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Dr. Amy Kakimoto, MD

Dr. Amy Kakimoto, MD

Sports Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Amy Kakimoto, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Encinitas, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. She is accepting telehealth appointments.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 20 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (20 reviews)

Practice

477 N El Camino Real Ste A306 Encinitas, CA 92024
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(760) 942-0118

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Kakimoto specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Sports Medicine. • 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
    Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Kakimoto's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kakimoto

4.4

20 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
5%
5%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
5%
5%
1 Star
10%
10%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Carlsbad Mom – Mar 25, 2020
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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
Helpful
Heather – Mar 23, 2020
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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
Helpful
Jen Franco in Encinitas CA – Oct 03, 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
Helpful
Diane Moore in Encinitas, CA – Mar 25, 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
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Catherine G in Oceanside, CA – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Amy Kakimoto, MD is a sports medicine specialist in Encinitas, CA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California at San Diego in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities UC San Diego...read more

  • Sports Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • University Of California At San Diego

    Medical School, 2005
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Sports Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Unavail477 N El Camino Real Ste A306 Encinitas, CA 92024
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% 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

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

    354 Santa Fe Dr
    Encinitas, CA 92024
    Recipient of 26
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

    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 doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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