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Dr. Bruce Watanabe, MD

Dr. Bruce Watanabe, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Watanabe, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Florence, OR and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

530 9th St Florence, OR 97439

Make an Appointment

(541) 997-7104

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Watanabe is affiliated with PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center Florence, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watanabe specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Watanabe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watanabe

4.2

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
77%
77%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
15%
15%
1 Star
8%
8%

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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
Helpful
Dara – Mar 08, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Kathleen - Reedsport, Oregon – Oct 15, 2022
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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
Rose Estes – Sep 20, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary Jane in Lincoln City, OR – Aug 22, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Les C. in Florence, OR – Jul 28, 2016
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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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Connie Thomas in Reedsport, OR – Dec 31, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

Each patient is treated as a unique individual and the care recommended is determined by evidence based medicine. 

biography

I have enjoyed practicing general orthopedics on the Oregon coast for 22 years. I have been privledged to work with a great team of other physicians and staff. 

I am married and my wife and I keep busy raising our three children.  ...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Texas Medical Branch

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990

  • University Of California At San Diego

    Undergraduate School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Orthopedics Clinic530 9th St Florence, OR 97439
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Practice

Peace Health Peace Harbor Medical Center400 9th St Florence, OR 97439
2

Practice

PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center3100 Tongass Ave Ketchikan, AK 99901
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Practice

Health Associates of Peace Harbor Hospital380 9th St Florence, OR 97439
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center

    400 9th St
    Florence, OR 97439
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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

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

    85%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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