Dr. Richard Coutts, MD
Dr. Richard Coutts, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 60 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of California at Los Angeles in 1964. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.
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I am currently retired from active practiceOrthopedic Surgery
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Fellowship Hospital, 1970University Calif-u Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1969The Ohio State University Hospitals
Internship Hospital, 1965University Of California At Los Angeles
Medical School, 1964University Of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1964Univeristy Of Vienna Austria
Undergraduate School, 1960San Diego State University
Undergraduate School, 1959
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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