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​​​​​"Our Marshfield Clinic Health System team has contributed greatly in helping me achieve this ‘Surgeon of Excellence’ designation."

Provider Bio down arrow

Dr. Timothy Pitchford has quietly been doing his job as a Marshfield Clinic general surgeon in the Chippewa Valley since 2000. Highly regarded by his patients and colleagues, now others are recognizing what we have known for years. A national organization called the Surgical Review Corporation in 2013 bestowed upon Dr. Pitchford an honor no other general surgeon can boast of in the upper Midwest: a “Surgeon of Excellence” designation in metabolic and bariatric weight reduction surgery.

“It’s a reflection of the care and the product we provide patients who need this kind of surgery,” says Dr. Pitchford. “A lot of work goes into receiving this certification, such as demonstrating a record of superior safety and excellent outcomes.”

Dr. Pitchford, who earned his medical degree from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, is quick to credit his Marshfield Clinic colleagues for helping him garner this prestigious honor. Achieving it required years of work history that measured patient volumes and quality of outcomes. Working collaboratively with Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire, Dr. Pitchford met requirements related to patient education, standardized pre and post-surgical procedures, and effective support systems.

“This is definitely a surgery that requires a team effort,” Dr. Pitchford says. “It’s a great honor to receive this designation.”

Professional Summary down arrow

  • Medical School
    University of North Dakota - School of Medicine & Health Sciences Grand Forks, ND, United States, M.D. 1995

    Residency
    Mount Carmel Medical Center Columbus, OH, United States, General Surgery 2000

  • Professional Societies
    American Medical Association American Society for Bariatric Surgery American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Wisconsin Medical Society

    Board Certifications
    General Surgery: 2001, recertified 2009

    State Licenses
    Wisconsin

    NPI
    1679531271

Patient Ratings down arrow

4.7
out of 5 (56 ratings, 9 comments)
4.6
Provider explanations of my problem
4.8
Provider concern for my questions
4.6
Provider's efforts to include me in treatment decisions
4.6
Provider's discussion of proposed treatment
4.7
My likelihood of recommending this provider

Patient Comments down arrow

Comments are also gathered from the Press Ganey patient satisfaction survey and displayed in their entirety with the exception of any language that may be considered slander, libel or contain private health information, which will be removed prior to publishing.
Comments are from Press Ganey surveys. Slander, libel and private health information are removed.
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February 6, 2024
Excellent experience and prompt attention and schedule.
August 15, 2024
Good.
September 21, 2024
Excellent doctor, I feel extremely fortunate that he will be doing my surgery!
December 9, 2024
Understanding with clear, thorough explanations.
December 13, 2024
Very kind, professional and caring.
December 18, 2024
I really liked Dr. Pitchford, he was very professional, kind & concerned about me. Explained everything very well to me. He is wonderful, I had a great surgeon & would recommend him to others
January 14, 2025
Very personable.
September 23, 2024
It was very fast and easy today in and out all questions asked I loved it
July 19, 2024
The dr. was not helpful in answering my questions. All he did was talk about how the incisions would be. He was arrogant and had no other patients with a similar issue in recent history. Not impressed at all. He spent all of 7 mins. talking to me.
July 19, 2024
The dr. was not helpful in answering my questions. All he did was talk about how the incisions would be. He was arrogant and had no other patients with a similar issue in recent history. Not impressed at all. He spent all of 7 mins. talking to me.
September 23, 2024
It was very fast and easy today in and out all questions asked I loved it
February 6, 2024
Excellent experience and prompt attention and schedule.
August 15, 2024
Good.
September 21, 2024
Excellent doctor, I feel extremely fortunate that he will be doing my surgery!
December 9, 2024
Understanding with clear, thorough explanations.
December 13, 2024
Very kind, professional and caring.
December 18, 2024
I really liked Dr. Pitchford, he was very professional, kind & concerned about me. Explained everything very well to me. He is wonderful, I had a great surgeon & would recommend him to others
January 14, 2025
Very personable.
February 6, 2024
Excellent experience and prompt attention and schedule.
July 19, 2024
The dr. was not helpful in answering my questions. All he did was talk about how the incisions would be. He was arrogant and had no other patients with a similar issue in recent history. Not impressed at all. He spent all of 7 mins. talking to me.
August 15, 2024
Good.
September 21, 2024
Excellent doctor, I feel extremely fortunate that he will be doing my surgery!
September 23, 2024
It was very fast and easy today in and out all questions asked I loved it
December 9, 2024
Understanding with clear, thorough explanations.
December 13, 2024
Very kind, professional and caring.
December 18, 2024
I really liked Dr. Pitchford, he was very professional, kind & concerned about me. Explained everything very well to me. He is wonderful, I had a great surgeon & would recommend him to others
January 14, 2025
Very personable.
January 14, 2025
Very personable.
December 18, 2024
I really liked Dr. Pitchford, he was very professional, kind & concerned about me. Explained everything very well to me. He is wonderful, I had a great surgeon & would recommend him to others
December 13, 2024
Very kind, professional and caring.
December 9, 2024
Understanding with clear, thorough explanations.
September 23, 2024
It was very fast and easy today in and out all questions asked I loved it
September 21, 2024
Excellent doctor, I feel extremely fortunate that he will be doing my surgery!
August 15, 2024
Good.
July 19, 2024
The dr. was not helpful in answering my questions. All he did was talk about how the incisions would be. He was arrogant and had no other patients with a similar issue in recent history. Not impressed at all. He spent all of 7 mins. talking to me.
February 6, 2024
Excellent experience and prompt attention and schedule.

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