aug 22, 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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Carolyn Woodson – Jun 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Crystal W. Gray – Jan 17, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Stari Bailey in Lynchburg , VA – Feb 21, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Cathy Perdue in Newport, Va – Jun 15, 2017
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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
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Grammyhokie in Lynchburg, VA – Mar 10, 2017
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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
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Jane in Charlottesville, VA – Aug 12, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Appomattox, VA – Jun 24, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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Susan Gerardo-Stewart in New Market, Virginia – Jan 21, 2016
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About Me

Biography

Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Charlottesville, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from...Read more

Specialties*

  • General Surgery
  • Bariatric Surgery

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Duke University Hospital

Internship Hospital, 1979

Duke University Medical Center

Internship Hospital, 1979

Duke University School of Medicine

Medical School, 1978

Princeton University

Undergraduate School, 1975

  • English
  • French
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Common Questions and Answers

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    Does Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD accept new patients?

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    What is Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD's office address?

    Dr. Schirmer's office is located at 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA 22908. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD speak?

    Dr. Bruce Schirmer, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and French.

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    Locations

    Practice

    University of Virginia Medical Center1215 Lee St Charlottesville, VA 22908
    1
    Office1300 Jefferson Park Ave Charlottesville, VA 22903
    2
    Uva Health Heart and Vascular Center Fontaine500 Ray C Hunt Dr Charlottesville, VA 22903
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    UVA Health University Hospital

    1215 Lee St
    Charlottesville, VA 22908
    Recipient of 9
    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

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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