Dr. Garrett M. Eckerling, MD | Sacramento, CA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Garrett Eckerling is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center. With 31 years of clinical experience, Dr. Eckerling brings extensive knowledge to comprehensive family healthcare. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Dr. Eckerling practices at Methodist Hospital of Sacramento and maintains affiliations with Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital. His expertise includes treating complex conditions such as hypertension and venous skin ulcers. He specializes in advanced wound care procedures, including chronic wound management and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Patients rate Dr. Eckerling 3.5 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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3.5

22 Ratings
31 years of experience
22 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Ucla Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Very good Dr The nursing staff their grate. Dr eckerling is a great dr. He's their to hear what you have to say. I have several things going on with my self,he's very patient with me I'm glad to have him as a dr. I've gone through several Dr's and hes the best one I've had!!!

June 3rd, 2015

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Doctor really doesn't care about patients. Not helpful, rude,and unprofessional. Front of house lied to my face. Very untrustworthy secretaries. If You talk to Katie. Hang Up. Avoid this doctor at all costs.

April 12th, 2013

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Our family has been very happy with Dr. Eckerling's practice and service,he has always gone the extra mile,and even made a house call to visit our mother just before she peacefully passed away in the care of Hospice~When an elderly aunt refused to leave the car for an exam ,Dr.Eckerling came out to talk with her & took her vitals~He may not be a sleek city slicker Doctor,and his office may not be high end,but he is definitely down-home & easy to talk to,and gladly answers any questions you may have, if you ask~his treatments,diagnosis' and recommendations have always been spot on~and we have recommended him to others.

March 28th, 2013

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He is unprofessional, lacks critical diagnostic and treatment skills. Poor bedside manners. The AMA should investigate this doctor.

May 22nd, 2012

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Eckerling is a totally undisciplined hack whose office mannerisms are both extremely rude and grossly incompetent. His offices are dirty and his surgical technique is both crude and lacking basic sanitation. He comes from one of the lowest rated medical schools in the nation and just about everything he does reflects it. Unless you are on a desert island, dying and no one else is around, don't even let him clip your finger nails.

February 28th, 2012

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I came into the office with what I suspected to be an infection as I had it before. After a few tests, the doc deemed that I did not have this particular infection and wanted to do blood tests. I started meds to cure the infection but was told to quit. I was a little suspicious with blood tests since it was a GI infections so I went to a specialist. I had the infection which was exactly what I suspected over a year and it did permanent damage so I would not recommend this doctor.

May 27th, 2011

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This doctor gave my son medication based on questionaires When I questioned him over the phone about medication he perscribed, He charged him $ 45 for talking to him on the phone

July 18th, 2010

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I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU AND YOUR STAFF FOR THE PAST 4 YEARS OF TAKING CARE OF MY HEALTH CONCERNS.

May 24th, 2010

Methodist Hospital Of Sacramento

7500 Hospital DrSacramento, CA 95823

Tel: (916) 423-3000


Dr. Garrett Mitchell Eckerling, MD	Dr. Shakeilla Smithbey, MD	Dr. Anastasia Eileen Buerger	Dr. Parth Bhavsar
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.5 (22 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu
Sacramento , CA	Houston , TX	Long Beach , CA	Lawrenceville , GA
Med School: University Of Toledo College Of Medicine	Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine	Med School: Western University of Health Sciences, DO	Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College
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University Of Toledo College Of MedicineGraduated in 1995

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