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Dr. Maria Santos, MD

Dr. Maria Santos, MD

Pediatrics*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Maria Santos, MD is a pediatrician in Bakersfield, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Santo Tomas in 1981. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

625 34th St Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301
Telehealth available
(833) 678-2781

Care Philosophy

"To learn more about my care philosophy, please contact my office."

- Dr. Maria Santos, MD

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Santos specializes in the area of Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Dr. Santos' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Santos

2.4
8 ratings, 2 with a written review
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Rude & Dismissive
Had an appointment to request my son be tested for lupus. Dismissed all of his symptoms. Said rash in his body was dry skin and couldn’t be lupus because it’s not on his face. Ignored the fact he has some hair loss. Said his frequent headaches he gets especially during the summer were normal and the heat affects us all. Told her he has been having unexplained bruising all over his body for over a year. When she saw some bruises on his arm she said it was from him being grabbed. Insinuating we were abusing him. I tried to show her pictures of the bruises and she didn’t want to look. The whole time she wouldn’t let me finish when I tried to explain my concerns. I walked out crying because I couldn’t believe this woman. Instead of getting help to figure out what’s wrong I got accused of abusing my son. Her excuse for not wanting to test for lupus was that they were “unspecific symptoms, lupus test sometimes comes back positive and medí-Cal probably wouldn’t pay for it anyways”
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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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Yazmin N. – Jan 01, 2025
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Dr. Santos is the first medical doctor that I've seen that was rude and didn't like being asked questions. As a mother with expressed concerns she took them very lightly and answered me with a tone that was very unprofessional. i would never take my children to her again. .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
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
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Bakersfield, CA – Aug 08, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

To learn more about my care philosophy, please contact my office.

  • Pediatrics

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  • University Of Santo Tomas

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Office625 34th St Ste 100 Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Diana Warren D.O. P.C.4580 California Ave Bakersfield, CA 93309
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