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Dr. Barbara Finzen, MD

Dr. Barbara Finzen, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Barbara Finzen, MD is an internist in Novato, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Novato Community Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

75 Rowland Way Ste 100 Novato, CA 94945
(415) 897-9664

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Finzen specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Finzen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Finzen

4.3

10 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
10%
10%
1 Star
10%
10%

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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
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J Carroll in Novato, CA – May 17, 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
14 people found this helpful
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Linda in Petaluma, CA – Feb 27, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Barbara Finzen, MD is an internist in Novato, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1980. She is affiliated with medical facilities Novato Community Hospital and Petaluma Valley Hospital. She is not accepting new patients.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • St Marys Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Prima Medical Foundation75 Rowland Way Ste 100 Novato, CA 94945
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Novato Community Hospital

    180 Rowland Way
    Novato, CA 94945
    Recipient of 11
    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

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Petaluma Valley Hospital

    400 N McDowell Blvd
    Petaluma, CA 94954

    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

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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