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Dr. Jose Soto, MD

Dr. Jose Soto, MD

General Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Jose Soto, MD is a general surgeon in Bakersfield, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,Ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield and Bakersfield Heart Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2323 16th St Ste 304 Bakersfield, CA 93301

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Dr. Soto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Soto

3.2

9 ratings, 6 with a written review
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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
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Aug 08, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Patient in Bakersfield, CA – Aug 18, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Lake Isabella, CA – Oct 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gale Gow in Bakersfield, CA – Aug 03, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Aug 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Bakersfield, CA – Jun 16, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Care is given with dignity to every patient, not only for the treatment of injury and sickness, but for the maintenance of health and prevention of illness as well.
  • General Surgery

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Cleveland Clinic Fndn

    Residency Hospital
  • Michael Reese Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Nm School Of Med

    Residency Hospital
  • Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Mexico,ciudad Universitaria, Facultad De Medicina

    Medical School, 1972
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Locations

Practice

Office2323 16th St Ste 304 Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bakersfield Heart Hospital

    3001 Sillect Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93308
    Recipient of 5
    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

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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

    78%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Mercy Hospital Downtown-Bakersfield

    2215 Truxtun Ave
    Bakersfield, CA 93301

    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

    71%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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