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Dr. Richard Cherlin, MD

Dr. Richard Cherlin, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Cherlin, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Los Gatos, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Cherlin has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening and Thyroid Disorders. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (22 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd Ste 12
Los Gatos, CA 95032

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Good Samaritan Hospital

Locations

Margaret Y. Lee, M.D.

Margaret Y. Lee, M.D.15899 Los Gatos Almaden Rd Ste 12 Los Gatos, CA 95032
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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise • Dr. Cherlin specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Cherlin's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Cherlin

3.5
22 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
55%
55%
4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
36%
36%

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Dr. Cherlin listens carefully to all of our concerns. At my first visit with him, he hand-wrote at least 4 pages of notes. He found that not only did I gave zero Growth Hormone in my body, but I also had a tumor in my pituitary gland that caused it. He’s a wonderful, caring doctor.
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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CarrieD – Jan 06, 2022
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Dr. Cherlin spends time with patients, gives clear explanations, offers choices and does thorough lab testing....the staff is wonderful as well which is always a strong indicator of how the practice represents itself!
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
5 others found this helpful
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CottonHeadedNittyMuggins in San Jose, CA – Mar 02, 2019
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He explains things very well and listen to you. Willing to try treatments not normally used.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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CA – Jul 03, 2018
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I'm so glad that I ignored the reviews I'd read and went with my friends recommendation of Dr. Cherlin. He was able to figure out my lack of calcium, thyroid issues and regulated my high blood pressure with a different medicine. I appreciate having my blood drawn right in the room rather than standing around waiting at a lab or clinic. He always calls me personally with the lab results. If my numbers aren't good he sees me again in 30 days rather than one year like my previous doctor.
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
4 others found this helpful
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San Jose, CA – Nov 25, 2017
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Worst Dr office experience I have had - would not recommend going to this disorganized office unless he changes his front desk staff. I could not get a hold of the office staff to schedule an appointment and then could not get a hold of them to ask about my results. The front desk manager told me to "take accountability" to answer my phone when I told her I left 3 voice messages without a call back (within 2.5 weeks). Rude and then hung up on me!! The worst!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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San Jose, CA – Jun 08, 2017
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Good doctor BUT the front desk staff is terrible
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
9 others found this helpful
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Feb 28, 2016
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About Me

biography

Doctor Richard Cherlin is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University. He is listed in the Guide to America's Top Doctors.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Stanford University

    Residency Hospital

  • Bronx Municipal Hospital

    Internship Hospital

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    2425 Samaritan Dr
    San Jose, CA 95124
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in treating pulmonary embolism, respiratory system failure, sepsis, and diabetic emergencies

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

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

    5% lower than the national average

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