Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD
Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
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1040 University Ave Ste B209A San Diego, CA 92103Compare with other Ophthalmologists
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Yamada to family and friends is 3.75 out of 5
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Dr. Kentaro Yamada, MD is an ophthalmologist in San Diego, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Paradise Valley Hospital. He is accepting telehealth appointments.Ophthalmology
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Southwestern Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital, 2006Henry Ford Hospital
Residency Hospital, 2005Scripps Mercy Hospital-san Diego
Internship Hospital, 2002
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- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year
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
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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