James G. Jakowatz, MD's Online Review Report Card

Had a serious case of melanoma on my face. Three surgeries later and I’m great. I could write a short story about how fabulous he was and is. I actually look forward to our visits. He literally saved my life. His bedside manor fits perfectly with my personality. We joke, laugh and generally seem to enjoy each other. I would recommend him to anyone dealing with melanoma. The staff are all thorough and kind and make me feel at home. I will sorely miss him on that day he retires. He definitely deserves a well earned break to enjoy his quiet time!

Dr Jakowatz was thorough in his exam. He explained ways the cancer may be treated. He will seek a second opinion and, after the necessary tests were completed, only then could a treatment plan be discussed.

Dr. Jakowatz and his team are great. He shows sincere concern for his patients well being. His examinations a thorough and he explains everything in an easy to understand way. I would trust him implicitly with any melanoma issue I may have in the future.

Takes the time to listen and never in a hurry.

Dr Jackowatz is amazing. He and his team provided wonderful care for me during a challenging time in my life. He is caring and very confident, and he has a lighthearted demeanor that totally put me at ease. Melanoma is no joke...

From the time this doctor entered the room, he was nice, informative and he made you feel so comfortable

Words can’t even begin to describe how wonderful Dr J is. From my first visit with him, to surgery to making me laugh in preop and even into the OR. His compassion, wonderful bedside manner, and love of what he does carries over to his patients. When you’re facing a fatal disease having him beside you is a true joy. Dr J and his nurse Chiara are truly the best.

Saved my life for SURE !! The BEST of The BEST👍

Words can’t even begin to describe how wonderful Dr J is. From my first visit with him, to surgery to making me laugh in preop and even into the OR. His compassion, wonderful bedside manner, and love of what he does carries over to his patients. When you’re facing a fatal disease having him beside you is a true joy. Dr J and his nurse Chiara are truly the best.

Words can’t even begin to describe how wonderful Dr J is. From my first visit with him, to surgery to making me laugh in preop and even into the OR. His compassion, wonderful bedside manner, and love of what he does carries over to his patients. When you’re facing a fatal disease having him beside you is a true joy. Dr J and his nurse Chiara are truly the best.

I was having a cancerous tumor removed with Dr Jakowatz. Since UCI Medial Center where I was having the surgery is a "teaching" hospital, I made Dr Jakowatz promise that he would remove my tumor HIMSELF and NOT the resident surgeon. Dr Jakowatz promised me he would perform the surgery. When I woke up, I found out that the Resident surgeon did the surgery and most importantly, made an error with my surgery. The Resident Surgeon cut through the side edge of the tumor and did NOT get clear margins. When he cut through the tumor, BILLIONS of tiny cancerous cells went into my blood stream. Within 3 months, I went from a stage 3 to a stage 4 cancer patient with cancer in my organs. Dr Jalowatz not keeping his promise to me cause his mistake and has jeopardize my life. Don't TRUST Dr Jakowatz with anything he says!

I was having a cancerous tumor removed with Dr Jakowatz. Since UCI Medial Center where I was having the surgery is a teaching hospital, I made Dr Jakowatz promise that he would remove my tumor HIMSELF and NOT the resident surgeon. Dr Jakowatz promised me he would perform the surgery. When I woke up, I found out that the Resident surgeon did the surgery and most importantly, made an error with my surgery. The Resident Surgeon cut through the side edge of the tumor and did NOT get clear margins. When he cut through the tumor, BILLIONS of tiny cancerous cells went into my blood stream. Within 3 months, I went from a stage 3 to a stage 4 cancer patient with cancer in my organs. Dr Jalowatz not keeping his promise to me cause his mistake and has jeopardize my life. Dont TRUST Dr Jakowatz with anything he says!

I couldn’t be more trusting and confident in a Dr than I am with Dr Jakowatz. He and his staff are experienced, professional, efficient, and personable.I saw Dr Jakowatz a year ago to have outpatient surgery. The issue was completely resolve with perfect healing and minimal scaring. Follow-up visits are scheduled to assure complete success with the issue and surgery.Dr Jakowatz is very enjoyable to be around and one can easily look forward to a fun, professional, and worthwhile office visit.

He's one of the best oncologists in California. He was the only one who was able to diagnose my husband's form of cancer correctly. His great bedside manner and cheerful disposition made us feel very comfortable having visits with him.

I couldn’t be more trusting and confident in a Dr than I am with Dr Jakowatz. He and his staff are experienced, professional, efficient, and personable.I saw Dr Jakowatz a year ago to have outpatient surgery. The issue was completely resolve with perfect healing and minimal scaring. Follow-up visits are scheduled to assure complete success with the issue and surgery.Dr Jakowatz is very enjoyable to be around and one can easily look forward to a fun, professional, and worthwhile office visit.

He's one of the best oncologists in California. He was the only one who was able to diagnose my husband's form of cancer correctly. His great bedside manner and cheerful disposition made us feel very comfortable having visits with him.

Dr. Jakowatz is quite a hoot! But even more so, he is kind and caring. After being diagnosed with Stage 1 Melanoma on my leg, I was anxious to get it taken care of. He and his staff were excellent. They were so incredibly efficient, and the fact that his nurse was on top of reaching out to me, where I didn't even have to call in once with any questions regarding pre-op tests, surgery, etc., was astounding. Thank you so much! On a side note to whoever may be reading this, do not tan in tanning beds, and always wear your sunscreen.

I couldn’t be more trusting and confident in a Dr than I am with Dr Jakowatz. He and his staff are experienced, professional, efficient, and personable.I saw Dr Jakowatz a year ago to have outpatient surgery. The issue was completely resolve with perfect healing and minimal scaring. Follow-up visits are scheduled to assure complete success with the issue and surgery.Dr Jakowatz is very enjoyable to be around and one can easily look forward to a fun, professional, and worthwhile office visit.

He's one of the best oncologists in California. He was the only one who was able to diagnose my husband's form of cancer correctly. His great bedside manner and cheerful disposition made us feel very comfortable having visits with him.

He is absolutely the best doc I have ever had!