Dr. Richard Onishi, MD
Dr. Richard Onishi, MD is a family medicine physician in San Diego, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine in 1996. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. He is not accepting new patients.
Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
3811 Valley Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92130Compare with other Family Medicine Physicians
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Family medicine physician Richard Onishi, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for the whole family, focusing on preventive care. Dr Onishi is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine. He enjoys spending time with his patients...read morebiography
Family medicine physician Richard Onishi, MD, provides comprehensive primary care for the whole family, focusing on preventive care. Dr. Onishi is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based medicine. He enjoys spending time with his patients...read moreFamily Medicine
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University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1996
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Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley
Scripps Clinic Del Mar
Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 29
hospital awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
85%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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