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Dr. Sandra Kwak, MD

Dr. Sandra Kwak, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Sandra Kwak, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2003. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.3 Star Rating
Based on 38 reviews 2.3 Star Rating (38 reviews)

Practice

520 Superior Ave Ste 310 Newport Beach, CA 92663
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(949) 645-8800

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Kwak is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kwak specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kwak's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kwak

2.3

38 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
26%
26%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
8%
8%
1 Star
58%
58%

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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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Best doctor ever – Oct 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 04, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 03, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Lorencia Beltran – May 26, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 05, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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Jul 14, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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May 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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May 17, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
CA – Feb 13, 2019
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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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren in Irvine , CA – Oct 23, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Hillary in Costa Mesa, CA – Oct 04, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 03, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed Patient in Costa Mesa – Aug 10, 2018
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What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laura Bryan in Irvine – Apr 13, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Lauren in Laguna Niguel, CA – Feb 09, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Lori in Huntington Beach, CA – Dec 02, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tom Watts in Trabuco Canyon, CA – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Sandra Kwak, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Newport Beach, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2003. She is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Albany Medical College

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Practice

Sanaz Khorrami MD Inc.520 Superior Ave Ste 310 Newport Beach, CA 92663
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Critical Care 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

    Outstanding 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

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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

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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