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Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD

Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD

Family Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD is a family medicine physician in Hilo, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1996. He is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

73 Puuhonu Pl Ste 200 Hilo, HI 96720

At a Glance

  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Festerling's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Festerling

3.8
18 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
50%
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4 star
17%
17%
3 star
11%
11%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
17%
17%

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Have been with this doctor since 2005. The staff is always friendly and professional from reception to prep for the doctor. They provide timely feedback and referrals to other medical professionals are done promptly. I am not a fan of medication although it is always offered and the referral done immediately to the right pharmacy. No complaints but more gratitude for their services.
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
  • Office environment
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Ann – Apr 23, 2022
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Excellent Doctor with excellent staff. I’m so grateful.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Dec 15, 2020
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Dr. Festerling has been my MD for the past 16 years my experience has always been a very positive one he listens well spends plenty of time and answers all of my questions he and his staff are very knowledgeable and friendly . He has performed many different types of procedures and test on me over the years and I’m very thankful that he was in my corner. I’ll give this doctor a 10 star rating.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Ronald W Trumble – Oct 07, 2020
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Great doctor and staff
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jules – Apr 13, 2020
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I already have. To Ohana & workers.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Lori Kaer in Kurtistown, HI – Oct 10, 2018
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Have been seeing this Doctor for some time now. Feel more like a number than a patient. As others have said, he doesn't seem to care and often is confused about what was discussed at the previous appointment. The care he renders or refers is often not specific to the actual ailment. Wishy washy is putting it lightly. Changing to a real physician, not one who is preoccupied with who knows what! Certinallly not his patients. The staff is just as bad. Confusion runs rampid in this office. I'm out!
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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Highly Unsatisfied in Hilo, HI – Apr 21, 2017
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I'm sure Dr Festerling is a good doctor. He does not explain anything unless questioned. Nice guy but spends very little time with you and says very little. Does not appear to be caring. I like him but wish he would take more initiative during our 5 min visits!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Kuuipo in Pahoa, HI – Feb 05, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Buddy Festerling, MD is a family medicine physician in Hilo, HI and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Kentucky in 1996. He is affiliated with Hilo Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Kentucky

    Medical School, 1996
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Locations

Practice

Hilo Family Health Clinic Inc.73 Puuhonu Pl Ste 200 Hilo, HI 96720
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hilo Medical Center

    1190 Waianuenue Ave
    Hilo, HI 96720
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

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