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Dr. Eric Colton, MD

Dr. Eric Colton, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Eric Colton, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Quincy, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Sierra Vista. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Blessing Hospital Emergency Dpt

1005 Broadway St Quincy, IL 62301
Telehealth available
(217) 223-8400

Dr. Colton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Colton's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Colton

4.3

45 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
80%
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4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
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2%
1 Star
13%
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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
No results
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Veronica – Nov 03, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2020
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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
No results
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Aug 06, 2020
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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
No results
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Aug 01, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 19, 2020
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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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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May 16, 2020
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Barbara Riekki – Mar 06, 2020
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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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 06, 2020
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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
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Jan 31, 2020
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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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nancy C. – Dec 06, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 06, 2019
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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
No results
2 people found this helpful
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K. Satterwhite – Aug 23, 2019
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
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Jul 03, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 09, 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
7 people found this helpful
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R. Simpson in Orcutt, CA – Jul 17, 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
9 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 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
7 people found this helpful
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Lisa Jones in Nipomo – Dec 12, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
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T.L. in San Luis Obispo – Nov 17, 2017
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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
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Kathy, RN in Grover Beach ca – Oct 31, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Colton is Board Certified with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He specializes in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Dr. Colton's real passion is in obstetrics and ensuring the safest and most memorable experiences for...read more

biography

I was born and raised in Southern California and attended undergraduate school at the University of California, Irvine majored in biology. I located to St. Louis Missouri to attend medical school and complete my OB/GYN residency training. After...read more

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • St Johns Mercy Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1996

  • St John's Mercy Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1993

  • Saint Louis University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992

  • University Of California Irvine

    Undergraduate School, 1988

  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 1988
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Dr. Colton is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Obstetrics & Gynecology

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    Locations

    Blessing Hospital Emergency Dpt

    Blessing Hospital1005 Broadway St Quincy, IL 62301
    1

    Tenet Health Central Coast Women's Health

    Tenet Health Central Coast Women's Health35 Casa St Ste 220 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • French Hospital Medical Center

      1911 Johnson Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

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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

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Blessing Hospital

      1005 Broadway St
      Quincy, IL 62301
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      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

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist Health Sierra Vista

      1010 Murray Ave
      San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

      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.

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      72%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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