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Mimi Ogawa

MD

Family physician

Dr. Mimi Ogawa is a family medicine doctor who cares for patients of all ages. She has particular interests in preventive medicine and managing substance use disorders. After earning a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, Ogawa completed the postbaccalaureate premedical program at Bennington College. She earned her medical degree at the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont and completed a residency in family medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center. Before joining UCSF, she worked for a community clinic in the East Bay that served all patients, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay.

Ogawa is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. She received an Albert Schweitzer Fellowship, in which medical professionals complete a project involving sustainable community-based health care as well as embrace a lifelong commitment to serving vulnerable populations. She also received a grant from the Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program, which provides education debt relief in order to increase the number of doctors providing care in underserved parts of California.

A San Francisco native, Ogawa is pleased to be able to care for people where she grew up. Outside of work, she enjoys practicing martial arts, caring for her indoor plants and keeping her senior citizen cat happy.

  • Education

    University of Vermont, MD, 2012

  • Residencies

    University of Vermont Medical Center, Family Medicine, 2015

Where I see patients (1)

    My reviews

    4.6

    Overall Experience
    419 Ratings
    About our process
    Sep 07, 2024
    I really appreciated how clear and patient Dr. Ogawa was. She listened to all my questions and provided clear instructions for aftercare and she explained to me what she was doing at every step of the procedure.
    Aug 31, 2024
    Excellent communication and a caring manner
    Aug 23, 2024
    Very good!!
    Aug 23, 2024
    Dr. Ogawa is great. Listens extremely well and makes me feel comfortable discussing difficult issues. I trust her!
    Aug 22, 2024
    Dr Ogawa is the best. I am so happy to have her as my primary physician. She is very knowledgeable and cares about patients health.
    Aug 21, 2024
    Dr. Ogawa is my replacement choice for my prior PCP who left. She had to learn all about me and my health issues in a short amount of time, but as I saw on her After Visit Sumaryshe was listening very attentively and dealt with all my issues on some levelall very helpful!
    Aug 09, 2024
    Dr. Ogawa is amazing. She listens to my problems and makes me feel like I'm the only patient she has even though I know she is very busy. I appreciate her thoroughness so much. I feel so well taken care of after my visit with her.
    Aug 06, 2024
    She's a very nice person, but I don't feel like she takes my concerns seriously. She doesn't explain what she is trying to rule out when ordering tests.
    Jun 29, 2024
    Dr Ogawa spent a lot of time explaining and performing the Epley maneuver which solved the issue right away. Very happy with her expertise and the results.
    Jun 24, 2024
    Dr Ogawa is a top notch doctor. I felt at ease and received many good information about my health issue and a good path forward.
    Apr 17, 2024
    Everything was fine.
    Mar 16, 2024
    Amazing staff and great doctors
    Mar 12, 2024
    Excellent treated
    Mar 10, 2024
    I am so impressed with the care I've been receiving from UCSF Health. It's really top-notch. I love my doctor and her staff. I really couldn't be happier. Thank you!
    Jan 06, 2024
    Dr Ogawa is a knowledgeable and caring doctor. She listens attentively to my concerns, is respectful, and courteous. She is on top of her game and I appreciate her state-of-the-art responses to my concerns.
    Dec 19, 2023
    Great combination of care and professional bed side-manner
    Dec 17, 2023
    Bad provider. Not helpful.
    Dec 16, 2023
    Dr Ogawa is a gift sent from heaven. I came to the office in a desolate state of mind and she comforted me, listened, showed me empathy. I am so so glad to have someone like her be my doctor. Thank you so much!!
    Nov 23, 2023
    No one compares to ucsf
    Nov 15, 2023
    Mimi Ogawa was attentive to my concerns and provided helpful options to address my concerns and alternatives. Mimi Ogawa also remembered to follow up with a previous concern that was addressed remotely.
    Nov 09, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is a very patient doctor who understands what the patient is explaining to her and she gives her advice and any follow up meds or appointments if necessary.
