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Dr. John Linfoot, MD

Dr. John Linfoot, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
65+ years of experience

Dr. John Linfoot, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lafayette, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1957. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and John Muir Medical Center Concord.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

978 2nd St Ste 200 Lafayette, CA 94549

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Linfoot specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology, Internal Medicine & Nuclear Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Linfoot's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Linfoot

3.2

5 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
40%
40%
4 Star
20%
20%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
40%
40%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
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Lafayette , CA – Aug 20, 2019
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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
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M. Thomas in Oakland, CA – Feb 01, 2019
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About Me

biography

Dr. John Linfoot, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lafayette, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1957. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka and John Muir Medical Center Concord.
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

  • Nuclear Medicine

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

  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1957
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Internal Medicine
American Board of Nuclear Medicine®
Nuclear Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Progressions PHY Therapy and Rehab Ctr978 2nd St Ste 200 Lafayette, CA 94549
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Concord

    2540 East St
    Concord, CA 94520
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

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

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

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St
    Eureka, CA 95501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

    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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