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Dr. Autar Wali, MD

Dr. Autar Wali, MD

General Surgery*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Autar Wali, MD is a general surgeon in Pomona, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY / VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1965. He is affiliated with medical facilities Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center and San Dimas Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

155 W Willow St Pomona, CA 91768

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Dr. Wali's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wali

2.1
33 ratings, 14 with a written review
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My father went to Dr. Wali for a simple hernia surgery and Dr. Wali butchered him. Two days after surgery, my Dad was in severe pain and I rushed him to the ER. After multiple tests, they found an abscess under his incision and bowel contents were leaking into his stomach. There were so many adhesions, my dad had to get 2 surgeries in the hospital. The new surgeon had to remove 3 feet of his infected intestine. My dad will never be the same and there is a long road to recovery. He was healthy and independent prior to surgery. DO NOT RISK YOUR LIFE.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Marisa Lara – Jul 01, 2023
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Doctors wonderful, office staff incompetent and un
Dr Wali is informative, answers questions and explained the situation. He is competent. His office is a hot mess. I may have a cancerous growth and they did not submit the referral for imaging for a whole week, and they only sent it to my insurance company because I called them to insure they did their job. Today I was told the manager would address my issue and call me back today. This was this morning. I called back after lunch and was told that the office manager had been told of the situation and would help get the referral approved. She never called me back. They just left their office with zero communication. Incompetent and unprofessional, these office administrator at Dr Wali's need to be trained in how to do their jobs.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Daniel Martinez – Mar 16, 2022
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I was recommended to Dr. Wali after having hemerrhoid issues for several years. Honestly, I want to say that he was so very thorough with my concerns, and went above and beyond to make sure I got an ultrasound, and colonoscopy to ensure I had no serious issues (family has a history of digestive disease, and cancer). Dr. Wali was always willing to answer any questions, and was always very thorough in his findings, and concerns. I really want to thank Dr. Wali for not just disregarding my health issues, and ensuring he did everything to make sure I was ok. He is a great doctor and I would highly highly recommend him to family and friends! Most doctors will just push you off to the side, and write you a prescription, but Dr. Wali makes sure that he identifies the cause! Super grateful!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Michael – Mar 19, 2021
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JESUS BARRAGAN MONTERO's thirteenth postoperative day, which is being managed by Dr. Wali. He made Tumor resection with end-to-end anastomosis. His postoperative evolution from the beginning was bad. The initial clinical data was intestinal obstruction with a lot of pain. Neither the doctors and the paramedical personnel noticed his condition Until the seventh day I called. Dr. Wali went to evaluate him personally, and he proceeded wrong. He use maneuvers that increased my uncle risk and he caused bacterial translocation or intestinal perforation and sepsis So now they have requested the help of an infectologist. Hours pass, that are very critical and he does not undergo corrective surgery or parenteral nutrition. You: Dr. Wali and Pomona Valley Hospital are leting my uncle die. From last night to now he is obviously much worse. I do not understand why you have not acted yet. February 21, 2021
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Maria Teresa Martínez Barragán – Feb 22, 2021
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Worst doctor ever. This is not profession Do not try . 1st visited just talk 5 min charge $245.00
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
4 others found this helpful
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May 27, 2020
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Dr. Wali was as professional as they make them. He answered all my questions. When I called in with questions they were answered also. The staff was nice enough also. My surgery was quick, can't say easy because no surgery is.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Josie – May 05, 2020
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Dr. Wali has to be the worse doctor I've ever encountered. He refused to help me I've been dealing with debilitating pain for 6years. He told me he refused to work on a plus size patient. Now keep in mind I am not the only plus size patient he sees. I weigh 230. There were patients far larger than me in that waiting room. I felt discriminated against and left to just live in pain. He didn't try to figure out not once what my problem was at all. He is a terrible doctor. I'd never recommend him
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
5 others found this helpful
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Ontario , CA – Jan 08, 2019
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Worst doctor ever. I got a call the night before my pre-op, that they have to postpone my operation that I have been waiting for months for mind you, by another month.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Annoyed Patient in Pomona, CA – May 15, 2018
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Dr Wali is a very busy Doctor but he is worthy I had a colon cancer surgery and two colostomies I was treated like royalty and every time treated with respect and attention. I love him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Maria Kline in LaVerne – Apr 13, 2018
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Staff is super incompetent in the front office, his medical assistant is really nice, but the Dr himself...super rude, disrespectful, acts like you are doing him the favor. Do not bother asking him questions because he gets bothered when you do, and really does not answer them.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Mar 17, 2018
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Dr. Wali is an excellent doctor. All of these that he is and does not listen must given by people whom are impatient and ignorant. The staff is nice enough. Except when it comes to filing documents with the state. My dignosis and recomended surgery were acceptable in the degree. If you impatient and unwilling to hear the truth stay it nothis job to babysit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Danny in Pomona, Ca. – Feb 03, 2017
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I came to Dr. Wali after several attempts to resolve the issues I have been having for over 9 years. I have seen 4 other Doctors, two which were Surgeons who supposedly were "top of the line" Dr's in Las Vegas with these elaborate offices and this high tech this and that, whom were unsuccessful in resolving the issue even after several surgeries. Then along came Dr. Wali, small office, small staff, not a huge presentation, but a huge passion for his career and taking care of and solving the p
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
  • Long wait times
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Blornze X. in Apple Valley, CA – Dec 09, 2016
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Rude and trying to up sale service.He did not like that i new my condition.
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
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urgent in Azusa, CA – Mar 11, 2016
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If you like a doctor who is rude, talks down to you, doesnt listen and has no compassion, then this is the doctor for you. People who are on med-cal must be the only people who are referred to him. Cause anyone with better insurance surely would NEVER see him. I went to him cause I HAD too. The man needs to show a little respect toward his patience.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
20 others found this helpful
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Pomona, CA – Feb 10, 2016
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Dr. Autar Wali, MD is a general surgeon in Pomona, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY / VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1965. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • General Surgery

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  • Calcutta University / Vivekananda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1965
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Willow Partners Medical Corp.155 W Willow St Pomona, CA 91768
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Practice

San Dimas Community Hospital1350 W Covina Blvd San Dimas, CA 91773
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Practice

Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center1798 N Garey Ave Pomona, CA 91767
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Pomona Valley Hospital Medical Center

    1798 N Garey Ave
    Pomona, CA 91767
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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  • San Dimas Community Hospital

    1350 W Covina Blvd
    San Dimas, CA 91773

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

    74%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    13% lower than the national average

    66%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    12% lower than the national average

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