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Dr. Walter Combs, MD

Dr. Walter Combs, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Combs, MD is a family medicine physician in Temecula, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with Loma Linda University Medical Center-Murrieta. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 160 Temecula, CA 92590
Telehealth available

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Dr. Combs' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Combs

3.4
33 ratings, 14 with a written review
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An old time "Family Doctor"!
Doctor Walter Combs is like the family doctor you had when you were a kid! He has a great personality and "bedside manner". He treats you like a patient, not just a number.
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
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James Smollen – Apr 08, 2023
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Lots of smile very few results
First visit explained I was more concerned with my wife's MS. Never entered into the conversation again. Asked for CT of kidneys (25 year history of stones). I was told that I could only have a US. 5 months later had to ask again. Complained of sore thumb had x-ray found arthritis. Never offered steroids but was anxious to do surgery. I solved the issue with my own topical treatment. 3 cancelled visits by doctor out of 5 scheduled. Plan on at least 5 months before they really do anything substantial for you. My wife has a history of facial skin cancer, 2 previous surgeries. Dr. REFUSSED to referrer to dermatologist insisted on keeping treatment within the practice. Only offered cream 2 times a day for 2 weeks. Poor results. Never addressed her MS concerns. Finally switched to a different PCP practice. Got results from first visit. Went to dermatologist she addressed potentially serious issues that DR. Comb's had overlooked.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Richard M – Mar 13, 2023
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Dr. Walter Combs has been my doctor for 4 years and he is a very special kind of doctor. I cannot say enough good things about him and his knowledge, compassion, and genuine caring for people.
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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The Single Oak office and Dr. Walter Combs are the – Oct 17, 2020
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Most excellent. Superior medical care.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Gregory R Carver – Sep 18, 2020
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He knows his stuff
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Charlotte Kent – Jun 17, 2020
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Dr Combs and his staff have always given me excellent care. Also have been there whenever myself or family has needed them.
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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Angela Stevanus – Apr 28, 2020
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Excellent physician and 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
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 25, 2020
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Dr. Combs has been a great Dr for us and we will miss him now that we've moved away from the area. Highly recommend him to anyone needing a great family Dr. Sept. 23, 2019
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Eric & Cathy Siebert – Sep 24, 2019
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Dr Walter Combs had never seen my husband and when he came in he decided on HIS plan for MY HUSBAND WITHOUT consulting MY HUSBAND. We had to see him 1 more time before he could see another doctor. We went in and he sent in 2 training doctors and even though WE had MANY complaints about HIS plan, he instructed the TRAINING doctors to continue HIS plan again without consulting the PATIENT. PLEASE if you want a doctor that TRULY cares about their patients go to his brother Dr. Curtiss Combs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
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
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 17, 2018
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Dr. Combs took his time and wasn't in a rush and I was able to ask questions. And he would answer them.
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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murrieta, ca – Mar 27, 2017
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Dr. Combs was an hour late to my appointment. An hour! No one explained to me he would be so late and I sat in the patient waiting room. When he arrived he apologized shortly and said he was at a funeral. He seems like a genuinely nice man, but he is not open to other options rather than prescribing medicines. My husband is a PharmD and was also his patient. We both fired him because of our negative experiences.
What went well
  • Office environment
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
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Mary in Hemet, CA – Jan 24, 2017
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My family and I have been seeing Dr.Combs for over 20 years. I trust him! He never hesitates to delve as deep as necessary to find out what is causing a problem. He really knows his stuff and stays up on the most current medical practices and information. He has a great bedside manner and is friendly and compassionate. Great doctor!
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
4 others found this helpful
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Laura in Temecula – Oct 25, 2016
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Hello to any & EVERYONE who reads THIS SURVEY. Myself & husband have been VERY BLESSED , EXTREMELY PLEASED MEDICALLY TREATED AND ACTUALLY. CARED FOR BY DR. WALTER COMBS AND HIS ENTIRE STAFF since Jan. We have been to a few Dr's over the yrs. UNFORTUNATELY NONE OF THEM COMPARE,or come close to the care we get from the Rancho Family Medical. Group in temecula Ca. I must say THIS DR. & his WHOLE STAFF ARE THE BEST PERIOD ...... Words can't even describe. the medical experiences / care .
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
9 others found this helpful
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Sherry & Rick Simmons in Temecula, CA – Jun 11, 2016
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Kind and compassionate Doctor who called me back after hours to answer my questions, calm my fears, and send me on to the appropriate next step. Friendly and trustworthy. Clean office. Professional staff.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Kelly Lee in Temecula, CA – Jan 19, 2016
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care philosophy

OUR MISSION IS TO PUT PATIENTS FIRST BY DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CARE WITH COMPASSION, COURAGE AND INTEGRITY

biography

Dr. Combs graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara and the University of California, San Francisco, Medical School. He is board-certified in Family Practice and has served as the Chief of Staff of Sharp Health Care Murrieta (Now...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Ventura County Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Santa Barbara

    Undergraduate School
  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986
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Rancho Family Medical Group Inc.28780 Single Oak Dr Ste 160 Temecula, CA 92590
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