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Dr. James Tearse, MD

Dr. James Tearse, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. James Tearse, MD is an ophthalmologist in Redwood City, CA. He is affiliated with Sequoia Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1391 Woodside Rd Ste 200 Redwood City, CA 94061

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Dr. Tearse's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tearse

4.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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SS – Jan 25, 2021
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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
5 people found this helpful
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Maria in Redwood City, CA – Mar 29, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

Care for patients in their best interest using the science and technology of medicine with the art of healing

biography

Dr. Tearse has been in Redwood City since 1987. He is a graduate of Stanford University and Baylor College Of Medicine and is Board Certified in Ophthalmology.Dr. Tearse has taught and trained many ophthalmologists in Central and South America...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Tex Health Sci Center

    Residency Hospital, 1986
  • Project Orbis

    Fellowship Hospital, 1986
  • Baylor Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Active Life Medical Center1391 Woodside Rd Ste 200 Redwood City, CA 94061
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • Directions

Practice

Sequoia Hospital170 Alameda de las Pulgas Redwood City, CA 94062
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Practice

Peninsula Eye Surgery Center1128 W El Camino Real Mountain View, CA 94040
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Practice

Office805 Veterans Blvd Ste 125 Redwood City, CA 94063
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sequoia Hospital

    170 Alameda de las Pulgas
    Redwood City, CA 94062
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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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

    83%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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