Dr. James Bush, MD
Dr. James Bush, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in San Diego, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1969. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center and Sharp Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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3805 Front St San Diego, CA 92103Compare with other Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists
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About Me
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Residency at the Univ of CA in Otolaryngology (ENT) after completing medical school at the Medical College of GA. Then a clinical fellowship in Otology and Neuro-Otology (ear and hearing) at the House Ear Group in Los Angeles. Past chairman...read moreEar, Nose, and Throat
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Charity Hosp-tulane
Internship Hospital, 1979House Ear Inst
Fellowship Hospital, 1977Ucsf Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 1976Valley Med Ctr-va Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1973Charity Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1970Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia
Medical School, 1969Columbia
Undergraduate School, 1965
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
82%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsView all 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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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Compare Dr. Bush with our nearby Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologists at Palomar Health.
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(442) 274-0583.
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