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Dr. Joseph Ardito, MD

Dr. Joseph Ardito, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joseph Ardito, MD is a family medicine physician in Arroyo Grande, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1180 E Grand Ave Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

At a Glance

  • 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. Ardito's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ardito

3.4
17 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 star
47%
47%
4 star
12%
12%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
35%
35%

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Dr. Ardito found that I needed life-saving procedures that other doctors, including specialists, had missed. He will insist on the necessary tests and see that steps are taken to prevent serious problems.
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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David W, – Jan 18, 2023
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My husband and I have been patients of Dr. Ardito for nearly 15 years. He is a very intelligent, thorough and inquisitive general practitioner, providing excellent care. He runs a small office with rotating nursing students from the local colleges as his office staff.
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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Polly Nelson – Jun 12, 2021
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Dr, Ardito cares for my entire family including my elderly mom. We three adults think he is fantastic as he includes us well in our care. He is humble and a bit quirky which is refreshing. He is also forthcoming. Our young adult daughters don't like Dr. Ardito as much because he has been truthful to them about the effect of some of their poor choices. We as parents appreciate his frankness with our daughters.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Karen – Nov 24, 2020
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Very thorough and attentive. Really cares for his patients.
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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San Diego, CA – Aug 15, 2017
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There is a reason that the average stars for this Doctor is just 1 on Yelp. In my opinion, it's because either he has treated someone so bad that they can't help but leave a bad review, or people just don't go back to him, and don't leave a review, as they are just happy to be done with him. I did not have a good experience with him. Maybe others have a personality that fits with his, but i don't. I hope nobody has to deal with the stress i did. I hope you have a better experience than me.
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
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Arroyo Grande, CA – Apr 05, 2017
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I've been seeing Dr. Ardito for a few years. At first, I'll admit that I found him a bit cold. Over time I came to understand his process and he did warm up a bit. At every visit, he goes through your history and thoroughly compares your presenting complaint with your history to see if there's a pattern. He does ask that you allow him to think and wait to ask questions until he has put the pieces together, which I think is fair. I never have to wait long for an appointment either. I trust 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
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Cat in GROVER BEACH – Oct 28, 2016
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I have read some negetive reviews here and thought as a patient I should chime in. My first couple of appointments left me feeling stand offish. He states a time to talk and a time not to talk. What I have learned over time is this doctor never looks at the single visit but rather the entire medical history each and every time. I have had too many quack doctors to trust any so it did not come easy but this man has earned my complete trust. He is what a doctor should be. 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jeff M in Arroyo Grande, CA – Sep 28, 2016
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Do not go to Dr. Ardito! Needs to retire! Saw him 3 times and will never go back. His young staff (which was a different person each time) weighs, BP and ask your medication in front of other in the reception area. Too concern about money and his staff can't bill insurance correctly.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Linda in Arroyo Grande, CA – Aug 17, 2016
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Strange little office with no signs of any medical equipment.
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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Pete in Arroyo Grande, CA – Jul 21, 2016
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I have never known such stress as dealing with Dr Ardito. Not only the worse listener,but i was not allowed to interact with him in anyway. I was not allowed to discuss any of my medical problems or concerns with him. I left feeling nothing just happened. When i returned many weeks later, i was allowed to ask one question only, which he ignored. Next visit he said he was doing my yearly medicare checkup. Since he has no medical equipment in his office, that took about 10 min. Not recommended.
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
5 others found this helpful
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David H in Pismo Beach, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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Worst doctor I have ever been to. Office primitive beyond belief. He tells you to shut up when you try to talk to him because he has to think. Run the other way! Turns in insurance claims 15 months later.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
6 others found this helpful
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Judy in Arroyo Grande, CA – Jun 04, 2016
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A complete WASTE of time. Did NOT address ANY of the patients needs!!! Did NOT provide preventive colonoscopy referral which is the LAW!!! Did NOT address acute or chronic pain. Superficial care with NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO professionalism. I have been a medical professional in this community for over 25 years and I am in SHOCK at this doctors incompetence!!!
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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Angry Patient in Arroyo Grande, CA – Mar 29, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Joseph Ardito, MD is a family medicine physician in Arroyo Grande, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMPUS in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Phoenix / Northern California Campus

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

Office1180 E Grand Ave Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
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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

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    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
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