General Surgery in Lancaster, PA - Find a UPMC Provider
General Surgery • Lancaster, PA
Clinic Type
General Surgery
Address
2101 Embassy Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603
Phone
412-647-8762 or 800-533-8762
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Opening Hours
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- UPMC Provider Directory (Dr. Steven M. Pandelidis): 4.8/5 (44 ratings, 14 reviews) (14 reviews)
- UPMC Provider Directory (Dr. Jason A. Comeau): 4.6/5 (36 ratings, 9 reviews) (9 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. David Vaughn): 2.6/5 (17 reviews) (17 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Walid Hesham): 4.2/5 (20 reviews) (20 reviews, 10 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Professional and thorough care mentioned in some reviews
- Effective communication and informative explanations regarding conditions and procedures
- Smooth appointment experiences for some patients
- Comfort and feeling well-informed prior to surgery
Common complaints
- Reports of poor communication and bedside manner from some providers
- Concerns regarding thoroughness of examinations and medical record review
- Dissatisfaction with scheduling and appointment wait times
- Specific complaints about perceived rudeness or dismissive behavior from staff or surgeons
- Reports of post-surgical complications or care concerns in isolated cases
"He was very thorough and answered all of my questions"
— UPMC Provider Directory Review"By far the most [negative] experience I’ve ever had at a doctors office. Staff was fine but this doctor acted like a total bully."
— Healthgrades Review"A short stay turned into months, a simple surgery turned into a nightmare [regarding post-operative care]."
— Healthgrades ReviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Local UPMC surgeon performs 2000th robotic surgery | ABC27 — Jan 8, 2026
- Two Thousand Lives Touched: UPMC Lititz Surgeon Performs Milestone Robotic Surgery - PennWatch — Jan 8, 2026
- Dr. Chinh N. Pham, MD - Harrisburg, PA - General Surgery - Book Appointment — Jul 16, 2025
- Dr. Melissa Pastoressa, MD - York, PA - General Surgery - Book Appointment — Mar 31, 2026
- Dr. Laura May Smith, MD - Lancaster, PA - Family Medicine - Book Appointment — May 19, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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