Dr. Mark Takata, MD
Dr. Mark Takata, MD is a general surgeon in La Jolla, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from American University of The Caribbean School of Medicine in 2001. He is affiliated with medical facilities Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Green Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037Make an Appointment
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Mark Takata, MD, is a general surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Dr Takata is skilled in bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy...read morebiography
Mark Takata, MD, is a general surgeon with a special interest in minimally invasive, advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery (weight loss surgery). Dr. Takata is skilled in bariatric surgery, including laparoscopic gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy...read moreGeneral Surgery
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American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2001
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Locations
Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines
Scripps Clinic Del Mar
Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
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 awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
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.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
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
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