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Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD

Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Wikholm, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Santa Maria, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Wikholm has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Marian Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 26 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (26 reviews)

Practice

116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206 Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805) 739-3990

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wikholm specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Sleep Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Wikholm's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wikholm

3.4

26 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
58%
58%
4 Star
0%
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3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
35%
35%

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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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John Pierini – Oct 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 04, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jonathan S Milder – Mar 02, 2022
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What went well
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
William Letvinchuck – Jul 24, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Anna was delightful she was a breath of fresh air – Apr 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Neil – Feb 11, 2020
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What went well
  • 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
Marcie in Guadalupe, CA – Nov 04, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Marnae Mckeehan – Jul 12, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Anne in San Luis Obispo, CA – Sep 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becky in Grover Beach, Ca – Mar 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Maria – Nov 14, 2017
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
M. Bright in Santa Maria, CA – Aug 16, 2016
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
FG in Orcutt, ca – Jun 23, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Robin in Santa Maria, CA – Feb 02, 2016
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I strive to provide my patients with the best medical care possible.

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

  • Sleep Medicine

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck 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 Ca Irvine Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Sleep Medicine
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Unavail116 S Palisade Dr Ste 206 Santa Maria, CA 93454
1

Practice

Plaza Surgery Center525 Plaza Dr Ste 100 Santa Maria, CA 93454
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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