

Dr. John Rinderknecht, MD
Dr. John Rinderknecht, MD is a pulmonology specialist in Salinas, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.
Practice
1033 Los Palos Dr Salinas, CA 93901Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Rinderknecht is affiliated with Stanford Hospital Stanford, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for pulmonology.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Rinderknecht specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Pulmonary Disease. • See board certifications
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction

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Overall Patient Satisfaction
Likelihood of recommending Dr. Rinderknecht to family and friends is 5 out of 5
About Me
biography
Dr. John Rinderknecht, MD is a pulmonology specialist in Salinas, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Baylor University in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Stanford Hospital and Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula. He is accepting new patients.Pulmonology
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Baylor University
Medical School, 1971
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 34
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
84%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family19% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPulmonary Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
81%Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 1015% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 33
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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