Dr. Douglas Woelkers, MD

Dr. Douglas Woelkers, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*MaleAge 59

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*

Dr. Douglas Woelkers, MD is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist in La Jolla, CA and has over 31 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Medical Center and Palomar Medical Center Poway. He is accepting new patients.

Locations

UC San Diego Medical Center

UC San Diego Medical Center9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1 La Jolla, CA 92037
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(858) 437-9976

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  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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About Me

Biography

Douglas Andrew Woelkers, MD, is a board-certified perinatologist who specializes in caring for women with high-risk pregnancies. Perinatologists, also...Read more

Specialties*

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Maternal & Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Stanford University

Medical School, 1992

Common Questions and Answers

    Please call the office to learn more. (858) 657-8745

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    Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (858) 437-9976 to make an appointment.

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    What is Dr. Douglas Woelkers, MD's office address?

    Dr. Woelkers' office is located at 9444 Medical Center Dr Fl 1, La Jolla, CA 92037. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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    UC San Diego Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 39
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 12
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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