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Dr. Douglas Abeles, MD

Dr. Douglas Abeles, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Abeles, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Castro Valley, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1987. He is affiliated with Eden Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

21030 Redwood Rd Castro Valley, CA 94546
Telehealth available

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Dr. Abeles' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abeles

4.4
19 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Knee pain
Excellent
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Knee – Mar 30, 2024
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What can I say about a doctor that spends time and actually listens. Dr Abeles is clearly one of the most caring and dedicated physicians I have ever met. He was able to distinguish a significant problem on my knee that another doctor just ignored. His staff is always attentive and warm and kind. Also, the surgery center was professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Dr Abeles to anyone that has a spine, sports or any other injury. What can I say about a doctor that spends time and actually listens. Dr Abeles is clearly one of the most caring and dedicated physicians I have ever met. He was able to distinguish a significant problem on my knee that another doctor just ignored. His staff is always attentive and warm and kind. Also, the surgery center was professional and very knowledgeable. I would recommend Dr Abeles to anyone that has a spine, sports or any other injury.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Giorgio L Italia – Jan 09, 2023
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Dr Abeles is outstanding. As well as his office staff. He was able to get my daughter in quickly and fix her wrist fracture which happened in school earlier in the day. She is no w back to climbing on the monkey bars, much to my chagrin. Thank You to Dr Abeles and his Staff PS--Deanna did a great job with the cast.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Donald in Castro Valley, CA – Nov 02, 2017
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I would like to say thank you to Dr. Abeles and his staff. He recently took care of my 86-year-old mother who had fallen late at night and dislocated her shoulder. Not only was the shoulder dislocated but it had very bad fracture. Dr. Abeles had to come in in the middle of the night, he was able to fix the shoulder and put it back into the right place. From then on my mother just became absolutely enthralled with Dr. Doug as he calls himself. He continues to be caring and helpful!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Oakland, CA – Oct 24, 2017
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Just superb! DrA is great!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Roberto F in CA – Oct 21, 2017
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Always great seeing Dr Abeles. Very efficient and wonderful bedside manner. I had a new problem and they are always able to get me in quickly.!!! Dr Abeles has always been wonderful. He is calm, funny and insightful with his approach to your care. He was in my provider list for United Health after a car accident and a painful wrist issue. I have not had surgery, my issues have mostly been pain management related. He is extremely pleasant, and funny putting his patients at ease. I found him down
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Roberto Farras in Castro Valley – Dec 20, 2016
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Dr Abeles has always been wonderfu. He is calm, funny and insightful with his approach to your care. He was in my provider list for United Health after a car accident and a painful wrist issue. I have not had surgery, my issues have mostly been pain managent related. He is extremely pleasant, and funny putting his patients at ease. I found him down to earth and accommodating. His staff have been extremely helpful when I am needing immediate care and I never find his wait times long.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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StaceC in San leandro, CA – May 04, 2016
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I unreservedly recommend Dr. Abeles when asked for the name of a good orthopedic doctor. I am a devoted hiker; it is my primary form of exercise. Dr. Abeles is part of my team who I count on to keep me strong and able to keep on hiking as I get older. He is really good at listening and genuinely cares about my concerns. I love the fact that there is an MRI facility right there as part of the practice; no need to go across town to another location.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Lory in Hayward, CA – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

George Washington university medical school graduated in 1987. One of the youngest ever to graduate from George Washington as an M.D.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedics

  • Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Rancho Los Amigo Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1995

  • Georgetown University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1994

  • Catholic Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Beth Israel Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1987

  • Brandeis University

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Douglas J. Abeles MD Inc.21030 Redwood Rd Castro Valley, CA 94546
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Sat: 8:30am - 5:30pm
    • Sun: 8:30am - 5:30pm
  • Directions
(510) 538-0430
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