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Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, MD

Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, MD is an internist in Lodi, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Punjab U, Faridkot in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Sutter Solano Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1901 W Kettleman Ln Ste 200 Lodi, CA 95242
Telehealth available

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Dr. Dhaliwal's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dhaliwal

2.2
18 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Dismissive and uncaring
As a first visit, Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal was pleasant, but didn't engage, listen or palpate the area of concern. He looked at the condition for 2 to 3 seconds. He gave zero acknowledgement of my explanation. As he stared at his computer screen dictating INCORRECT information, proving that he truly did not listen, I felt dismissed, disrespected, minimized. Then he proceeded to tell his personal egoistic stories for about 30 minutes. Such a waste of time. I headed to the door as he leisurely continued to tell his stories. He finally got the message, but never indicated an interest in creating a doctor-patient relationship, such as, 'It was nice meeting you', or a professional goodbye to indicate the end of the appointment. Very strange and unprecedented experience. Good doctoring involves listening and caring, but I think he missed those courses.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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DP – Oct 27, 2023
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Terrible doctor.
My experience was terrible. He charged me 45 for an annual physical. I told him multiple times that nothing was wrong with me. My first time visit should never be charged when it was a simple annual physical. Completely deceptive doctor. Additionally, he took an hour to see me after arrival. He seemed completely uninterested and fully set on charging me additional costs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Dylan – Jun 28, 2023
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Great Doctor
My grandmother has been visiting Dr. Dhaliwal for a while now after immigrating from India. He has been nothing but an amazing doctor and so helpful to her. She always comes back from her appointments well-informed and has been able to see other doctors because of referrals given by Dr Dhaliwal which have helped her neurological condition,
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 30, 2023
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Mother loves him!
Dr Dhaliwal has been an amazing doctor for my mother. He has referred her to multiple specialty doctors as needed, and treats elderly with a lot of respect. He is a great doctor and we are so lucky to have him as our family doctor.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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May 30, 2023
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Excelent Service and Care
We really like the care Dr. Dhaliwal proviede all the time whenever we have seen him. I always go with my mother for her appointments, she is diabedit patient from a lonh time and we were seeing a different dorctor before and her health were going down day by day, so I decieded to change her doctor and I picked Dr. Dhalowal in 2022, he took care of her very well and her suger level get in control. She was using 20 unit of insulin before and now she is using only 10 units. Her overall heath get improved. We really like the care he provides and take an extra step to provide a wounderful services to his patients. I really recomded him. He also did lot of other test for her to find out about her haert and also checked about higher certain protein levels which make him a doutful for blood cancer, but thanks God, everything came out normal.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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May 29, 2023
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This physician was/is the doctor for a friend of the family. I was told by my father, who is assistant this friend with his medical care, that their first visit with this doc less than a month ago was beyond rude and unprofessional. He came in without introduction, stared at the computer screen and when my dad asked a question, he announced “I’m the doctor here”. Today was a phone call visit, which I happen to overhear as Dr. dhaliwal was on speaker. This physician is appalling with his lack of empathy and lack of common decency. He has absolutely no patient centered care and hung up the receiver after my father dared to call him out. I would give him zero stars if that was an option-written by a fellow physician
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Mena – Jan 05, 2022
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This DR is rude. He doesn't answer questions. I wish I had known of his poor reviews Before going to him. People go to a DR for help and understanding. That was not my experience. If he was really wanting to help, then a kind approach with a willingness to answer questions could have shown that he cares to be Your Partner in healthcare. I would Never recommend him. People deserve a DR that cares and chooses to take the time to listen and care. Some of the office staff is nice and helpful.
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Jamie Johnson in Lodi, CA – May 23, 2018
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If you value your health find another doctor and medical group. Would not issue me prescriptions to make it to my next appointment. Staff is rude and not very helpful. On my last visit Dr. Dhaliwal asked me who I was voting for in the next election and barley asked me about my health. I cant believe how this doctor can still be in practice. STAY AWAY!!!!
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
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Lodi – Jan 26, 2018
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Rude, incompetent, lazy, hates medi cal patients, will end up being the reason Milbridge clinic gets sued for having this worthless hateful person on staff. Best thing I recommend is leave his care since your life matters. There are great Drs in Lodi-Stockton areas. Dr. Dhaliwal is worthless and clearly Millbridge continues to allow him to practice bad medicine. Take time to review your experience with him. Hopefully if enough patients complain about him he might get reviewed by his bosses.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
6 others found this helpful
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Rick in Stockton, CA – Jun 28, 2017
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He took away all of my medication, including an anti-depeessant without weaning me. He tried to get me kicked out of the clinic because I wanted him to hold up his end of the pain contract we signed. He treated me like I was a second class citizen, then gets offended when I call him out on it. I had to leave Millsbridge because of the rapidly declining care, and I am so happy I did! Now I can write this review and not feel like I'm gonna get in trouble.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Mary in Stockton, CA – Jun 16, 2017
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Takes away your medication and tells you everything is fine when hospital has records showing that you aren't fine. Uncompassionate.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
5 others found this helpful
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Galt, CA – May 10, 2017
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Very thorough and explained everything very clearly to me.
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
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Lodi, CA – Feb 21, 2017
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I wish there was a zero star feedback option. This doctor is in Lodi now at millsbridge clinic corner of mills Ave and Kettleman ln. He is the rudest doctor i have met. Looks at the computer the whole time and does not answer your questions. He advised me that insurance will not approve my left hip MRI even though I was barely able to walk. He also said this country is not as straight as it is on the paper. Wow. Really? Very rude I cannot explain but I need this pain taken care off. Change doc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
2 others found this helpful
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Shah – Oct 22, 2016
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This man is a horribly rude person and definitely should not be in the medical profession at all. No compassion, no skills, and no manners!! Please do yourself a favor and find another doctor.
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
10 others found this helpful
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Jan 17, 2016
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Dr. Narinder Dhaliwal, MD is an internist in Lodi, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Punjab U, Faridkot in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities Adventist Health Lodi Memorial and Sutter Solano Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Prince George's Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Punjab U, Faridkot

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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  • English

  • Hindi

  • Panjabi

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Locations

Practice

Lodi Memorial Community Clinic-Millsbridge1901 W Kettleman Ln Ste 200 Lodi, CA 95242
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 7:30am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Loomis Medical Clinic6135 King Rd Ste A Loomis, CA 95650
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Office7803 Madison Ave Bldg A Citrus Heights, CA 95610
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Creekside Medical Group5959 Greenback Ln Ste 210 Citrus Heights, CA 95621
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sutter Solano Medical Center

    300 Hospital Dr
    Vallejo, CA 94589
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Adventist Health Lodi Memorial

    975 S Fairmont Ave
    Lodi, CA 95240
    Recipient of 2
    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

    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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