Dr. Laura A. Sonoda, MD, MPH | Pleansaonton, CA | Hand Surgery

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Dr. Sonoda, MD, MPH graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of The University of Southern California in 2013. She works in Pleansaonton, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Hand Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery.

accepting new patients
5

13 Ratings
13 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
Hand Surgery Fellowship - UC Davis - Sacramento Medical Center
13 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
1 area of expertise
4 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Sonoda, MD, MPH's Ratings and Reviews

5

13 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 16 Minutes

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Patients consistently commend Dr. Laura Alana Sonoda for her professionalism, knowledge, and friendliness, highlighting her ability to listen and provide thorough explanations. The positive reviews emphasize her caring nature and efficient treatment, along with a supportive and amiable staff contributing to a satisfactory overall experience. On the downside, no negative feedback was discerned from the provided review texts, indicating a generally favorable patient experience. Thus, the absence of criticisms suggests high levels of patient satisfaction with Dr. Sonoda's practice.

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She was very professional and knowledgeable. Nice personality.

March 26th, 2026

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Dr Sonoda has helped me manage my hand pain. She’s friendly and listens

January 22nd, 2026

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Im seeing a handful of doctors right now due to health issues and a workplace accident. Sonoda Is by far the most professional, caring, helpful doctor I'm seeing. Staff is very busy, but helpfull and friendly.

January 22nd, 2026

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Dr Sonada is very kind ,professional and informative

November 19th, 2025

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Could not have been more impressed with Dr. Sonada and her entire staff. Super professional yet warm and friendly, which is unusual to find. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone.

September 15th, 2025

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Always nice and professional, happy with her services!

June 30th, 2025

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Very competent and respectful of my time. Interactions with the doctor and all of the staff were very pleasant.

April 18th, 2025

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Great overall experience waiting time was great. Make an appointment was great. Doctor was awesome.

February 13th, 2025

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My experience has been that Dr. Sonoda is a total patient advocate!! I also appreciate the work of the front desk and her staff. Thank you!!

February 11th, 2025

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Dr Sonada is very nice and informative. She goes over the X-rays with me and explains everything thoroughly.

February 5th, 2025

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Dr. Laura Alana Sonoda, MD, MPH	Dr. Daniel Birkbeck, MD	Dr. Myhanh Thi Nguyen, MD	Dr. Jason Reed Saleh, MD
Hand Surgery	Hand Surgery	Preventative Medicine	Sports Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
5 (13 Ratings)	3 (19 Ratings)	4 (1 Rating)	4.8 (17 Ratings)
13 Years of Experience	36 Years of Experience	40 Years of Experience	18 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks Spanish, English
Pleansaonton , CA	Fairfield , CA	Sunnyvale , CA	Palo Alto , CA
Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine	Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Orthopedic Surgery

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Hand Surgery Fellowship - UC Davis - Sacramento Medical Center2019

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery Residency - UC Irvine Medical Center2018

Medical School

Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2013

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Where is Dr. Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH's office located?: Dr. Laura Sonoda, MD, MPH's office is located at 4262 Willow Rd Ste 200, Pleansaonton, CA, 94588.
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