My 81 year old, mother in law was a regular patient of Dr. Yamamoto. She last saw him at the end of May. The appointment was a 6 month checkup, but she also wanted the doctor to check a pain in her side (ribs) and shortness of breath. From the start the doctor was rude. She explained what she thought had caused the problem with her ribs (an injury in Disneyland months ago) he scolded her that was too long ago and then told her he was not going to order x-rays he felt weren't necessary. He never pulled out his stethoscope and listened to her chest or anything. It was obvious he just wanted her to leave. After a family discussion she found a different doctor, who, in turn did a indepth check up. He was very worried from the start. He ordered se tests and a PET scan and had her make an appointment with a suggested pulmonary specialist for this morning (June 24) to review the results. This "real" doctor found that she has a large cancerous mass in her lung and it had metastasized to other part of her body! He estimated that it had been there for 6 months and gave her approximately 12 months to live. Yamamoto should not be allowed to practice medicine! His horrible demeanor at my mother in law's appointment is inexcusable, unacceptable, and unprofessional. Clients of this " so-called" doctor beware. Find someone else! read more