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Dr. Sunanda Pejavar, MD

Dr. Sunanda Pejavar, MD

Radiation Oncology*

Dr. Sunanda Pejavar, MD is a radiation oncologist in San Diego, CA. She is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

3075 Health Center Dr San Diego, CA 92123

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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pejavar is affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital San Diego, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pejavar specializes in the area of Radiation Oncology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • 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. Pejavar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pejavar

4.4
21 ratings, 14 with a written review
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Genuine, trustworthy, empathetic
I absolutely adore Dr. Pejavar and her staff. She helped me navigate my journey through breast cancer with empathy, wisdom, and confidence. She's a great listener and is very genuine. She takes her time to explain everything in depth, which I really appreciate. While I am glad my journey is over, I do miss her and the wonderful staff at Sharp. Thank you, Dr. Pejavar!
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Linda – Apr 02, 2024
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Truly cares
The entire staff at the Sharp cancer center has been amazing. They are very helpful, friendly and organized. Dr. Pejavar is very compassionate and I feel like I'm with a friend during our visits. She is also highly skilled in her practice but is also able to break down the treatment in a way that I can fully understand the process which I really appreciate. I am very grateful to her and the staff as this is a very trying journey and it helps to have this level of support.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Wendy – Jul 13, 2023
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I loved how Dr Pejavar listened and remembered my concerns and how she personally monitored my treatment and adjusted as needed. I always felt confident and that matters alot. She's very gentle and kind, intelligent, and knows her stuff. Which is a great combination when you need treatment!
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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Aug 25, 2021
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Thank you Dr. Pejavar - you have been outstanding and your care over the years has been heartfelt and effective. My husband and I would have been pretty lost without all of your guidance and we deeply appreciate you.
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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Florence – Jan 29, 2021
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Referred to me by my main oncologist for radiation. Dr. Pejavar has been excellent throughout. Thanks so much to you and your staff for all of your attention and care in helping treat my prostate cancer. Warmly, Mark
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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M.K. – Jan 08, 2021
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I thoroughly respect and appreciate Dr. Pejavar. I was diagnosed with stage 3B breast cancer and my world flipped on its head. It has now been nearly a 2 year journey, but I have recently been cleared and am hopeful for my future. My daughters continue to sing her praises and bonded with her during our visits together – which was an unexpected bright spot during this experience. She is a compassionate and genuine physician and could also double for a good therapist during some of my hardest times.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth – Dec 30, 2020
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She is just wonderful. Very patient with all of my questions and really cares. I have been seeing Dr. Pejavar for six months now and my treatment is wrapping up. She is a delight to see and I actually look forward to our visits. I also appreciate that her and her staff take Covid very seriously and take all of the necessary precautions. Everyone has been so kind and helpful at Sharp Memorial.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jennifer – Nov 21, 2020
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Dr. Pejavar was referred to me by a close friend who was a patient of hers 5 years ago. I've had two in-depth consultations with her and start my treatment next week. While I am a little nervous to start this process, she has really set me at ease and has diligently explained the radiation process in detail to me and my family. We are very grateful for her wealth of knowledge, her warm personality, and ability to listen – really listen - to our concerns and address them with both compassion and expertise. I wish more physicians had the caring touch she does, it really helps when one is dealing with cancer.
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
6 others found this helpful
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Yvonne – Nov 13, 2020
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I have been seeing Dr. Pejavar for over a year now for my invasive ductal carcinoma - which my treatment is coming to an end (yay!). She has been outstanding and I could not have asked for someone as kind and knowledgeable as her. She genuinely cares and takes as much time as I need to get all of my questions addressed - even after hours. I have felt highly confident that I am receiving the best care from her and her team and could not recommend her highly enough. In addition, her staff is very sweet and positive, which helps when one is dealing with cancer.
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
7 others found this helpful
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Samantha – Oct 30, 2020
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Dr. Pejavar is the most thoughtful, gentle and professional physician I have met. I am in a very delicate state as I am working through my breast cancer journey, and I feel like I am held so soundly in her care. I cannot recommend her enough
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
8 others found this helpful
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d. – Sep 26, 2020
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The office staff was wonderful, but Dr. Pejavar was extremely unplesant. She kept talking over me and I could have Googled the advice she gave me. I'm switching doctors.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Ann – Aug 23, 2020
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Erroneously treated with SRS brain radiation for a brain lesion which was not cancer. Second and third opinions concurred that it was an anomaly and not cancer. Previous treatment of three 3-5 mm metastases to brain in 6/2010, resolved, followed by yearly MRI for 9 years with no growth. She insisted I had a recurrence from my yearly scan in 12/18. She performed a chest scan, which was clear. She ordered another MRI 1-1/2 months later, following which she stated it had grown in size and insisted I have radiation treatment. I wanted to compare the 2 scans, but she refused. I wanted a PET scan, but she refused. At that point I was alarmed and went ahead with treatment 2/2018. Was scanned 1-1/2 months after treatment. She was unavailable for followup. Got pathology report, and it showed that the pathologist went back to 6/2010 scan after treatment. It had NOT changed in size. Second and third opinions concurred: No change in size, not cancer.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mary Carlblom – May 16, 2020
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Had a consultation with her - very knowledgeable and thorough and I was very satisfied with all the information provided. Highly recommended.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Feb 06, 2020
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Very professional and compassionate, definitely stands out from other physicians I've seen.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Happy Patient in San Diego – Feb 06, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

As a Sharp HealthCare-affiliated physician, I strive to make a difference every day and to deliver compassionate, personalized health care. I believe in working with my patients to provide the best treatment options and care possible for each individual. This is health care the way it should be.
  • Radiation Oncology

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  • Yale University

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Radiology®
Radiation Oncology
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  • English

  • Kannada

Locations

Practice

Sharp and Children's Mri Center LLC3075 Health Center Dr San Diego, CA 92123
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Practice

Errol Korn Medical Corp.769 Medical Center Ct Chula Vista, CA 91911
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Office5725 Kearny Villa Rd Ste I San Diego, CA 92123
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Practice

Sharp Memorial Hospital7901 Frost St San Diego, CA 92123
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sharp Memorial Hospital

    7901 Frost St
    San Diego, CA 92123
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    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.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

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