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Dr. Victor Ochoa, MD

Dr. Victor Ochoa, MD

Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Victor Ochoa, MD is a cardiologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Ochoa has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Interventional Cardiac Procedures, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from Dartmouth University Geisel School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 33 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (33 reviews)

Practice

1595 Soquel Dr Ste 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
Telehealth available

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Dr. Ochoa's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ochoa

3.7

33 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
61%
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4 Star
6%
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3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
27%
27%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Feb 28, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Stormy – Feb 24, 2025
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Keri Forbord – Nov 19, 2024
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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
2 people found this helpful
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Jan 13, 2024
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Karen Avery – Oct 01, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 13, 2023
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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 person found this helpful
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May 20, 2023
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Frank Steinmueller – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Debra – Dec 09, 2021
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 07, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Feb 13, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Francisco Jimenez in Watsonville CA – Feb 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
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
14 people found this helpful
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Santa Cruz, CA – Mar 03, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego, CA – Apr 08, 2016
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Big Mama in Watsonville, Ca – Apr 04, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Ochoa is a Harvard graduate originally from the Monterey Bay area. He went to medical school at Dartmouth, completed his medical residency training at Yale University, and attended UCSF for his Cardiology training.
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ucsf Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2009
  • Ucsf San Francisco

    Internship Hospital, 2005
  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2004
  • Yale

    Residency Hospital, 2004
  • Dartmouth University Geisel School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
  • Harvard Medical School

    Undergraduate School, 2001
  • Harvard University

    Undergraduate School, 2001
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Dr. Ochoa is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Cardiovascular Associates of Santa Cruz1595 Soquel Dr Ste 220 Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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