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Dr. Seth Criner, DO

Dr. Seth Criner, DO

Orthopedic Surgery*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Seth Criner, DO is an orthopedic surgeon in Visalia, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Criner has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery and Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery. He graduated from WESTERN University HLT SCI COL OSTEO MED OF THE PACIFIC in 2010. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaweah Health Medical Center and Sierra View Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

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

Practice

820 S Akers St Ste 220 Visalia, CA 93277

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Dr. Criner's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Criner

4.1

9 ratings, 8 with a written review
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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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Sandra S – Apr 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jules – Nov 09, 2020
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Robert Gonzales – Dec 10, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Mar 17, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Marcos Reyna in Delano, CA – Apr 21, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Sara Doyle in Visalia, CA – Nov 04, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
7 people found this helpful
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David Ortiz in Visalia, CA – Oct 11, 2016
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Tiffany McCauley in Tulare, CA – Sep 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We are committed to providing the highest quality orthopaedic care to help our patients' improve their quality of life. In addition to general orthopaedic services covering a broad range of musculoskeletal conditions, Dr. Criner offers expertise...read more

biography

Dr. Criner is a Board-eligible orthopedic surgeon with extensive experience in trauma surgery as well as general orthopedic procedures. He currently practices in Visalia, California, and is one of the leading orthopedic doctors specializing in...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Orthopedic Sports Medicine

  • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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  • University Of New Mexico Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 2016
  • Samaritan Health Services, Corvallis Or

    Internship Hospital, 2011
  • Western University Hlt Sci Col Osteo Med Of The Pacific

    Medical School, 2010
  • University Of California, San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 2004
American Osteopathic Association®
American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Seth Criner D.O. M.S. Inc.820 S Akers St Ste 220 Visalia, CA 93277
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    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

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Sierra View Medical Center

    465 W Putnam Ave
    Porterville, CA 93257

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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