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Eric D. Kalish

Eric D. Kalish, MD

General Surgery

Accepting New Patients
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adults (18+ years)

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Virtua Medical Group

About Eric D. Kalish

Professional Statement

We want to be your trusted choice for personalized health care and wellness. Our mission is to help you be well, get well, and stay well.

Locations

  1. Virtua Surgical Group - Wilmington

Expertise

Education

  • Internship/Residency: Christiana Care Health System, General Surgery, 2001
  • Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, MD, 1994

Board Certifications

  • Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2002

Insurance

Please contact the doctor's office directly to confirm acceptance of insurance.
Search plans
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Assure Premier Plus
  • Aetna Managed Medicaid
  • Aetna Managed Medicare
  • Amerihealth
  • Amerihealth Administrator
  • Cigna
  • Cigna Managed Medicare
  • Clover Health
  • Horizon Blue Cross
  • Horizon Blue Cross Managed Medicare
  • Horizon Managed Medicaid
  • Horizon NJ Total Care
  • Humana Managed Medicare
  • Humana Military
  • IBC-Keystone
  • Independence Administrator
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oxford
  • Trinity Health Pace
  • UMR Commercial
  • Uniformed Service Family Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Managed Medicare
  • Veterans Administration
  • Wellcare Managed Medicaid
  • Wellcare Managed Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

210 ratings, 66 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/7/2026

    This fine physician is the best there is at what he does. He's a credit to your practice.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Friendly staff, seen on time, and Dr Kalish was fantastic

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    I am glad I seen Dr. Kalish , I just can't wait tj do the catscan & see if it really is a hernia or whatever it may be, but im leaning on hernia, i jyst wanna feel better....

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/22/2026

    It was wonderful. The doctor immediately chose to pull up my records or request them about my hernia previous surgery and surgeon to better understand why I switched surgeons. And to determine how soon he could take out the current much larger hernia that is it the essentially same place as the last hernia that was removed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 3/7/2026

    Very professional, i will let you know more after the operation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/25/2026

    The doctor spent time explaining the issue and what happens going forward. That's all I needed. First time that happened to me in a long time.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/20/2026

    Dr. Kalish was abundantly kind and empathetic. I was very upset and anxious and he was amazing in his manner and sincerity. I will trust him completely. Two members of his staff also were just so patient and kind- Kathleen and Anyah. They made a huge difference for me as well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/15/2026

    Dr. Kalish and his office are amazing!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/14/2026

    First class people to deal with at the office

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Unfortunately for me this Dr. practice was out of network. I was disappointed.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Dr. Kalish is very personable, professional, and expert in his specialty area!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/22/2026

    Dr Kalish explained all of the potential pluses and minuses of additional hernia repair and ordered a CT scan to determine next course of action. I trust his judgement on my hernia situation.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/16/2026

    Good people great service

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    Just a great experience I was very comfortable

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 1/9/2026

    Dr Kalish was informative and professional. He laid out an initial plan of treatment and scheduled a follow up. He listened, asked questions to better understand what was going on.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/6/2025

    All good!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/1/2025

    I was impressed with everyone I came in contact with, from the person who called me to schedule my initial appointment, to everyone in the office, to Dr. Kalish himself. Everyone was friendly, helpful, prompt, thorough and professional. I would absolutely refer others to Dr. Kalish and the practice!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/28/2025

    Great people in the office and a great doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/29/2025

    smooth. professional. personable. timely.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Dr Eric Kalish me feel comfortable and understood. More importantly I didn't feel judged like I have been by others. He genuinely cared and took time to best inform me. Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/23/2025

    Very friendly staff

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/20/2025

    Dr Kalish was great. He explained everything. Listened to my concerns. Made me feel at ease. Surgery went very well.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    The staff was pleasant and the Dr was calming with his manners. Dr explained everything that was easy to understand what was being told to me.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/16/2025

    Dr Kalish offers clear and thorough explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/12/2025

    Best care

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/8/2025

    much easier recovery than I expected!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/7/2025

    Good experience so far

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/9/2025

    Our discussion regarding my path forward was candid and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/6/2025

    Everyone did an outstanding job, from the time I was checked in until I left the hospital that day. I have never had such attentive care and concern.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    Yes everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Wonderful care thank you!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/17/2025

    My entire experience from the first appointment through the surgery and then the post appointment were all GREAT experiences. Thanks :)

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    I was impressed with Dr. Kalish and his thorough explanation of Umbilical Hernia surgery.Also, trusting him strongly after he postponed the surgery when my heart beat went sky high.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Didn't rush our discussion.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/3/2025

