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Dr. Craig Canfield, MD

Dr. Craig Canfield, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Craig Canfield, MD is a urologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Canfield has extensive experience in Urinary Conditions and Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Marian Regional Medical Center and French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 64 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (64 reviews)

Practice

35 Casa St Ste 370 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Telehealth available

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Dr. Canfield is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Canfield specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Canfield's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Canfield

4.2
64 ratings, 40 with a written review
5 star
77%
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4 star
2%
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3 star
2%
2%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
17%
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Efficient office
Dr Canfield is great at taking notes. He listens when you speak to him
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Wilson – Mar 16, 2025
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Timely and communicative. Good to know what was suggested last year is working well.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 23, 2025
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Best doctor ever! He listens to his patients. He is also thoughtful and caring.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jacinto Lopez – Jan 23, 2025
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I had a 2:30 appt. Stayed in the lobby until 3:00, then another 20 minutes waiting in the doctor’s office.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Jan 10, 2025
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Arrogant rude man
A psychologically sick man, confrontative behavior. He was telling me I had diseases that I don't have and there was no medical docs to say such things.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
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Jan 03, 2025
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Good experience.
I got answers quickly and he was a good listener.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 15, 2024
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Very efficient staff.....super busy, as Canfield is the best.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 22, 2024
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The best there is! Got me in for emergency treati
Immediate out patient ooeration
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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TULEJA John – Oct 31, 2024
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Attentative Physician
Dr. Cranfield understood my concerns and took time to explain my options. This led to my making a satisfying choice for further treatment of my BPH diagnosis.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Garry – Oct 25, 2024
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Excellent Doctor
Very thorough and explained things very well on exactly what’s going on? Very easy to talk to and ask questions! Excellent doctor!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Carol Misslin – Sep 17, 2024
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Got in fast and Dr. was very informative.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2024
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He has been taking care of me since 2010.
The office is very nice and well staffed with pleasant people. I was seen on time and everything I needed was taken care of very efficiently. I would highly recommend Dr. Canfield for any of your urology needs.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 29, 2024
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No Problem Lets do this
The Doctor is always upbeat & encouraging.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 18, 2024
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Clear explanations
Thorough, thoughtful, empathetic.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 13, 2024
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Good News from Dr Canfield
My recent TURP procedure went very well. I know longer need medications or annual visits. YAY!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 12, 2024
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Professional, friendly, very astute with urologic
Dr. Canfield is fully prepared and fully aware of your medical record when he meets with you. The consultation is informative, relaxing and very effective.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James McKiernan – May 20, 2024
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Patient
Dr canfield is very connected to his patients and offers common sense advice and direction and listens to their views. He is an excellent technician and surgeon also. Highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 18, 2024
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Arrogant & Misleading
On two different occasions Dr Canfield attempted to gaslight me with bogus information. Patients — do your homework !
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 01, 2024
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Annual check up
PSA and exam .
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Morris – Mar 04, 2024
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Urology exam with Dr. Canfield
Very thorough review IOf my history an great recall of last year’s appointment. He really cares about my health.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 04, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Provide comprehensive urologic care for all aspects of Urology
  • Urology

  • General Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
  • Ucsd

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Dr. Canfield is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Coast Urology Services Inc.35 Casa St Ste 370 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    1
    Office77 Casa St Ste 202 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    2
    Unavail225 Prado Rd Ste D San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      91%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      7% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Marian Regional Medical Center

      1400 E Church St
      Santa Maria, CA 93454
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

      1010 Murray Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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