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James Ochi, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), San Diego, CA, Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego

JamesW.OchiMD

Otolaryngology (ENT) San Diego, CA

Ped Otolaryngology (ENT)

Physician

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Summary

  • I'm a fellowship-trained Pediatric Otolaryngologist who is board-certified in both Otolaryngology and Medical Acupuncture.

Education & Training

  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAMD, Medical Acupuncture, 2009 - 2010
  • Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
    Great Ormond Street Hospital for ChildrenMD, Paediatric Otolaryngology, 1989 - 1990
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1984 - 1989
  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
    Mayo Clinic College of MedicineClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1985 - 2025
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
  • American Board of Medical AcupunctureMedical Acupuncture

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Distinguished Citizen Award Macalester College, 2020
  • "Physician of the Year" CA Medical Assn - Solo & Small Group Practice Forum, 2014
  • "Top Doctor" San Diego County Medical Society, 2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Treating Tongue-Tie: Assessing the Relationship Between Frenotomy and Breastfeeding Symptoms  
    Ochi JW, Clinical Lactation, 4/1/2014

Authored Content

  • Chronic Otitis Media in Ancient American IndiansApril 2018
  • Chronic Otitis Media in Ancient American IndiansApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • Study Finds Acupuncture Effective in Treating Pain After Tonsillectomy Surgery
    Study Finds Acupuncture Effective in Treating Pain After Tonsillectomy SurgeryDecember 13th, 2013

Professional Memberships

  • Christian Society of Otolaryngology
    Member
  • American Academy of Medical Acupuncture
    Member

Hospital Affiliations