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Donald G. Symer, M.D.

Donald G. Symer, M.D.

Primary Care

4.9 out of 5 stars
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Dr. Symer is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. His residency training was at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Rochester, where he served as Medical Chief Resident at Rochester General Hosp...
Dr. Symer is a graduate of Cornell University College of Arts and Sciences and the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. His residency training was at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Rochester, where he served as Medical Chief Resident at Rochester General Hospital. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and received added certification in Geriatric Medicine.

Certified Specialties

Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Medicine

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Primary Care Physicians (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Internal Medicine, Rochester General Hospital. 1983 - 1985

Residency, Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. 1982 - 1983

Residency, Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine -Office of Graduate Medical Education. 1981 - 1982

Internship, Internal Medicine, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine -Office of Graduate Medical Education. 1980 - 1981

Education

MD | University of Rochester School of Medicine/Dentistry (USA). 1980

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

Very happy with Dr Symer

Feb 23, 2025

4.8 stars

Very competent and caring, respectful.

Feb 20, 2025

5.0 stars

Excellent

Feb 16, 2025

5.0 stars

I have always felt very comfortable with Dr Symer. He takes time to listen and include me in any treatment plan

Feb 09, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Symer explained recent results to tests so that I was able to understand my condition,

Feb 06, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr Symer is an excellent caregiver and compassionate counselor Borderline Philosopher.

Feb 06, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Symer has always been very thorough and considerate.

Jan 27, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr. Symer is a very kind, caring and respectful person. He listened to all my concerns and was able to put me at ease as to the next steps. Extremely professional.

Jan 24, 2025

5.0 stars

Dr Symer is very conscientious of all my concerns I have and will continue to recommend him

Jan 14, 2025

5.0 stars

I love Dr Symer he always listens and always know how to treat my diagnosis as to what I have going on

Jan 08, 2025