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Dr. David Coughlin, MD

Dr. David Coughlin, MD

Neurology*

Dr. David Coughlin, MD is a neurologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

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

Practice

4510 Executive Dr San Diego, CA 92121
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Dr. Coughlin's Reviews

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He’s Terrible
Don’t know if it’s just my age or if he’s like this with everyone, but he comes off as the most uncaring uninterested doctor I have ever met. He dismisses symptoms with ease all whilst looking at you like you’re an idiot. I even had some MRI’s ordered through my wife’s doctor because I’ve been in search for answers since my symptoms began. He noticed this and said with an unpleasant attitude: “why don’t you just get your whole body scanned?” I was even walking in the hall outside of the room, and my balance has completely fallen off of a cliff. He instructed me to do something with my feet and I fell into the wall. This fantastic doctor didn’t even flinch. He couldn’t have cared less.I just have a lot of scary symptoms and don’t see this not being a huge issue.This field is full of diagnostic unknowns, insufficient testing and completely missed diagnoses. Why anyone would be so sure of themselves in this particular field is mind boggling.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Brock – Nov 24, 2024
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Excellent doctor
Dr Coughlin is one of the best doctors I’ve ever encountered. He listens carefully and he includes me in decision making about what drugs or procedures might help me. He takes as much time as I need to make sure we cover all my concerns.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Karen S – Apr 03, 2023
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Thank you Dr. Coughlin for all you did for me and given me my diagnosis thanks to you and the movement team I am so grateful for your guys help from a patient with dystonia
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 08, 2020
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David coughlin helped save my life.. in 3 mental hospitals 2017 .. could even wallk .. he took so much time with mhe to get the right diagnosis of parkinsons last year i couldnt even walk now im on the long road to recovery.. thanks david coughlin for all u do for your patients with parkinsons. Its not how many steps we take in our journey but ng the desire to reach our destination
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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Tina in Northampton, PA – Sep 13, 2018
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Dr. David Coughlin, MD is a neurologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

  • Neurology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

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American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Practice

UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive4510 Executive Dr San Diego, CA 92121
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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Office200 W Arbor Dr Fl 3 San Diego, CA 92103
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