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Dr. Elana Harway, MD

Dr. Elana Harway, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Elana Harway, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Adventist Health Twin Cities.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

77 Casa St Ste 201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Harway is affiliated with French Hospital Medical Center San Luis Obispo, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Harway specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Harway's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Harway

2.9
15 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
40%
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4 star
7%
7%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
47%
47%

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I am a current Medical student, aspiring to be the best doctor I can be one day, to be able to help others. Im saddened to say doctors like Doctor Harway are a discouragement to us medical professionals. I went to doctor harway because my family could not afford to go to a private doctor so we get covered my Medicaid. I have never experienced such horrible bedside manner. Since the moment she comes in the room you don’t feel like she is there to help you but rather she just wants to get through with you to get through her day. I came to doctor Harway because I had really chronic pain and her response was “I can’t fix it” “I don’t know what you want me to do” “I don’t feel comfortable ordering you an MRI because the pain does not affect you’re every day life”. I asked, “but what if the pain becomes a serious more issue in the future?” Her response was “I don’t know what to tell you, can’t help you” Nobody should feel discriminated or treated indifferently by a medical professional.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2020
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Professional, caring,doctor Una doctora muy professional y atenta.
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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Sonia Baronvine in San Luis Obispo, CA – Sep 19, 2018
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Much too rushed. You have little time for the wait you experience. Doesn’t seem much interested either.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • 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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CA – Jul 19, 2018
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She is horrible. Don't waste your time! she's rude beyond belief and doesn't listen. Unless you have a cookie cutter issue, she doesn't care. She's reluctant to listen and will belittle your opinion at every chance. She shouldn't be a doctor. Also she's incompetent. She mis-measured my leg and rudely questioned if i was doing my exercises and then she re-measured and found she was wrong. Don't go to her. She's awful. She deserve a negative star.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 20, 2018
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I have been a patient of Dr Harway's for more than a year and would absolutely recommend her. My experiences with Dr. Harway have all been positive and brought relief to serious problems. The last time I saw Dr. Harway she adjusted my medications according to Blood Test Results. The Doctor also recommended to my insurance I receive a new leg brace as the one she originally prescribed for me no longer fit as I have lost quite a bit of weight. Straight Talkin, up top date and well informed!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Tim kaufman in Pismo Beach – Mar 20, 2018
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nice to deal with & took longer than any doctor at chc. listened to me & felt she cared for. after refural to another dr from er i went back to her instead
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
2 others found this helpful
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susan in los osos – Sep 16, 2017
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Dr. Harway needs to retire! She did not have the correct women's post-op shoe so she tried to get me to wear a men's size Large which my foot was swimming in and then she suggested I could wear a pair of cowboy boots as they'd be just as good...could you imagine trying to squeeze a foot with 2 broken toes into cowboy boots? She made snide remarks about the degree of my osteoporosis thinking she was being humorous. Also stated a healthier diet won't help the osteoporosis only prescription drugs
What went well
  • 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
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Kristina W in San Luis Obispo, CA – Jan 05, 2017
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Dr Harway listens well and is very clear about all your options. I liked that she wrote the options and plan out for me to take. She is always pleasant, patient & knowledgeable. I never feel rushed like in some offices where the doctor is gone before you get your question out. However, she does not perform surgery.
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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Robin in San Luis Obispo, CA – Sep 03, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Elana Harway, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Luis Obispo, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1988. She is affiliated with medical...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.
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Locations

Practice

Office77 Casa St Ste 201 San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
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Practice

Office2050 S Blosser Rd Ste A Santa Maria, CA 93458
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Adventist Health Twin Cities

    1100 Las Tablas Rd
    Templeton, CA 93465

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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