Dr. David Alfred Ghaphery, MD

Dr. Ghaphery was very cheerful while "selling" us on a surgery. He is good at patting himself on the back. If things go badly, don't plan on any follow-up from him. Once the surgery is complete, he's finished with you. There is absolutely no empathy or consideration for patient care. I suggest seeking a surgeon in a larger city. Nobody there would have him on their staff. Wheeling Hospital must be desperate. Also, the hospital was filthy & much of the staff was lazy and/or inept.

My experience...the facilities are from the early 1980's at best. Dirty floors, the tile in the entryway is broken, and dust on the exam table. The receptionist was short and not overly friendly, not mean but not nice. People are there for surgery, I'd think some empathy or compassion wouldn't hurt. The exam room old and outdated, not modern in any way. As for the actual visit with Dr. Ghaphery...I am extremely disappointed. I'm there for a surgical consultation and I'm scared. He did nothing to assauge my fear. He looked me over for 30 seconds. Tells me I need surgery with minimal detail and total lack of my concerns. He did not describe the process from admission to the hospital to the types of anesthesia that may be used. I ask a couple of questions about whether or not I need the surgery and he says it won't "stress him out" if I don't have the surgery. Is it about him or the patient? He hands me a surgical release form and expected a decision right then and there. I… wanted more time to think about it and he said again that it won't "stress him out" if I get the surgery or not. I am equally disappointed that my family doctor recomended him to me. Maybe he was having a hard day or something else was affecting his demeanor. I hope his other patients have a better experience.

Dr. Ghaphery was covering for my doctor after I had surgery. He did not sterilize his hands or put on gloves when he pulled my dressing away. I was stunned at his blatant disregard for minimal safety. When I asked him why he didn't, his response was that he "didn't have to". I said that I would prefer that he wear gloves. He then stormed out of my room and never returned. Maybe he was grumpy from missing his feeding. I think that I have the right to be concerned about a staph infection, especially from the travel mug that he never puts down.

The very first surgery I had from him he seemed like a caring doctor. But my surgeries after that not so nice. Last surgery he didn't listen to what I told him and on my follow up visit I was still asking him questions and he was walking out of the room. Very disappointed.

I found Dr. David Ghaphery very easy to work with. He was pleasant and spent time answering any questions I had. He explained the procedure as he went along. He even asked if I had any questions.

My doctor's office referred me to the doctor. My initial appointment was quick, within a week. I was in the doctor's office for approximately 15-20 minutes before being called back. I met with the doctor, he was very nice and considerate. He quickly scheduled me for a procedure to address my issues. Procedure and follow up went well.

Dr. Ghaphery must have skill as a surgeon if he is chief of surgery, but he is not only uncaring, unresponsive to patients needs and misery, he borders on cruel. He makes you pay for asking questions he doesn't like. I truly don't understand why this man is in the field of medicine, and hospital authorities and he himself should question this.

he is a very uncaring doctor the patients are just another dollar sign in eyes. I would not sent my dog to his office .

doctor has done 3 surgerys in the last 2 months for breast cancer. very rough and uncaring about my level of pain during and after surgery.