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Dr. P Douglas Kiester, MD

Dr. P Douglas Kiester, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. P Douglas Kiester, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Orange, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities Hoag Hospital Newport Beach and University of California Irvine Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 11 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (11 reviews)

Practice

101 The City Dr S Orange, CA 92868

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Dr. Kiester's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kiester

3.5

11 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karoline – Feb 24, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 27, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Samara James in Wildomar, CA – Feb 02, 2017
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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
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Harry G in Riverside, CA – Nov 21, 2016
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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
6 people found this helpful
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Melinda Molnar in Sunset Beach, CA – Sep 06, 2016
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Anaheim, CA – Aug 02, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Selena D. Jones in Irvine, Ca. – Jan 30, 2016
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care philosophy

While Dr. Kiester has been on the forefront for developing new surgical devices and is a technical consultant to industry, he is very conservative and will often choose not to implant any device, if he feels that is what is best for the patient....read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Utah

    Undergraduate School
  • Rush Presby St Lukes Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • University Nebr

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Rancho Los Amigos

    Residency Hospital, 1983
  • La Co Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1982
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

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Locations

Practice

UCI Medical Center101 The City Dr S Orange, CA 92868
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • University of California Irvine Medical Center

    101 City Dr
    Orange, CA 92868
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    9% higher than the national average

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