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Dr. Vickie Winkler, MD

Dr. Vickie Winkler, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Vickie Winkler, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. She is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1301 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Telehealth available
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Dr. Winkler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Winkler

2.9
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
13%
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3 star
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2 star
13%
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1 star
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Wonderful doctor!
Dr. Winkler was exceeding helpful with my upper respiratory issues, she has been my doctor for several years, I find her proactive, direct, warm, and she stays on top of my health when I cannot.
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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Nancy Henry – Sep 27, 2024
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no thanks.
Does not seem to care or look to understand the human she is treating. Truly one of the worst experiences I’ve had in healthcare. Throws antidepressants at you without listening or believing your own ability to know what you need. Does not partner with nor advocate for the patient. Seems burnt out and hardened. Missing the crucial piece of compassion in healthcare.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Santa Cruz – Aug 10, 2023
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Poor communication skills
She is not the doctor for you if need an explanation of her conclusions. It seems to annoy her if you don't take her at her word, and have follow-up questions. What she might view as expectation-setting (many medical symptoms will never lead to a definitive diagnosis) comes off as defeatism to the patient, as though you're wasting your time and hers by persisting in trying to resolve your symptoms.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Sep 13, 2022
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Kind Listens to what you have to say thorough
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2019
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Saw her 3 times in 4 years-1&2) reg physical, 3)follow up tests for new symptoms.She failed to read my chart before my appointment, missing that I went to ER & additional tests run. Despite physical symptoms- fainting three times over the last month and having only one period in the last 4 months, she refused to run hormone tests, instead suggested Prozac, no investigation into my mental state to warrant prescription. Want to wait weeks for antidepressants instead of answers? Give her a go.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
14 others found this helpful
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Ben Lomond, CA – May 11, 2016
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Dr. Vickie Winkler, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1995. She is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Family Medicine

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  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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