Dr. Douglas W Dothager, MD

Specialty

310 North Seven Hills Road

O Fallon, IL 62269 Directions

6186282502

doctors.bjc.org

4.8 out of 5

332 verified ratings

332 Ratings, 86 Comments


The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Nov 15, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager is very nice and he is thorough about explaining everything. The staff was kind and caring. Everyone made me feel welcomed.

Nov 14, 2025
What could have been done to improve your experience?
nothing

Nov 1, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager is so nice. He explains things better than any of my other docs.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Oct 27, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Outstanding care!!!

Oct 27, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager is always engaged and engaging, clearly interested in providing detailed explanations along with his empathetic care and treatment
What could have been done to improve your experience?
N/A

Oct 24, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone was very professional , kind and willing to answer my questions .
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Oct 16, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager has been my Dr for a long time. I can’t imagine another Dr treating my lungs. Dr has always been very courteous and professional

Oct 15, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing at all!

Oct 14, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager has always been a great doctor and a caring human being. He takes an interest in my unique medical issues He explains my test results so I can understand them.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Can’t think of anything

Oct 11, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Oct 10, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone was so polite
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Visit was perfect

Oct 9, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone were great. I loved the smiles on everyone's faces.

Oct 9, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager was excellent, he spent time getting my history an explaining my treatment.

Oct 2, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone, especially Dr Dothager.

Sep 24, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone and everything

Sep 20, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I absolutely love Dr Dothager!! I've been seeing him for years. He cares, listens to you and an absolute joy to work with!! He's the BEST!!!

Sep 20, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
All the staff I encountered were efficient, professional and kind
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Sep 20, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
I like the way the doctor had a printout of my CPAP usage and progress. He went over the report with me. He asked me questions and listened to what I had to say. He even ordered an additional test to try to find out why I still have certain symptoms.

Sep 18, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager was absolutely wonderful. I have recommended him to my daughter.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Sep 12, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone was more than professional.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Sep 11, 2025
What could have been done to improve your experience?
After nurse brought me in and prepared for doctor the wait was about 25 minutes. I feel asleep and the lights were out until Dr Dothager arrived. I like Dr Dothager he has been honest forthright and trustworthy.

Sep 9, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager is a very wonderful physician!!!

Sep 7, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager is an excellent, patient-focused physician,

Aug 30, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Doctor Dothager and staff excellent care and consideration ti me and as I observed to all patients
What could have been done to improve your experience?
None that i can think of

Aug 27, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Everyone
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Everything was good

Aug 25, 2025
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 21, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
You all need to recognize Dr. Doathger. He is the best pulmonary doctor you can get. He cares for his patients and he takes time out for you.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 14, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Very kind and explained alot
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 14, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager had my sleep history using my CPAP right at his fingertips. It was obvious that he had already reviewed my information.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 14, 2025
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing, he's an excellent doctor

Aug 14, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
The Medicaid assistant. was friendly and funny. And made the visit very calming. Dr. Dothager was the same A+.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 13, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
No
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Aug 12, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
It was a very relaxed professional yet kind experience.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
I don't think there is anything

Aug 6, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
All the staff during this visit was very courteous and helpful.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
All good.

Aug 5, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr was kind, listened, gave good explanation of plan of care.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
No improvement needed!

Aug 3, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Always an excellent experience with compassion and care.

Jul 30, 2025
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing everything was awesome from start to finish.

Jul 18, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothanger did an excellent job of explaining the sleep study and how long it would take to get one done. He spend enough time explaining the procedure to me.

Jul 16, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothan was the person who exceeded my expectations.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Really nothing. I am pleased.

Jul 15, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Doctor was very friendly. Hadn’t had an appointment with him in over 10 years, but he plainly remembered me.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Jul 14, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
All were professional, courteous & respectful.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Keep doing the same.

Jul 7, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Entire Staff

Jul 4, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr. Dothager has always been a friendly, knowledgeable doctor, caring for me as an individual.

Jul 3, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
The entire staff was friendly. Helped point me in the right direction as where to go. I was VERY pleased with the entire experience.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Not a thing!

Jul 2, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
all of them
What could have been done to improve your experience?
everything was very good.

Jun 27, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothanger is an excellent physician. I felt very comfortable talking to him. Very sweet and polite.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing.

Jun 26, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
It was good to see Dr Dothager again. His staff and colleagues are always very helpful.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing to add at this time.

Jun 26, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager was absolutely outstanding! I’m usually nervous and anxious during a meeting with a new Dr but he made me feel listened to and very comfortable talking to him.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing everything was great!

Jun 26, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager is one of my favorite doctors.
What could have been done to improve your experience?
Nothing

Jun 25, 2025
Was there anything that you feel was outstanding?
Dr Dothager is kind and intelligent