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Dr. Joseph Candela, MD

Dr. Joseph Candela, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Candela, MD is a urologist in Las Vegas, NV and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Candela has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal, Urologic Surgery, and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities MountainView Hospital and Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 48 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (48 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Candela specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Candela's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Candela

2.7

48 ratings, 23 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
4%
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3 Star
4%
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2 Star
6%
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1 Star
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Dennis M – Aug 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 19, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 14, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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michael silverstein – Nov 10, 2023
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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May 26, 2023
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What went well
  • 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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Edward stanphill – Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Five Stars – May 11, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lucia Reyes – Apr 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 23, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
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Guillermo Ramirez – Sep 13, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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cos – Mar 04, 2021
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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
9 people found this helpful
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Jun 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 13, 2020
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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
10 people found this helpful
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Joe Gentile – Nov 19, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 16, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Kathleen in Las Vegas Nevada – May 20, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Rebecca Williams in Las Vegas, NV – Mar 04, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 people found this helpful
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Las Vegas – Jan 23, 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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nephite Beauty in Las Vegas, NV – Nov 18, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
9 people found this helpful
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Claudia D in Las Vegas, NV – Mar 29, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Every day we strive to deliver high quality, friendly health care.

biography

Dr. Joseph Candela performs a full array of laparoscopic cancer procedures. His interests include complex disease, genitourinary cancer, female urology and complex repairs.Every day we strive to deliver high quality, friendly health care.
  • Urology

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  • Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical School

    Residency Hospital
  • Kaiser Permanente Medical School

    Internship Hospital
  • Tulane University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MountainView Hospital

    3100 N Tenaya Way
    Las Vegas, NV 89128
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

    9300 W Sunset Rd
    Las Vegas, NV 89148
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    8% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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