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Dr. Denis Westphal, MD

Dr. Denis Westphal, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Denis Westphal, MD is a general surgeon in Chico, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Enloe Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

95 Declaration Dr Ste 1 Chico, CA 95973
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(530) 345-9455

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Westphal is affiliated with Enloe Medical Center Chico, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • 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. Westphal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Westphal

4.1

14 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
64%
64%
4 Star
14%
14%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
14%
14%

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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
Roger in Palermo, CA – Dec 15, 2018
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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
Jan G. in Butte Valley, CA – May 06, 2018
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan in Chico, CA – Nov 16, 2017
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
G. So in Paradise, CA – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Walter in Paradise, CA – May 14, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Denis Westphal, MD is a general surgeon in Chico, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Enloe Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • General Surgery

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  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1982
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Locations

Practice

Eugene D. Eddlemon M.D. Inc.95 Declaration Dr Ste 1 Chico, CA 95973
1

Practice

Enloe Medical Center1026 Mangrove Ave Ste 10 Chico, CA 95926
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Enloe Medical Center

    1531 Esplanade
    Chico, CA 95926
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

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

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Oroville Hospital

    2767 Olive Hwy
    Oroville, CA 95966
    Recipient of 6
    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

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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