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Dr. Joel Schaler, MD

Dr. Joel Schaler, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is a family medicine physician in Westcliffe, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital and Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

704 Edwards Ave Westcliffe, CO 81252
(719) 783-2380

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Schaler specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Good Communication
    Patients said there was good doctor communication at the hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Schaler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Schaler

2.6
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
40%
40%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
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2 star
0%
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1 star
60%
60%

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Great doctor; sadly he is semi-retired now and only available part-time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Kevin in Westcliffe, CO – Sep 20, 2024
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Provides detailed explanations of diseases, lab test results and follow-up procedures and treatments. Those provided were appropriate and resolved the problems.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Wilson Jarvis in Westcliffe, CO – Jul 06, 2024
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Sangrerat
No bedside manner. Won’t look past the obvious. I’m scared he would miss a serious condition.
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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Jan 11, 2024
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Self centered Care!
Worried more about his personal Schedule then the patient in front of him. I am not needing a new friend, but he is unfriendly. His personal mood spills out on the pt. Don’t think he understands this is a small community. Hope he can change, because we need mds.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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CiscoKid – Feb 17, 2023
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Competent, Friendly, Attention to detail, Follows up, Highly Skilled. I would recommend Dr Shaler to anyone no matter gender or age.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
Penny Boatwright – Apr 16, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joel Schaler, MD is a family medicine physician in Westcliffe, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities CommonSpirit St....read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • St Mary's Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1994
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Salida Hospital District704 Edwards Ave Westcliffe, CO 81252
1
327 Medical Prof Corp.910 Rush Dr Salida, CO 81201
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center

    1000 Rush Dr
    Salida, CO 81201

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • CommonSpirit St. Thomas More Hospital

    1338 Phay Ave
    Canon City, CO 81212

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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