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Dr. Kevin Deitel, MD

Dr. Kevin Deitel, MD

Orthopedic Spine Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Kevin Deitel, MD is an orthopedic spine surgeon in Thousand Oaks, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1992. He is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 99 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (99 reviews)
Telehealth AvailableAccepting New Patients
137 E Thousand Oaks Blvd
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Los Robles Regional Medical Center

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Ventura Orthopedics

Ventura Orthopedics - Thousand Oaks137 E Thousand Oaks Blvd Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Ventura Orthopedics

Ventura Orthopedics - Oxnard2221 Wankel Way Oxnard, CA 93030
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    • Mon: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Tue: 8:30am - 12:00am
    • Wed: 8:30am - 12:00am
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    • Fri: 8:30am - 12:00am
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    • Sun: closed
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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Deitel specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff • Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Deitel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Deitel

3.6
99 ratings, 68 with a written review
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Experienced and trustworthy doctor
Dr. Dietel is a great doctor for back issues and I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Mar 22, 2025
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Visit with Dr. DEITEL !
Never in my 75 years have I experienced such disappointment in a doctor like Dr. Deitel being so disrespectful and dismissed by his behavior to me.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Gudrun Sullivan – Mar 22, 2025
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Dr. Deitel is kind, courteous, and professional
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Feb 12, 2025
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More listening and doing
My points was not heard and my problem wasn’t solved. He talked over me so much that I couldn’t get a word out. They X-ray my neck when my back was an issue. I never mentioned anything about my neck but they ignored my concerns and went with the flow. We do not come to these types of visits just to chit chat. Very disappointed and it was an absolute waste of money.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 02, 2025
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Dr. Dietel is so friendly and optimistic that it’s contagious! He almost makes me forget about the severe pain I’m in just with his attitude! He genuinely seems to try to get at the root of the issue to get you healed.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Jan 24, 2025
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Not impressed. Dismissive Doctor
Initially seen by a medical assistant, who asked if I’d be open to an x-ray. Waited another 20 minutes for the x-ray, then waited another 20 minutes for the doctor. About a one hour wait total. His doctor was very dismissive of prior similar symptoms, as well as the prior physician.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 19, 2025
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Great doctor!
He listened. He was understanding. I feel comfortable. I am hopeful now
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tami – Dec 13, 2024
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Not my cup of tea.
He has a very fast out there personality from the energy I got from our first visit. It felt very impersonal and seemed like he just wanted to knock out my appointment and let me know what procedure he'll do so it was a very quick session for waiting for such a long time to see him and I arrived 15 minutes before my appointment started. I was nervous for meeting a new doctor and my back has been terrible for me so I was looking forward to someone helping me and making me feel comfortable but it wasn't like that at all. I ended up getting a procedure done for something that wasn't my main concern so I was not listened to at the initial visit.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 11, 2024
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He listens and is very helpful in taking care of his patients
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Nov 13, 2024
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Highly recommended.
Dr. Deitel is friendly and caring and wants to take care of business, meaning take care of your problem.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mike M. – Oct 07, 2024
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Dr.Deitel is Amazing.From the minute, you meet him, you know, you are going to be treated well and that you are in knowledgeable hands. I had fallen and thought I had broke my back. Turns out I had not.Doctor Deitel Understood that I was skeptical about the x-rays. He wasn't insulted at all but he had me do a lot of different movements in his office and he examined my neck and back and made me feel confident that my back was not broken. It was very personable and very kind. This. Is an important trait when you are dealing with people who are injured and scared. It's amazing to me how venture orthopedics are so good at picking such good surgeons.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Donna WilsonSchroeder – Sep 14, 2024
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Spent less than 3 minutes with me
Tried to explain what the ER told me about my injury. He talked over me. I asked him to listen and he didn’t. He gave no helpful ideas or thoughts on how to lessen the pain or heal better. I was scared and unfamiliar with this process. He couldn’t have cared less.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jill – Jun 30, 2024
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He figured it out!
He was very knowledgeable. Had a great sense of why I was there, reviewed the mri and referred me to two other Dr’s who would continue my healing process.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 14, 2024
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Not an assembly line feeling, compassion
So often healthcare lately has felt like a car part at an assemble line, no feeling of caring, feel provider under pressure from their provider group to spend as little time as possible with the patient, check boxes, move on, fast. Dr. Dietel was smart, compassionate, listened, took time, understood. The whole office made me feel like exactly like what I was, a hurting human patient needing competent, caring medical care. It was actually pleasant, reassuring and helpful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Pat Waldhanz – May 24, 2024
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Dr Deitel
Dr Deitel was very professional and knowledgeable. He explained my mother’s condition after having X-rays done on the premises, which was a godsend since my mom is 101 yrs old. I found the doctor to be very kind and caring and personable. He put me at ease about how to help my mom deal with her tailbone pain. She did not need surgery but did require pain management. I appreciate Dr Deitel’s attention and advice.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 09, 2024
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Dr Deitel is the best!
Dr Deitel is the best! He diagnosed my problem and relieved all my pain before I left the office. Office staff was also awesome. I highly recommend Ventura Orthopedics.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 05, 2024
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I could not say enough good things about Dr. Deitel!He did my spinal fusion in 2019 after a work injury.My treatment before and after was great. Surgery was successful. I d definitely recommend him to family, friends, or anyone wanting a good spine specialist
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Mark H – Apr 27, 2024
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Try your hardest to find another doctor.
Dr. Deitel talked at me, 'demanding' to know why I came to see him. He said twice, 'hurry up, tell me what's wrong.' My presenting complaint was clearly marked on the intake form I had just completed. 'Back pain on the lower right side' - that shouldn't be too difficult to grasp. He was quick to tell me he is a surgeon and walked out of the exam room while I was in mid sentence. Listening is not his strong suit, and so it's not a surprise that he was not helpful. Please read other patient reviews about this doctor, they are similar to mine. Good luck!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2024
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Obnoxious!
The only thing he cared to listen to me about was my previous doctors in Beverly Hills and then he bashed them and said I should be careful of doctors in Beverly Hills - they only care about making money. Then he rambled on about himself. I did not feel heard or cared for in the slightest. He referred me to a pain specialist. I did not get a 2nd opinion on my diagnosis today. I felt like I was being punked.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Nicole – Apr 03, 2024
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very concerning
Spoke over, did not listen, condescending, Dismissive and presented as if he was over caffeinated or possibly on some kind of upper. I was shocked and honestly scared in my appointment.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 07, 2024
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biography

