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Dr. Peter Bretan, MD

Dr. Peter Bretan, MD

Urology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Bretan, MD is a urologist in Novato, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Ca in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital and Natividad Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

165 Rowland Way Ste 303 Novato, CA 94945

Make an Appointment

(415) 892-0904

Dr. Bretan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Bretan specializes in the area of Urology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Bretan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bretan

3.5

29 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
59%
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4 Star
3%
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3 Star
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2 Star
3%
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1 Star
34%
34%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
anonymous – Jul 03, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 05, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Ellie Romero – Nov 03, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 31, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Célia – Jan 19, 2022
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Charles T in Watsonville, CA – Feb 16, 2019
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 30, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Scot in Rohnert Park, CA – Feb 11, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Laura Leone in Petaluma, Ca – Sep 27, 2017
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About Me

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Is a practicing renal transplant surgeon and urologist, with special training in laparoscopic surgery. He is past president of the Marin Medical Society, a Professor in Urology teaching students at UC Berkeley, a CMA Trustee, and an International...read more

  • Urology

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  • Uc-sf

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986

  • University Of California San Francisco

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • University Of Ca

    Medical School, 1980

  • Uc Berkeley

    Undergraduate School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Dr. Bretan is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office165 Rowland Way Ste 303 Novato, CA 94945
    1
    Natividad Medical Center Rehabilitation1441 Constitution Blvd Salinas, CA 93906
    2
    Fastrackmed Urgent Care Inc108 Green Valley Rd Freedom, CA 95019
    3

    Practice

    Office1820 Main St Watsonville, CA 95076
    4
    • Call
    • Fax
    • Hours
      • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
      • Sat: closed
      • Sun: closed
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

      450 E Romie Ln
      Salinas, CA 93901
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

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

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Natividad Medical Center

      1441 Constitution Blvd
      Salinas, CA 93906

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      70%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Watsonville Community Hospital

      75 Nielson St
      Watsonville, CA 95076

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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