    All right. Everything went well. The only thing that I guess might need improvement is the fact that they did not schedule the appointment until after I had a CT scan done to confirm that I had an anemia. And the reason I made the comment is that I already had been seen in emergency room by a doctor and that doctor had already confirmed that I had a hernia by physical examination. Therefore, there was really no need for a physical scan to confirm what already has been confirmed. Anyway, so that would be my only thing that I think needs improvement. Okay. Thank you. Bye-bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/25/2025

    Dr. Eric Kalish is awesome! He is very personable and down to earth. He is very easy to talk to and I highly recommend him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Great experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/26/2025

    Yes, the doctor was lovely. I usually have Dr. Conway, who's a gem. But my doctor that I saw, I can't pronounce his last name. He was wonderful. I just need to know when my surgery is. I'm in a rush to get out of the hemo clinic. Thank you. Have a great day. Bye.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/10/2025

    Was able to make an appointment in a timely manner. Office staff pleasant and efficient. Dr. Kalish took his time to explain the procedure and what to expect during the healing process.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/11/2025

    Great visit

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/7/2025

    I came to Dr.Kalish to explain a problem I was having.I had CAT Scan and they determination was that I had kidney stones which did not explain my pain or the lump I felt on my side .Once in the office he found the lump and said something is not right.He went through scan clip by clip and found a spigelian hernia.He called the radiologist explained what he found and she corrected the her evaluation.Until Dr.Kalish got involved and took that extra step I was told nothing was wrong.He listened took the time to see what the problem was.To everyone else I was a number.A job to complete.To him I was a person with a problem and he was going to find it.I appreciate everything he did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    I was very satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    I was helped promptly and so happy to get an appointment in a timely manner. I was really impressed with Dr Kalish . Came in introducing himself with a handshake . Was very patient explaining my symptoms and the procedure thoroughly . Needing surgery is scary and he made me feel comfortable. Highly recommend this practice to anyone . Thank you

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/5/2025

    I've been seeing Dr. Kalish for many years & he's always listened to everything I said. He's personable & cares about my well-being. He explains things in a way that anyone can understand. I would recommend him to everyone!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/4/2025

    All great.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/24/2025

    Dr. Kalish was very kind and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Everybody was so nice and helpful. You were very comfortable. The doctor was in just so fast and he was so nice, made me feel at ease. I'm just gonna, I just gonna like this practice a lot. Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    Dr. Kalish is very thorough in his explanations, which is greatly appreciated. The time it took to schedule an appointment was about three weeks, which was a little long, but understandable. And this survey is awful when I have to type in 10 and then you ask me to confirm by pressing one. Why not just make it one through nine so there's no confusion? Thank you.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/21/2025

    Dr Kalish explained everything in great detail. I appreciated him taking the time. I felt much better about the procedure when I left.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/6/2025

    It was all very good. The only negative is that the information that I loaded the previous day thru the portal was not completely available to the staff and they asked me to complete some of the information again.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/22/2025

    Very satisfied with the experience. Pleasant staff and atmosphere very comfortable with the visit.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/24/2025

    Very good experience!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/20/2025

    Great Doctor. Made good eye contact, spoke authentically, clearly and with a sense of humor. Not a fun topic Implanting for peritoneal dialysis

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/17/2025

    Awesome bedside manners

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/2/2025

    It was great, thanks!

    3 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/1/2025

    Dr. was a little dismissive of what i was telling him. He doesn't believe the diagnosis my GP gave me, after texting, exists.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/18/2025

    Dr Kalish worked hard to meet my need for expedited surgery date due to insurance cut-off periods

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/8/2025

    Yes, the schedule got kind of messed up, but he took time out and explained everything with me. He did not rush. He took his time, and I really appreciate what he did.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 6/6/2025

    Great care was given by surgeon and explained everything very clearly

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/15/2025

    Dr.Kalish was very focused on my issue.He actually took the time to go frame by frame on my ct scan to determine the actual source of my problem which was not on the report.He explained what the source was and discussed all of my options.A truly exceptional Doctor.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/14/2025

    For being there the first time I was put at ease the receptionist was quick thoughtful overall someone you would like to deal with from beginning to end to end. Dr kalish knew my condition spoke in layman's terms so my husband and myself knew exactly what he w taking about. I walked out of there very confident about my prognosis and options.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/5/2025

    very personal attention and advice, explanations

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 5/1/2025

    The experience was wonderful. Dr. Kalish was very knowledgeable and explained other options after further testing. I recommended him to a friend who was looking for a surgeon.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/30/2025

    The Dr had such a positive attitude and positivity towards my future surgery made it so easy to understand ! Loved him!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    It was nice to talk to a surgeon who wanted to run tests before doing surgery. Dr. kalish and the staff were very kind and helpful.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/27/2025

    Dr. Kalish is top-rate. Katharine - in his office - is great.