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Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD

Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Centeno, MD is a general surgeon in Santa Maria, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

316 S Stratford Ave Ste C Santa Maria, CA 93454

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Centeno is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center Santa Maria, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Centeno specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Centeno's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Centeno

4.4
23 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
83%
83%
4 star
0%
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3 star
4%
4%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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Left me disabled, a Routine surgery left me bleedi
I’ve been lied to repeatedly by Dr. Centeno and why my surgery went bad. I ended up having to leave him and go with another surgeon to fix the damage he did and I’m still dealing with it and now 100% 100% disabled.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Michael Capelle – Feb 22, 2025
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Great surgeon!
Dr Centeno is literally an amazing doctor! He actually listens to his patients and shows that he actually cares! He was the only doctor that believed my pain and helped me after other doctors would turn me down. He did my surgery back in April 2022 and my final surgery to reconnect my colon in October 2022. Im forever grateful for this doctor! You can actually tell he has passion for his job and that’s what makes him the great doctor and human that he is today! Thank you again Dr. Centeno for being a great person !
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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Jass Juarez – Nov 08, 2022
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Dr. Centeno was the surgeon who did work on my neck area recently. He did a great job at explaining the issue and providing surgical solutions. My surgery was successful, and I recovered through a slow process and I am getting better each day. Medical terminology I did not understand, was explained to me in a way I could understand as a novice of complex terms. I highly recommend Dr. Centeno, he truly cares, and is kind, with a passion for helping his patients.
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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Earl Murray Jr. – May 02, 2021
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Joseph Centeno, there's so many amazing things I can truly say about this wonderful human see I have had the pleasure some 25 yrs ago and I expected great from him he was extremely brilliant that long ago he was on team that save my sons life and so many other children, babies, now adults, his compassion and love to help people has only increased, Dr. Joe did a part of his residency at a Shriners burn unit I could speak for hours about him I thank God for Blessing me and my son with him.?????????????????????????????
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jennifer Anderson – Oct 23, 2020
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Re: Dr. Joseph Centeno; Surgical Specialists Inc.: When I had to have a "corrective abdominal surgical procedure," I was sent to Dr. Joseph Centeno. Dr. Centeno was "quite competent at his medical specialty" but also patient; a considerate listener and explainer of the procedure to be performed; answering any and all questions that I had. Dr. Centeno is blessed with a "calming demeanor of quiet strength" which really came in handy as the "head of my surgical team" so I always had the feeling of assurance that "under Dr. Centeno" - everything was "alright and under control."
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 13, 2020
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I will like to schedule an appointment the soon as possible. In have a lot of pain in My stomach I had a ultrasound 4 weeks ago. I have a recommendation to contact a surgeon for an opinion
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Maria Gonzalez – Jul 11, 2019
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He explains the procedure and the follows thru with your care
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Santa Maria, CA – May 13, 2019
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Once I had my surgery and the post op office visit things were all good but tried to get an appointment because I had swelling ad pain in upper quadrant after post op visit. The staff referred me to ER several times i tried to get an office visit. Obvisiously they think ER visits are cheap. I went in to have my gallbladder removed as an out patient. Surgery was in afternoon and approximately 26 hours later the dr came to tell me why I was in hospitol . I had no clue up until that point .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
11 others found this helpful
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Martha Spencer in Santa Maria, CA – Feb 22, 2016
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care philosophy

I strive to offer the best medical care possible for my patients.
  • General Surgery

  • Vascular Surgery

*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 Tx Med Branch Hosps

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Surgical Specialists A Medical Corp.316 S Stratford Ave Ste C Santa Maria, CA 93454
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Practice

Marian Regional Medical Center1400 E Church St Santa Maria, CA 93454
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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