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Dr. Don Setliff, MD

Dr. Don Setliff, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Don Setliff, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in El Centro, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1970. He is affiliated with El Centro Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 3 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

540 S 8th St El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 353-4600

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Setliff specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Setliff's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Setliff

3.0

29 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
45%
45%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
48%
48%

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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
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Bmaga – Oct 28, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Francisco Huerta – May 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 16, 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
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Erica robles – Sep 25, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 25, 2021
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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
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Susan Downs – Oct 08, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Elizabeth – Apr 17, 2020
Dr. Setliff's Reply –
This receptionist no longer works in this office.
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jme – Oct 10, 2019
Dr. Setliff's Reply –
That receptionist no longer works in this office.
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 14, 2018
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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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Karen in Brawley, CA – Dec 18, 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
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Aug 09, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

To render medical care in the same manner I would want for my loved ones or myself

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Calif San Diego

    Residency Hospital, 1975

  • Ark Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1971

  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1970

  • University Of Arkansas

    Undergraduate School, 1966
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Unavail540 S 8th St El Centro, CA 92243
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • El Centro Regional Medical Center

    1415 Ross Ave
    El Centro, CA 92243

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

    77%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    5% higher than the national average

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