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Dr. Laura Goetz, MD

Dr. Laura Goetz, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Laura Goetz, MD is a general surgeon in Borrego Springs, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA / SAINT PAUL CAMPUS in 1998. She is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

4343 Yaqui Pass Rd Borrego Springs, CA 92004

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Dr. Goetz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Goetz

3.9

7 ratings, 5 with a written review
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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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Aug 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
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Joanna – Dec 18, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 01, 2020
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jul 07, 2020
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Bill C in California – Dec 24, 2015
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read more
  • General Surgery

  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

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  • University Of Minnesota / Saint Paul Campus

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Borrego Medical Center4343 Yaqui Pass Rd Borrego Springs, CA 92004
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Office1112 Montana Ave Ste C387 Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    85%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    9% higher than the national average

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