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Dr. Bruce Ragsdale, MD

Dr. Bruce Ragsdale, MD

Anatomic & Clinical Pathology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Ragsdale, MD is an anatomic & clinical pathologist in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities Stanford Hospital and Adventist Health Twin Cities. He is accepting new patients.

Practice

3440 Empresa Dr Ste B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Make an Appointment

(805) 548-1550

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ragsdale specializes in the areas of Anatomic & Clinical Pathology & Dermatopathology. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Ragsdale's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.

  • Anatomic & Clinical Pathology

  • Dermatopathology

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  • Harvard University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1973

  • Massachusetts General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1970

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1969
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pathology®
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Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
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Dermatopathology
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Locations

Practice

Western Pathology Inc3440 Empresa Dr Ste B San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Office3701 S Higuera St San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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Western Diagnostic Services Laboratory LLC1414 E Main St Ste 102 Santa Maria, CA 93454
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd
    Templeton, CA 93465

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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