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Dr. Faafouina Afato, MD

Dr. Faafouina Afato, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Faafouina Afato, MD is a family medicine physician in Yuba City, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital and Adventist Health and Rideout. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

1429 Colusa Hwy Ste B Yuba City, CA 95993
Telehealth available
(530) 755-3218

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Afato specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Afato's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Afato

2.9

21 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
43%
43%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
5%
5%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
48%
48%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Sucks – Dec 12, 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
Helpful
May 02, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Scott Spurgeon – Nov 19, 2022
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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
Helpful
CJ – Jan 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nell – Jun 05, 2021
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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
No results
Helpful
Genie Ferguson – Feb 27, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
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Carmichael, CA – Feb 03, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Faafouina Afato, MD is a family medicine physician in Yuba City, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1991. He is affiliated with medical facilities Oroville Hospital...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of Hawaii At Manoa

    Medical School, 1991
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Practice

Regency Urgent Care Medical Corp1429 Colusa Hwy Ste B Yuba City, CA 95993
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Adventist Health and Rideout

    726 4th St
    Marysville, CA 95901

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Oroville Hospital

    2767 Olive Hwy
    Oroville, CA 95966
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    65%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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