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Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD

Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1974. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 381 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 364-2150

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Akazawa specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery & Plastic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Akazawa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Akazawa

4.3

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About Me

biography

Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Mission Viejo, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1974. He is affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. He is accepting new patients.

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • University Of California At Berkeley

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
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Plastic Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Melvin K Akazawa MD Inc.26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 381 Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

    27700 Medical Center Rd
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Recipient of 5
    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

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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