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Dr. Gary Murata, MD

Dr. Gary Murata, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Gary Murata, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Stockton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton and Dameron Hospital. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

1800 N California St Stockton, CA 95204

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Dr. Murata's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Murata

4.1
13 ratings, 7 with a written review
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In 2007 Dr. Gary trimmed up meniscus pads in both my knees and replaced my ACL in the right knee. High speed crashes on motorcycles, barefoot water skiing and hitting trees on the ski slopes took a toll on my knees. Thanks to this dear Brother, his staff and their stellar surgical expertise, my knees are still working like a champ in 2020. At age 63 I am still going strong, up and down the mountains bringing hope and healing to the needy. God Bless Dr Gary, his family and staff.
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What could be improved
No results
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Rick S – Dec 26, 2020
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I was seen by Dr. Murats for what was thought to be knee issues. I was there for 7 months and he did not listen to what I was saying tell me he knew. I just saw a Dr at the county and within two hours he had figured it out it was my hip that was bad and I need a hip replacement. I will never ever go to Alpine again I wasted over a year with the wrong diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 03, 2019
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Dr. Murata is in my opinion the very best there is ! He is very concerned with what you have to say and he follows up on each and every one.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Greg Shoeffler in Stockton,California – Jan 28, 2018
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Dr. Murata 's positive attitude and expertise gave me hope that I can still have a knee replacement done . I was overweight , diabetic and had some thyroid issues. He encouraged me to lose weight, have a positive attitude and be prepared for my surgery. My rt knee is done. I will soon be ready for the left knee. I will definitely recommend him to others.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Stockton, CA – Jun 03, 2017
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Dr Murata is man who has integrity and follows a stellar ethical standard. Thank you Dr. Murata for not caving into the duress of a broken work comp system. My level of care has benefited by you willingness to write timely reports that reflected you heard my medical concerns and frustrations and was willing to honestly document your findings. My experience in the work comp service found you to be at the highest level in every category a patient needs in a advocate. You are a very humble man. TKA
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Tiffany in Lodi, CA – May 24, 2017
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I was very disappointed with this Dr., he was very negligent with the care after my knee surgery. I will never recommend this Dr. to anybody. He never took care of my knee infections when I told them about it. He gave me a very strong antibiotic and my kidneys started to fail, I was under a lot of depression and stress. Thanks to God I was fine after a few months and even after this journey I ask him to place me on disability and he never agree to do it. I will never want to see this Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Gustavo Sanchez in Stockton, CA – Feb 22, 2017
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I consider Dr. Murata to be an excellent doctor, overall. He has professional, yet empathetic and compassionate, bedside manner and excellent surgical skills. He is good about answering questions and providing additional, written information. He has performed more than one surgery on me. And I plan to maintain an insurance which will allow him to do another ortho surgery on me in the future.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Stockton, CA – Mar 01, 2016
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Dr. Gary Murata, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Stockton, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1982. He is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

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  • Los Angeles Co/usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1983
  • University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1982
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
Orthopedic Surgery
American Board of Medical Specialties
Sports Medicine
Self designated 
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  • California Orthopaedic Association, Member

  • English

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

St. Joseph's Medical Center1800 N California St Stockton, CA 95204
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. Joseph's Medical Center Stockton

    1800 N California St
    Stockton, CA 95204
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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  • Dameron Hospital

    525 W Acacia St
    Stockton, CA 95203

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% lower than the national average

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