Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu, MD

Rheumatology*FemaleAge 63

Rheumatology*

Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu, MD is a rheumatologist in San Diego, CA. Dr. Tutuncu has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. She is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu, MD

Muscle IQ

4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
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Accepting new patients

Dr. Tutuncu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
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Dr. Tutuncu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tutuncu

3.8

36 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
64%
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4 Star
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3 Star
8%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Margaret – Jan 24, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Shelby – Aug 02, 2024
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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 person found this helpful
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Joseph T Alexander – Jul 22, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 12, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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R P St Denis – Oct 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Carlsbad – Aug 21, 2022
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What went well
  • 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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T. Laing – May 15, 2021
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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
Helpful
Lorraine – Sep 18, 2019
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What went well
  • 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 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Oct 08, 2018
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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
Helpful
Claudette in Chula Vista, CA – Dec 07, 2017
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 people found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – May 09, 2017
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
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Jamie O. in Oceanside, CA – Jan 08, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr Zuhre Tutuncu has a passion for helping people and a love for medicine. Her goal is to improve her patients' quality of life and provide the best care possible. Her medical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and osteoporosis. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis and piano.

biography

Dr. Zuhre Tutuncu has a passion for helping people and a love for medicine. Her goal is to improve her patients' quality of life and provide the best care possible. Her medical interests include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and osteoporosis. In her spare time she enjoys playing tennis and piano.
  • Rheumatology

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  • University Of Maryland School Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Dr. Tutuncu is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Muscle IQ

    Office4077 5th Ave San Diego, CA 92103
    1

    Practice

    Group Inc3626 Ruffin Rd # 82807 San Diego, CA 92123
    2

    Scripps Clinic Orthopedics

    Scripps Coastal Medical Center2176 Salk Ave Carlsbad, CA 92008
    3
    Scripps Coastal Medical Center501 Washington St San Diego, CA 92103
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

      354 Santa Fe Dr
      Encinitas, CA 92024
      Recipient of 26
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

      4077 5th Ave
      San Diego, CA 92103
      Recipient of 14
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      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.

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

      1% higher than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
      View all patient feedback
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