Dr. Howard Sawyer, MD
Dr. Howard Sawyer, MD is a family medicine physician in Van Nuys, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1975. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Providence Holy Cross Medical Center and Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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14600 Sherman Way Ste 300 Van Nuys, CA 91405Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sawyer
3.4
| 5 Star | 56% | 56% |
| 4 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 2 Star | 6% | 6% |
| 1 Star | 33% | 33% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Sawyer to family and friends is 3.3888888 out of 5
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I am proud to be part of the Optum family of primary care doctors, specialists, and care teams focused on providing care for people ages 65+. At Optum, my team and I help you reach your personal health goals. We focus on your total well-being while...read moreFamily Medicine
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Residency Hospital, 1979Stony Brook University Renaissance School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1975
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- Recipient of 35
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
81%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family16% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 22
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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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 home76%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean9% higher than the national average
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