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Dr. Douglas Sidell, MD

Dr. Douglas Sidell, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Sidell, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2007. He is affiliated with medical facilities Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

5 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 5 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

730 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available
(650) 724-4800

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Sidell specializes in the areas of Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • 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 Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Sidell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sidell

5.0
10 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Personable, Trustworthy and Knowledgable. He is by far the best ENT we have ever had! We love that he finds the root and doesn't just throw meds in the dark hoping it sticks. He takes the time to explain everything and approaches cases as if he was treating his own kids. Our children have had numerous surgeries with Dr. Sidell and our stress level is significantly less due to the amount of trust and confidence we have in him. We feel extremely blessed he treats our children.
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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Hayley in CA – Nov 17, 2018
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The best doctor ever, he is so kind and gentel with kids
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
1 other person found this helpful
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mayssa in San Francisco, CA – May 31, 2017
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Wow. What can I say about Dr Sidell? All I can say is he is simply the best. Very competent, detail oriented and most of all, very very compassionate. Always cares for his patients and responds to patient needs regardless of day / night or whether is he is the office or on vacation. Haven't seen another doctor so great and we are simply blessed to have him as my kids doctor.
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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Mar 11, 2017
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Dr. Sidell is a very competent, experienced and well trained doctor. He also has a wonderful way of talking to children to put them at ease. He's friendly, cheerful and very detailed oriented. He went through all of my son's history, in every detail. We recently moved here from San Diego where all of our needs were met through Children's Hospital. I was not expecting such compatible medical care at Standford. They are above and beyond treating children with the best of care.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Nina Ovadia in Sunnyvale, CA – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Douglas Sidell, MD is a pediatric otolaryngologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2007. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2007
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Stanford Rehabilitation Clinic730 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Practice

Ronald Joseph MD Inc14601 S Bascom Ave Ste 200 Los Gatos, CA 95032
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Practice

Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford725 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Practice

Stanford Hospital and Clinics801 Welch Rd Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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