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Dr. Richard Ornelas, MD

Dr. Richard Ornelas, MD

Internal Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ornelas, MD is an internist in San Jose, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and El Camino Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.3 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.3 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Primary Care Winchester - El Camino Health

828 S Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128
Telehealth available
(408) 866-4000

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Ornelas' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ornelas

3.3

13 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
31%
31%
4 Star
23%
23%
3 Star
15%
15%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
23%
23%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Ted L. Pratten – Jul 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
12 people found this helpful
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MJ in Mountain View, CA – Jan 04, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Richard Ornelas is a practicing Internist with El Camino Health Primary Care Clinic, and is affiliated with El Camino Medical Associates.

biography

Dr. Richard Ornelas is a practicing Internist with El Camino Health Primary Care Clinic, and is affiliated with El Camino Medical Associates.

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Internal Medicine

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of California

    Medical School, 1987

  • University Calif Irvine

    Internship Hospital, 1987
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Locations

Primary Care Winchester - El Camino Health

Primary Care Winchester - El Camino Health828 S Winchester Blvd San Jose, CA 95128
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • El Camino Hospital

    2500 Grant Rd
    Mountain View, CA 94040
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Santa Clara Valley Medical Center

    751 S Bascom Ave
    San Jose, CA 95128
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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