    Nov 05, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa, the care provider has many qualities: good listening and taking excellent notes. She made me feel very comfortable discussing health matters and showed genuine interest. She answered all my questions. After the visit, she sent appointment referral requests. This first experience meeting her exceeded my expectations. I appreciate her taking good care of my health services.
    Oct 28, 2023
    Dr Ogawa and fantastic and I'm grateful to be a patient of hers and of the UCSF system.
    Oct 25, 2023
    My parter may want her as his pcp.
    Oct 25, 2023
    Dr. Is a great listener. I truly feel she is concerned for my health.
    Oct 11, 2023
    Disappointed that so many things need to be separate appointments: pap smear, blood test, etc
    Aug 26, 2023
    I liked Dr Ogawa very much and although I have only just met her I already feel confident in her care. Such a relief.
    Aug 24, 2023
    Dr Ogawa spent time addressing my concerns and provided easy to understand explanations and next steps
    Aug 20, 2023
    Dr Ogawara was amazing
    Aug 17, 2023
    I was expecting a more comprehensive physical exam similar the ones given to me by my previous doctor. I thought my exam today was very simple.
    Jul 24, 2023
    Maybe Its time for me To start looking for another provider that I feel line they care about my health my bp always high never stable
    Jul 22, 2023
    I felt that the severity of my problem was severely minimized
    Jul 18, 2023
    Dr Ogawa has a great bedside manner. She is professional, but friendly, as well. She listened to my concerns and went over several options. Throughout the visit, I never felt rushed. As a new patient visit, this has to rank as one of the better ones.
    Jul 14, 2023
    My favorite doctor I have had so far.
    Jul 12, 2023
    Doctor Ogawa has been top notch in all of my appointments with her. She is kind, attentive, and considerate. She is also sharp in her diagnoses and considers many more issues and factors than providers I have had previously.
    Jul 04, 2023
    Empathy and knowledge!
    Jun 27, 2023
    Good
    Jun 09, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa was very patient, caring and professional. She made me feel like my concerns were valid and she provided practical advice, asked questions, and made sure all of my concerns were addressed before the appointment was over.
    Jun 02, 2023
    Very thoughtful, gave excellent explanations. Caring. Thank you!
    May 30, 2023
    She was great! Really liked her. Knowledgeable and competent.
    May 18, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa seems I'll equipped to deal with long Covid / fatigue patients. She was misinformed (specifically regarding POTS being a possible symptom of LC, which she denied "I'd be very surprised if you had pots, it would be a huge coincidence if you developed that at the same time as long covid"), offered no further steps eg referrals to specialists until I insisted, or even a follow up visit (suggested to wait 2 month or a year), and was patronizing and minimizing of my severe disability (she cooed at me several times "awwwww", as if I were a child with a bruise). Unprofessional and inappropriate
    May 16, 2023
    Very pleased to have this dr for primary care.
    May 11, 2023
    It's hard to make a clear assessment of a person over the Internet. Dr. Ogawa seem to have other things on her mind.
    May 05, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa has always kind and patient and compassionate, and is one of the few medical professionals I've worked with lately who doesn't seem desperate to get me out the door as fast as they can. I was extremely upset at the start of my visit, stressed about what was happening to me, and she made me feel a lot better and helped me to access the care I needed. I really appreciate her.
    May 04, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is as good a physician anyone could hope to find.
    May 04, 2023
    Dr. Mimi Ogawa is the BEST! She listened to me and took time to diagnose and explain things to me. She is super nice and accommodating. Knowledgeable and so helpful. Down to earth and caring. I'm glad I picked her!!! She deserves a raise in salary!!!
    May 03, 2023
    The care provider was very friendly. She listened to me patiently and provided useful advice in addressing my issues.
    Apr 27, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa really spent the time to listen to me and ask me questions that my previous doctors never spent the time asking. I really felt like she created a safe space for me to express my concerns about my life and my health.
