Dr. James Ochi, MD
Ear, Nose, and Throat ·
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Age 60
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Dr. James Ochi, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in San Diego, CA and has been practicing for 28 years. He graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1984 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), and more.Read his story
Sharp Rees Stealy Med Grp OBGYN
10243 Genetic Center Dr
San Diego, CA 92121
(858) 526-6136
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Assurant Health
- AvMed
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
- Cigna
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Coventry Health Care
- Delta Health System
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Tongue-Tie
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more than 77% of peers
Perforated Eardrum
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more than 70% of peers
Ear Disorders
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more than 59% of peers
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Dr. Ochi's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Ochi "Giving you the best of both worlds…" Dr. James Ochi graduated from Mayo Medical School (Rochester, MN) and completed his Otolaryngology residency at UC San Diego Medical Center. He then moved his family to London, UK for a Pediatric Otolaryngology fellowship at Great Ormond Street Children' s Hospital. Dr. Ochi became trained in Medical Acupuncture through UCLA School of Medicine. He combines the best from Western and Eastern medicine to give his patients who require surgery as comfortable a recovery as possible. Dr. Ochi is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Medical Acupuncture. He has received awards from his peers at the national, state and local levels for outstanding clinical expertise and research. Dr. Ochi welcomes adults and children who have Ear, Nose and Throat concerns to see him at Graybill's Escondido Office; call 760-291-6977 today for a consultation.
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3 Specialties
- Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Acupuncture
- Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)
1 Board Certifications
- OtolaryngologyAccredited by: American Board of Otolaryngology*
37 Conditions Treated
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Reaction
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Bell's Palsy
- Brain Disorders
- Broken Nose
- Cholesteatoma
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Tonsillitis
- Deafness
- Deviated Septum
- Dizziness
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Disorders
- Earwax Buildup
- Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
- Facial Fracture
- Fracture
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
- Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
- Larynx Conditions
- Loss of Smell and-or Taste
- Nosebleed
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Perforated Eardrum
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sinusitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Tinnitus
- Tongue-Tie
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
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14 Procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Ear Surgery
- Ear Tube Placement
- ENT Surgery
- Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
- Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Sinus Surgery
- Tonsillectomy
- Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
- Wound Repair
Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for California.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Mayo Medical SchoolMedical School | Graduated 1984
- University California San Diego Medical CenterInternship Hospital | Completed 1985
- University California San Diego Medical CenterResidency Hospital | Completed 1989
- Great Ormond Street Hospital For ChildrenFellowship Hospital | Completed 1990
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
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Languages Spoken
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Ochi was so wonderful with my son. We finally found a doctor who understood our frustrations with our sons health. He has had nothing but problems with his tonsils for over a year now. We battled pneumonia, snoring, strep throat, and tonsillitis endlessly since he turned 5. Other doctors...Read More
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Darcy Cusimano in Rancho San Diego, CA – Aug 11, 2016
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Even thought Dr. Ochi has a very busy practice, he spends a lot of time asking & answering questions. His patience seems endless. Dr. Ochi is the most caring and concerned physician
I have had the pleasure meeting.
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2Tom W. in Escondido, CA – Jun 01, 2016