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Dr. Michael Kosty, MD

Dr. Michael Kosty, MD

Hematology*

Dr. Michael Kosty, MD is a hematologist in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available

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Dr. Kosty's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kosty

2.4
19 ratings, 6 with a written review
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I am upset with this office!! I was here for an appt. Dec. 1st. . I have a serious abscess that needed immediate attention and two teeth pulled.. I was put on antibiotics. 3 times due to waiting for Dr Kosti to sign off as other Doctors Did asap! Dentist girl faxed the form to his office 4 (times n called four calls.I have called over 5 times myself.. Dr said I have not been there for 2 yrs.!!! He had to be told I wa there Dec 1. Today is Jan 4th n still waiting!!!! Am disgusted!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jan 05, 2018
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Kind and very caring. He projects knowledge and confidence in his treatment plan. I really am fortunate to be a patient of his. Any cancer patient should have a doctor as competent as Dr. Kosty.. Really can not say enough good things about him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Burbank, CA – Dec 05, 2017
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He came to the appointment utterly unprepared & uninformed even though we had hand-delivered all materials weeks prior. He literally says "I don'tt know why you are here." He finally finds the reports, and says he has reviewed them, and begins asking questions. When told that all the details are in the reports, he says that he hasn't looked at them, and that he just wanted to "make the best use of our time together." Perhaps making best use of our time would have been to prepare! Shameful!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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San Diego, CA – Nov 10, 2016
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Dr. Kosty has been my oncologist for 3 years. He is very conscientious and LISTENS to me. I can call or e-mail him, and he always gets back to me within hours. I wish other doctors possessed his qualities! I respect his advise and professionalism.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Meredith Paddock in Irvine, CA – Aug 29, 2016
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He is caring and very competent. He has kept me alive for many years beyond what others had expected. He treats me with respect by listening and really hearing any concerns I may have. He is very professional and I am thankful he is my oncologist.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mariah J. in San Diego, CA – Jun 23, 2016
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He may know cancer but he has NO bedside manner. He is abrupt and in a hurry.
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
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San Diego, CA – Apr 12, 2016
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biography

Dr. Michael Kosty, MD is a hematologist in La Jolla, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Hematology

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  • Naval Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Naval Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Naval Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Hematology
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Internal Medicine
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Scripps Green Hospital10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
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Scripps Cancer Center John J. Hopkins10670 John J Hopkins Dr San Diego, CA 92121
2

Practice

Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation10710 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla, CA 92037
3

Practice

Scripps Clinic Medical Laboratories15004 Innovation Dr San Diego, CA 92128
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