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Dr. Douglas Hetzler, MD

Dr. Douglas Hetzler, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Hetzler, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Soquel, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dominican Hospital and Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz. He is not accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

2950 Research Park Dr Soquel, CA 95073
(831) 458-6272

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hetzler specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Hetzler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hetzler

2.1

7 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
14%
14%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
29%
29%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
57%
57%

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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 03, 2023
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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Brian B. in San Francisco, CA – Feb 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Shellie in Aptos, CA – Oct 07, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Hetzler, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Soquel, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Iowa in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Dominican...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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.

  • University Of Iowa

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Soquel Center-Dermatology Services2950 Research Park Dr Soquel, CA 95073
1

Practice

Sutter Maternity and Surgery Center of Santa Cruz2900 Chanticleer Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95065
2

Practice

Santa Cruz Surgery Center3003 Paul Sweet Rd Santa Cruz, CA 95065
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz

    2900 Chanticleer Ave
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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