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Dr. Francis Lagattuta, MD

Dr. Francis Lagattuta, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Francis Lagattuta, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in Santa Maria, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry in 1984. He is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 77 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (77 reviews)

Practice

135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria, CA 93458
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Lagattuta specializes in the area of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. See board certifications
  • 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. Lagattuta's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lagattuta

2.3
77 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
29%
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4 star
1%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
5%
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1 star
61%
61%

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Fantastic
I didn't go to the Florida clinic but I went to one in California in Santa Maria he helped me so much he took my pain away without medicine only injections and I thought he was fantastic. This is back in 2012 but it doesn't matter he fantastic
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
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Stacey Turner – Mar 27, 2023
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Treating pain is one of the most difficult things a Physician can do. Unless you have a spinal condition that is contributing to your pain, the best thing you can do is lose weight and exercise/swim for your back issue. If you want pills, you will find them. But, ultimately, its on you, not the Doctor. Own your stuff. Lagz is a good Doctor and he will tell you the dangers and if your willing, he will help you. But please, don't b.s. and say you were misled.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Trent Beck – Jun 20, 2021
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He's kind of a c word. His bedside manner is so awful I suspect his family name is Mengele. You know when cartoon characters dress up like a doctor as a gag to fool the person chasing them? They have a better idea of medicine than "Dr." Lagattuata. If you want your health to sink faster than the Titanic then this major b-hole is the doctor for you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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DonChapperson – Jun 05, 2021
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Absolutely unprofessional to the core. If you can see a different doctor, please, PLEASE do so
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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May 27, 2021
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Go to a tiajuna clinic behind a strip joint to get better care than this hateful "dr." Claims to be chicago bears team dr. At one time. This means hes an expert turning athletic strong young men into painkiller junkies drooling over ignored concussions just to get millionaires onto field. If he sold his soul and cleared concussed badly injured players to play do you think he gives a crap about us lesser mortals? The nfl is going down because of unethical drs. Like him. If he didnt care about walter payton do you think he cares about you? He belittles and screams at his patients as he knows hes soon to be spending years in a courtroom defending his inaction to 45 year old dementia patients he treated in chicago. Hes a pathetic little wimp bully that talks loud so the whole office hears him. But only to women kids and the elderly. Never to a man. His stable of remedial drs are emulating him to keep working. DONT COME HERE.
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
17 others found this helpful
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Aug 08, 2019
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He has always listened to me, and done what was the best for my condition and concerns.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 26, 2019
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Unfortunately Dr. Lagattuta was one of the worst Dr.s I've ever seen. He was extremely arrogant and rude. I was told within seconds of him walking into the room that he knew everything and there was nothing wrong with me. The Dr.'s exact words. . . Despite suffering from constant severe pain due to breaking my neck and back in a sports injury. I have been trying hard to recover and not just mask the issue, which lead me to Dr. Lagattuta. The nurse apologized & stated this is common treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
21 others found this helpful
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Tracy, CA – Sep 06, 2017
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Dr Lagattuta is a good doctor...I would highly recommend him
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
5 others found this helpful
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Lori in Bakersfield, ca – Jan 20, 2016
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I love this Dr he has helped me with my back and I feel great!I recomend him to all he is not only a dr but concerned one.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Diana Ann in Salinas – Jan 13, 2016
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Awesome!He is so direct and skips the BS! He is realistic when it comes to pain management.He cares for his patients very much.Wants us to not be in pain but he is cautious,as to not get us dangerously addicted.My last pain management specialist,did not care about my well being,he kept feeding me more & more opiates to the point where I almost died.Dr.Lagattuta actually cares about your pain and well being too.So,he balances everything out and checks up with you too to make sure you are healthy.
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
6 others found this helpful
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M. Chiaramonte in Paso Robles – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • The Ohio State University Hospitals

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • The Ohio State University Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Loyola University Chicago School Of Dentistry

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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  • English

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Spine and Pain Treatment Medical Center135 Carmen Ln Santa Maria, CA 93458
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Eureka

    2700 Dolbeer St
    Eureka, CA 95501
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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