Laparoscopic Surgery

Dr. Chad Brashear, DO

General Surgery Hazard ARH · Hazard, KY

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Identity verified on September 21, 2026 · Listed since 2018

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30 Peer Endorsements

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What colleagues highlight

Great colleaguein 7 endorsements
Refers patientsin 5 endorsements
Trustworthyin 4 endorsements
Clinical skillin 3 endorsements
Compassionatein 1 endorsement

October 31, 2022
“He was my preceptor for intern. Taught me a lot. Patients love him. He let me do a lot. Thank you”
Dr. Kennedy KingFamily Medicine · South Charleston, WV
October 30, 2021
“Dr Brashear was my preceptor in my family medicine residency. He has taught me a lot. He also checked on me when I was sick. Awesome doctor”
Dr. Erica SchusterFamily Medicine · South Point, OH
January 1, 2021
“Only good things I have to say about him. I trained under him during my last months of residency and I learned a lot. He has been there for me. He has done surgery on my family and I appreciate him”
Also endorsed Dr. Brashear in 2019.
- May 2, 2019
  “One of my mentors. Taught me a lot. Great with his hands. Awesome teacher. Awesome leader. Works way hard.”
Dr. Chris YearySurgery · Hazard, KY
January 12, 2020
“I work with Brashear daily. He has a strong presence at our hospital and in our community. Strong work”
Dr. James ShoptawThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · Hazard, KY
November 27, 2019
“Worked with Dr Brashear as a resident. He taught me a lot. Very good hands. Good outcomes. I refer my patients to him. My patients are very happy with him. Thank you”
Dr. Jenny Faye MullinsFamily Medicine · Hazard, KY

