Dr. Roderick Comunale Jr, MD
Dr. Roderick Comunale Jr, MD is a nephrologist in National City, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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502 Euclid Ave Ste 205 National City, CA 91950Make an Appointment
Hospital Highlight
Dr. Comunale Jr is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center San Diego, a highly rated hospital.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Comunale Jr specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine, Nephrology & Nephrology. • See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Comunale Jr
| 5 star | 83% | 83% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 17% | 17% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Comunale Jr to family and friends is 4.3333335 out of 5
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Dr. Roderick Comunale Jr, MD is a nephrologist in National City, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Alvarado Hospital Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.Nephrology
Los Angeles Co-usc School Of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 1989Los Angeles Co-usc School Of Medicine
Fellowship Hospital, 1989
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- Recipient of 50
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 6
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.
78%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% lower than the national average
68%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well8% lower than the national average
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