Kevin M. Deitel, MD, FRCS(C) was born in New York City and grew up in Toronto, Canada. During his childhood, he was active in athletics along with fascinated by the study of medicine, dreaming of one day becoming a physician. The fulfillment of...read more

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

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  • Toronto East General And Orthopedic

    Fellowship Hospital

  • St Michael's Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

  • Reduced Growth of Human Sarcoma Zenografts in Hosts Homozygous for the Lit Mutation., 2002

  • Is Sinusoidal Portal Hypertension a Necessary Factor for the Development of Hepatic Ascites?, 1992

  • Insulin-Like Growth Factor and Ligand Expression in Soft Tissue Sarcomas.

  • Reduced Growth of Human Soft Tissue Sarcoma Xenografts in SCID Mice Homozygous for the Lit Mutation., 1997

  • Legal Aspects of Euthanasia., 1993

  • The Role of Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Soft Tissue Sarcomas., 1997

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support. American College of Surgeons, 1994

  • First Place, Junior Mathematics Contest, York Mills Collegiate Institute, University of Waterloo, 1981

  • Bronze Medallion, Swimming & Lifesaving, Royal Lifesaving Society, 1979

  • Award of Excellence, York Mills Collegiate Institute, Toronto, Canada, 1981

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Assocation, 1991

  • Advanced Trauma Life Support. American College of Surgeons, 1994

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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