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Dr. Karen Kohatsu, MD

Dr. Karen Kohatsu, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Karen Kohatsu, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in San Diego, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 37 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (37 reviews)

Locations

Poway Women's Care

Poway Women's Care11939 Rancho Bernardo Rd Ste 105 San Diego, CA 92128
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(442) 274-0566

At a Glance

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Dr. Kohatsu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kohatsu

3.2

37 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
51%
51%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
41%
41%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Former Patient – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 14, 2023
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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
Helpful
Sherri – Jan 20, 2023
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Ceci P. – Jan 18, 2023
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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
Helpful
Brittany – Nov 30, 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
Aug 10, 2019
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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
Helpful
Daniel Karczewski in San Diego, CA – Nov 28, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Kelley in Rancho Bernardo – Jan 19, 2018
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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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego, CA – Aug 07, 2017
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Sarina in Ramona, ca – Jul 31, 2017
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
San Diego, CA – Mar 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary in Escondido, CA – Aug 06, 2016
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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
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Dawn Gamberale in Escondido, CA – Apr 08, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Poway, CA – Apr 01, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Karen Kohatsu, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in San Diego, CA. She is affiliated with medical facilities Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. She is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • White Mem Medical Center

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine

    Medical School
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy
    Escondido, CA 92025
    Recipient of 10
    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

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  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd
    Poway, CA 92064
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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.

    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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