Darren Michael Hodgins

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Loma Linda University School of Medicine	Medical Degree		2004

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Surgery	Surgery	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on October 21, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ The doctor explained his role in... ”

The doctor explained his role in my up coming surgery of my Aortic valve replacement. Sounded to me a well organized team will be helping.

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“The doctor explained his role in...”

The doctor explained his role in my up coming surgery of my Aortic valve replacement. Sounded to me a well organized team will be helping.

Anonymous 10/21/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 31, 2025 -

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Comment - “ It was all a good experience, th... ”

It was all a good experience, the receptionist in the doctor were very helpful

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“It was all a good experience, th...”

It was all a good experience, the receptionist in the doctor were very helpful

Anonymous 08/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 10, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ Doctor was good at explaining my... ”

Doctor was good at explaining my next surgery and answered all of my questions and concerns.

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“Doctor was good at explaining my...”

Doctor was good at explaining my next surgery and answered all of my questions and concerns.

Anonymous 08/10/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 28, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ Having occupational and age rela... ”

Having occupational and age related hearing loss Dr Hodges was gracious enough to position himself directly in front of me and speak directly to me instead of talking to the terminal screen and only talking at me. Makes a big difference in achieving effective communications. THANK YOU

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Anonymous 05/28/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 26, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ I felt very comfortable with my ... ”

I felt very comfortable with my treatment.

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I felt very comfortable with my treatment.

Anonymous 05/26/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 07, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ It was a pleasant experience.... ”

It was a pleasant experience.

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“It was a pleasant experience....”

It was a pleasant experience.

Anonymous 10/07/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 17, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Professional and complete... ”

Professional and complete

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Professional and complete

Anonymous 08/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on June 09, 2025 -

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Good

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Good

Anonymous 06/09/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 27, 2025 -

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Comment - “ Nothing specific. "All is good"... ”

Nothing specific. "All is good"

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“Nothing specific. "All is good"...”

Nothing specific. "All is good"

Anonymous 05/27/2025

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Review by Anonymous on May 06, 2025 -

Kadlec Clinic - Cardiothoracic Surgery - 1100 Goethals Drive Suite E

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Comment - “ Very friendly bedside manner... ”

Very friendly bedside manner

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“Very friendly bedside manner...”

Very friendly bedside manner

Anonymous 05/06/2025

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William Smith, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Juan Cordero, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

Emily Kempf, - Thoracic and Cardiac Surgeon

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