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Dr. William Somers, MD

Dr. William Somers, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. William Somers, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Maria, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 36 reviews 3 Star Rating (36 reviews)

Practice

821 E Chapel St Ste 203 Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 925-5334

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Somers specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Somers' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Somers

3.0

36 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
42%
42%
4 Star
11%
11%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
47%
47%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jill Ward – Apr 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 02, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2019
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 28, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 16, 2019
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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
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
CA – May 31, 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
Jill Ward in Costa Mesa – Jun 16, 2017
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Marco D in Newport Beach – Dec 22, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Irving Berlin in Corona Del Mar, CA – Jun 24, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary C. in Corona Del Mar, CA – Jun 24, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Somers, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Maria, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • Family Medicine

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  • San Joaquin General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1983

  • Loma Linda University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Jeffrey Kaplan MD Inc.821 E Chapel St Ste 203 Santa Maria, CA 93454
1

Practice

Santa Cruz Medical Clinic Inc2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2
Office16027 Newport Beach, CA 92659
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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