Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Family Medicine*
40+ years of experience
Accepting new patients
Telehealth services available
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Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Family Medicine
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Ana, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Autonoma De Guadalajara-School Of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
5 Star Rating
Based on 58 reviews 5 Star Rating (58 reviews)
Accepting New PatientsTelehealth AvailableSecure Call
Office Hours
Monday
8 am
to
5 pm
Tuesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Wednesday
8 am
to
5 pm
Thursday
8 am
to
5 pm
Friday
8 am
to
5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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1212 W 17th St
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Santa Ana, CA 92706
Locations
MemorialCare Medical Group - Santa Ana
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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(714) 415-4149
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Dr. Watanabe's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watanabe
5.0
58 ratings, 49 with a written review
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Outstanding, as always. Mitch is a great doctor who takes the time needed to make sure that everything is understood. He's easy to get along with, and very knowledgeable regarding his profession. He's been my family doc for many years now, as well as a fellow 1976 high school graduate. I've always felt comfortable with him. I only hoping that he NEVER retires!
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
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Bob Van Gorder – Aug 13, 2024
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Kindness
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
1 other person found this helpful
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Dr Watanabe – May 01, 2024
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Doctor who cares
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
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JFong – Jan 30, 2024
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I love the friendly staff & that there is barely any wait time. Dr Watanabe is great & takes his time to explain everything. He is very understanding and I look forward to my visits with him.
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Heidi Grijalva – Nov 29, 2023
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Good caring doctor
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
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Nov 18, 2023
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Simply the Best
What went well
- I felt respected
- 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
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Irene F. – Oct 11, 2023
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Kind and caring
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Susan Klaren – Sep 22, 2022
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Very knowledgeable and caring
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
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Jacquelyn L. – Jun 18, 2022
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He is a very nice Doctor. He is very informative and helpful
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 28, 2021
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Can I drive an hour to get to Dr. Watanabe after moving away from his office. I’ll continue to do that. That should be endorsement enough. Thank you Dr. Watanabe.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Matthew Crum – Nov 27, 2021
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He is a thorough and caring Dr with me anytime I go into the office for an appointment!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Handball player – Oct 15, 2021
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Great doctor who cares about his patients
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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CF – Sep 10, 2021
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Dr. Watanabe is always efficient, courteous, and professional. He is sincere and compassionate with each interaction. The front staff are also friendly.
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
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Aug 07, 2021
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Dr. Watanabe has been my Dr. for the past 28 years. He is very thorough, LISTENS to whatever you have an issue with. My son also states he is the best Dr. in town. I have referred many of my friends and they all say the same 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
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Irma – Jun 08, 2021
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Dr. Watanabe has always been very professional and courteous and I would highly recommend his services to all family and friends.
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
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Tuan Pham – Apr 24, 2021
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Visits are always good. Dr. Watanabe always offers helpful advise and consultation. Nurses and assistants always courteous and respectful.
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
- Long wait times
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Apr 03, 2021
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Compared to all the docs I’ve seen, Dr. Watanabe is the best! Not only is he knowledgeable and a great diagnostician, he LISTENS. I’ve never felt rushed during our appointments. He also responds timely to my questions on MyChart.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
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Cheryl – Jan 29, 2021
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Always there to ask a question.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Lena Toma – Jan 26, 2021
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My whole experience at the office was fast and efficient while still feeling safe and welcomed.
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
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Hugo Vazquez – Jan 16, 2021
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I have been seeing him for 30 years. He is the best, most through doctor. He helped deliver my son. He spends time with you to hear what is going on. He followed up with me directly when my husband was in the hospital.
What went well
- 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
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Dec 11, 2020
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About Me
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Our goal is to provide medical services that enhance the health of the people and communities we serve We are committed to providing the care you need when and where you need it at a low cost and with excellence We re here to be your partner in...read morebiography
Mitchell Watanabe is a MemorialCare Medical Group physician who specializes in family medicine. He currently works at the Santa Ana location. MemorialCare Medical Group is an award-winning team of health care professionals dedicated to providing...read moreFamily Medicine
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University Of California Irvine Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1989University Of California Irvine Medical Center
Internship Hospital, 1987University Autonoma De Guadalajara-school Of Medicine
Medical School, 1984
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- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
74%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 25
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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