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Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD

Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Visalia, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1976. He is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

812 W Main St Visalia, CA 93291

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Stillwater specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Stillwater's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Stillwater

2.4
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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3 star
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Took 92 year lady to get her ears cleaned and she had appointment at 3 when I got her there was told she didn't have appointment I seen paperwork with her name on it told lady there is her paperwork then was told she needed a referral was never told that and other patient was going to give up her appointment but dr didn't let her doctor and staff are incompetent rude and not friendly would never go there again
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 15, 2020
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I called on the phone for a consultaion appointment. The receptionist refused to give me an appointment unless I paid first. I made an appointment for December, 2019. I called on June10,2019 to cancel it because I didn't need it. They refused to refund the $200. they charged on my charge card.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Janet Hardy in CA – Jun 14, 2019
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Dr. Stillwater is very thorough, always concerned about his patients well-being and prescribes the appropriate medications to help you feel your "best" again. My family and I have gone to him for many years and I 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Pamela Avila in Tulare , CA – Oct 11, 2018
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Self supported, working elder woman, ins. co-pays $70./visit. Always compliant with treatments, office visits 2-3/wk X 1 month, + Rx's/CT scan, all out of pocket, drained bank/savings accts. I couldn't afford $140-210.00/wk any longer. Explained situation to Dr, 3x a month is all I can afford. He never offered solution. Instead I was sent a letter to seek a Dr elsewhere because I can't afford a visit 2-3X a week? Dr cares nothing of his patients well being. It's all about the almighty dollar
What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Visalia – Dec 02, 2017
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LOVE this Dr!!! I've had sinus issues, have not been able to breathe thru nose for 5 years. Dr Stillwater had me fixed in one visit with the positive effects felt within a week! After 5 years of suffering he had it all figured out in one visit. He is Awesome!! He has a very strict schedule he keeps to, and because of this he gets his patients in within 2 mins of the appt time. Definitely would recommend to all friends, Family, co-workers, neighbors, etc....
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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Dolores in Visalia, CA – Sep 10, 2017
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My main issue is with the office staff. When I went back for my 2nd appt, to have my blood work read (strep throat, like I told them when I made my 1st appt), he told me he'd like to see me again in 10 days. When I went to reception I told them that I did not have my calendar and could not make the appointment at that time. I was very clear on that issue. About a month later, I got a bill for a no show appointment fee. I called the office, they were very rude and the doctor refused to respond.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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Kassi S in Visalia, CA – Dec 07, 2016
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Excellent! He didn't waste my time. He seems stiff, but then I realized he was paying very close attention to what I was saying. No pat on the head "you'll be fine" attitude. A family doctor kept me going in circles for 3 months. Dr. Stillwater had me taken care of in 2 visits. He is not only knowledgeable, but friendly when you get to know him. Doctors need to be given a chance too. I'm glad I found him. My family will continue to see him until he retires. He's worth every cent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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D. B. in Visalia, CA – Jul 31, 2016
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office staff was not very professional. Talking about someones delinquent payment in front of me. Very fake and they were cussing as well. Wont go back and I cancelled my appointment. I waited in the office for an hour before I was seen. I was the only one there. Was not notified that I was an opportunity for other doctors to watch neither. Dr. Stillwater seemed very tired of doing what he does.
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
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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david in Visalia, CA – Jun 22, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Lyle Stillwater, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Visalia, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA / SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1976. He is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • University Of Manitoba / School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office812 W Main St Visalia, CA 93291
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    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

    America's 100 Best Hospitals 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.

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

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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