Dr. Smitha Daka, MD | Irvine, CA | Internist

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Dr. Smitha Daka treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypertensive emergency as part of her internal medicine practice. She has been practicing for 23 years and speaks English and Spanish. Dr. Daka is affiliated with Troesh Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center, and sees patients in Irvine and Loma Linda, California. She earned her medical degree from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Daka 4.43 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

accepting new patients
4.4

7 Ratings
23 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College
5 written reviews
1 specialty
7 areas of expertise
2 hospital affiliations
3 office locations
Female

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

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Dr. Daka's Ratings and Reviews

4.4

7 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 14 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Had a good bedside manner: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Spent time with me: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (6) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Flexible scheduling: (7) Did WellNeeds Improvement (0)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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She is too good, well explained, friendly to help.Iam happy after meeting her.i can suggest her, she can be family doctor.Thank u Doctor.

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

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April 24th, 2019

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If I could give a higher review I would. This is one of the best Doctors I have seen in a very long time. Very caring and very understanding.

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

October 2nd, 2013

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I find Dr. Daka to be one of those rare jewels in the realm of physicians. One can have as many degrees as one chooses and aims for, but one thing an education can't give doctors is a caring heart. That is something that has to come from within. Dr. Daka has expertise in her field and as a patient, I value her input, guidance and direction with my health.

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

March 26th, 2013

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Ha s very good bedside manners and listens to your complaints and is very caring.

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

March 21st, 2013

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Dr. Daka refused to talk to me back when I had a question re: one of the tests she ordered... she simply kept telling her nurses to tell me *NOT* to call back until I actually had the test done - since I had questions about the test that I wanted answered before getting the test, her refusal to answer my questions meant no test for me... she is more interested in asserting her "authority" than making informed patients feel comfortable.

Did Well

Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

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

March 26th, 2010

Kaiser Permanente Barranca Medical Offices

6 WillardIrvine, CA 92604

Tel: (949) 262-5780

Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Troesh Medical Center

11234 Anderson StLoma Linda, CA 92350

Tel: (909) 558-4000

Kaiser Permanente Orange County Irvine Medical Center

6640 Alton PkwyIrvine, CA 92618

Tel: (949) 932-5000


Dr. Smitha Daka, MD	Karthikeyan Viswanathan, DO	Dr. George Mousa, MD	Dr. Rajmeet Kaur Mann, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	12 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Tamil		Speaks English
Irvine , CA	Palo Alto , CA	Upland , CA	Rocklin , CA
Med School: Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College	Med School: Bassett Medical Center - Cooperstown, New York	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: American University Of Antigua College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

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Dr. Smitha Daka holds an expired medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College in 2003.

NPI Number

Dr. Daka's NPI number is 1811188451.

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Where is Dr. Smitha Daka's office located?: Dr. Smitha Daka's office is located at 6 Willard, Irvine, CA, 92604.
What languages does Dr. Smitha Daka speak?: Dr. Smitha Daka speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Smitha Daka accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Smitha Daka has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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