Does not follow medical guidelines with regard to frequency of testing. Cherry picks for patients willing to tolerate massive excess medicine. Run away

Submitted Jan. 28, 2012

Dr. Tamura seemed alright, but his medical assitant, Lisa, was very rude and unprofessional. After the first consultation I never went back.

Submitted Aug. 29, 2011

Dr Tamura is probably a great Dr if you have small intestine disease---he believes its the source of all issues. However, he fails to listen to the patient, has no tolerance if you question anything and insists on a large amt of unpaid by Ins Co tests. I did find the answer to my issues thru the tests by taking the results elsewhere. He was moving on to look more at the small bowel and diet when I have a genetic immuno deficiency which required immediate treatment. I wouldnt recommend him as I didnt care for being treated as a child and his response was very agitated when I said I researched my symptoms on the internet. Like no one tries to gain info off the internet these days to help understand their health issues?

Submitted Aug. 6, 2011

Dr. Tamura seems to be very rushed and when you are upset about your symptoms and no diagnosis he seems to take it very personally instead of trying to find a reason for your problems. I had a colonoscopy and an upper endoscopy and was told there was nothing wrong with me and that I needed to adjust my diet. I am only a little overweight and this weight gain is part of my complaint. I have always had a problem with gaining weight and being too thin so I knew something was wrong. His MA, Lisa, is also very rude with the way she relays messages and the way she speaks to her patients. I went to the ER for massive pain to be referred to a GYN for ovarian cancer. I had a total hysterectomy. I don't expect for Dr. Tamura to specialize in another speciality but it would've been nice if he had listened to me and referred me out elsewhere, instead of assuming that I was just eating wrong. I am 13 days post op and have lost 17 pounds.

Submitted June 13, 2011

Amazing...Takes perfect care of my Mother. Very kind, and professional. I will go to him when I need a dr.

Submitted March 13, 2011

Best GI man in Oro Valley. Saved my life over the Thanksgiving Weekend.F. Litt

Submitted Nov. 29, 2010

Dr. Tamura is very knowledgeable, however he does not like to be questioned about his diagnosis or procedures. I felt he was yelling at me for asking some simple questions about an upcoming procedure and he talked to me like I was a stupid 5 year old. Needless to say I left very upset. I was also told, by another patient, that he did the same thing to her. Shame on him.

Submitted Nov. 20, 2010

His knowledge of Celiac Disease seemed very up to date and thorough, and he seemed very concerned about his patients' health, now and in the future. He pays attention to not only the test results, but to what the patient says. And if a patient says something hurts, he believes them, even if all the tests in the world can't find a reason for it. This man made such a difference in my life and my health, I can't even express how valuable he's been. The only difficulty is that he DOES want to do a lot of tests: he likes to know exactly what's wrong, if he can. Financially, that would be very difficult, without insurance.

Submitted Aug. 19, 2010

Dr Tamura was outstanding, I was recently in to see him for my 1st colonoscopy as I have been diagnosed with Deverticulitis and I cant say enough good things about him and his wonderful staff. He took the time to explain what was going on and what would happen and when I went to Oro Valley Hospital to get the procedure done it could not have been any smoother. I HIGHLY recommend Dr Tamura

Submitted May 27, 2010

Dislikes patient to question any aspect of suggested treatment, requires patient to submit to FULL diagostic's MRI, Ulta Sound, Ct scans before he will see you again. Includes a pill camera diagnosis.

Submitted March 1, 2010