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Dr. Payam Emdad, MD

Dr. Payam Emdad, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Payam Emdad, MD is a physical medicine & rehabilitation physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from International Medical and Technological University School of Medicine (Vignan) in 1998. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

4650 Palm Ave San Diego, CA 92154
Telehealth available

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Dr. Emdad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Emdad

1.7

6 ratings, 3 with a written review
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
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Anwar Habibi – Feb 04, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Maria in San Diego, CA – Aug 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Lori in Long Beach, CA – Mar 02, 2017
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Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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  • International Medical And Technological University School Of Medicine (vignan)

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation®
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente4650 Palm Ave San Diego, CA 92154
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Kaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center4647 Zion Ave San Diego, CA 92120
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Recipient of 8
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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