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Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD

Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD

Neurotology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Sylmar, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Olive View-UCLA Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

14445 Olive View Dr Sylmar, CA 91342
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Ishiyama specializes in the areas of Neurotology, Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Ishiyama's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ishiyama

2.9

30 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
40%
40%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
7%
7%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
47%
47%

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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Jul 07, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2020
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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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Thein Jess – Oct 25, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sandy Johnson – Aug 31, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Sep 19, 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
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Becky in Las Vegas, NV – Sep 11, 2018
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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none – Jul 12, 2018
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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
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Santa Ana, CA – Nov 17, 2017
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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
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Josef Avesar in Los Angles – Jun 27, 2017
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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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
D.Dupere in Santa Maria, CA – Dec 23, 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Paul G in Los Angeles, CA – Sep 28, 2016
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What went well
No results
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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
CLC in Los Angeles, CA – Apr 13, 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
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Eileen H. in Los Angeles, CA – Jan 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Akira Ishiyama, MD is an otologist neurotologist in Sylmar, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ronald Reagan UCLA...read more
  • Neurotology

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

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

  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
Neurotology
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
American Board of Otolaryngology
Otolaryngology
Self designated 
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Healthgrades has not received any data indicating a board action exists for this provider.

Locations

Practice

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center14445 Olive View Dr Sylmar, CA 91342
1

Practice

UCLA Department of Surgery10833 Le Conte Ave Los Angeles, CA 90095
2
Regents of the University of California5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400 Los Angeles, CA 90045
3

Practice

Office200 UCLA Medical Plz Ste 550 Los Angeles, CA 90095
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Recipient of 35
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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 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

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals 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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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 awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Olive View-UCLA Medical Center

    14445 Olive View Dr
    Sylmar, CA 91342

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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