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Dr. Darin Garner, MD

Dr. Darin Garner, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Darin Garner, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Oceanside, CA. He is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

2205 Vista Way Ste 130 Oceanside, CA 92054

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garner specializes in the area of Emergency Medicine. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Garner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garner

2.2
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
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My son kept having pain in the lower left lung and the area around it after suffering from the iv fluid overload caused by his direction and nurse’s continuing persuasion to me, for couple of weeks. Then for unknown reason, maybe because this time is the 2nd trauma to his lungs, the CT in July showed 7mm nodule and 2.4 cm mass-like consolidation in the lower left lung, where he had pleural infusion right after the iv fluid administration directed by him. The Xray before that was NORMAL, then the Xray after that was terrible. What he and his nurse did put my family in miserable situation now and he hurt my son’s health so bad now!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 17, 2024
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Condescending and lack of empathy
I was admitted to the hospital after an evaluation at orient care. I am fine however the Dr turned to my wife who was beside herself in view of my condition and said, “what took you so long to bring him in?” She felt horrible and remiss that she may have contributed to a possible adverse result. I had symptoms early in the morning such as dizziness and sweating. She determined I had no fever , gave me Acetaminophen and I went back to sleep. She woke me an hour later and inquired about chest pain, jaw pain and arm pain as I did not communicated that I had any of these symptoms. I told her o had a little chest pain and she immediately brought me in. What Dr treats a distraught and afraid family member like that? It would prevent me from returning to this facility. Nurses were amazing!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Jul 07, 2024
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Shouldn't be allowed to keep practicing medicine
Snide, condescending, dismissive. He actually LIED in front of the nurse and gaslighted me when I questioned him on something. I'm shocked that a doctor could be this unprofessional and will be filing a report.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Patient patient – Dec 13, 2023
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He was smug, dismissive and condescending. Should not be a doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Doug Farry – Dec 27, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Darin Garner, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Oceanside, CA. He is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.
  • Emergency Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Naval Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000
  • Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Office2205 Vista Way Ste 130 Oceanside, CA 92054
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Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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Practice

Tri-City Medical Center4002 Vista Way Oceanside, CA 92056
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Office5050 Avenida Encinas Ste 200 Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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