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Cancer Care | Carlsbad Medical Center

OncologyCarlsbad, NM

★★★★☆3.7/52,010 reviews across 3 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • CMS HCAHPS (Momentary Labs analysis): 2 out of 5 stars (219 surveys)
  • Birdeye: 4.0 out of 5 stars (1,720 reviews)
  • MedicalRecords.com: 1.9 out of 5 stars (71 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • some patients report attentive and caring nursing staff
  • availability of a range of cancer care services, including screenings and treatment
  • multidisciplinary approach to cancer care

Common complaints

  • high billing costs and surprise medical bills
  • aggressive billing practices, including legal action against patients
  • concerns about doctor and nurse communication efficacy
  • lower patient satisfaction scores in areas like cleanliness and assistance

In patients' words

"$6,000 for 2.5 hours of care for the flu?? I’d hate to think what the full price is. ... Don’t go here if you can help it."

MedicalRecords.com review

"Carlsbad Medical Center is notorious for its high prices and aggressive billing practices."

NPR Health News article

"I received wonderful care during my surgery and stay at Carlsbad medical center. My doctor and all the nursing staff were comforting and very attentive."

MedicalRecords.com review

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8].

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