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Dr. Merritt Hougen, MD

Dr. Merritt Hougen, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Merritt Hougen, MD is an internist in Duarte, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1973. He is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.

2.2 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 2.2 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

1763 Royal Oaks Dr Duarte, CA 91010

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Dr. Hougen's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hougen

2.2
11 ratings, 1 with written review
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2 star
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1 star
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Dr Hougen Is a poor communicator. He does not listen to you or seem to understand what you are saying. He ignores your medical record. He does not explain his medical recommendations.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
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
1 other person found this helpful
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joshua williams in San Diego, CA – Mar 14, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Merritt Hougen, MD is an internist in Duarte, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1973. He is affiliated with Scripps Green Hospital.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • Stanford University

    Medical School, 1973
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks1763 Royal Oaks Dr Duarte, CA 91010
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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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