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Dr. Douglas Hetzler M.D., Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)
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Dr. Douglas Hetzler M.D.

Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT)

4/5(15)
2025 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz CA, 95062
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Douglas Hetzler is an ear, nose and throat (ENT) doctor, also known as an otolaryngologist, practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Hetzler specializes in diseases and disorders of the ear, nose and throat as well as other parts of the head and neck. Such structures an ENT may work on include the sinuses, larynx (voice box) and mouth in addition to the ear, nose and throat. There are seven areas of expertise that an ENT might specialize in, and these are: allergies; facial reconstructive surgery; head and neck; laryngology; otology/neurotology; pediatric otolaryngology; and rhinology.

Education and Training

Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1981

Roy J Lucille A Carver College of Medicine At University of Iowa,Iowa City, Ia, United States 1981

Board Certification

OtolaryngologyAmerican Board of OtolaryngologyABOto

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Professional Memberships

  • Member Consulting laryngologist for Shakespeare Santa Cruz 

Dr. Douglas Hetzler M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2025 Soquel Ave

2025 Soquel Ave -
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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New patients: 831-458-5651, 831-458-5640, 831-426-0200
Fax: 831-458-5886

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Patient Experience with Dr. Hetzler


4.0

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Dr. Douglas Hetzler M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ear-Nose and Throat Doctor (ENT) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

DOMINICAN HOSPITALl

1555 SOQUEL DRIVE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

Head east on Soquel Avenue 3410 ft
Continue straight onto Soquel Drive 1710 ft
Turn left onto Hospital Drive 135 ft
Continue right onto Hospital Drive 472 ft
Turn left 183 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZl

2900 CHANTICLEER AVENUE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

Head east on Soquel Avenue 3410 ft
Continue straight onto Soquel Drive 3200 ft
Turn right onto Chanticleer Avenue 246 ft
Turn left 140 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

75 NIELSON STREET WATSONVILLE CA 95076

Head east on Soquel Avenue 3240 ft
Continue slightly right onto Soquel Avenue 733 ft
Take the ramp on the left 559 ft
Merge left onto Cabrillo Highway (CA 1) 11.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Airport Boulevard 965 ft
Turn left onto Ranport Road 431 ft
Turn left onto Airport Boulevard 1893 ft
Turn right onto Neilson Street 422 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right