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Dr. Donelle Laughlin, MD

Dr. Donelle Laughlin, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Donelle Laughlin, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Monterey, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Laughlin has extensive experience in Gynecologic Conditions. She graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

889 Pacific St Monterey, CA 93940

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Dr. Laughlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Laughlin

2.9
27 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Amazing Doctor and Staff
Dr. Laughlin is a beacon of expertise and compassion in the medical field. The depth of her knowledge is absolutely impressive. What truly sets Dr. Smith apart is her unwavering dedication to patient care. She is one of the most caring, empathetic and devoted doctors I know. Her staff is remarkably capable, professional, and friendly as well. Her medical assistants went far and beyond communicating with insurance and I am very grateful for that. I am Dr. Laughlin's patient for many years and I can say with great deal of confidence that her patients are in good hands. I trust her 100% with medical decisions and treatment. She is simply the best.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 08, 2024
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Straightforward & thorough GYN
Initial visit for annual exam as a new patient. Lovely office with individual character, not a cold corporate concrete building. She reviewed my complex medical history in depth & performed a thorough physical exam. Answered all my questions and continued my Rx's for menopause, recommending a DEXA scan as well. Lovely office staff, particularly receptionist and medical assistant. I was informed of the brief delay by the MA. The modest additional annual fee is well worth it, given the amount of extra work that the staff provided (getting a Prior Auth for one Rx) which is not covered by the stingy insurance reimbursement. As a retired medical provider myself, I felt confident in the competent care provided by Dr. Laughlin and her staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 14, 2022
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Long time patient with positive care experiences
I have seen Dr. Laughlin for almost 10 years. She helped me get through a very long and stressful fertility journey. I am indebted to her for discovering many issues that made having a successful pregnancy difficult. We now have 2 beautiful miracle babies due to her help and the help of a shaman who does womb clearing. She is thorough and kind but as another reviewer stated no nonsense. She isn’t a warm fuzzy kind of person but she knows her craft and will get to the bottom of your issues no matter how long it takes. I am in debt to her for my sweet babies. She is worth long wait times, her staff is new and not super attuned yet, I have understanding and awareness good help is hard to find, and I would not trust anyone else with my care, her staff is not a reflection of her or her care she provides. Good customer service has been hard to find anywhere since the pandemic.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 03, 2022
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I waited over 1 hour and 15 minutes
I arrived early. After 30 minutes in the waiting room, I waited in the chilly, exam room in a paper gown for over 1 hour. No one checked on me. No one said the doctor was running late. NOTHING. I NEVER GOT TO SEE THE DOCTOR. I am appalled.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 05, 2022
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Dr. Laughlin is amazing. She takes her time during appointments and is always available through the portal. Office staff are friendly and helpful. I have been with her for several years and have no plans to change. I would pay out of pocket just to keep her.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 07, 2020
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Dr Laughlin is the right combination of compassion and no nonsense. She is a good listener, explains things fully and spends adequate time with you. Her office is small and they are good at returning calls and giving a more personal touch. You will not play voice mail for days on end here when you need something or have a question. I do not have experience with her as a baby doctor, only as a gyn. She helped me through a question of cancer and l'm very happy that I was referred to her.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Monterey, CA – Jul 13, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Having a baby is a "natural" phenomenon. My goal is to ensure this natural process remains safe. I will only intervene with medical intervention for the safety of mother and child.

biography

I started my career as a professional equestrian and was fortunate enough to travel the world as an athlete. I later transitioned back to academia and entered medical school after receiving a Master's Degree in Physiology. Because of my experiences...read more
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • David Geffen School Med/ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1996
  • University Of California, Davis

    Undergraduate School, 1989
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Locations

Practice

Donelle Laughlin M.D. Inc.889 Pacific St Monterey, CA 93940
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 3:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula23625 Holman Hwy Monterey, CA 93940
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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 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

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

    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

    View all awards

    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

    View all awards

    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

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