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Dr. Eliot Light, MD

Dr. Eliot Light, MD

Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Eliot Light, MD is a family medicine physician in Pacific Grove, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

621 Forest Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950

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Dr. Light's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Light

3.3
18 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 star
56%
56%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
39%
39%

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Best Doctor
I have been seeing Dr Light for more years than I can remember. He is the best family practice, and the best overall doctor I've had as a patient. I'm 74 and have seen quite a number of doctors over that time and he is the best. Can't say enough good things about him.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2022
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Dr Light is my adult son's physician and he is an excellent doctor on so many levels. His diagnostic skills, his approach and most importantly he reads his patients and knows how to direct them and support them in a healthier life style. He is an old school doctor who treats the person not the condition and that is rare today. He is a jewel. He looks for what may be under the surface and less obvious in his patients. A rare quality in this day and age of rushing through everything. He takes his time and really lets them know they are important and his time during their appointments are theirs.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Judith Maureen Mead – Mar 06, 2021
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I have been seeing Dr Light for 20 years. During this time he has been a part of many positive happenings in my life. Really caring and serious about simple treatments with established medications. Dr Light has helped me select the surgeon for five surgeries and the selections were great! I would recommend Eliot Light for anyone looking for a caring PCP.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Richard Jordan in Carmel, CA – Mar 11, 2017
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He cares about his patients, all of them, and is frank with his advice which I like. Don't BS him, your only selling yourself short if you do and he will know it. He gathers info like a detective in order to provide the best cure for what's ailing you, and he's good at this! He schedules follow ups for you when you need them to make sure your doing well. His staff is excellent, polite, professional and caring, I love them all.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Dale Allen in Monterey, CA – Jun 19, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Eliot Light, MD is a family medicine physician in Pacific Grove, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Pacific Grove Family Medicine Inc.621 Forest Ave Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula

    23625 Holman Hwy
    Monterey, CA 93940
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    81%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital

    450 E Romie Ln
    Salinas, CA 93901
    Recipient of 4
    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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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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