Laparoscopic Surgery
Dr. Chad Brashear, DO
General Surgery Hazard ARH · Hazard, KY
Identity verified on September 21, 2026
33 Peer Endorsements
5.0
Endorsed“He was my preceptor for intern. Taught me a lot. Patients love him. He let me do a lot. Thank you”
Kennedy King, DOFamily Medicine · South Charleston, WVOctober 31, 2022
“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”
Erica Schuster, MDFamily Medicine · South Point, OHOctober 30, 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”
Chris Yeary, DOSurgery · Hazard, KYJanuary 1, 2021
“I work with Brashear daily. He has a strong presence at our hospital and in our community. Strong work”
James Shoptaw, MDThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) · Hazard, KYJanuary 12, 2020
“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”
Jenny Faye Mullins, DOFamily Medicine · Hazard, KYNovember 27, 2019
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“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.”
Jessica Marshall, DOFamily Medicine · Bardstown, KYNovember 20, 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”
Sam Bailey, MDInternal Medicine, Hematology & Oncology · Hazard, KYNovember 16, 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”
Heather PoskevichEmergency Medicine, Emergency Medical Services · Des Moines, IANovember 15, 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.”
John Jones, DOInternal Medicine · Hazard, KYOctober 22, 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.”
Alicia Thompson, DOInternal Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism · Lexington, KYSeptember 15, 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!”
William Hoskins, DOOtolaryngology · Pikeville, KYSeptember 11, 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.”
Ashley Thompson, DOInternal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease · Hazard, KYAugust 25, 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!!!”
Inad Janineh, DOSurgery · Shelby Township, MIAugust 6, 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!!!!”
Allyson Varney, DOFamily Medicine · Hazard, KYJuly 21, 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!!!”
Hany Oghia, MDUrology · Hazard, KYJuly 19, 2019
“Yes sir. Went to school with him throughout. Very intelligent. Always hard working. Heard nothing but the best from patients.”
John Watson, MDInternal Medicine · Pikeville, KYJune 16, 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”
Phillip Leipprandt, DOInternal Medicine, Gastroenterology · Pikeville, KYMay 13, 2019
“Exceptional surgeon. Always there when you need him. Good patient outcomes with a very ill population. One of the best”
Josh Watts, DOFamily Medicine · Whitesburg, KYMay 13, 2019
“Definitely one of the best. Extremely smart. Intelligent. Helps me with my patients anytime. Best surgeon hands down.”
Karen Gooslin, DOInternal Medicine · Wayland, KYMay 12, 2019
“Yes. Works hard. Very skilled surgeon. Intelligent. My students and residents love to work with him. Community loves him.”
Joe Kingery, DOFamily Medicine · Pikeville, KYMay 10, 2019
“Work with him daily. One of the best surgeons I have encountered. Definitely deserves it.”
David Ratliff, MDAnesthesiology · Pikeville, KYMay 10, 2019
“One of my favorites. Works with our residents. I totally trust him. Very good surgeon and person.”
Wanda Taylor, DOFamily Medicine · Lexington, KYMay 7, 2019
“One of my colleagues and our chief of surgery. Works hard for our surgical staff and patients. Excellent skills”
Tin Tran, MDSurgery · Whitesburg, KYMay 6, 2019
“He works with our family practice residents and they love him. Always available. Trust him 100%”
Jonathan Piercy, MDInternal Medicine · Hazard, KYMay 5, 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”
Kassi Marshall, MDInternal Medicine · Lexington, KYMay 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.”
Juanita Fraan Hughes, DOFamily Medicine · Hazard, KYMay 4, 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”
Thomas King, DPMPodiatrist, Foot & Ankle Surgery · Lexington, KYMay 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.”
Chandan Sahay, MDInternal Medicine · Hazard, KYMay 3, 2019
“One of my mentors. Taught me a lot. Great with his hands. Awesome teacher. Awesome leader. Works way hard.”
Chris Yeary, DOSurgery · Hazard, KYMay 2, 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.”
Amy Fowler, DOInternal Medicine · Hazard, KYMay 1, 2019
Other healthcare professionals
“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!!!!!”
Scott Varney, PAPhysician Assistant · Jersey City, NJJuly 21, 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, NJJuly 20, 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, KYMay 5, 2019
Any verified healthcare professional can endorse, once per colleague per cycle.
About
General Surgeon with emphasis on Laparo-endoscopic Surgery, Bariatrics, Robotics and wound care surgery practicing in a small rural Southeast Kentucky Coal Town
Recognition history
7 awards
- 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. History, not current standing.
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