John M. Koostra, MD - Natividad: Inspiring healthy lives
Pulmonology • Salinas, CA
About
John M. Koostra, MD – Natividad: Inspiring healthy lives Salinas - Natividad Medical Center (Natividad Hospital) is a 172-bed, acute-care teaching hospital in Salinas, CA, owned by Monterey County and affiliated with UCSF. - Mission: “Inspiring healthy lives” by providing care to all patients, regardless of ability to pay. - Leadership/Medical staff: Includes physicians and department leaders; Dr. John M. - Services: Level II trauma center; family medicine residency; bariatric surgery center; multiple specialty and primary care clinics; emergency department with ~52,000 visits per year. - Accreditation: Joint Commission; recognized for UCSF affiliation and teaching hospital status on the Central Coast. - Location: 1441 Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906. Helipad and trauma capabilities noted. - Contact: Main phone (831) 755-4111. If you need further details on Dr. Koostra’s role, specialty, or contact information within Natividad, I can look up and summarize that specifically.
Clinic Type
Pulmonology
Address
D'Arrigo Family Specialty Services, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 200, Salinas, CA 93901
Phone
831-755-4156
nmcfmres@natividad.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care: 4.5 out of 5 stars (based on 16 ratings) (16 ratings)
- Sharecare: 5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 2 ratings) (2 ratings)
Patients praise
- Thorough and comprehensive examinations
- Approachable bedside manner
- Good listener who asks questions
- Knowledgeable and masterful clinical approach
- Courteous office staff
Common complaints
- One patient reported concerns regarding medication management (changing antibiotics without an in-person visit)
"Dr Koostra has a very approachable style. He listens. He asks questions. Then he has a masterful approach, leaving no possibility off of his list. He tests extensively, and he gives you hope that he can find the cause of virtually any medical issue."
— Sharecare"Dr. John Koostra is bar none the best doctor hands down! He took an oath when he graduated medical school to care for..."
— Yelp"changed antibiotics 3 times without seeing"
— WebMD CareSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- [PDF] Outpatient Services - Natividad — Sep 8, 2025
- Dr. Chad Harris leaving Natividad for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. | News | montereycountynow.com — Jun 18, 2026
- Deborah Rawlins — Apr 11, 2026
- California Press Releases: Natividad Celebrates 59 Years of Volunteerism — Jul 8, 2026
- Adventist Health names new Central Coast Medical Officer - Paso Robles Daily News — Jul 3, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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