Dr. Sandy Witzling, MD | Long Beach, CA | General Surgeon

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Dr. Sandy Witzling is a surgeon specializing in colorectal surgery and family medicine with 52 years of experience in patient care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina and completed his residency at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Witzling serves patients in multiple languages including Chinese, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Dr. Witzling practices at several locations throughout Long Beach, California, with primary affiliations at College Medical Center and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. His expertise includes treating heart failure and type 2 diabetes. He also performs routine blood tests and heart monitoring through electrocardiograms. Patients have given Dr. Witzling an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
3.6

24 Ratings
52 years of experience
35 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, English, Spanish, 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

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Dr. Witzling's Ratings and Reviews

3.6

24 Ratings with 9 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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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

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DO NOT RECCOMEND THIS DR!

July 3rd, 2012

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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

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

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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

June 28th, 2011

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

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

June 30th, 2010

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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

Did Well

Needs Improvement

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

February 28th, 2010

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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.

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, 2010

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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)

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

June 18th, 2009

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

Did Well

Needs Improvement

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

May 4th, 2009

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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.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

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

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

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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	Nellie Skillen	Tiffany Christina Laffoon	Hoi Lok Chan
Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner	Nurse Practitioner
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 Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
Long Beach , CA	LOS ANGELES , CA	El Segundo , CA	Alhambra , CA
Med School: Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina
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Colorectal Surgery
Family Medicine
Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara Facultad De Medicina in 1974.

NPI Number

Dr. Witzling's NPI number is 1972539179.

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