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Dr. Stephen Tinio, MD

Dr. Stephen Tinio, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Stephen Tinio, MD is a family medicine physician in Oceanside, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Locations

Graybill Medical Group

Oceanside Office3142 Vista Way Ste 401 Oceanside, CA 92056
1
New Patient?
(858) 437-9941

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Tinio specializes in the area of Family Practice. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Tinio's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tinio

4.1

13 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
23%
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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
Helpful
charlieD in vista, CA – Dec 01, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Norman – Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
May 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
John Durana – Nov 07, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
David Benz – Jan 07, 2023
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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
Kim Guerriere-porco – Oct 20, 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
Helpful
DB – Jun 05, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jennifer Carlson in Carlsbad, CA – Jun 26, 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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jonathan Dockerry in Oceanside – May 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
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie D in San Marcos, Ca – Mar 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

While I strongly believe in the value of medications and other treatments, I believe just as strongly that we all can greatly influence the quality of our health by the decisions we make every day.

biography

Dr. Stephen Tinio is a board certified Family Medicine physician. He sees family members of all ages and is able to able to assess, diagnose, and manage both acute and chronic health problems. He has vast experience in treating dermatology and...read more
  • Family Medicine

  • Geriatric Medicine

  • Pediatric Medicine

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  • Wilson Regional Memorial Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • Wilson Medical Center|wilson Memorial Regional Medical Center

    Internship Hospital
  • Far Eastern University Manila Philippines|far Eastern University--nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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  • English

  • Tagalog

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    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

    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

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

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92029
    Recipient of 14
    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

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

    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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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