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Dr. Thomas Caruso, MD

Dr. Thomas Caruso, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Thomas Caruso, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Maria, CA. He is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

2271 S Depot St Santa Maria, CA 93455
(805) 922-0561

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Caruso's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Caruso

3.0
6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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This doctor has no bedside manner. He is one of those people who doesn't understand how to communicate with people. He works in a walk in clinic but tries to act like he's your primary care doctor. He oversteps the scope of the visit and then tells you things that he has no reasonable basis to believe in an attempt to bully and scare you into more tests or x-rays or whatever in the name of being "thorough" but it's just a money grab. Avoid this doctor at all costs.
What went well
No results
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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
MarineOne in Santa Maria, CA – Feb 09, 2019
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He is horrible with his staff and patients. He demeans, intimidates, and harasses them (staff) with no filter even when patients are in their presence. I am appalled that dignity has decided to hire someone with poor and low ethical standards. It’s a shame that this clinic is affected by it when the rest of the staff was mortified by his behavior but still delivered a kind and can do attitude.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jessica creasco in Solvang, CA – Jul 21, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

We've been working to keep the Santa Maria Valley healthy for 30 years with our walk-in Urgent Care facility for all your non-911 emergency medical needs and complete family health services. While our Industrial Care facility provides employers...read more

  • Family Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Coastal Valley Health Center2271 S Depot St Santa Maria, CA 93455
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Marian Regional Medical Center1400 E Church St Santa Maria, CA 93454
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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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