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Dr. Garrett Eckerling, MD

Dr. Garrett Eckerling, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Garrett Eckerling, MD is a family medicine physician in Grass Valley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

402 S Auburn St Grass Valley, CA 95945

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Eckerling specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Eckerling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Eckerling

3.3
23 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
52%
52%
4 star
0%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
9%
9%
1 star
35%
35%

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Very caring physician. Really listens.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 07, 2019
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He took over Dr. Chargin’s practice and I’ve always questioned and wondered or second guessed the office’s occupants judgement in regards to care and reliable information to make decisions. Always felt rushed, as if the visit was always impersonal and legal regards to protecting himself when confronted with questions seemed more important. And this should have been first on the list of comments, it all seamed to be about money and not the care you would expect. $$$$$$$$! No co/pay-No service
What went well
No results
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
4 others found this helpful
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Penn Valley , CA – Feb 22, 2019
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I want to know if Dr. Eckerling is still practicing medicine. He was our doctor and liked him very much. No one I've asked seems to know, please respond back to me. Thanks.
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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Grass Valley, CA – Oct 11, 2018
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Dr Eckerling has been my Primary Care Physician for over 17 yrs. On several occasions he has intuitively intervened and prevented what would've become a serious medical issue for me. He does not hesitate to make a referral to a specialist. I trust Dr Eckerling implicitly. His staff is professional, friendly and very caring.
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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JB in Grass Valley, CA – Nov 17, 2017
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Your health is too important to deal with these people. I wish somebody had warned me about this office, so I'm warning you. Good luck
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
4 others found this helpful
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Grass valley, ca – Oct 23, 2017
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The office has a new physician, Dr. Kulkarni, and a new Family Nurse Practitioner, Dena Dimond. Both providers are very skilled and polite. They are accepting new patients. My exam was on time and thorough. The staff is friendly and professional. I would recommend this primary care practice to my other family members.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Oakland, CA – Oct 08, 2017
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Dr. Eckerling and staff are professional and treat their patients with dignity.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Grass Valley, CA – Aug 29, 2017
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Dr. Eckerling listened to my concerns about taking a statin. He offered an alternative through visits with a dietitian. Further, he and his PA were quick to respond to a possible heart issue and I fully appreciate their efforts.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Tee in Grass Valley – Sep 17, 2016
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Been my primary doctor for a year and they are amazing
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
7 others found this helpful
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Melissa in grass valley Ca – Dec 29, 2015
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About Me

biography

Dr. Garrett Eckerling, MD is a family medicine physician in Grass Valley, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Office402 S Auburn St Grass Valley, CA 95945
1

Practice

Office111 Bank St Grass Valley, CA 95945
2

Practice

O'Connor Hospital2105 Forest Ave San Jose, CA 95128
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley

    5555 W Las Positas Blvd
    Pleasanton, CA 94588
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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

    2% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital

    155 Glasson Way
    Grass Valley, CA 95945
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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