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Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD

Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Howard Matsuba, MD is a plastic surgeon in Downey, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1979. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 228 Downey, CA 90242

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Dr. Matsuba's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Matsuba

3.7

6 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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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Chaerish – Jul 14, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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June in Norwalk, CA – Feb 06, 2017
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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
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Candis in Bellflower, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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  • Georgetown Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • Orth Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1987
  • Mt Sinai Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Plastic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office9449 Imperial Hwy Ste 228 Downey, CA 90242
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Practice

Long-Term Care At Bellflower Medical Offices-Mob 19400 Rosecrans Ave Bellflower, CA 90706
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center

    9333 Imperial Hwy
    Downey, CA 90242

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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