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Dr. James Ochi, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat · Male · Age 61

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Sharp Rees Stealy Med Grp OBGYN

10243 Genetic Center Dr San Diego, CA 92121

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(858) 526-6136

Dr. James Ochi, MD is an otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat) specialist in San Diego, CA and has been practicing for 29 years. He graduated from Mayo Medical School in 1984 and specializes in ear, nose, and throat, pediatric otolaryngology (ear, nose & throat), and more.

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(858) 526-6136

Dr. Ochi accepts the following insurance:

Aetna: Choice Plus POS II
Assurant Health
AvMed: Open Access
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO; CaliforniaCare HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of California: Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
Cigna: Cigna HMO; Cigna PPO; Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
Commercial Insurance Company
Coventry Health Care: Medicare Advantage PFFS
Delta Health System
First Health (Coventry Health Care): First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
Government Employees Health Association (GEHA): GEHA
Group Health Cooperative (GHC): Group Health Cooperative
Humana
Medicaid
MVP Health Care
Optima Health
Principal Life
Simplifi
Tricare: TriCare for Life
UnitedHealthCare: PacifiCare HMO

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No malpractice claims found for California

No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data

No board actions found for the years we collect data

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Dr. Ochi's Top Procedures and Conditions

Treatment Frequency

Ear Disorders

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ochi treats Ear Disorders more than 32% of his peers

Dr. Ochi treats this condition more than 32% of his peers

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ochi treats All Headaches (incl. Migraine) more than 32% of his peers

Dr. Ochi treats this condition more than 32% of his peers

Tinnitus

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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Ochi treats Tinnitus more than 21% of his peers

Dr. Ochi treats this condition more than 21% of his peers

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Dr. Ochi's conditions and procedures:

Acute Laryngitis
Adenoidectomy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Reaction
Allergic Rhinitis
Antrostomy and Antrotomy (Sinus Surgery)
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Brain Disorders
Broken Nose
Cholesteatoma
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Tonsillitis
Conductive Hearing Loss
Deafness
Deviated Septum
Dizziness
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
Ear Disorders
Ear Surgery
Ear Tube Placement
Earwax Buildup
ENT Surgery
Ethmoidectomy (Sinus Surgery)
Eustachian Tube Dysfunction
Excision or Destruction of Tongue Lesion
Facial Fracture
Fracture
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Surgery
Head or Neck Lump or Swelling
Hoarse Voice (Dysphonia)
Intranasal or Sinus Procedure
Laryngitis
Larynx Conditions
Loss of Smell and-or Taste
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nosebleed
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Perforated Eardrum
Pulmonary Disease
Sinus Surgery
Sinusitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Tinnitus
Tongue-Tie
Tonsillectomy
Tonsillitis
Vertigo
Vestibule and Floor of Mouth, Excision or Destruction
Vocal Cord Nodule
Vocal Cord Paralysis
Wound Repair

About Me

Biography

"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 Otolaryng...

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Specialties

Ear, Nose, and Throat
Acupuncture
Pediatric Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose & Throat)

Board Certifications

Otolaryngology

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Education

1990

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

Fellowship Hospital

1989

University California San Diego Medical Center

Residency Hospital

1985

University California San Diego Medical Center

Internship Hospital

1984

Mayo Medical School

Medical School

1990

1989

1985

1984

Awards

Healthgrades Honor Roll

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Dr. Ochi's Reviews

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4.0

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1 Star	25%	(2)

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10 – 15 minutes

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What People Say About Dr. James Ochi, MD

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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 seemed not to listen to my concerns or take them seriously. One visit with Dr. Ochi and he saw and addressed my frustrations and concerns. We are having surgery with him Sept 1. Cannot wait!

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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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Tom W. in Escondido, CA – Jun 01, 2016

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