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Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD

Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD

Psychiatry*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD is a psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Saintfort has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1995. He is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

2.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 2.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

Practice

3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(858) 822-5381

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Saintfort specializes in the areas of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry & Psychiatry. • 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. Saintfort's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Saintfort

2.5

24 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
29%
29%
4 Star
13%
13%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
58%
58%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
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
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Iowa City, IA – Apr 26, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
9 people found this helpful
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Karen in Moline, IL – Feb 23, 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
Jay in Davenport, IA – Feb 14, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Kim in Rock Island, IL – Mar 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alicia in Davenport, IA – Mar 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ralph Saintfort, MD is a psychiatrist in La Jolla, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Saintfort has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital

  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1995
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

UCSD Heath Care3855 Health Sciences Dr La Jolla, CA 92093
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UC San Diego200 W Arbor Dr San Diego, CA 92103
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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 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

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    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
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