Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*•Male•Age 56
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Banner University Medical Center Phoenix and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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1101 E Missouri Ave Phoenix, AZ 85014Accepting new patients
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4.1
| 5 Star | 65% | 65% |
| 4 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 3 Star | 15% | 15% |
| 2 Star | 4% | 4% |
| 1 Star | 12% | 12% |
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care philosophy
We are proud to have become Arizona's largest and most experienced ophthalmology practice focused specifically on the diagnosis and management of the retina and vitreous.At RCA, we believe in providing you with professional, attentive,...read more
biography
EDUCATION & HONORSDerek Y. Kunimoto graduated from Harvard College summa cum laude, and Harvard Medical School with honors. He received his law degree with honours from Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship. He was a medicine...read more
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Wills Eye Hospital
Fellowship HospitalWills Eye Hospital
Residency HospitalMassachusetts General Hospital
Internship HospitalHarvard Medical School
Medical School, 1999Oxford University
Undergraduate School, 1994Harvard University
Undergraduate School, 1992
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- Recipient of 11
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
71%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% lower than the national average
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