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Dr. Joy Torakawa, MD

Dr. Joy Torakawa, MD

Dermatology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Joy Torakawa, MD is a dermatologist in Visalia, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Torakawa has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1987. She is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

805 W Acequia Ave Ste 2C Visalia, CA 93291
Telehealth available
(559) 636-3376

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Torakawa specializes in the area of Dermatology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Torakawa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Torakawa

2.6

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
38%
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
13%
13%
1 Star
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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
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Visalia, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Visalia, CA – Jan 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Joy Torakawa, MD is a dermatologist in Visalia, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Torakawa has extensive experience in Skin Cancer & Excision. She graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1987. She...read more

  • Dermatology

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Dermatology®
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Dermatology
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Locations

Practice

Office805 W Acequia Ave Ste 2C Visalia, CA 93291
1

Practice

Omni Family Health888 N Alta Ave Dinuba, CA 93618
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaweah Health Medical Center

    400 W Mineral King Ave
    Visalia, CA 93291
    Recipient of 7
    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

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

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

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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