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November 20, 2019
“Worked with Dr Brashear in residency. He showed me a lot as a student. I see he is one of the top surgeons in East Ky. And I may be a colleague of his with Bariatrics.”
Dr. Jessica MarshallFamily Medicine · Bardstown, KY
November 16, 2019
“Work with Dr Brashear a lot with surgical oncology. He does very well with our department handling surgical oncology patients like colon, breast, gastric, melanoma. Patients love him. Great outcomes”
Dr. Sam BaileyInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Hazard, KY
November 15, 2019
“We worked together as residents in Michigan. Great person and surgeon. He was one of our favorites to call upon. He was our resident if the year twice. I hear is doing great in Kentucky”
Dr. Heather PoskevichEmergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services · Des Moines, IA
October 22, 2019
“Work with Dr Brashear on a daily basis. I refer many patients to him as a primary doctor. He has a good reputation in our community. Always can call upon him for help. He is skilled at laparoscopy and endoscopy which our community needs.”
Dr. John JonesInternal Medicine · Hazard, KY
September 15, 2019
“Dr Brashear was one of my preceptors as a medical student. I’m a resident now and I learned so much from him. He is well versed in the knowledge of medicine and surgery. I had so much fun. Great surgeon. Patients absolutely love him.”
Dr. Alicia ThompsonInternal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism · Lexington, KY
September 11, 2019
“Dr Brashear! Congrats! I’ve known Chad since college when we were both studying to be physicians. Very intelligent. Patients have nothing but positive responses for him with awesome outcomes. I refer patients to him as well at their request lots of times. Good job!”
Dr. William HoskinsOtolaryngology · Pikeville, KY
August 25, 2019
“He was one of my medical school preceptors. Taught me a lot. Great patient and bedside manner. By far one of the best surgeons in our town and Kentucky. He works day and night. Always worrying about his patients.”
Dr. Ashley ThompsonInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Hazard, KY
August 6, 2019
“One of my colleagues and best friends. We were residents together. He was one of smartest, intelligent, hard working surgeons we had. I see he has achieved a lot at his hospital as Chief of Surgery. Way to go man!!!”
Dr. Inad JaninehSurgery · Shelby Township, MI
July 21, 2019
“One of my favorite attendings. I am a resident and I have been under him in surgery rotations. He has taught me a lot. He has some of the sickest surgical patients around. Very good outcomes and I send him my consults. Thank you for what you do!!!!”
Dr. Allyson VarneyFamily Medicine · Hazard, KY
July 19, 2019
“One of my medical students several years ago. I could see the intelligence. I could see the talent. Now I am working a long beside him. Great job Chad!!!”
Dr. Hany OghiaUrology · Hazard, KY
June 16, 2019
“Yes sir. Went to school with him throughout. Very intelligent. Always hard working. Heard nothing but the best from patients.”
Dr. John WatsonInternal Medicine · Pikeville, KY
May 13, 2019
“One of my classmates in medical school. Top of our class. I have heard nothing but great things from him. Keep up the good work”
Dr. Phillip LeipprandtInternal Medicine, Gastroenterology · Pikeville, KY
May 13, 2019
“Exceptional surgeon. Always there when you need him. Good patient outcomes with a very ill population. One of the best”
Dr. Josh WattsFamily Medicine · Whitesburg, KY
May 12, 2019
“Definitely one of the best. Extremely smart. Intelligent. Helps me with my patients anytime. Best surgeon hands down.”
Dr. Karen GooslinInternal Medicine · Wayland, KY
May 10, 2019
“Yes. Works hard. Very skilled surgeon. Intelligent. My students and residents love to work with him. Community loves him.”
Dr. Joe KingeryFamily Medicine · Pikeville, KY
May 10, 2019
“Work with him daily. One of the best surgeons I have encountered. Definitely deserves it.”
Dr. David RatliffAnesthesiology · Pikeville, KY
May 7, 2019
“One of my favorites. Works with our residents. I totally trust him. Very good surgeon and person.”
Dr. Wanda TaylorFamily Medicine · Lexington, KY
May 6, 2019
“One of my colleagues and our chief of surgery. Works hard for our surgical staff and patients. Excellent skills”
Dr. Tin TranSurgery · Whitesburg, KY
May 5, 2019
“He works with our family practice residents and they love him. Always available. Trust him 100%”
Dr. Jonathan PiercyInternal Medicine · Hazard, KY
May 4, 2019
“This is a surgeon you can count on. He takes on complicated surgical patients with the intentions to help. He is a favorite referral for staff. He is well known in the community. Trust him without doubt”
Dr. Kassi MarshallInternal Medicine · Lexington, KY
May 4, 2019
“Definitely deserves it. Went to college with him and medical school. Refer patients to him daily. Very well respected. Works hard. Patients and families love him.”
Dr. Juanita Fraan HughesFamily Medicine · Hazard, KY
May 3, 2019
“Dr Brashear one of my colleagues in residency. I knew he’d be successful. Always worked hard. One of the best residents we had. Smart and intelligent. He has good heart”
Dr. Thomas KingPodiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgery · Lexington, KY
May 3, 2019
“No doubt I tell him best surgeon in town. Comes to the patient when needed. Makes best decisions for his patients. Comforts the families. He is a go to surgeon in our community.”
Dr. Chandan SahayInternal Medicine · Hazard, KY
May 1, 2019
“One of the hardest working surgeons in a small town in Kentucky. Always available to his patients. Patients love him as he feels part of their family. I just think he deserves recognition.”
Dr. Amy FowlerInternal Medicine · Hazard, KY

Other healthcare professionals

3 endorsements from other healthcare professionals

July 21, 2019
“My surgical mentor as a resident. He even performed my perforated appendix surgery on his off day. Man one of the great ones. Thank you for what you do!!!!!”
Also endorsed Dr. Brashear in 2019.
- July 20, 2019
  “He is one of my mentors. I’m a family practice resident. He has been preceptor. I trusted him so much that he was my request for my ruptured appendix surgery. I wouldn’t be here without him. Thank you!!!”
Scott Varney, PAPhysician Assistant · Jersey City, NJ
May 5, 2019
“Worked with him in residency. Worked hard. One of the best we had. Post residency he has been successful. Glad to know him”
Michael BurchettIn Home Supportive Care · Russell Springs, KY

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About

General Surgeon with emphasis on Laparo-endoscopic Surgery, Bariatrics, Robotics and wound care surgery practicing in a small rural Southeast Kentucky Coal Town

Location

General Surgery Hazard ARHHazard, KY

DCA Awards

Recognition history

7 awards

3-time
Top Doctor
2019
2-time
City Winner
2019 and 2021

2021 City WinnerLaparoscopic Surgery · Hazard
2019 Top DoctorLaparoscopic Surgery
2019 Top DoctorLaparoscopic Surgery
2019 Top 100 DoctorsLaparoscopic Surgery
2019 Top DoctorLaparoscopic Surgery
2019 National WinnerLaparoscopic Surgery
2019 City WinnerLaparoscopic Surgery · Hazard

Issued in earlier Doctors’ Choice Awards cycles.

Distinguished

A rank for doctors who have received 20 or more doctor endorsements.