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Dr. Alan Watanabe, MD

Dr. Alan Watanabe, MD

Internal Medicine*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Alan Watanabe, MD is an internist in Columbus, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 16 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (16 reviews)

Practice

4050 Central Ave Columbus, IN 47203
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Watanabe specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Watanabe's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watanabe

4.1
16 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
75%
75%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
19%
19%

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I trust Dr W completely. When other drs couldn’t find out what was wrong with me, he “heard” me & started digging. I have been diagnosed with a rare disease now. I can speak with him frankly & directly. I don’t always LIKE what he tells me ... he lets me make my own decisions even when he disagrees with them. Staff are nothing short of amazing: personable, friendly & sincere. Try a consultation visit. You can always go somewhere else if you don’t like them. I feel blessed to have found them.
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
Helpful
Coomer in Columbus, IN – Jun 14, 2018
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My wife has seen him for many years. Every time she goes to him, she says that he doesn't care what she tells him is conflicting her. He thinks she is lying about her ailment and doesn't want to hear what she is saying. And the office staff is incompetent as well, they can't even call in a prescription to the correct pharmacy or call in a prescription like they say they will do. I think the doctor and staff really don't care about their patients. I would find different doctor who cares.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Columbus, Indiana – Feb 11, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alan Watanabe, MD is an internist in Columbus, IN and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. He is affiliated with Columbus Regional Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.
  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Tenn

    Internship Hospital, 1984
  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Physicians Practice Organization Inc4050 Central Ave Columbus, IN 47203
1

Practice

Columbus Regional Hospital2400 17th St Columbus, IN 47201
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Columbus Regional Hospital

    2400 17th St
    Columbus, IN 47201
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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