Dr. Kenneth P. Edel | GASTONIA, NC | Pediatrics

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Kenneth Edel, MD, sees everyone who enters his office as a person, not just a patient. He likes to focus on the complete wellness of each person's mind, body and soul and works to see beyond acute issues and know patients as individuals. Dr. Edel's desire to get to know his patients is one of the biggest reasons he chose family medicine. He has the opportunity to see children grow up and families enter new stages of life. Outside of work, Dr. Edel's own family occupies much of his time. He and his wife have a son and daughter and are involved in their community and their church. They also enjoy going boating as a family in their free time.

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29 Ratings
31 years of experience
34 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
8 written reviews
3 specialties
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location

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My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Edel for 15+ years. He is a knowledgeable and extremely compassionate physician. We have the most utmost respect for Dr. Edel and his staff.

January 12th, 2019

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I agree with the other poster that he fits the profile of a typical Southern doctor with little knowledge, answers, and the love for referrals. Many times my medication was tweaked or stopped without regard for my condition. His famous phrase was 'I don't do that or you need a specialist.' I found him to be condescending with little regard for feedback or alternatives. I'm so glad that I am not locked into the practice with my HMO. Now, I can find a more educated doctor that is not hung up on referrals.

December 12th, 2013

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Edel fits every stereotype of a small town southern doctor. I'd hate to imagine someone without insurance going to see him where he wouldn't have insurance to price gouge. Even after all the tests he'll want to run (most needless) he then still only picks what he decides he wants to help you with and 8 times out of 10 you're going to be referred to another doctor.

November 8th, 2012

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Love Dr. Edel! Love his staff! Always treated me w/respect. We like Dr. Edel's friendliness, does not rush, takes time to explain findings, welling to listen to patients aches, pains, etc. Wish he was credentiled at Gaston Mem - had a bad exp @ Presby before mom passed away.

October 16th, 2012

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Dr Edel has missed diagnosed my husband problem at one point and one time prescribed a medication he was know to have a reaction too. Another time I had to make 3 trips to his office to get a release signed for out patient surgery, when we were told it would be faxed to the attending physican. I have no faith in Dr Edel.

July 9th, 2012

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Dr. Edel is one of the best, most caring, most accurate MD's I have ever encountered. He listens first, asks questions, then treats - and at the same time makes you feel as if you've visited a friend. He has been part of our lives for over 10 years...a true Family Physician. We are blessed to have found him..

November 7th, 2011

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I have been with him almost since he got out of school and I just love him...

February 23rd, 2011

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I have been with Dr. Edel for over 10 years, and I highly recommend him. I've had trouble a couple of times getting an appointment quickly, but that is the only (very minor) negative. He is great with patients and has given me great referrals when necessary.

July 28th, 2010

Novant Health Family Medicine Gastonia

885 SUMMIT CROSSING PLGASTONIA, NC 28054

Tel: (704) 316-4979

Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 7:00 pm

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Dr. Kenneth Patrick Edel	Dr. Tracy Ching-Hue Burton	Dr. Tamar Heisler	Dr. Marisa Dias Mendes, MD
Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics	Pediatrics
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (29 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Chinese, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks Polish, Spanish
GASTONIA , NC	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN	Franklin , TN
Med School: University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University	Med School: New Jersey Medical School
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EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

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University Of Iowa Roy J And Lucille A Carver College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kenneth Edel affiliated with?: Dr. Kenneth Edel is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center.
What languages does Dr. Kenneth Edel speak?: Dr. Kenneth Edel speaks English and Spanish.
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