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Dr. Keith Follmar, MD

Dr. Keith Follmar, MD

Orthopedic Hand Surgery*

Dr. Keith Follmar, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in San Jose, CA. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.

4 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

280 Hospital Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119
Telehealth available

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Follmar is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center San Jose, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for hand surgery.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Follmar specializes in the areas of Hand Surgery & Plastic Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Follmar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Follmar

4.0
13 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
69%
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4 star
8%
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3 star
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1 star
23%
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Meticulous, great communicator, confident, direct and provides realistic expectations. I've worked in health care for over 40 years and I can identity a very confident doc He's very straight up/no nonsense.
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
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Lois Wilco-Owens, MFT – Jul 28, 2023
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Meticulous Surgeon
Dr. Follmar did a fantastic job! He is a confident and meticulous surgeon. I am thrilled with my results!
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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Jennifer – May 12, 2022
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Recently had a cosmetic breast reduction with Doctor Follmar. He has been very kind, respectful, professional and helpful throughout the entire process. I am very happy about my results and would recommend him.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jane E Miller – Oct 11, 2021
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I had a serious finger injury and Dr Follmar stayed into the early evening to wait for me to arrive at his office. He treated my finger which healed very well. He was compassionate and caring. I would highly recommend Dr Follmar.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Jerry Wentworth – Oct 06, 2020
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Had the worst experience with Follmar. He was arrogant and most unhelpful. I have an extensive medical background and knew a lot more about much of what we discussed. Even though my symptoms did not match up with a quick test he did, he wanted to give me a shot. I was considering it but after he continued to say things that are not medically advised, like to wear a restrictive wrist/thumb brace for 23 hours a day after the shot while working full time on a computer, I was not comfortable with him. This was just one of many things he was completely wrong about and very "know it all" about each thing. He also told me to file a WC claim when I am self-employed and therefore not eligible for WC. At that point he was down right rude. Do NOT go to him. There are way better doctors out there.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Concerned Nurse – Mar 26, 2020
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Dr. Follmar is an excellent physican. I was immediately comfortable with his demeanor and chairside manner. He was very professional and thorough at my initial office visit for a upper eyelid candidate. To reasure me, he suggested I see his colleague for a second opinion (Dr. Daniel Jacobs) who was also superior. I can't say enough great things about this team!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Feb 25, 2020
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my 4 year old son got into a bad accident. He has a bad cut on his wrist and he is truly an instrument of God to save my son’s right hand. I see his compassionate as a parent too and I am wholeheartedly grateful for meeting him in a wrong time. He help our family and this is big thing to consider him to be your doctor.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Rena in San Leandro, CA – Dec 07, 2018
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Dr. Follmar is an outstanding doctor/ surgeon. I visited him in 6/10/2016 for my post breast surgery wound issue. His confident countenance makes patients feel comfortable around him; his positive assurance is from being knowledgeable, experienced and skillful. He had answers to all my questions and more, also treated my problematic wound (which bothered me for 2 weeks) readily and effortlessly. My wound is healing nicely now. That far exceeded my expectations. He is the best of the best!
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
8 others found this helpful
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K. Wang in San Jose, CA – Jun 15, 2016
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I've had 2 surgeries with Dr. Follmar. He has always been a pleasure to work with. Made me feel very comfortable and at ease.
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
9 others found this helpful
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Chasep in San Jose, ca – Apr 20, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Keith Follmar, MD is an orthopedic hand surgeon in San Jose, CA. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center. He is accepting telehealth appointments.
  • Orthopedic Hand Surgery

  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Plastic Surgery®
Hand Surgery
Plastic Surgery
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Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Kaiser Health Plan BLDG PHY 632280 Hospital Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119
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Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center250 Hospital Pkwy San Jose, CA 95119
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente San Jose Medical Center

    250 Hospital Pkwy
    San Jose, CA 95119
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in back and neck surgery, spinal fusion, hip fracture treatment, hip replacement, and total knee replacement

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% 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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