Dr. Daniel T. Dempsey, MD | Philadelphia, PA | Surgery

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Dr. Daniel Dempsey is a surgeon specializing in surgery and critical care medicine with 47 years of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, bringing nearly five decades of surgical expertise to his practice. Dr. Dempsey speaks English and has dedicated his career to providing comprehensive surgical and critical care services.

Dr. Dempsey practices at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He treats patients with back pain, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests, brain tumor biopsies, and external beam radiation treatments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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4.1

14 Ratings
47 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
5 written reviews
3 specialties
25 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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4.1

14 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 19 Minutes

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I have followed Dr, Dempsey from Temple to Univ of Penn, Philadelphia, PA for the past 23 years. In 1995 he saved my life with emergency surgery for intestinal ischemia and infarction. I will forever be grateful that because of his expertise I have been able to watch my then 5 month old twins grow into fine young adults now of 23 years old . He is caring and compassionate and treats each of his patients as if they were his family.

February 7th, 2019

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Unfortunately for me, I had at least four serious gastro related surgergies. But, lucky for me they have all been done by Dr. Dempsey. Dr. Dempsey is caring, precise and knows his stuff. He demands 100 percent from himself and his staff. He and his staff are the best and HUP is a better hospital because he is there!!

May 5th, 2012

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Top notch surgeon. Very concerned about patient wellness.

August 22nd, 2011

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He ruined my finacee's life and mine with his botched bariatic operation. The staff at the hospital ripped her open,literally, the next day and then gave her an infection. They were so nice until one day they said they (meaning he and his office staff) could no no more for her. So the day they told her that she called her lawyer and it was that very day that the statute of limitations ran out. I'm sure he has plenty of money but, as a result of his operation, we are deeply in debt.

August 3rd, 2011

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dr. dempsey knows his stuff!! I felt I was in good hands, had very good recommendations. I even had an a-fib episode and got thru that. He is a nice person and a great surgeon. would trust him anytime.

April 26th, 2011

Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania

3400 Spruce St OfcPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Tel: (215) 662-4000

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Temple University Hospital Jeanes Campus

7600 Central AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111

Tel: (215) 728-2000


Dr. Daniel Thomas Dempsey, MD	Dr. David Loren	Dr. Erika Samlowski	Dr. Omer S. Nasir, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (14 Ratings)	4.2 (13 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3 (5 Ratings)
47 Years of Experience	30 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks Korean, English
Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA	Philadelphia , PA
Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry	Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine	Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine
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Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
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Colectomy
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Critical Care Medicine
Diverticulitis
Esophageal Achalasia
Esophagectomy
Gallstones
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Head Trauma (Craniocerebral Trauma)
Heart Transplantation
Hernia
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Liver Diseases
Nutrition Disorders
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Pancreatic Diseases
Rectal Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & DentistryGraduated in 1979

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Where is Dr. Daniel Dempsey's office located?: Dr. Daniel Dempsey's office is located at 3400 Spruce St Ofc, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
What languages does Dr. Daniel Dempsey speak?: Dr. Daniel Dempsey speaks English.

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