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Dr. Craig Zippe, MD

Dr. Craig Zippe, MD

Urology*

Dr. Craig Zippe, MD is a urologist in Merced, CA. He is affiliated with Mercy Medical Center Merced. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 54 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (54 reviews)

Practice

220 E 13th St Merced, CA 95341
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(209) 723-2122

Dr. Zippe is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Zippe specializes in the area of Urology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Zippe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Zippe

4.6

54 ratings, 40 with a written review
5 Star
85%
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4 Star
4%
4%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
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1 Star
7%
7%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sandra (Virk) Lobach – Jan 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Robert H Gandler – Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rachael RAMIREZ – Oct 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Adan Barajas – Sep 24, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Randy Savage – Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 18, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Aug 01, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Evelyn – Jul 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
JDE – Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jun 26, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Dennise – May 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Elizabeth – May 15, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Earl Glenn – Apr 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Apr 08, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Duane R Hudson – Feb 27, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 03, 2021
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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
Helpful
Gurcharan S Kaeley – Jan 30, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Vanderbilt – Jan 21, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Craig Zippe, MD is an urology specialist in Turlock, CA and has been practicing for 35 years. He graduated from Rush Medical College Of Rush University in 1980 and specializes in urology.

  • Urology

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  • Brown University Ri|memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Dr. Zippe is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Merced Faculty Associates Medical Group Inc.220 E 13th St Merced, CA 95341
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Mercy Medical Center Merced

      333 Mercy Ave
      Merced, CA 95340
      Recipient of 3
      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.

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

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