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Dr. Deborah Kerlin, MD

Dr. Deborah Kerlin, MD

General Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Kerlin, MD is a general surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting new patients.

4.5 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.5 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

365 Lennon Ln Ste 350 Walnut Creek, CA 94598

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Dr. Kerlin's Reviews

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4.5
16 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Such an awesome surgeon! She was able to rearrange her schedule to accommodate for me to have an urgent partial mastectomy before I move to Washington state. And she made sure she saw me this morning before I go to WA. Thank you DrKerlin. You save my life... my family especially my 2 daughters, 8 and 5, & my husband cannot thank you enough Giving me a fighting chance to fight this cancer. Thank you also to Ivy and Melanie to make this happen by squeezing me in to her hectic schedule. Thank you!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Joanna Schultz in San Ramon, CA – Aug 01, 2018
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Dr. Kerlin is a great surgeon who easies your worries and answers all your questions before moving towards a surgery. My family is prone to having gallbladder issues and many of my family members including myself have had their gallbladders out. Dr. Kerlin has performed 4 of those surgeries. She's amazing! None of us have had complication or issues and it's been years now for some of us. All great results!
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
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Tricia C in Martinez, CA – Nov 02, 2016
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Dr Kerlin performed a lumpectomy on me in 2012. She is the best of the best (caring, very thorough, extremely knowledgable and an excellent surgeon). As of today 3/22/16, my mammogram is clear. I contribute being four years clear to being under Dr. Kerlin's expert care!
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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Mar 23, 2016
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Dr. Kerkin is a very talented surgeon, and a very kind and compassionate woman. She performed two breast cancer surgeries on me, and successfully removed the tumor while conserving breast tissue. I am very grateful for her talent as a surgeon, and her compassionate human spirit.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Gail in Concord – Feb 19, 2016
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Dr. Deborah Kerlin, MD is a general surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 1983. She is affiliated with John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek. She is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of California Davis Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
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Locations

Practice

Office365 Lennon Ln Ste 350 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • John Muir Medical Center Walnut Creek

    1601 Ygnacio Valley Rd
    Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    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

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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

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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