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Dr. Vincent Yamamoto, MD

Dr. Vincent Yamamoto, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Vincent Yamamoto, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1987. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 7 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (7 reviews)

Practice

1425 S Main St Walnut Creek, CA 94596

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3.9
7 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Best doctor ever I have ever met.
I have also read some of the reviews and feel they are unfair and unjustified. My surgery went very well. Everything was explained and understood. Recovery went smoothly. All in all it went better than expected. To this day I have no restrictions and my surgery was done on my right knee in 2004 at the the age of 54, that was 19 YEARS ago! Thank you Dr. Yamamoto!
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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Kandys Standridge – Feb 07, 2023
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2 Full knee replacements
Dr Yamamoto was an excellent doctor assisting me with two full knee replacements. Both went well and I'm still in no pain after 6 years.
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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Linda Hanford – Jun 24, 2022
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I have had both knees replaced by Dr. Yamamoto and when I read these negative reviews, I think they must have seen someone else. Dr. Yamamoto is an expert surgeon, compassionate and carin. There is not a negative bone in his body. Both my knees are great and I'm back on the tennis court. I highly recommend.
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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Linda in Clayton, CA – Feb 11, 2019
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I found him to be a wonderful, caring doctor. He listens carefully and explains everything. Never rushed. My knee surgery went well and I highly recommend Dr Yamamoto. It's been a long time since I've been treated so well by a MD.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Patricia Dunton in Walnut Creek, California – Mar 08, 2018
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I was refered to Dr Yamamoto for hip surgery by my GP. This is one of the most impersonal, negative Dr's I've ever met. He was so full of gloom and negativity he really scared the heck out of me. Not one time did he express one positive point for the hip surgery, nor did he mention his personal success and self confidence as a surgeon ? When a surgeon has lack of self confidence over a mandatory procedure I'm looking for someone else..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Pete in West Point , CA – Oct 08, 2016
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This is a horrible orthopedic Dr. I was referred to him and went in hopeful for a plan regarding my knees. He talked about several other issues, spoke to me as if I was five instead of 47, was rude and had zero compassion. But, he never actually examined my knee. Instead of working together for positive results, I couldn't get out of there fast enough. As I thanked him on my way out, he had the nerve to tell me he hoped I could get over my anger. I left feeling hopeless and crying.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Marnie O in Antioch, CA – Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Vincent Yamamoto, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Walnut Creek, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1987. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center.

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Kaiser1425 S Main St Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Walnut Creek Medical Center

    1425 S Main St
    Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

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