Katherine Kochenbach

First of all... Wow. That is all I can say to that review that I just read online from January 2023. I don't feel like we are talking about the same physician. I am a 35-year critical care nurse and I have dealt and worked with many physicians with all personalities... And all skill levels. I was actually recommending this physician this very afternoon to somebody who was looking for a new PCP. I don't give out praise lightly. This woman thinks outside the box... and nowadays you need somebody who does that. She's meticulous when it comes to details... When she got me as a patient, she knew that nurses make the worst patiens, along with their physician counterparts, and promptly set about digging in to see what I may not have been very diligent with when it came to my health. She listens. That's extremely important. I don't need a yes man, or woman. I need somebody who will listen to what I have to say and then give me her opinion and together come up with a plan that we both can work with. I need somebody who is available to me... I have never waited in her waiting room longer than 10 minutes. Appointments last approximately 20 minutes... give or take. Messages left on My Chart are answered promptly... I'm not looking for perfection... But I am looking for someone with a high skill level, good common sense, who actually listens. She ticks all of the right boxes. I am so sorry that gentleman below had such a horrendous experience.... And while I cannot speak to his interaction with her, I can tell you that I have not seen a hint of the person he's describing... If I did, I wouldn't still be her patient. Please know that people are very quick to leave reviews when they feel that they have had a bad experience. People are less quick to leave a review when they've had a positive experience. Just the way it goes I guess. I just feel so bad that that review down there is out there for the world to see and it may have a negative impact on a very, very good physician. There's just not many of them around... Sad but true. I'm telling you..... She's a keeper.

I have only seen this physician three times. When I have seen her it has been at the disgusting Wheeling Hospital! I believe she is kind, conscientious, and caring. However since the first time I visited her it appears that she has now decided to be a puppet of the good old boys club! This is very disheartening and sad. Because of this I will no longer use any services at Wheeling Hospital. It did sadden me when I remember the first time I saw her as opposed to the last. It appears she has to ask permission to make any type of medical decision. This should never be. I have read reviews on her before when she was not with Wheeling Hospital and they were all outstanding! I suggest she put on her big girl panties and take on that good old boys club because we could sure use a female physician on our side.

Don’t dare go somewhere for a second opinion, she will drop you as a patient!

Very kind, personable, and thorough.

I have been w Dr Kochenbach for years in her Steubenville practice and now at her location at Wheeling Medical Park. Dr Kochenbach is a very caring Family Physician and her staff are really great as well! I would and have recommended her very highly!

Passionate and caring Dr. Willing to listen and discuss the problem you are having. Never have I felt rushed during a visit. Never have I felt forced into a treatment. I have always been involved in decision making.

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Dispassionate and lazy. One of the worst healthcare workers I've ever known. Easily the least involved physician I've seen in the last 15 years. I worked as a P.T. in a lot of health systems before I got sick. I have never seen patients treated in the way I was treated as one of this woman's patients. I reported a variety of symptoms that were just ignored. Months worth of reporting pitting edema that was graded as severe only to be told that the swelling in my legs was normal. My health is poor and given the symptoms and associated risk, edema should have been examined further. Testing in general was minimal. If my symptoms weren't "by the book" they were ignored. If your health issues don't fit the cookbook methodology, do not go to this "physician". I will be speaking to a lawyer. Thankfully I was aware that I live in a first party consent state.

Dispassionate and lazy. One of the worst healthcare workers I've ever known. Easily the least involved physician I've seen in the last 15 years. I worked as a P.T. in a lot of health systems before I got sick. I have never seen patients treated in the way I was treated as one of this woman's patients. I reported a variety of symptoms that were just ignored. Months worth of reporting pitting edema that was graded as severe only to be told that the swelling in my legs was normal. My health is poor and given the symptoms and associated risk, edema should have been examined further. Testing in general was minimal. If my symptoms weren't "by the book" they were ignored. If your health issues don't fit the cookbook methodology, do not go to this "physician". I will be speaking to a lawyer. Thankfully I was aware that I live in a first party consent state.

Wonderful and caring doctor

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I absolutely love Dr. Kochenbach. The only thing I find fault with is that her receptionist does not answer the phone! They want you to leave a message, and never call you back. I have left 2 messages today alone, one at 9:45 am and another at 11:30 am. It is now 3:00 pm, and I have not heard from the office.

Knowledgeable, dedicated to her profession, caring and compassionate with her patients. I would trust her with my life.

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I absolutlely love her! She is amazing, caring, smart and caring!! So glad to be her patient!

What a great and caring Doctor. Always willing to listen.

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My experience with Dr. Kochenbach has been wonderful. She is very caring and helpful. Appointments run on time. She listens to your concerns. I would highly recommend.

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