
Adam Petchers, MD
Bariatric MedicineGeneral SurgeryBariatric Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleHospital Affiliations
- Nuvance Health - Vassar Brothers Medical Center
- Nuvance Health - Northern Dutchess Hospital
About Adam Petchers
Professional Statement
Dr. Adam Petchers is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained minimally invasive surgeon. His areas of expertise include robotic surgery, bariatric surgery, complex abdominal wall and hiatal hernia repairs. Dr. Petchers understands that the medical field is constantly changing and that new problems may require new solutions. He is committed to providing his patients with the most up to date treatment options and modern technologies. He enjoys partnering with patients to achieve their goals and optimize their health.
Get To Know Me
Why should someone choose you to care for their health?
I take the time to listen to my patient's concerns. I work closely with my patients to determine the safest and most effective care plan.
What is the most important thing your patients should expect from their professional relationship with you? What do you expect from them?
Patients can expect my honesty and commitment to the highest quality of care. I expect my patients to consider themselves as partners in their healthcare team.
How do you spend your valuable personal time when you’re not caring for patients?
I spend my free time gardening or making pottery. I love spending time exploring the Hudson Valley with my family.
Why did you choose your specialty and what is its greatest reward?
I chose this field for the hands-on approach to patient care and the potential for surgery to change patients' lives for the better.
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Albany Medical Center, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, 2024
- Residency: Albany Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 2023
- Internship: Albany Medical Center, Surgery (General Surgery), 2019
- Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, 2018
Board Certifications
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery
Locations
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Rhinebeck
- 6511 Spring Brook Avenue, Suite 101, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-871-4275
- fax: 845-871-4362
- Nuvance Health Medical Practice - General Surgery, Bariatric Surgery and Medical Weight Loss Kingston Medical Mall
- 1240 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
- Get Directions
- phone: 845-871-4275
- fax: 845-871-4362
Insurance
- Aetna
- Capital District Physicians' Health Plan
- Centivo
- Cigna
- Coventry-Aetna
- Elderplan
- Emblem Health
- EmblemHealth
- Empire BlueCross Blue Shield
- Empire Health Plan
- Empire Plan
- Fidelis Care
- Hamaspik
- MagnaCare
- Medicaid New York
- Medicare New York
- Medicare Railroad
- Multiplan Inc
- MVP Health Care
- Northwell Direct
- Tricare Humana Military
- United Healthcare
- Wellcare
Ratings & Reviews
5 out of 5
48 ratings, 9 reviewsProvider star ratings are calculated using patient responses to the provider care questions in our patient experience survey. Below you can see the provider’s star rating and the number of his or her patients who have provided feedback. Ratings depicted represent those clinicians that have at least 30 completed surveys on a rolling 12 month basis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/29/2025
Dr. Pletcher is extremely patient and he listens. He’s also extremely informative and has a very calming demeanor. I was surprised at the amount of time he took but also delighted. One of the best interactions I’ve had with a medical professional and quite some time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
I think I received excellent care with Dr. Petchers. Besides being very pleasant and caring, he must also be an excellent surgeon as I have had no post-surgical issues to deal with.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2025
Dr. Petchers is a great doctor. He takes time with you & explains everything. Answers all questions and truly cares about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2025
Dr. Petcher's is a great listener and an incredible doctor. He really does care about his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2025
Dr. Petchers is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. He explained everything and listened. Answered my questions and I felt extremely comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
I find him to be very easy to talk to, never rushes, very laid back, and extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2025
He was very informative and listened to my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2025
Explained everything in great detail very friendly answered all questions for me to understand
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2025
I feel comfortable asking questions and receiving answers with this doctor.