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Dr. Timothy Kuwada, MD

Dr. Timothy Kuwada, MD

General Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Timothy Kuwada, MD is a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Atrium Health Cabarrus and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

1025 Morehead Medical Dr Ste 300 Charlotte, NC 28204

Make an Appointment

(704) 355-1813

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kuwada is affiliated with Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kuwada specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Kuwada's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kuwada

3.4
20 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 star
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
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Horrible
I went in to have the gastric bypass. The hospital staff was very unprofessional and bedside manner was horrible. Dr.Kuwada also sent me home with no pain medicine only muscle relaxer. I have 7 incisions and in a lot of pain I fine this horrible who send a patient home in that much pain with nothing to ease it. So FYI if you’re using him as your surgeon you will suffer in pain.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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SMH – Sep 12, 2024
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Excellent Surgeon and Staff
Dr. Kuwada identified the exact procedure I needed and when I woke up the day after the procedure I experienced immediate symptom relief. He fully explained why the procedure was necessary and how it would be done. The Surgical Fellow (MD) who also saw me in the hospital was a GREAT addition to his team. His staff from front office to his nursing team are amazing. Appointments, questions and procedure all handled in a very timely manner. Excellent and compassionate care!
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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 26, 2024
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I have been very impressed with Dr. Kuwada and his staff. He answered my questions and explained how he was going to perform the colectomy that I needed. His nurse Muriel is amazing and was very glad to answer any questions that I had. I would recommend Dr. Kuwada.
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
Helpful
Ft Mill, SC – Oct 06, 2017
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Very pleased with Dr. Kuwada Did hernia repair and al went well. Nice Dr.,very professional Answers all questions I was impressed and would highly recommend him. I am 69m yr old male
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
charles waters in Charlotte, NC – Sep 08, 2017
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Kuwadas bed side manners are horrible and very unprofessional. Instead of admitting that he does not know how to treat something he tries to make the patient feel crazy and suggest psychiatry care and depression treatment not realizing that patient is depressed out of the frustration of dealing with pain he was unwilling or unable to treat. Needless to say I had to find anothe surgeon who was willing to treat me who was intelligent enough to know I needed urgent surgery that helped me in the end
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
7 others found this helpful
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Jane Doe in Charlotte, NC – Jan 14, 2017
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Dr. Kuwada did spent time with me but could not answer questions about pain I have and "lumps" that were revealed by an MRI. His office then waited over five months to submit his $430 bill to Blue Cross on the evening that the policy renewed. If he and his office had moved in a timely manner, I would have met my deductible with plenty of time to take advantage of my insurance.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Charlotte, NC – Oct 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Timothy Kuwada, MD is a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Atrium Health Cabarrus and Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

  • General Surgery

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  • University Of Connecticut

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

    1000 Blythe Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28203
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Atrium Health Cabarrus

    920 Church St N
    Concord, NC 28025
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

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

    2% higher than the national average

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