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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1999. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1662 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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Dr. Palascak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Palascak

3.1
18 ratings, 6 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
6%
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1 star
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I'm forever grateful to Dr. Palascak for the great care he gave me. Not only finding a potentially lethal growth, but going the extra mile to find the most skilled surgeon to preform it's removal. It could have gone so many different ways. Truly an excellent Doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 19, 2024
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He won't see me to discuss a test
Dr Palascak ordered a capsule endoscopy which I did then he refused to make an appointment with me to go over the results. He's a very bad communicator as well as very authoritarian!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2024
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Doctor inserted endoscope down my throat despite knowing that I was undersedated, because he was running late.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 10, 2023
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He tries, but he is very wooden and stiff. He *had* been my doctor but when I started losing weight and having abdominal pain, he had already done an endoscopy and just ordered one more test. He then said he had, "Done every test known to man", which was totally untrue. I ended up seeing different gastroenterologist in Los Gatos, and it was night and day. Fortunately she was very thorough, did more tests and found the problems. Plus she and her practice offered many more options for treatment than PAMF Santa Cruz and Dr. Palascak.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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John Kent – Feb 20, 2021
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Although I believe he was medically competent with the colonoscopy, I did not experience support or kindness as I chose no sedation. He warned me that he would use sedation if I was uncomfortable. I asked that he include me in that decision. He said I could either accept it or he would abort the procedure and I would have to do it another time. He did the procedure without letting me know that he was starting or when he was about to go around a bend or without slowing down when I was cramping. When I agreed to some sedation, I asked that it be a small amount. He said he was the professional and would decide what I would receive. I am a medical professional, an RN of 40+ years and I know what support looks like through a procedure and how to be a partner in health care and decisions.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 01, 2019
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Very kind, thorough, & conscientious. Went way out if his way to answer questions & explain procedure & risks. Extraordinarily kind & considerate.
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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Santa Cruz, CA – Oct 12, 2018
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Dr. Joseph Palascak, MD is a gastroenterologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI / MEDICAL CENTER in 1999. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Gastroenterology

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  • University Of Cincinnati / Medical Center

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Locations

Practice

Office1662 Dominican Way Santa Cruz, CA 95065
1
(831) 460-7350

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(831) 460-7350
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3
(831) 460-7350

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4
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