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Dr. Walter Vazquez, MD

Dr. Walter Vazquez, MD

Pediatric Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Walter Vazquez, MD is a pediatric surgeon in San Diego, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center.

5 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 5 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

5251 Viewridge Ct San Diego, CA 92123
(619) 662-1222

Care Philosophy

"Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime."

- Dr. Walter Vazquez, MD

At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

care philosophy

Health care leader whose mission is to keep you healthy. Under-one-roof convenience, 24-hour advice nurse, and online access to manage your health - anytime.

  • Pediatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1988
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Locations

Practice

Viewridge Pediatric General Surgery5251 Viewridge Ct San Diego, CA 92123
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Naval Medical Center San Diego34800 Bob Wilson Dr San Diego, CA 92134
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center

    4647 Zion Ave
    San Diego, CA 92120
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% 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

  • Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center

    9961 Sierra Ave
    Fontana, CA 92335
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% 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
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