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Dr. Victoria Villaflor, MD

Dr. Victoria Villaflor, MD

Medical Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Victoria Villaflor, MD is a medical oncologist in Duarte, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

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1500 Duarte Rd Duarte, CA 91010
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22 ratings, 16 with a written review
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Thymoma Cancer Surviver
Dr Villaflor was fantastic. She’s been my oncologist for the past 3.5 years. She’s informative. Answered every question, and a pleasure to have as my doctor. She was there for me when no one else could be because of Covid protocols. She’s great!
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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MD – Feb 24, 2025
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Arrogant doesn't come. She's mean, hates questions
She's always late. She hates the patient's family. Run..
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Nov 21, 2024
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Not educated about pancreatic cancer
This doctor would consistently give different info than the head oncologist. She was not kind to my family, never checked prior courses of action, and didn’t seem to have the answers to questions regarding pancreatic cancer. We found no warmth or compassion.
What went well
No results
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 03, 2023
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Lung Cancer Survivor
Dr. Villaflor was my Oncologist 15 years ago at the University of Chicago Hospital. I attribute my survival to her. Dr. Villaflor was the most compassionate, caring Doctor and helped me to fight and eventually conquer Lung Cancer. I would not be here without her. I will never forget her!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Celeste Cooley – Dec 08, 2022
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Happy dance
I was a patient of Dr. Villaflor at Northwestern in Chicago. She was all around great and a pleasure to be in her presence . Great bed side manners, knowledgeable, great cancer fighting strategies. I could feel she genuine cared every time I walked into her office. 2 1/2 years after 18 months of chemo therapy and radiation. Their are no signs of my cancer returning. Thank you! Dr. Villaflor
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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Sharon Green – Nov 15, 2022
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Dr. Villaflor was adamant that her pts. had had success w/Chemo even though there are only case studies to reference for my cancer. She also said she wanted me to do radiation, even though I’ve already had 2 rounds & can’t have more. She blew off my concerns, & said she did it all the time at U of Chicago. She didn’t ask me if chemo was what I wanted, just signed me up. She was brazen, arrogant, & randomly mentioned how masks don’t work & how messed up our government is. A couple days later while in a different doctor’s appt, I received 2 calls with frantic VMs from Villaflor saying she was “desperately” trying to get ahold of me & to “please please please” answer my phone. She waited about 15 min between calls, then proceeded to leave a similar VM with my fiancé (who was with me), & immediately after did the same to my mom. I was so scared when I got those calls but later learned it wasn’t dire. She called me 3 more times & never left a call back #. Steer clear & seek out a diff. dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 20, 2022
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Knowledgeable, confident, kind and thorough. We had a very good experience with Dr. Villaflor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Andree LaVallie – Sep 15, 2020
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Outstanding as a physician and as a human being.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2020
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my experience was unreal .not only did she care and was extremely compassionate she would call at home to see how things were, i was given sixth months to live and because of this highly professional doctor i am hear nine years later.
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
5 others found this helpful
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brad t ghezzi – Apr 29, 2020
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Always late, inability to accurately discuss medical facts, hugs inappropriately, disregard for patients' concerns.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Sep 26, 2019
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I'd run away fast from Dr.Villaflor ,worthless .I'd be dead if I had listened to her . Thank goodness I went to Mayo Clinic where they have doctors who know how to practice good medicine .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Frank – Dec 09, 2018
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A lack of empathy for the patient, my loved one. A complete disregard of the family as we acted as advocates. This was Dr. Villaflor. The only doctor during a long illness and many hospital stays who seemed less than knowledgeable amongst the team. Patronizing and callous are the kindest words I can use to describe her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Sheri in Chicago – May 29, 2018
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Would give her no stars if possible. She does not listen, she is rude and arrogant with NO empathy. She does in fact write horrible things in the medical record about family members that speak up during cancer treatment! News flash Villaflor, that PERSON you are "treating" has been a member of our family decades longer than that PERSON has been your patient. As such, we can and will participate in care and voice concerns/observations. This witch has no place in medicine.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
7 others found this helpful
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South holland – Mar 27, 2018
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According to my dad’s medical records Dr. Villaflor called my family “inappropriately hostile” on the last day of my dad’s stay, just a few days before he died from pancreatic cancer. For the 2 mos. he was in and out of that retched place in excruciating pain, it was far more common to experience a disconnected, arrogant doctor, such as Villaflor, than not. She was clearly the epitome of judgemental and insensitive toward a family who so desperately needed just a bit of empathy and compassion.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Siobhan in Tinley park – Feb 06, 2018
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Dr. Villaflor was the worst doctor we had at NWestern in 75 days of stays in the hospital and many docs. She admittedly did not specialize in pancreatic cancer yet was treating my husband. She is condescending and did not really answer questions. When I expressed frustration at his misdiagnosis in an earlier stay, she simply shrugged it off and then entered nasty remarks about us in his medical record. Palliative care team luckily was excellent, but this doc should not treat pancreatic cancer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Chicago – Feb 05, 2018
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I highly recommend Dr.Villaflor as a oncology specialist, she took care of my husband,while she was at the University of Chicago. I never met any one that was so compassionate about caring for her patients. She took the time to talk to her patient and listen to them. I feel blessed that my husband had her for a doctor and was able to have more time with his family. Thank You again,Dr.Villaflor.Nancy R.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Nancy R. in Country ClubHills,Il – Jul 28, 2016
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Dr. Victoria Villaflor, MD is a medical oncologist in Duarte, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 1998. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Memorial...read more

  • Medical Oncology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
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City of Hope's Helford Clinical Research Hospital1500 Duarte Rd Duarte, CA 91010
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