James Mason, MD | Encinitas, CA | Hematologist

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Dr. James Mason treats nausea and vomiting from cancer treatment, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin lymphoma, and performs intravenous chemotherapy and infusion clinic services. He practices hematology and oncology and has 42 years of experience. Dr. Mason is board-certified in radiation oncology by the American Board of Radiology. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at Wayne State University–Detroit Medical Center and received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. He sees patients in Encinitas and La Jolla, California, and is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Mason 4 out of 5.

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24 Ratings
42 years of experience
speaks English
Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Radiation Oncology; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year
5 written reviews
2 specialties
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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James Mason's Ratings and Reviews

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24 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Had a good bedside manner: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Spent time with me: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
Flexible scheduling: (8) Did WellNeeds Improvement (2)
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Dr. Mason is the best.!

September 18th, 2018

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Dr. Mason has demonstrated extraordinary skill as a hematology/oncology specialist in caring for my very rare blood disorder. It also bears affirming that Dr. Mason and his team have taken action to advise me of sudden changes in my condition, all the while showing compassion in their words and deeds.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

February 1st, 2018

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Firstly, I sympathize with the people who had a bad experience, it would help if you were more specific about the mistakes and problems you experienced, and who was at fault. I was fortunate to have a VERY POSITIVE experience with Dr. James Mason in 2011, in the hospital for a month receiving a stem cell transplant. It went very well and extended my life for many years. Unfortunately, I was given LEVAQUIN which has given me extremely painful neuropathy, not Dr. Mason's fault, the maker of this drug withheld info on the risks of this problem until years later. BE WARNED, LEVAQUIN! CIPRO! or AVELOX or their generic equivalents have dangerous side effects. Dr Mason is very skilled and knowledgable, and did a great job in my experience.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 19th, 2016

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The bone marrow transplant prep was introduced and treated almost as an impending vacation for my husband with Acute Lymphoma. So many mistakes, complete and utter lack of pain control or care on the part of staff and a standard protocol for all...a standard dose no matter the size of patient, etc. Haven't heard from them in months, but they did receive the several hundred grand from our insurance. We are now to be seen by City of Hope DUE to the mistakes of Scripps to try to help us find as many months for my husband with our nine year old son as possible after their total failure and then almost immediate abandonment. Stay away from this place. They don't care and once they have your money you'll never hear from them again no matter what they say. I'd been warned. Don't be misled. It is the living version of Hades itself as our many of its staff "members" or supposedly trained drones. RUN don't walk.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 23rd, 2013

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terrible at following up and lack of costumer satisfaction. STAY AWAY.

Did Well

Needs Improvement

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

October 18th, 2011

Scripps Clinic Encinitas - 326 Santa Fe

326 Santa Fe DrEncinitas, CA 92024

Tel: (760) 633-7032

Mon7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat9:00 am - 1:00 pm

SunClosed

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10710 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037

Tel: (858) 554-8788

Mon7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm

SunClosed


James Mason, MD	Dr. Sue Beruti, MD	Dr. Robert Lin, MD	Dr. Xun Li, MD
Hematology	Hematology	Hematology	Hematology

4 (24 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	23 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Encinitas , CA	San Diego , CA	Carlsbad , CA	Carlsbad , CA
Med School: Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Tongji Medical University
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Accepts Medicare
Accepts Medicaid

Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adult T-Cell Leukemia-Lymphoma
Blood Cancer
Bone Marrow Transplant
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cancer
Chemotherapy
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Epidemiology
Hepatitis C
Leukemia
Lymphoma
Myelofibrosis
Myeloma
Oncology

James Mason holds an expired medical license in the state of California. They are board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Radiation Oncology by the American Board of Radiology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Radiation Oncology; Wayne St Univ-Detroit M C, Flexible Or Transitional Year.

Medical School

Graduated from Wayne State Universtiy School Of Medicine in 1988 and University of California in 1984.

NPI Number

James Mason's NPI number is 1497717730.

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Dr. Amy Elizabeth Lovejoy
Pediatrics
27 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Dr. Edgardo Rafael Ortiz Flores, MD
Oncology
16 Years Exp | San Diego, CA
(0)
Carla Torres
Oncology
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(0)
Dr. William Wachsman, MD
Oncology
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(1)
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(0)

Is James Mason accepting new patients?: James Mason has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is James Mason affiliated with?: James Mason is affiliated with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Green Hospital, and Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas.
Does James Mason accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that James Mason accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does James Mason accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: James Mason has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does James Mason speak?: James Mason speaks English.

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