Dr. James Sinclair, MD
Dr. James Sinclair, MD is a medical oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sinclair has extensive experience in Pulmonary Neoplasms and Pancreatic Neoplasms. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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9850 Genesee Ave Ste 830 La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sinclair
| 5 star | 62% | 62% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 8% | 8% |
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| 1 star | 31% | 31% |
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care philosophy
``I enjoy the complexity of oncology and hematology and the opportunity to care for patients and families at a most vulnerable time.``At cCARE, we believe that cancer treatment is more than just medicine. It's also about compassion,...read more
biography
Dr. Sinclair was raised in Wisconsin where he completed his undergraduate and medical school training at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. His mentor at Madison, Robert Schilling, M.D. suggested he do his post M.D. training at UCSD with Helen...read moreMedical Oncology
Hematology
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
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University Of California, San Diego, Hematology/oncology
Fellowship Hospital, 1985University Of California, San Diego, Dept Of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 1982University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health
Medical School, 1981University Of Wisconsin, Madison
Undergraduate School, 1977
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- Recipient of 15
hospital 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 awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
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.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 38
hospital awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
75%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family10% higher than the national average
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