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Dr. Michael McHale, MD

Dr. Michael McHale, MD

Gynecologic Oncology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Michael McHale, MD is a gynecologist oncologist in La Jolla, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. McHale has extensive experience in Gynecologic Neoplasms. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1992. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
Telehealth available
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Dr. McHale's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. McHale

4.3
6 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Patient
Dr. McHale's very competent medical knowledge, his caring bedside manner and his down to earth approach and interest in the patient's individual needs was exemplary. I would highly recommend him.
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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Mar 27, 2025
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Excellent doctor
Excellent doctor. He explained all options to me and what was going on with the mass that was found on my ovaries. I feel very confident he will give me the best of care going forward. The entire staff at the Oncology clinic was wonderful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Chris K – May 26, 2024
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I was a patient of Dr. McHales’s back in 2002 @ NMCSD. I had Ovarian cancer. Actually, I have been wanting to talk with him! Metastatic disease has been found, and my current Oncologist would love to know what exactly the pathologist discovered at that time. I have moved out os state, and it is difficult getting 18 year old records through the Navy! Any help would be SO appreciated! Meredith Starboard, 940.736.4845
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
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Meredith Starboard – Sep 24, 2020
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This doctor was unprofessional and uncaring. He actually made fun of me for being upset about having Uterine cancer. When he converted from minimally invasive to full stomach surgery he didn't bother to explain to me. He also failed to tell me that I had a 25% chance of having Stage3 cancer. I have many more stories. His staff never returns calls, loses paperwork and blames others. I have never complained about a doctor and loved my new doctors. I hate for anyone to experience what I did
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Carol S. in San Diego, CA – Jun 04, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. McHale is a Professor in the Department of Reproductive Medicine, Division of Gynecologic Oncology at UC San Diego. He recently joined the faculty after serving at the Naval Medical Center San Diego from 2000-2007. During that time he was the...read more

  • Gynecologic Oncology

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
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Gynecological Oncology
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Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center9300 Campus Point Dr La Jolla, CA 92037
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