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Dr. Riad Darwish, MD

Dr. Riad Darwish, MD

Nephrology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Riad Darwish, MD is a nephrologist in Whittier, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1972. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

12462 Putnam St Ste 506 Whittier, CA 90602
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4.1
9 ratings, 6 with a written review
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No he does not. Takes him to long to find oncomputer. 49 years time to retire
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 03, 2021
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Misdiagnosed my mom twice, surgeon in both instances said the situation had to have been present for years to be as bad as it was. She saw him in the office for pain that wouldn't go away and he just sent her home no imaging, nothing. Crying in pain that night wanted to die, had her go to the ER and she had a large tumor in her pelvis that caused radiating pain down her leg. The year before she couldn't eat a handful of food went on 2-3 years complaining- missed again her stomach was in her chest and wrapped around her other organs the surgeon couldn't believe she could eat at all. In the office for surgical clearance he said "so you think you need this surgery". Are you kidding me? Surgeon said had to have been like that for a very long time. Don't trust this guy, good thing I am a nurse and trusted my mom's symptoms over him ignoring her because of her age.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2020
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He’s the best! Excellent bedside manner thorough and caring
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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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Sep 17, 2019
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I think he is good doctor and always listens 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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Feb 18, 2019
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Dr. Darwish & his entire staff are awesome!! They treat you like you have value. It is like YOU actually matter, not the money. I moved away & Dr Darwish himself searched to find the best nephrologist for me! He & his girls have gone WAY beyond to help me through this! You may wait a while to get in to see him, but he will spend as much time with you as you need. You will NEVER feel like he is rushing off to see someone else. It is definitely worth the time. Five stars are not enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Cindy in Irvine, CA – Mar 30, 2016
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Dr Darwish is an angel in disguise! It's a very difficult thing to be sick or have a chronic illness, but he has been the blessing in the midst of all the hardship! He is a knowledgeable, intelligent, caring, kind, informative, communicative, personable Doctor! He + his staff make you feel as if you're their most important patient! During appointments he never makes you feel rushed, he stays with you until you're Ok w everything! His bedside manner is a rarity in this day + age! 5 STARS IN ALL
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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Kay Bee in La Mirada, Ca – Jan 12, 2016
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Dr. Riad Darwish, MD is a nephrologist in Whittier, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MOSUL / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1972. He is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Nephrology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Mosul / College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Nephrology
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Locations

Practice

Whittier Internal Medicine and Nephrology Medical Group Inc.12462 Putnam St Ste 506 Whittier, CA 90602
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd
    Whittier, CA 90602
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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