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Dr. Russ Levitan, MD

Dr. Russ Levitan, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
Telehealth available

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(805) 544-7246

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Levitan specializes in the area of Anesthesiology. • 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.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Levitan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Levitan

4.1

26 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
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3 Star
0%
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2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
19%
19%

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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
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 25, 2025
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
LUIS MORENO – Nov 14, 2022
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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
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Se – Jul 02, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Vernon Phillips – Nov 21, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Candy Arend – Oct 15, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
LINDA TINKER – May 19, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Todd L – Dec 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ryan in Pain in CA – Jul 19, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Terrie in Atascadero , CA – May 18, 2018
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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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ted Fletcher in Paso Robles, CA – May 13, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angel in Nipomo CA – Feb 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
  • Long wait times
26 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anonymous – Jan 21, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Russ Levitan, MD is a pain medicine physician in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1985. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

  • Pain Medicine Anesthesiology

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

  • Ucla

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of California At Los Angeles

    Undergraduate School

  • University Calif Irvine

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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More than three years ago
Medical Board of California

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Locations

Practice

Unavail10 Santa Rosa St Ste 201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions
Pain Management Specialists Medical Group5000 San Palo Rd Atascadero, CA 93422
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Practice

Galileo Surgery Center1001 E Foothill Blvd San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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