Dr. Douglas J. Darlin, MD | Chula Vista, CA | Urologist

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Dr. Douglas Darlin treats prostate cancer, recurrent prostate cancer, and benign prostatic hyperplasia, and performs cystoscopy, laparoscopy, and prostate biopsy. He practices urology and is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He completed his residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center and sees patients in Chula Vista, California. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Darlin 4.4 out of 5.

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accepting new patients
4.5

20 Ratings
42 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
6 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations

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

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Dr. Darlin's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

20 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 6 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (11) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Had a good bedside manner: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (10) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (9) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
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Dr Darlin has been my Urologist for a long time now and my family really appreciate him because he has saved my life five times already. All the procedures he has done were successful. He is just the best.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
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October 24th, 2018

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Dr. Darlin has been excellent doctor has been my mother’s 96 doctors for over 15 years he has been well attentive concerned and willing to attend her with professionalism and respect on Behalf of the Hermosillo family he would personally like to think you may God continue to bless you and use you

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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August 10th, 2018

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Approximately 5 years ago I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and I was fortunate enough to be referred to Dr. Darlin as my Urologist. Dr. Darlin performed surgery to remove the cancerous cells and I can not be more pleased with the results. I have a cystoscopy done every 6 months and I am happy to say that I have been cancer free for all these years. I have found Dr. Darlin to be not only a great surgeon but also a very caring person. I feel he has empathy towards his patients and goes out of his way to make a very uncomfortable procedure as easy as possible. Any person needing a Urologist would be well served to have Dr. Darlin as his doctor.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

August 9th, 2018

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Dr. Darlin truly cares about his patients. He is very busy because he is very high demand, but he gives patients his full attention and will do everything in his power to fix the problem. A great urologist and a great person.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

November 10th, 2015

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Very good experience!

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 10th, 2011

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Dr. Darlin is a great doctor and a great human being.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 10th, 2011

Sharp Rees-Stealy Urology

1400 E Palomar St Fl 3Chula Vista, CA 91913

Tel: (619) 397-3283

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1400 E Palomar St Ste 250Chula Vista, CA 91913

Sharp Rees-Stealy Otay Ranch

1400 E Palomar StChula Vista, CA 91913


Dr. Douglas Joseph Darlin, MD	Dr. William Eugene Friedel, MD	Dr. Hung Hoang Nguyen, MD	Dr. Michelle Elaine Koski, MD
Urology	Urology	Urology	Urology
Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (20 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	4.4 (9 Ratings)	3 (2 Ratings)
		12 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Chula Vista , CA	La Mesa , CA	La Jolla , CA	San Diego , CA
		Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine	Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Bladder Issues
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Prostate Cancer
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Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center.

NPI Number

Dr. Darlin's NPI number is 1851301287.

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What languages does Dr. Douglas Darlin speak?: Dr. Douglas Darlin speaks English and Spanish.

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