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Dr. Aytac Apaydin, MD

Dr. Aytac Apaydin, MD

Urology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Aytac Apaydin, MD is a urologist in Salinas, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Apaydin has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

1.8 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 1.8 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

1115 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901

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    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Apaydin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Apaydin

1.8

25 ratings, 9 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Jay – Mar 22, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Aug 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Cal – Jun 28, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Mary – Jun 09, 2021
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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 01, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
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Carla Yashiro in San Jose, CA – Oct 20, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. AYTAC APAYDIN was interested in medicine as a boy. He followed his doctor father on rounds and in high school he worked in a hospital. He went to Williams College and the University of Rochester. Originally he thought he would join his father...read more
  • Urology

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  • Los Angeles County University Of Southern California

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • University Of Southern California County Green Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1990
  • Univeristy Of Southern California County Green Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1989
  • University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry

    Medical School, 1988
  • Williams College

    Undergraduate School, 1983
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More than three years ago
  • English

  • Spanish

  • Turkish

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Locations

Practice

Salinas Valley Urology Associates1115 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901
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Practice

Advanced Medical Surgery Center1117 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital

    911 Sunset Dr
    Hollister, CA 95023
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