Dr. Sandy Witzling, MD | Long Beach, CA | Surgery

.about .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Sandy Witzling is a surgeon who specializes in colorectal surgery and family medicine, bringing over five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency training at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. With 52 years of experience treating patients, Dr. Witzling speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and Vietnamese to serve diverse communities.

Dr. Witzling practices at multiple locations throughout Long Beach, California, with affiliations at College Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, and Saint Mary Medical Center. He treats patients with heart failure, chronic lung disease, and COPD. His practice includes performing complete blood counts, thyroid hormone tests, and depression screening. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

AI-generated from data on this provider profile.

accepting new patients
3.6

24 Ratings
52 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
9 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

Based on patient feedback. Read the reviews

Dr. Witzling's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

24 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

How was your appointment with
Dr. Witzling?

Patients’ Perspective

Gave an accurate diagnosis: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (12) Did WellNeeds Improvement (4)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
Staff was courteous: No Ratings

24 ratings & reviews

Sort:

Showing 1 to 9 of 9 reviews

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS DR!

July 3rd, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

After having treated my entire family, I was sad to hear that Dr Witzlng had retired.My families experiences have been great as we have had lots of surgical problems and he was there to fix them.

June 30th, 2012

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

He cured me, so I recommend him highly. Nice guy too!

June 28th, 2011

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Sandy Witzling is a wonderful surgeon. He treated me with compassion and explained everything in detail. I recovered in no time. I recommend him.

June 30th, 2010

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

He is uncaring, condescending, and keeps a filthy exam room for post-op vitists. I have never met a more disapointing and unprofessional medical experience. PATIENT BEWARE

February 28th, 2010

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

I am just recovering from surgery performed by Doctor Witzling and want to share my excellent experience. He is kind, caring, and a great surgeon.

February 10th, 2010

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Dr. Witzling has treated me and my family (me, mother, father, godson) for years and I wouldn't recommend anyone else. He is a great, caring surgeon unlike no other. Of course his waiting room is full--everyone wants to see him because we know he is the best. I rather wait a few extra minutes to see a truly gifted surgeon--this is health we're talking about!I recommend him to everyone. Also, his staff is nice too...I know they have been with him for many, many years (3 of them were there when I first became a patient in '99)

June 18th, 2009

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

He runs a mill, crowded waiting room , long wait times for short visit. Arrogent condescending excuse for a human being.

May 4th, 2009

.rating-and-reviews .noScriptHide .nojs-show,.truncated [data-rem],blockquote .truncated-text{ display: initial !important}.no-js-hide,.ellipsis { display: none; }.truncated:after {content: '' !important}

Overbooked , crowded waiting room, 90 minute wait,filthy counter tops in the treatment room. Condescending and always in a big hurry. This is a sad excuse for a medical professional. You can do much better elsewhere.

October 2nd, 2008

Jonathan T Nguyen Md Inc

555 E Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 102Long Beach, CA 90806

Tel: (562) 591-3222

Mon9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:30 am - 5:00 pm

Sat9:30 am - 1:00 pm

SunClosed

Witzling General Colon & Rectal & Laser & Her

2840 Long Beach Blvd Ste 345Long Beach, CA 90806

Tel: (562) 426-1355

College Medical Center

2776 Pacific AveLong Beach, CA 90806

Memorialcare Long Beach Medical Center

2801 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806

College Medical Center South Campus

1725 Pacific AveLong Beach, CA 90813

Tel: (562) 256-8400

Saint Mary Medical Center

1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813


Dr. Sandy Witzling, MD	Arpine Ter Shahinian	Brittany Fletes	Ramon Felipe Soria
Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.6 (24 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, Vietnamese
Long Beach , CA	Glendale , CA	Chula Vista , CA	Los Angeles , CA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

Search for your insurance and plan

Colorectal Surgery
Family Medicine
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center

Medical School

Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1974

Vickie Rene Alexander
Nurse Practitioner
| Santa Monica, CA
(0)
Jessie Garcia
Nurse Practitioner
| Los Angeles, CA
(0)
Yanelle Magana
Nurse Practitioner
| Hemet, CA
(0)
Girasol Hernandez Escobedo
Nurse Practitioner
| Los Angeles, CA
(0)
Dr. Angellica Octavia Gordon
Nuclear Medicine
6 Years Exp | Orange, CA
(0)
Jennifer Sheila Ponce Demaree
Nurse Practitioner
| Hawaiian Gardens, CA
(0)
Kiley Nicole Blakely
Nurse Practitioner
| TUSTIN, CA
(0)
Kena Alana Gunter
Nurse Practitioner
| Newport Beach, CA
(0)
JR Tony L Miller
Nurse Practitioner
| LOS ANGELES, CA
(0)
Soo Young Yu
Nurse Practitioner
| LOS ANGELES, CA
(0)

Is Dr. Sandy Witzling accepting new patients?: Dr. Sandy Witzling is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Sandy Witzling's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
What languages does Dr. Sandy Witzling speak?: Dr. Sandy Witzling speaks Spanish, Chinese, English, and Vietnamese.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sandy Witzling?: You can find contact information for Dr. Sandy Witzling here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Sandy Witzling accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Sandy Witzling has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sandy Witzling affiliated with?: Dr. Sandy Witzling is affiliated with College Medical Center.

Our provider data is gathered directly from physicians and publicly available databases. Providers who verify their profiles gain the ability to update information, offering additional details about their specialties,education, treated conditions, performed procedures, and accepted insurances.

Reviews on Vitals are submitted by users only. Recognizing the valuable insights these reviews offer into a doctor's reputation, we maintain internal policies and protocols to ensure the quality and accuracy of all reviews. Importantly, providers cannot delete or alter reviews independently. Reviews can only be deleted or changed following an internal assessment by our customer service team.

Your feedback is highly valued and we encourage you to contact our support team should you encounter any issues.

Copyright © 2026 Vitals Consumer Services, LLC. US Patent No. 8, 694, 441. All Rights Reserved.
As more fully set forth in this website's terms of use . (1) nothing contained on or offered by or through this website should be construed as medical advice and should not be relied upon for medical diagnosis or treatment. Vitals Consumer Services, LLC ("Vitals"). the provider of this website, does not recommend or endorse any particular healthcare provider whose information or ratings appear on this website; and (2) Vitals has granted you a limited license to access and use this website for your own noncommercial use. You are not permitted to copy, reproduce, distribute, transmit, mirror, frame, scrape, extract, wrap, create derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile or disassemble any part or aspect of this website.