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Dr. Gary Willen, MD

Dr. Gary Willen, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Willen, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Carson City, NV and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Barton Memorial Hospital and Carson Valley Health. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

2874 N Carson St Ste 127 Carson City, NV 89706

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Willen specializes in the areas of Obstetrics & Gynecology & Obstetrics & Gynecology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Willen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willen

3.1
23 ratings, 11 with a written review
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1 star
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Dr. Willen & his MA are great! His office staff are horrible. They tried to bully me into wearing a mask when I couldn’t prove I had the “vaccine” or it’s booster in the last 6 months. We should be way past this! 11/22
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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Nick – Nov 30, 2022
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As a perinatal RN, I worked with Dr. Willen at Barton Hospital for 20+ years. My impression is that he is extremely knowledgeable, professional and skilled (especially surgically). He is like an encyclopedia of OB/GYN knowledge and was the go-to doctor when the staff had questions. He was always informed of the latest medical news and techniques. Dr. Willen has been my OB/GYN as long as he’s been practicing in the Tahoe/Carson area, performing annual routine care and two GYN surgeries. Both were very successful. The second surgery was an emergency and even though Dr. Willen was not on-call, he immediately drove up to Tahoe to preform the procedure, as he was familiar with my history. He was able to quickly and accurately diagnose the condition after a physical exam and review of diagnostic testing. I always recommend Dr. Willen to anyone who asks.
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
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Dec 06, 2020
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Best ,most knowledge Doctor . I have been coming to Dr.Willen for over 15 years and he is always respectful and kind as well . His staff is very friendly as well .
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
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Jun 18, 2020
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Dr Willen and his team are very professional and caring . There office was very well run, thanks to the wonderful office manager Susanne . I was never keep waiting and I was treated with respect. Any and all questioned were addressed. Can’t recommend Dr Willen and his team enough .
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
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Leslie Irwin in South Lake Tahoe , NV – Oct 13, 2018
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This doctor's office has very poor service. Once they realized they would only be getting a small amount from my fraud health insurance they cancelled my appointment and refused to see me. Nurse Ratchet aka Suzanne wouldn't even ask me if i could pay out of pocket it was just i am cancelling your appointment. if you have something wrong with you choose a doctor's office that wants to help you. This office is not helping women who need help.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Lanel in Minden, NV – Aug 08, 2018
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I do not reccommend Dr. Willen because he was insensitive and had an attitude with me. He wanted to give me an IUD as a form of birth control. I told him no. But he insisted on giving me an exam to see if it was an option. During the exam, he didn't bother to ask if I was okay. He just jammed the speculum inside real fast. Causing me to scream in pain saying Ow three times. And then gave me an attitude after taking the speculum out. I don't trust him and neither should anyone else.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Ms. Irritated – Jul 22, 2017
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I saw Dr Willen recently due to lower abdominal pain which was preceded by a UTI (urinary tract infection.) He and his office were so efficient...I had an exam, they scheduled blood work and a CT Scan immediately, and Dr Willen reviewed he results with me....All within 24 hours! I definitely recommend Dr Willen
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jo Allen in Genoa, NV – Mar 14, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Willen for over 6 years and find him very knowledgable and professional. Dr. Willen certainly knows what he talks about. I have recommended him to many of my friends and they are very pleased with him too.
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
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58 year old woman in Gardnerville, NV – Feb 20, 2017
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I came in for an annual exam and wanted to discuss a previously diagnosed condition. Dr did not allow me to speak, but talked over me and recommended an expensive procedure. No concern whatsoever to hear my concerns. I was then billed for both the exam and a second $122 office visit for the 1 minute question. Nice. The staff are wonderful and they would be better off with a better Doctor. Find another Doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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JP in South Lake Tahoe, CA – Oct 01, 2016
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I have seen Dr Willen for many, many years. He was always extremely professional, considerate and helpful. He is very straight forward and explained my options clearly. I have recommended and will recommend Dr Willen to my friends and family.
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
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NewGrandma in South Lake Tahoe, CA – Sep 01, 2016
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Terrible service. Was very rough with me without any warning. Didn't want to listen to the concerns I've been having, and brushed aside any conversation outside of the reason I was referred to him. He only cares about pushing patients in and out as quickly as possible with no regard to taking the time needed to be thorough. Was in tears leaving because I spent so much money to be treated poorly and not given the opportunity to get some information on why I was experiencing the problems I have.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 others found this helpful
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Ms. Frustrated in Carson City, NV – Feb 20, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Willen believes that every woman deserves to be educated about general women's health and knowledgeable about their own conditions. He believes the patient should play an active role in their health care decisions and encourages them to ask...read more

biography

Born and raised in Canton, Ohio Dr. Willen attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York and was accepted into Medical School out of high school. He completed medical school at Albany Medical College of Union University at age 23....read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

  • Pelvic Reconstruction Surgery

  • Gynecology

  • Pediatric Gynecology

  • Gynecologic Surgery

  • Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

  • Bisexual and Transgender Gynecology

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

  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of South Florida / College Of Medicine Masters Of Business Administration

    1997
  • University Of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Aspen Family Medical2874 N Carson St Ste 127 Carson City, NV 89706
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Carson Valley Health

    1107 US Highway 395 N
    Gardnerville, NV 89410
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    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.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Barton Memorial Hospital

    2170 South Ave
    South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150

    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 said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center

    1600 Medical Pkwy
    Carson City, NV 89703

    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

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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