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Dr. Joshua Babad, MD

Dr. Joshua Babad, MD

Ophthalmology*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Joshua Babad, MD is an ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 1971. He is affiliated with Dominican Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

515 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(831) 426-2550

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Babad specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Babad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Babad

4.2

6 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
17%
17%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
17%
17%

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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
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Sherry – Aug 28, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 11, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Feb 23, 2021
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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
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Santa Cruz, CA – Apr 26, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Listen, Explain, and Treat

  • Ophthalmology

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

  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1975

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1972

  • New York University Grossman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Joshua N. Babad M. D. A Medical Corp.515 Soquel Ave Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Dominican Hospital

    1555 Soquel Dr
    Santa Cruz, CA 95065

    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

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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