Dr. Howard H. Hayashi, MD | San Luis Obispo, CA | Cardiothoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Howard Hayashi is a thoracic surgeon specializing in thoracic surgery, general surgery, and vascular surgery. He earned his medical degree from University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at UC Davis Medical Center. With 44 years of experience in surgical practice, Dr. Hayashi brings extensive expertise to complex surgical procedures. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Hayashi is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout San Luis Obispo, California. His clinical focus includes treating breast cancer, including metastatic or recurrent cases, and Paget disease of the breast. He performs various diagnostic procedures such as pathology tests and CT scans to guide treatment decisions. Patients have given Dr. Hayashi an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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4.8

33 Ratings
44 years of experience
40 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Uc Davis Medical Center
9 written reviews
3 specialties
3 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Male

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I went into ER several times but no surgeon in this area took Covered Ca and I kept being sent home. Finally I went in and was admitted for acute gallbladder pain. At 11pm Dr Hayashi came and was so comforting and funny too! He put my mind at ease and his skill as a surgeon is exemplary !! He stopped and spoke to my children at nearly 2 am when it was over and answered all their concerns!! We all felt I couldn't have done better with anyone else!! Today I had my follow up appt and he was just as nice as I remembered while in the hospital!! This man has such an amazing gift and is still approachable and caring!! I will recommend him to all I know! And when I get back to work as a RN will know his patients are going to be well taken care of always!! Thank God for Dr Howard Hayashi!!ð??

September 7th, 2016

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Totally at ease upon meeting Dr. Every question was answered and explained. His humor was delightful !

July 14th, 2016

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THIS IS A TRUE SCENARIO, EXPERIENCE, MEDICAL EMERGENCY, AND OR PRESENT SITUATION AND IS CURRENTLY CARED FOR BY HOWARD. This means this opinion or review would and could not be sufficient enough to express the superb excellence and or quality of level of service provided simply due to Howard is exceptionally rated and viewed off the chart. His compassion while providing an excellence in services is remarkable. He has earned above the best and is valued like no other. His attention and expertise is amazing. Thank you for the care provided as he assisted on mastering the most deadly in Americaand or the World. RECTUM COLON CANCER......... Saving a life one day at a time....

May 17th, 2016

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Best Dr. ever

February 8th, 2016

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I was seen & treated promptly and made to feel important, very courteous staff. Love dr. Howard Hayashi- what a life saver!!!

July 9th, 2015

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At this point we have only seen him in the hospital the rest of the questions don't apply at this time.

June 15th, 2015

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Very caring Dr. Great bedside manner. Listens to you.

May 4th, 2015

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Office was full but not overcrowded. Doctor was heard telling appointment person to fit a person in and then later I heard that he was going to fit another person into his schedule all because of the needs of these patients.Dr. Hayashi was well worth waiting for. He examined the patient I was with with extraordinary thoroughness before even going over all the reports in her chart so as to gain his own insight w/o any bias or previous dx conceptions. He was very compassionate and concerned about her comfort and well-being while conducting his hands on exam. He even re-dressed her wounds himself afterwards. I was very impressed.

August 17th, 2011

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Both Hayashi Dr's are kind and very caring people. Service is their first priority. They completely understand human emotions during an illness and step up to the plate for all of us.........100%

January 13th, 2010

French Hospital Medical Center

1911 Johnson AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 543-5353

Adventist Health Sierra Vista

1010 Murray AveSan Luis Obispo, CA 93405

Tel: (805) 546-7600

California Mens Colony Hospital

Highway 1 NSan Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Tel: (805) 547-7900


Dr. Howard Haruo Hayashi, MD	Jessica M Malone	Dr. Erika Radtke Gibson, MD	Dr. Justin Mac Weaver, MD
Thoracic Surgery	Nurse Practitioner	Anesthesiology	Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.8 (33 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience		17 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English
San Luis Obispo , CA	San Luis Obispo , CA	San Luis Obispo , CA	Paso Robles , CA
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine		Med School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College At Thomas Jefferson University	Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Surgery
Vascular Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Uc Davis Medical Center

Medical School

University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1982

Dr. Eugene Lester Keller
Emergency Medicine
58 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(1)
Dr. David Carlton Bonnheim, MD
Colorectal Surgery
46 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(1)
Dr. Wallace Gould Elliott, MD
Surgery
80 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(0)
Dr. Johannes Albrecht Haar
Surgery
32 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(0)
Dr. Alfred Joseph Rucci, MD
Surgery
78 Years Exp | Atascadero, CA
(1)
Dr. James Louis Grisez, MD
Surgery
| Arroyo Grande, CA
(1)
Dr. Robert Edgar Liechti, MD
Surgery
69 Years Exp | Nipomo, CA
(1)
Dr. Dexter E Guernsey, MD
Surgery
| San Luis Obispo, CA
(0)
Dr. Shawn Anthony Fouhy, MD
Anesthesiology
25 Years Exp | San Luis Obispo, CA
(4)
Dr. Timothy Leonard Auran, MD
Diagnostic Radiology
23 Years Exp | Templeton, CA
(4)

What languages does Dr. Howard Hayashi speak?: Dr. Howard Hayashi speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Howard Hayashi accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Howard Hayashi has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Howard Hayashi accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Howard Hayashi accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Howard Hayashi accepting new patients?: Dr. Howard Hayashi has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Howard Hayashi affiliated with?: Dr. Howard Hayashi is affiliated with Arroyo Grande Community Hospital.

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