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Dr. Merry Tetef, MD

Dr. Merry Tetef, MD

Medical Oncology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Merry Tetef, MD is a medical oncologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

24302 Paseo de Valencia Ste 200 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telehealth available

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Dr. Tetef's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tetef

4.3
22 ratings, 9 with a written review
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She is amazing
'I wouldn't have made it this far without her. She was with me every step of this challenging journey. She never failed me; she is informed and always has the latest to offer.'
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Dec 02, 2023
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Im here because she's here.
Gentle, kind, so smart. I was lucky to have had her as a doctor. I was (and still am) insecure, needy and scared out of my mind about cancer. She got me through it all. I can't be more grateful. I really believe, if she hadn't been there, I wouldn't be here. Thank you Dr. Tetef.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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DY – Jul 03, 2023
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BC Requires the Best of the Best
I am so grateful that my daughter did the research for me and led me to Dr. Merry Tetef. Dr. Tetef and her team are guiding me through my BC journey with care, thoroughness and expertise.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 22, 2023
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Wonderful Doctor
Doctor Tetef is a wonderful and very caring doctor. She helped me recover from breast cancer in 2005. She was very through, smart and kind. She managed my after surgery care for 5 years and scheduled MRIs and mammograms for me. She changed my medication when I had issues. Dr. Tetef participates in "Walks for the Cure" with her patients every year! I have been cancer free for 17 years now thanks to Dr. Tetef and her team!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Andrea – Aug 05, 2022
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My oncologist retired and I was referred to Dr. Tetef. I couldn’t be happier. Now I’m a long time survivor but she never makes me feel like it’s a routine unimportant appointment. When I started out with her I was only a few years into my post surgery treatment and she put a lot of thought into each step of treatment. Once I mentioned that the regular lab has a hard time getting my blood and she looked genuinely concerned and said that would end. From then on my labs were drawn by her staff. She’s always bright and friendly, very thorough, and interested in my overall health. I know she may have just seen a patient with a sad outcome, but once she’s with me, I am her priority. If she has kept me waiting 5 minutes or so she always apologizes. She’s one of the best at staying on schedule but I never feel rushed. She sees me as a person, not just a pair of breasts. She’s wonderful.
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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Katrina – Jun 04, 2021
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I've been a patient of Dr Tetef's for 16 years. She has treated me for ER+Her2- Lobular Carcinoma , Triple Negative Ductal Carcinoma, and now Metastatic Breast Cancer. I've been disabled with chronic pain for 25 years and have seen dozens of specialists. Unfortunately my experience has been the more credentials the doctor has the more arrogant they can be. NOT Dr Tetef! She has an amazing pedigree yet not an ounce of arrogance. She's extremely bright,personable and has a big heart.She spends time answering your questions and responds quickly to messages. She demands the best of herself and her staff. When I hurt Dr. Tetef hurts. She is the real deal. The best of the best. I am BLESSED to have her as my oncologist!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Viki – May 21, 2020
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I have actually seen Dr. Tefef for Twelve years. She is the best, really. I am a twelve year breast cancer survivor. I feel as though I am taking her time, but there is never the thought on her end. She truly is the best.
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
8 others found this helpful
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Mar 31, 2018
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Caring and very supportive. She's an enthusiastic, very knowledgeable oncologist who cares about her 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
8 others found this helpful
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costa mesa, ca – Mar 31, 2017
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She will no longer schedule return visits on the day receive chemo infusions causing the patient to visit the office more frequently, no bueno!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 others found this helpful
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colleen in Laguna Niguel, CA – Mar 31, 2016
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Dr. Merry Tetef, MD is a medical oncologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback...read more
  • Medical Oncology

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  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Medical Oncology
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UCLA Health Laguna Hills Cancer Care24302 Paseo de Valencia Ste 200 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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