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Dr. Carl Hess, MD

Dr. Carl Hess, MD

Pain Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Carl Hess, MD is a pain medicine physician in Fullerton, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bear Valley Community Hospital and Providence St. Jude Medical Center.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

295 Imperial Hwy Ste 100 Fullerton, CA 92835

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Dr. Hess' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hess

3.5

25 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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JS – Apr 28, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Marsha – Apr 26, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 25, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Betty Petty – Apr 24, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
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Elizabeth – Jun 20, 2023
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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
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Jacqueline – Jan 15, 2021
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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
Helpful
Nov 14, 2020
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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
Helpful
Carlos Marin – Nov 13, 2020
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
We Watch U in Fullerton, CA – Jun 28, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Alan J. in Long Beach, CA – Mar 04, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Carl Hess, MD is a pain medicine physician in Fullerton, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Bear Valley Community Hospital and Providence St. Jude Medical Center.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Medical College Of Wisconsin

    Medical School, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Regional Pain Treatment Center295 Imperial Hwy Ste 100 Fullerton, CA 92835
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Carl A Hess MD A Medical Corporation270 Laguna Rd Ste 220 Fullerton, CA 92835
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Bear Valley Community Hospital

    41870 Garstin Dr
    Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
    Fullerton, CA 92835
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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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

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

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  • UCI Health-Placentia Linda

    1301 N Rose Dr
    Placentia, CA 92870

    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

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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