Dr. Robert Laughlin, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 68
Accepting new patients
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3838 San Dimas St Ste A250 Bakersfield, CA 93301Dr. Robert Laughlin, MD is a Pulmonologist in Bakersfield, CA. Dr. Laughlin has more experience with Sleep-disordered Breathing, Obstructive Lung Disease, and Interstitial Lung Disease than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Bakersfield and Bakersfield Heart Hospital. He is accepting new patients. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Laughlin to book an appointment.
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- Office environment (22)
- Listened & answered questions (21)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (21)
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- Didn't explain conditions well (5)
- Didn't listen or answer questions (5)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (5)
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I once held him in high regard. However I told him I suspected after having chest pain and multitude of symptoms that I had Covid. Insisted I must have ACID REFLUX. Even yelled at me that I was being narrow minded.
I have GERD but it has been under control for years. This chest pain was all the way on my right. Acid reflux would not explain the myriad of heart (tachycardia), lung and neurological symptoms (loss of smell, tingling, short term memory loss, etc) I was experiencing.
Turns out I had pneumonia with ground glass opacities (characteristic of Covid) he told me the MRI must be wrong. (?!)
Went to Cedars Sinai, they said yes. You had it or you had something exactly like it that we’ve never heard of. (Sarcastically. Because the chances of that are ridiculously remote)
I feel miles better now, but am still suffering complications. For the love of God, see someone else.
What went well
- Staff friendliness
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Jul 29, 2020
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Best lung doctor in Kern county! He’s treated me for valley fever and several pneumonia’s over the past few years! No long waiting times to see him! Office staff is very professional and knowledgeable! It’s nice to visit a doctors office where the staff are jovial !
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Ruth Miro – Jul 18, 2020
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I would never refer this doctor to take care of any patient. We had a daughter that was seen and rudely and carelessly taken care of. It was so bad we told the nurses and doctors to make sure he never came in to her room again, let alone give her, what we considered, the worst medical care I have ever seen.,our daughter died at age 42 after years of brave fighting, beginning at 4 1/2 being diagnosed with an incurable, at the time, cancer. She would go from an absolute genius to a mentally challenged child due to such high doses of radiation needed. She would go on in life doing amazing things and always volunteering to help mentally and physically challenged children and adults. So it is not like she had not been seen by hundreds of physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. During years of medical care we would come across someone that we did not care for, although only a few over decades of health care. Dr. Laughlin was hands down the worst healthcare provider EVER!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Rod in Bakersfield, CA – Dec 31, 2019
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Do yourself a favor. Don't trust this very poor so-called doctor! Stay away and live.
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Related to victim – Dec 05, 2019
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Dr. Laughlin was performing a lung biopsy on my grandfather. Due to "being overzealous" (his words, not mine), he punctured the lung. My grandfather is currently fighting for his life. Has been hospitalized for a week, with family there around the clock. Dr. Laughlin has not been in at all to speak face to face with us. Not impressed at all.
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Nov 26, 2019
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Great doctor. Very personable.
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Larry – Sep 18, 2019
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Dr. Robert Laughlin is one of the best!! He has been nothing short of amazing with my husband. He was able to finally give me some peace of mind when dealing with my husbands sickness. I highly recommend him to anyone who needs, wants and deserves a physician who really cares for his patients!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Medina Family in Bakersfield, CA – May 30, 2019
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I spoke to this so called doctor yesterday in the ER. He was extremely arrogant! I asked a question in regards to the health of a love one. He reply was "What does that have to do with anything". Do not waste your time trying to talk to this doctor. He is HORRIBLE!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
bakersfield, CA – May 22, 2019
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I found him to be very arrogant & unwilling to listen to me. He said I never had asthma even though I was diag. by UCLA & was in & out of the hospital repeatedly due to it. He prescribed meds that had a caution about using if there were kidney issues. I told him beforehand I couldn’t take anything that would harm my kidney. I pd my copay before I saw the caution. He was examining my throat & I told him I was feeling sick. He told me it was “acid reflux”! 2 hours I had a temp of 102. ???? Awful!
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Colleen in Bakersfield , CA – Mar 23, 2019
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Very easy to talk with and very thorough in his diagnosis
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
veryl dragoo in Bakersfield , CA – Jul 05, 2018
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First visit 1/2/18 I felt very comfortable when I walked in. The office staff was very friendly, the technician was by far, the best. He helped me a lot. Then I met Dr. Laughlin.. A breath of fresh air to find a physician who truly cares about his patients. There were 3 patients in the waiting room and they couldn't have enough to say about his virtues. I'm happy my physician referred me to him.
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Delores Oliver in Bakersfield, CA – Jan 04, 2018
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One of the most caring doctors in Bakersfield. His office staff is awesome too.
Highly recommended.
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Michele in Bakersfirld, CA – Aug 01, 2017
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Dr Laughin has a common sense approach to wellness!
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Bakersfield CA – Jun 27, 2017
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Dr. Laughlin has been my doctor for about 7 years, now. I highly recommend him for his knowledge, "bedside manner" and straight-forward talk. See that picture? Yea, he's that friendly. He never seems in a rush.
Very nice office staff and he had his own alb people on site; from bloodwork, to x-rays, to pulmonary testing/monitoring it's all done on site with friendly people.
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Frank Daigle in Bakersfield, CA – Mar 03, 2017
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Best most caring Doctor I've ever had. i can't say enough good about him. He diagnosed my mother's ovarian cancer within 24 hrs after her doctor had been missing it for months. Does not hesitate to consult if need arises.
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Barbara W in Bakersfield, CA – Jan 29, 2016
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Great bedside manner. He always takes his time with me. He is the most caring Doctor I have ever been to.
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Melanie Hines in Bakersfield California – Jan 05, 2016
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