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Dr. David Hoffman, DO

Dr. David Hoffman, DO

Emergency Medicine*

Dr. David Hoffman, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Poway, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064

Make an Appointment

(442) 281-1072

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Dr. Hoffman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hoffman

2.6
10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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On January 24, 2023, I went to ER at Escondido Palomar. Dr. Hoffman was my ER doctor. Excellent bedside manners, very professional and explains everything so a lay person can understand it!! He was very thorough, made sure I was comfortable. DC’d around 1:00 AM. In the afternoon of 1/25/23, Dr. Hoffman called me to find out how I was doing. I had to ER, feeling like I was going to die.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Vernon – Feb 01, 2023
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went to poway hospital er
dr seemed to not be able to focus at me while i was explaining problem. kept looking at my daughter.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Long wait times
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Jan 09, 2023
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Very professional and caring
Dr Hoffman took the time to completely explain my medical condition. He answered all my questions and made me feel reassured about my prognosis. He is a great ER physician.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 26, 2022
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Dr. Hoffman literally saved my life. He was able to quickly identify my pain intensity and was efficient and compassionate. Even with a busy ER, he took the time to explain my condition and reassure my anxiety. I’m thankful to have had such excellent care during the worst day of my life, as he helped me with both my diagnosis and recovery. He fully understood the medical and emotional stress of my situation and acted above and beyond for me and my family during this time.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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C. Lewis – Jun 08, 2021
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unprofessional and rude.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Jun 05, 2019
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a complete creep. how does he still have a medical license? Dr David Hoffman of LAC+USC shouldn't be allowed to practice medicine, let alone be near patients.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Apr 07, 2019
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Dr. David Hoffman, DO is an emergency medicine specialist in Poway, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

  • Emergency Medicine

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Locations

Practice

Palomar Health15615 Pomerado Rd Poway, CA 92064
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Palomar Medical Center Laboratory2185 Citracado Pkwy Escondido, CA 92029
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Office1200 N State St Rm 1060H Los Angeles, CA 90089
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Practice

County of Los Angeles Auditor Controller2051 Marengo St Los Angeles, CA 90033
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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

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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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    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

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