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Dr. Ernest Rector, MD

Dr. Ernest Rector, MD

Urology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ernest Rector, MD is a urologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rector has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal. He graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as CPMC Van Ness Campus and St. Mary's Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

1 Shrader St Ste 560 San Francisco, CA 94117
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(415) 824-0600

Dr. Rector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rector's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rector

4.0

9 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
22%
22%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
11%
11%

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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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Jan 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Cody Smith – Apr 07, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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John Vanorsdel – Jun 18, 2021
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Sheldon Duran in San Francisco , CA – Jun 19, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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M Allen in Monterey, CA – Dec 27, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
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Efeezy in San Francisco, CA – Jun 01, 2016
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caring, good listener, dedicated, intelligent, compassionate, committed, healing and reassuring.

  • Urology

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  • University Of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
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Dr. Rector is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1 Shrader St Ste 560 San Francisco, CA 94117
    1
    Office1580 Valencia St Ste 606 San Francisco, CA 94110
    2
    Kamal E Shamash MD Inc1580 Valencia St Ste 603 San Francisco, CA 94110
    3
    Jay K Benard DPM1580 Valencia St Ste 804 San Francisco, CA 94110
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • CPMC Van Ness Campus

      1101 Van Ness Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94109
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      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.

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

      2% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • CPMC Mission Bernal Campus & Orthopedic Institute

      3555 Cesar Chavez
      San Francisco, CA 94110
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      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

      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • St. Mary's Medical Center

      450 Stanyan St
      San Francisco, CA 94117
      Recipient of 15
      hospital awards

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

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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

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

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality