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Dr. Terry Ishihara, MD

Dr. Terry Ishihara, MD

Family Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Terry Ishihara, MD is a family medicine physician in San Pedro, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center San Pedro. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1499 W 1st St San Pedro, CA 90732
Telehealth available
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3.9
18 ratings, 8 with a written review
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Super efficient thorough PCP
Thought the 3 times I've seen him in person that he was very upfront, thorough, and documented conditions well. He isn't a touchy, feely style of doctor that many here are saying complaints about but he is very professional and no-nonsense. His staff follows up and he will spend time with you answering questions. I like that he will also schedule telehealth and is flexible with appointments. This office also employs NPs so in a jam, I can be seen as a replacement and the urgent care next door is reserved for emergency visits not requiring an ER. For me, I like his style and candor, to the point.
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
What could be improved
No results
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Ed Word – Dec 14, 2023
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Telehealth
Excellent doctor. He is very patient and knowledgeable.
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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Sep 28, 2023
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Great Family doctor
This doctor is very knowledgeable. He is caring and concerned and is quite competent. He is also very responsive to messages and follows up well with referrals etc. He is a good doctor.
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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Aug 08, 2023
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Caring and smart
Very thorough and cares. Also very responsive to messages and calls
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
1 other person found this helpful
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May 25, 2023
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Disappointed
Although he was nice at 1st meet, he's a bit obnoxious. Condescending and acts VERY visibly annoyed. I've literary just gone because of I have so much pain and he's just being sooo much opposite of a sweet caring doctor. Very disappointed.
What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Eric – Mar 24, 2023
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Terrible Dr.......Didn't seem real interested in helping me. Mistakes on almost every prescription he submitted. Doesn't know Calif prescribing laws....
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Craig – Mar 20, 2020
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Excellent doctor. Very patient even when I had trouble expressing my symptoms and guided me along the way through my illness. I would highly recommend Dr. Ishihara. Most doctors don't take the time to try and figure things out and just rush you. He does not do this .
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
4 others found this helpful
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Bellflower, CA – Jun 16, 2017
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My husband & I both go to Dr. Ishihara (10 years!), and he has offered excellent care of both of us.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Tess in Manhattan Beach, CA – Jan 07, 2016
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care philosophy

Dr. Ishihara enjoys getting to know his patients as individuals and likes to learn new skills that help him to improve the quality of care he provides. He loves to travel and experience different cultures and describes himself as a dedicated doctor who is very passionate about what he does.

biography

Terry Ishihara, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Ishihara earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit. He completed his residency at Scottsdale Memorial Hospital in Arizona. Dr. Ishihara says...read more

  • Family Medicine

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  • Scottsdale Memorial Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1993

  • Wayne State University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1990
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Locations

Practice

Providence Medical Institute1499 W 1st St San Pedro, CA 90732
1
(310) 831-9482

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San Pedro Peninsula Hosp621 S Butte St San Pedro, CA 90732
2
(310) 732-7010
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