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Dr. Richard Detwiler, MD

Dr. Richard Detwiler, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Detwiler, MD is a general surgeon in Placerville, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

1095 Marshall Way Ste 202 Placerville, CA 95667

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Dr. Detwiler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Detwiler

3.1
10 ratings, 3 with a written review
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From the emergency room in Placerville, I got an appointment the next day to see Dr. Detwiler. Arrived at the appointed time. Barely had the paperwork filled in and was called back by his assistant. Her check-up and prep was quick. Dr. Detwiler arrived in a couple minutes. He asked a few questions politely about the issue, and did a quick examination. He explained the options and said he could do the procedure now if I was willing. Less than 30 minutes and I was back out the door feeling great.
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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John G. in Placerville, CA – Dec 01, 2018
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Absolutely untrustworthy. Should really retire already and not harm anyone else.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
  • Long wait times
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El Dorado Hills, CA – Oct 23, 2017
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Incredibly unprofessional, both in his mannerism and presentation. Overall experience during the short appointment left me feeling violated and disrespected. Not to mention, I do not know how you could take a physician seriously when they don't make their health a priority. On a positive note, everyone else in the office was kind and respectful.
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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El Dorado Hills, CA – Mar 08, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Richard Detwiler, MD is a general surgeon in Placerville, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1974. He is affiliated with Marshall Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • General Surgery

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  • White Memorial Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1975
  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1095 Marshall Way Ste 202 Placerville, CA 95667
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marshall Medical Center

    1100 Marshall Way
    Placerville, CA 95667
    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

    3% higher than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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