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Dr. Richard Szabo, MD

Dr. Richard Szabo, MD

Urology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Szabo, MD is a urologist in Irvine, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Stanford University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

6670 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618
Telehealth available

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Dr. Szabo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Szabo specializes in the area of Urology. 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Szabo's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Szabo

4.1
18 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
72%
72%
4 star
6%
6%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
17%
17%

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Awesome Doctor with lots of knowledge
Dr. SZABO has great work ethics, customer service and is very knowledgeable in his field. He made me feel comfortable and told me the whole process during the operation. He has all the fundamentals of being a Doctor. If you need something done I would suggest to request Dr. Szabo.Thanks again Doctor Szabo
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Richard H. – Feb 11, 2024
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Caring, competent, uses the best procedure.
Dr. Szabo performed a transperineal biopsy of my prostate after ordering an MRI. I feel fortunate that Dr. Szabo was my doctor. as he took plenty of time explaining that this procedure was the best practice, was compassionate, thorough, and I recovered quickly. I value his opinion of how to proceed from here.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
William M – Jul 03, 2022
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Dr. Szabo is very knowledgeable, paying full attention to my questions and offering smart options. He has a great bedside manner. He carved out my prostate gland with penile telescope and electrocautery. His wonderful team helped with this surgery and painless rapid recovery. I wish I had listened to Dr. Szabo and had this procedure long time ago. I am now very pleased to recommend Dr. Szabo.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Masoud Beizai in Laguna Hills, CA – Dec 02, 2016
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Dr Szabo was very concerned about my medical needs and responded very quickly by setting up my needed surgery on the spot and consulting with another doctor in his network of urologists. Within 90 minutes of his diagnosis he had everything arranged for the next day's surgery, otherwise I may have had to wait up to a month because of the heavy surgery schedule that was already in place. I am extremely pleased that he was my doctor and with how he handled my medical needs.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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David Sturgill in San Clemente, CA – Nov 23, 2016
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He listens & answers questions offers intelligent options , he is how Doctors used to be recognizing the patient & spends appropriate amount of time to diagnose the problem , instead of just wanting to run out of the room as soon as possible to see the next patient, I Highly recommend Dr. Richard Szabo.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
6 others found this helpful
Helpful
Capistrano Beach, CA – Jul 12, 2016
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  • Urology

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  • Stanford Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985
  • Harvard Fifth Surg Svc

    Internship Hospital, 1980
  • Stanford University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Szabo is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office6670 Alton Pkwy Irvine, CA 92618
    1
    Office3430 E La Palma Ave Anaheim, CA 92806
    2
    Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center393 E Walnut St Fl 3 Pasadena, CA 91188
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kaiser Permanente Orange County-Anaheim Medical Center

      3440 E La Palma Ave
      Anaheim, CA 92806
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (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

      Outstanding 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

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

      85%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% 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
    • Kaiser Permanente Moreno Valley Medical Center

      27300 Iris Ave
      Moreno Valley, CA 92555

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center

      10800 Magnolia Ave
      Riverside, CA 92505

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

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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