    Apr 25, 2023
    I had a very great experience with the care provider!! This was the first time I met Dr. Mimi Ogawa and she was absolutely wonderful!! She made me feel at ease and comfortable talking to her and expressing My thoughts and concerns. I liked her Immediately from the first time I heard her voice because her first words were of concern, caring and respect for me. It can't get better than that!! I appreciate her advice and help.
    Apr 20, 2023
    Outstanding and supportive
    Apr 14, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is an excellent PCP, she thoroughly listened to the reason for my visit. Although she probably had other patients to see, she didn't rush my appointment so that we could discuss my medications.
    Apr 08, 2023
    I messaged Dr Ogawa concerning some issues with a referral and with obtaining lab work, but have not heard back since (4 days ago)
    Apr 08, 2023
    Specialists are a little distant and make me feel small.
    Apr 07, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is perhaps the most patient and attentive doctor I've ever seen. I'm very happy that I have her as my primary care provider.
    Apr 01, 2023
    Could not ask for a better treatment team! Everyone fantastic!
    Mar 29, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa was very thorough in addressing all the problems I wanted addressed and didn't feel rushed at all.
    Mar 28, 2023
    Unlike other UCSF providers She gave me no confidence in her diagnosis. She's timid doesn't show she has any expertise. I will need to find another provider.
    Mar 23, 2023
    Dr Ogawa is professional, patient, knowledgeable and caring. I feel safe in her care.
    Feb 20, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa was great. She helped me understand and suggest helpful things.
    Feb 19, 2023
    Very helpful!
    Feb 18, 2023
    It was my mistake not to ask all my questions as fast as I could. I forgot to focus on my problem.
    Feb 18, 2023
    I am a new Medicare patient and would have liked more information about the role of a general practitioner in my care
    Feb 09, 2023
    Dr Ogawa is outstanding. I feel lucky that she has taken me on as a patient.
    Feb 02, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa was very professional and nice. She explained to me everything about my health. She answered my questions and explained to me to make sure I understand.
    Jan 31, 2023
    Very fond of Dr. Ogawa
    Jan 27, 2023
    I liked her so much, I would like to make her my primary instead of the one I have, with whom I have communicated only once before several years ago
    Jan 26, 2023
    Knowledgeable with a heart! Oo
    Jan 23, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is a very nice soft spoken doctor.
    Jan 14, 2023
    Professional, knowledgeable and friendly. I felt at ease even with the medical student present.
    Jan 14, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is incredibly intelligent & well trained, plus she is personable, kind, easy to communicate with. She really is a very good doctor. She listened to my concerns intently and recommended different approaches, some that were new to me.
    Jan 13, 2023
    Dr. Ogawa is exceptional! She's prepared, listens, shows empathy, digs through my records for additional info, and puts a plan in place.
    Jan 13, 2023
    Very kind,patient and caring doctor and staff
    Jan 11, 2023
    Dr Ogawa had a fantastic bedside manner - caring, great listener, professional and competent with warmth, felt like she was on my team and looking after my long term wellness and care
    Jan 08, 2023
    Doctor Ogawa first listens patient well and gives detailed explanations.
    Dec 06, 2022
    As described prior, she was great snd I'd live to see her again.
    Dec 06, 2022
    Dr Ogawa is an outstanding doctor!!!
    Dec 06, 2022
    She was a model care provider and not only does she deserve a huge raise, but she should absolutely train others in her specialty to provide patient care at her level of excellence.
    Dec 04, 2022
    Dr was very receptive and quick
    Nov 30, 2022
    She cares, she listens and she understands my concerns
    Nov 25, 2022
    I am extremely pleased with Dr. Ogawa. She is a very good listener, good eye contact. Very easy to talk with about health issues and very patient.
    Please check with your health insurance plan regarding coverage for this type of care. Not all providers at UCSF are covered by every insurance plan.

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