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Dr. Don O. Kikkawa M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Don O. Kikkawa M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(61)
9415 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92093
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Don Kikkawa is an ophthalmologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Kikkawa specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kikkawa can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kikkawa can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Saint Louis University, School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO Medical Degree

UC Los Angeles, Jules Stein Eye Center, Los Angeles, CA Other Degree

University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI Other Degree

Chief, Division of Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Medical Degree

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology Medical Degree

Vice-Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology Medical Degree

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

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Dr. Don O. Kikkawa M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 9415 Campus Point Drive

9415 Campus Point Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92093
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New patients: 858-534-7402, 858-534-6290

UC San Diego Health

200 West Arbor Dr -
San Diego, CA 92103
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Patient Experience with Dr. Kikkawa


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Dr. Don O. Kikkawa M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 61 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLAl

9888 GENESEE AVENUE LA JOLLA CA 92037

Head south on Campus Point Drive 2864 ft
Turn right onto Voigt Drive 1367 ft
Turn right 1357 ft
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SCRIPPS GREEN HOSPITALl

10666 NORTH TORREY PINES ROAD LA JOLLA CA 92037

Head south on Campus Point Drive 2382 ft
Turn right onto Genesee Avenue 1.3 mi
Keep in the middle 461 ft
Continue straight onto North Torrey Pines Road (S21) 1173 ft
Turn left onto Scripps Clinic South Drwy 168 ft
Turn right 762 ft
Turn right 648 ft
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SHARP MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

7901 FROST ST SAN DIEGO CA 92123

Head south on Campus Point Drive 2431 ft
Turn left onto Genesee Avenue 4472 ft
Turn left onto La Jolla Village Drive 2824 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards I 805 South 3660 ft
Merge left onto Jacob Dekema Freeway (I 805) 4.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards CA 163 South 2435 ft
Merge left onto Cabrillo Freeway (CA 163) 4518 ft
Take the ramp on the right towards Genesee Avenue 1534 ft
Turn left onto Genesee Avenue 1439 ft
Turn left onto Health Center Drive 3129 ft
Turn right onto Frost Street 390 ft
Turn right 185 ft
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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl

200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

Head west on Dickinson Street 92 ft
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SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITALl

4077 5TH AVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

Head east on Dickinson Street 161 ft
Turn right onto Front Street 1219 ft
Turn left onto West Lewis Street 310 ft
Continue straight onto Lewis Street 1196 ft
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RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL - SAN DIEGOl

3020 CHILDRENS WAY SAN DIEGO CA 92123

Head east on Dickinson Street 161 ft
Turn right onto Front Street 1958 ft
Turn left onto West Washington Street 4306 ft
Take the ramp on the left towards CA 163 852 ft
Keep right at the fork towards SR 163 North 848 ft
Merge left onto Cabrillo Freeway (CA 163) 3.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right towards Mesa College Drive 1413 ft
Turn right onto Mesa College Drive 751 ft
Turn right onto Berger Avenue 873 ft
Continue straight onto Childrens Way 726 ft
Turn right 156 ft
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