Scott T Kawamoto's Online Review Report Card

5-17-21 Dr. Scott Kawamoto is a really great rheumatologist.  I've been coming to him for almost 10 years.  He's friendly, caring and super easy to talk to.  I look forward and enjoy my in person visits and/or tel-med visits with him too.Today I went in for a regular scheduled visit as it was time to get a shot in my knee.  He chooses the perfect spot for the injection, marks it, numbs it with a cold sensation spray and completes the treatment saying ice it today.Before I can head down the elevator his summary is already emailed.  Efficient and conscientious!The restroom doors are now locked but the keys are available at the front check in window.  There is hand sanitizer once you enter the office.  The waiting room has been set up with 3 chairs for use and the others theater style facing a wall.Once it is your turn you are weighed then blood pressure and temperature in an examining room.Highly recommended doctor if you need this doctor specialty.

Super efficient staff, fit me in when I needed an appointment. Dr Kawamoto is highly knowledgeable and compassionate. Easy to talk to, explains everything thoroughly. I trust his judgement.

Been a patient of Dr. Kawamoto's for a number of years. He is highly knowledgeable in his area of specialty, although it is unfortunate that his expertise is inversely proportional to the care he shows for his client's conditions and symptoms. Despite having elevated markers in blood tests he had ordered and diagnoses for another condition that has been verified by other doctors and by the hospital, he has been increasingly frustrating to work with as he often makes no effort to hide his lack of empathy and disdain for patients concerns. While I respect his dedication to objectivity within his profession, I cannot say that this is a doctor you should go to if you have any unusual or complicated conditions, or if you are expecting any kind of empathy relating to any pain you are experiencing, unless if you are close to death.

Dr. Kawamoto is a rheumatologist and a family man with little ones.  He fits my  picture of what an ideal physician is like.Early on I saw his degree that he graduated from Stanford.  He dresses like a doctor with a white coat.  Behind his glasses and crew cut is a handsome boy next door looking man with the kindest eyes and demeanor.He has many employees.  What I like the most is he is very caring, listens to you and enters into his computer as he talks to you.He has such a calm nature that even getting injections mainly into my right knee about twice a year is not scary and bearable.  He has also injected my thumb joint.  He is very thorough and will send you for xrays or to take a blood test if needed.He is well sought out and his waiting room is busy but he keeps on schedule with your appointment time.  I am glad I was sent to him over 5 years ago.

When I come into the office I just stop at the glass window and let the girls know who I am.  I usually wait a few minutes before the medical assistant calls me in to get my vitals.  The assistants have always been friendly. I love Dr. Kawamoto. He's a great doctor who is very easy to talk to. He's very knowledgeable and thorough.  Not only does he care about my health, but he also asks about my family.

Saw because having constant pain in my ankle and leg and a lot of pain in right knee since yesterday after it cracked. Did not examine my ankle or knees. I was concerned about muscle atrophy in leg which he never even looked at it. Was running late so just told me to use voltaren gel and could of cared less about all the pain I was having. My main exam consisted of listening to my lungs in 3 places and looking at my hands. Extremely disappointed and the appt was a total waste of time.

Update on my previous review. Upon my arrival, I was greeted by a friendly staff member. She checked me in and walked me to the room. She washed her hands before she took my vital signs. I only had to wait a few minutes before Dr. Kawamoto came in to see me. He provided excellent care and had great hand hygiene practices! He is very easy to talk to and even provided feedback when I asked him a question about a medication my sister is taking. Great, quick experience. I was showed to the front office where the staff member checked me out and gave me some paperwork. This was a totally different experience from the last time I was here. Friendly, efficient, staff! I was very happy to see the improvement. Thanks to a great team for a stress free experience!

Dr. Scott Kawamoto is awesome! He is thorough, answers questions and explains things to you step by step.  My initial visit was sort of like an assessment to see where I am in my autoimmune disease. I had been treated for lupus by my prior rheumatologist but Dr. Kawamoto ran extensive tests on me and it turns out I do not have lupus but I do have Sjogrens syndrome.Both auto immune diseases can mirror or mimic another like disease so it's better to get it diagnosed and get on the right treatment and track. I am sincerely and truly happy to have Dr. Kawamoto as part of my care team. He is young, knowledgeable and has a fun personality. His staff is really over the tops in explaining to you what tests you need and why.  They are courteous and treat you well. I hope to have all of them in my corner for many more years to come.

Been with Dr. Kawamoto almost 10 years...very happy and satisfied with his care and staff over the years.

I was referred to Dr. Kawamoto by my PCP to evaluate some possible symptoms of lupus or other autoimmune problems.First, the staff: the front desk employees were helpful and patient when I was confused by some of the paperwork. The nurse or assistant or etc. (I'm not sure) who took my vitals and all that was also great.Next, the doctor himself: he was very personable and reassuring, and he took my concerns seriously. He spoke To me, not At me or down to me. He took the time to read through (and make a copy of) a detailed list of symptoms that I brought in and asked me questions about them. I didn't feel rushed or dismissed at all. He even answered my questions about insurance. He also sent me for a ton of lab tests right after my appointment.All in all Dr. Kawamoto and the rest of the staff made an appointment I'd been stressing about for several weeks much easier and very productive.