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Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD

Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD

Gastroenterology*
65+ years of experience

Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1959. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

18321 Clark St Tarzana, CA 91356
Telehealth available

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Dr. Getzug's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Getzug

4.0
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I have been a patient of Dr. Getzug's for more years than I can recall. He is a "one of a kind" G.I. He is an excellent diagnostician, extremely patient, a good listener, and goes above and beyond for 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
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Joan C. – Jun 23, 2020
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Dr Getzug is hands down the absolute best GI doc in the business. He is caring, compassionate and brilliant! He has been so patient and kind and done all that he can to help me avoid surgery. I have yet to meet a doctor that spends this kind of time and persistence to care for his patients. He has been around for over 30 years and based solely on the patients talking in the waiting room, you can tell it's mutual. H His office manager-nurse Judy is amazing and Extremely professional & kind!
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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Jennifer in Valencia, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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They charged me $23,000.00 for a colonoscopy! Want to know why insurance is so high? How disgusting is this office? NEVER GOING BACK. Shameless exploitation of insurance. Horrific. The average cost in California is $2500.00 $5000.00 is considered highest. This includes a facility.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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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Really Unhappy in Sherman Oaks, CA – Dec 30, 2016
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Dr. Getzug is one of the most patient, knowledgeable, and informative physicians I've ever seen. He has a gift of putting the patient at ease despite the type of exam that a visit to the GI may entail. He also saw my husband the week before me and was the first GI in 1/2 a decade to brilliantly look at the entire medical record and make a proper diagnosis (later supported by HLA findings). Dr. Getzug is a true gem as is Judy Felkai his office manager. Judy F. was warm and effective!
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
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Woodland Hills, CA – Dec 20, 2016
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Terrible office manager "Judy" and billing manager " an other Judy". No follow up with in regards to your Ins. I was told they will check my Ins. and let me know if I am out of net work, only after paying $150 I found out that the Dr. isn't in my net work. And when I left a massage to ask why should I pay $150, I didn't hear from Judy, and when I called again Judy was very rude and improper. I had my procedure with r. Badii in Wes Hills, he and his stuff are the best.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • 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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May M. in Calabasas, CA – Oct 12, 2016
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Dr Getzug's ability saved me from a surgical procedure other MD's said was necessary. Waiting for the lab results, as per his opinion, was the answer needed to treat my infection. He is a great physician with a great bedside manner.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Marcia in Encino, Ca – Feb 24, 2016
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Dr. Sheldon Getzug, MD is a gastroenterologist in Tarzana, CA and has over 65 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1959. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more

  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Wadsworth Va Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • Los Angeles Co Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1960

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1959
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Internal Medicine
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    Practice

    Providence Tarzana Medical Center18321 Clark St Tarzana, CA 91356
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    (818) 708-6000
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