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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD

Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

3.8 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

1040 University Ave Ste B209A San Diego, CA 92103
Telehealth available
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Dr. Yamada's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yamada

3.8
16 ratings, 5 with a written review
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very unfriendly stuff
Avoid Jennifer, She is very RUDE and seems like she hates being there
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
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Aug 09, 2024
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good results--bottom line eye glass script
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Gay A Williams – Aug 08, 2019
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For the last several years I have spent my winters in Southern California. Since I am diabetic, I need to have my eyes examined periodically. So I looked for a capable ophthalmologist in San Diego. When I first got my eyes examined by Dr. Yamada several years ago, he examined my eyes very carefully and after the exam explained my eye conditions to me in a way that was easy to understand. Since then I've been going to see Dr. Yamada whenever I returned to Southern California.
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
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May 26, 2018
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I had a horrible experience with this doctor and his less than competent staff. He did an incomplete and ineffective exam, all he was interested in was rushing me into surgery where he makes the big bucks. He refused repeated requests I made for a return phone call and a more complete exam. When he referred me to a different specialist for a second opinion, I Googled the new doctor and discovered that he has horrible reviews, basically, calling him an arrogant, rude quack. I am not going back
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
1 other person found this helpful
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WG in San Diego, CA – May 19, 2018
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This is the kindest, most gentle surgeon I have ever met. He returned me from near blindness in one eye to normalcy. He listens and informs completely. I would reccommend him to anyone in need of sight restoration.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Francis Moore in San Diego, CA – Jul 12, 2017
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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Southwestern Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2006

  • Henry Ford Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 2005

  • Scripps Mercy Hospital-san Diego

    Internship Hospital, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Practice

Kentaro E Yamada M.D. Inc.1040 University Ave Ste B209A San Diego, CA 92103
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