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Dr. Robert Okerblom, MD

Dr. Robert Okerblom, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Robert Okerblom, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Maria, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

915 E Stowell Rd Ste C Santa Maria, CA 93454
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Okerblom specializes in the area of Family Practice. 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.
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
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Dr. Okerblom's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Okerblom

4.3
23 ratings, 6 with a written review
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4 star
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1 star
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Decisive and direct
He tells it like it is. I have recently found that something I had found to be abrupt was actually very helpful. It certainly stuck in my mind, and after some reflection and thinking things through, I realized the importance of what he had said. I appreciate it. Proverbs 24:26 paraphrased: An honest answer is what a good friend does.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Hannah Irwin – Jul 11, 2023
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My family has been going to Dr. Bob for over 20 years. He is a compassionate, caring, and great doctor. He listens. He doesn't rush to a diagnosis without really understand omg what is going on with you. I would recommend him to anyone. He also has a great office staff.
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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Mar 22, 2021
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Thorough and professional.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Fred Campbell – Oct 13, 2020
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Very poor service from office staff
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 29, 2020
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The office receptionist refused to make me an appointment based on the erroneous information that I had Covered CA ( I do not, I have a private marketplace PPO). Despite my efforts to resolve the misunderstanding and my questions as to what I need to show to prove that my policy is in fact one that is accepted by the office, I was told simply that "She does not know." No effort whatsoever was made on the part of the office to assist me. I was prevented from making an appointment with the office. Note: Dr. Okerblom is not accepting any new patients, there are two newer physicians that do.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2019
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I have been seeing doctor Okerblom for probably 15 years and I absolutely love him I am extremely comfortable with him and he pretty much tells you how it is and doesn't try to go around the subject at hand I believe dr. Okerblom is a wonderful 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
Helpful
santa maria, CA – Feb 27, 2019
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Okerblom has a free ambulatory Family Practice and Women's Health Care Clinic for the uninsured. Services in Santa Maria on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 - 8:30 by appointment only. To volunteer or to schedule an appointment, call 805-680-5974. To quality for services, one must be without any form of health insurance.
  • Family 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.

  • Bapt Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1984
  • Maricopa Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Office915 E Stowell Rd Ste C Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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