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Dr. David Stern, MD

Dr. David Stern, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. David Stern, MD is a family medicine physician in Torrance, CA. He is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care - 3400 Lomita

3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104 Torrance, CA 90505
Telehealth available
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Dr. Stern's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stern

3.2
17 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Going to Dr Stern's office is like going to a government agency like the license bureau. Ridiculous procedures pushed by snotty front desk people being rude behind their masks and supported by Dr Stern. Will never go again.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Tom – Jul 17, 2021
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Several family members seen there with great results over 26 years. Rude? No! Reserved, Educated, Serious and Proffesional that demands the same of his staff yes. These are medical professionals not part time students at an after school job. I assume the negative complaints came from those seeking help for physical ailments? Or were there underlying personality or other disorders needing refferal?
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2020
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He was incredibly condescending and rude to me discounting what I said. He literally was learning about the condition on his laptop as he sat in front of me and then arguing with the course of treatment I already was on based on SIGNIFICANT review of pros and cons with TWO other physicians. I only switched because of insurance change. I will be finding someone else who is respectful and talks to me like I am part of my own team. I was shocked. Another family member was in the room and on their own commented on how rude he was the second he left the room.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 05, 2020
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Dr. Stern was professional, very knowledgeable, and thorough. He was savvy enough to address issues other physicians I have seen did not address. Obviously, he has a high volume of patients, which may account for the so-called "unfriendly" review. I do not have anything negative to say about Dr. Stern, nor his staff. I found all to be top-notch efficient healthcare provides.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Guess – Mar 10, 2020
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The doctor is not friendly, but is professional and does attempt to provide quality care. However he has horrible support staff! The old joke about most malpractice suits being because of the attitude of office staff takes on new meaning here. They are awful! If you only see them on occasion it isn't so bad, but when you have a chronic illness and have appointments monthly it is not worth the aggravation and stress!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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May 06, 2019
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Dr Stern pointed out health issues that should be taken care of to better my health. He talks with you and listens to what you have to say and doesn't rush you in and out of gen office. Oh
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
11 others found this helpful
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Josie in Carson, CA – Oct 12, 2016
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Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care - 3400 Lomita

Torrance Memorial Physician Network Primary Care - 3400 Lomita3400 Lomita Blvd Ste 104 Torrance, CA 90505
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