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Dr. William Durkin, MD

Dr. William Durkin, MD

Emergency Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Durkin, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Alvarado Hospital Medical Center and Holy Family Hospital-Methuen. He is accepting new patients.

1.3 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 1.3 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego, CA 92120

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Durkin specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Durkin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Durkin

1.3

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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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
1 person found this helpful
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dylan klein – Feb 24, 2022
One of the main symptoms of COVID is fatigue....Read More
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 03, 2019
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Shari L Turner in Santee, CA – Mar 05, 2017
Profound anemia may cause hypotension (low blood...Read More
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Nathaly Cruz in Burlington, MA – Jan 14, 2017
Nathaly; Please see my comments. We do not...Read More
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Fredericksburg, VA – Sep 12, 2016
There are no labs or tests to do for an allergic...Read More
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Claudanne Hall in Spotsylvania Va – Aug 11, 2016
As we must practice within certain guidelines, we...Read More
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Treat all medical emergencies on site. Refer all non emergent conditions to primary care provider or specialist, as appropriate. Known for ability to keep patient focused on the acute condition and decide if emergent requiring hospitalization and...read more
  • Emergency 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.

  • Harvard Beth Israel Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Tennessee Knoxville

    2008
  • Georgetown University Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981
  • Georgetown University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
  • Georgetown University

    Undergraduate School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Alvarado Hospital LLC6655 Alvarado Rd San Diego, CA 92120
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Practice

Holy Family Hospital57 Wingate St Haverhill, MA 01832
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Saint Anne's Hospital

    795 Middle St
    Fall River, MA 02721
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Holy Family Hospital-Methuen

    70 East St
    Methuen, MA 01844

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Alvarado Hospital Medical Center

    6655 Alvarado Rd
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    78%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% lower than the national average

    68%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    8% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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