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Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD

Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD is a plastic surgeon in Downey, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 228 Downey, CA 90242

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Dr. Matsuba's Reviews

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3.7
6 ratings, 3 with a written review
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Best doctor ever
In 2009 I got into a really bad car accident. My left had was messed up bad. My thumb and pinky was completely hanging off by the skin and my ring and index finger were completely broken. He repaired my whole hand and placed a skin graft over the part of my hand where the bones and tissues were exposed. My God was with this man in the surgery room. I have full range of motion with my hand. Was told I may develop arthritis. No arthritis. He did my pt with my hand. He is the Greastest doctor I know on Earth.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chaerish – Jul 14, 2024
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I was the last appointment for the day on a Friday. I was in his office for 4 minutes. He said he didn't know what the lump in my finger was and I should come back when it's bigger. It had already gotten bigger and I was worried about it. No tests, ultra sound, mri etc to find out what it is. Cancer is rare in the finger but that does not mean someone is not going to get it. Who knows if I may be the rare case and this doctor couldn't care less. Horrible doctor rushed me out of his office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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June in Norwalk, CA – Feb 06, 2017
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Love this doctor he is the best he has me looking so much better thank you doctor Matsuba
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Candis in Bellflower, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Georgetown Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987

  • Orth Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987

  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 228 Downey, CA 90242
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Practice

Long-Term Care At Bellflower Medical Offices-Mob 19400 Rosecrans Ave Bellflower, CA 90706
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy
    Downey, CA 90242

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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