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Dr. Douglas Hunt, MD

Dr. Douglas Hunt, MD

Gastroenterology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Douglas Hunt, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hunt has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla and Scripps Green Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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Dr. Hunt's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hunt

3.7
9 ratings, 7 with a written review
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Absolutely the most horrific medical experience of my life. Subjective experience was one of feeling dismissed, disrespected, manipulated, marginalized, gaslit, patronized (and more) in numerous respects. My personal experience w/ Dr. Hunt was outrageous. He came across to me as lazy, smug, ill-informed & disingenuous. I felt that he did not listen/jumped to conclusions. I felt that I was literally not believed in numerous respects, and placed into a box while too ill to fight/advocate for myself. I felt that my symptoms were minimized, even more so upon discharge. At no time did I firmly believe that he genuinely invested real/hard critical thought into the entirety of my medical circumstances. Probably a decent doctor for traditional issues, but.... A zero star rating would be more appropriate. Patients deserve better from specialists.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Sep 28, 2020
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My experience with Dr Hunt is at the highest level. Not only he is excellent at what he does, he is also caring, friendly, on time, thorough, and easy to comunicate with. He made sure I understand the process, and answered my questions and concerns.He removed 3 polyps during my procedure. 1 of the polyps was adenomatous. He wrote a letter to me and expained about my byopsy results. He also made suggestions on how to adopt healthy habits to lower risk of future colon problems. I higly recommend Dr Hunt.
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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Jan 30, 2020
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Dr. Hunt showed great compassion, concern and care for me during the initial consultation and subsequent procedure. he is truly a caring doctor and I highly recommend him.
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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Paul Warren in San Diego, CA – Nov 06, 2018
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One week exactly for only his nurse to give me verbal result of abnormal scan only because I kept calling. Finally when he did call back he stated he never called back because he was waiting to discuss my chart with a surgeon. REALLY!? Unacceptable. And only apologized after I told him that was unacceptable follow through.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Oceanside, CA – May 02, 2017
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My experience with Dr. Hunt was the highest degree of excellence, from his listening to any concerns I had, to explaining procedure, results, and rare possibility of any complications. He is a very caring doctor in every way, and his team is also incredible. I would recommend him highly to anyone for G. I. evaluation. Thank you, Dr. Douglas Hunt. Zola, La Jolla
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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Zola S. in La Jolla, CA – Aug 05, 2016
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Dr Hunt was very professional and a pleasure. He spent time explaining the procedure, risks and outcomes. I'd recommend him highly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Steve in San Diego, CA – Jul 22, 2016
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I was 15 minutes late because I went to the wrong building. I was told to wait. After waiting 20 minutes I was told Dr, Hunt refused to see me, to talk to me or to book another appointment for less than 6 weeks out. I was told to go home. Very disappointing that a healthcare professional can be so cold and have no concern for his patient's health.
What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 others found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Apr 07, 2016
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Dr. Douglas Hunt, MD is a gastroenterologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hunt has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS / WORCESTER CAMPUS in...read more

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  • University Of Massachusetts / Worcester Campus

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Gastroenterology
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Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion

Scripps Clinic John R. Anderson V Medical Pavilion9898 Genesee Ave La Jolla, CA 92037
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