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Dr. Richard Hongo, MD

Dr. Richard Hongo, MD

Cardiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Hongo, MD is a cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hongo has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities CPMC Van Ness Campus and Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

2340 Clay St Fl 2 San Francisco, CA 94115
Telehealth available
(415) 923-6500

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Hongo is affiliated with CPMC Van Ness Campus San Francisco, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Hongo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Hongo specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology. • 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 Cardiac Care Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Hongo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hongo

4.8

20 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 Star
90%
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4 Star
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5%
3 Star
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1 Star
5%
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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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Sofarsogood – Mar 11, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Marjorie – Feb 14, 2025
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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
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Veronica Price – Nov 08, 2023
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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
Helpful
Jeff Breininger – Jul 22, 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
2 people found this helpful
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James Underwood – Jul 02, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 26, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
D. B. in CA – Dec 07, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Richard Hongo, MD is a cardiologist in San Francisco, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hongo has extensive experience in Cardiac Electrical System Procedures. He graduated from Loma Linda University in 1995....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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

  • Loma Linda University

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Dr. Hongo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office2340 Clay St Fl 2 San Francisco, CA 94115
    1
    Office1100 Van Ness Ave Fl 5 San Francisco, CA 94109
    2
    Sutter Novato Outreach Clinic101 Rowland Way Ste 220 Novato, CA 94945
    3
    Cardiology Consultants of Napa Valley Inc. A Medical Corp.3443 Villa Ln Ste 2 Napa, CA 94558
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • CPMC Van Ness Campus

      1101 Van Ness Ave
      San Francisco, CA 94109
      Recipient of 23
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery, coronary interventional procedures, heart attack treatment, heart failure treatment, and heart valve surgery

      View all awards

      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

      View all patient feedback

    • Providence Queen of the Valley Medical Center

      1000 Trancas St
      Napa, CA 94558
      Recipient of 7
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    Learn more about how Healthgrades measures Hospital Quality