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Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD

Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Coos Bay, OR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical facilities Bay Area Hospital and Curry General Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1900 Woodland Dr Coos Bay, OR 97420
Telehealth available
(541) 267-5151

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Shimotakahara specializes in the areas of Otolaryngology & Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shimotakahara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shimotakahara

3.5

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 Star
56%
56%
4 Star
6%
6%
3 Star
0%
0%
2 Star
11%
11%
1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Aug 06, 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
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Catherine Voellinger – May 14, 2021
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2020
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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
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Nov 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 29, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 16, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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May 15, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Mar 28, 2019
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Oregon – May 22, 2018
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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
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
coos bay, or – Oct 20, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Steven Shimotakahara, MD is an otolaryngology-head and neck surgery specialist in Coos Bay, OR and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from McGill University School of Medicine in 1978. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mcgill University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1978
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology
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Otolaryngology†
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

North Bend Medical Center1900 Woodland Dr Coos Bay, OR 97420
1

Practice

Curry General Hospital94220 4th St Gold Beach, OR 97444
2
Bay Area Hospital1775 Thompson Rd Coos Bay, OR 97420
3
North Bend Medical Center Gold Beach94180 2nd St Gold Beach, OR 97444
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Curry General Hospital

    94220 4th St
    Gold Beach, OR 97444

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

    84%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    7% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Bay Area Hospital

    1775 Thompson Rd
    Coos Bay, OR 97420
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    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

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback
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