Dr. Ames Ressa, MD
Dr. Ames Ressa, MD is a general surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1980. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120Make an Appointment
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Ressa to family and friends is 4.111111 out of 5
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Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.General Surgery
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St Vincents Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1985Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1980
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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