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Dr. Fermin Godinez, MD

Dr. Fermin Godinez, MD

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. Fermin Godinez, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Kennewick, WA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Kadlec Regional Medical Center.

1.4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 1.4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

3290 W 19th Ave Kennewick, WA 99337

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At a Glance

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

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Godinez

1.4
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Absolutely the worst Dr. I have ever seen. Went to St Mary ER room with complications from a hip surgery and excessive bleeding. Dr. Godinez wanted to send my home with pain meds until the Kadlec trauma team intervened and flew me back to Kadlec
What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
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David Base – Apr 23, 2024
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Didnt introduce himself, didn't look at affected pain site before ordering CT Scan, and was "deeply offended" (as HE stated) that he was questioned, after he failed to explain ANYTHING. Intimidating and egotistical...and judging from the other earlier reviews, it appears this has been the case for many years.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 26, 2021
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I agree with the previous comments this so called dr is very rude and treats you like you shouldn't be in the er unless your dying. And that is exactly what he told me. I cant believe kadlec even has him working there. I would not go to this dr at all. If you get him in the ER ask to see another dr this guy doesn't know anything.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Hermiston, OR – Dec 24, 2018
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Treated me like a Child who should not be in the ER. Asked me why I even came there, even though I was in extreme pain. Very Disrespectful BOTH times I was in the ER.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
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Frank in Richland – Aug 27, 2018
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Condescending, poor bedside manner,incompetent,uncaring. This man walks into your room ask any other. Very disappointed.
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
  • Long wait times
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Kennewick, WA – May 16, 2017
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I have had Dr. Godinez many times here in the er and he is extreamly disrespectful and unprofessional. Because my emergency was minor he talks to me like a child who got a little boo boo when he should make his patients feel comfortable and confident about everything being okay when the whole point of someone coming to the er is being concerned about their health and expecting the doctor to be there for them. Patients dont have the knowledge doctors do so have some respect for the ones who dont.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Richland wa – Feb 11, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Fermin Godinez, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Kennewick, WA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Saint Mary Medical Center and Kadlec Regional Medical Center.
  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Western University Of Health Sciences

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Kadlec Free Standing Emergency Department3290 W 19th Ave Kennewick, WA 99337
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Lourdes Health Network520 N 4th Ave Pasco, WA 99301
2

Practice

Providence St. Mary Medical Center401 W Poplar St Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Practice

Kadlec Regional Medical Center888 Swift Blvd Richland, WA 99352
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center

    888 Swift Blvd
    Richland, WA 99352
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Saint Mary Medical Center

    401 W Poplar St
    Walla Walla, WA 99362
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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