
Sandra Kuniyoshi, MD-PhD
Movement Disorders NeurologyNeurology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
Languages
- English
Provider Gender
FemaleAbout Sandra Kuniyoshi and Banner Safety Practices
Care Philosophy
I am committed to improving the lives of my patients by giving them the best medical advice pertaining to their specific medical needs.
Specializing In
Neurological Movement Disorders such as Parkinson's, Huntington's, dystonia, and tremors.
Interests & Activities
I enjoy spending time with my family and traveling.
Hospital Affiliations
Banner Heart Hospital
Banner Desert Medical Center
Banner Baywood Medical Center
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Baylor University Medical Center, Movement Disorders, 2003
- Residency: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Neurology, 2002
- Internship: University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 1999
- Medical Education: Loma Linda University, 1998
Board Certifications
- Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2015
Video
Locations
- Banner Health Clinic
- 1520 South Dobson Road, Suite 206, Mesa, AZ 85202
- phone: 480-412-8080
- fax: 480-412-8081
Testimonials
4.8 out of 5.0
316 ratingsAll patient experience ratings and testimonials are submitted by actual patients and verified by a leading independent customer experience company. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Had issues with other neurologists outside of Banner, and appointments, once I was able to get in with Dr Kuniyoshi, things have been moving along. she seems to care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
Knowledgeable. Took time to explain things and answer all of our questions. You can tell that she is concerned about patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/20/2025
She is very caring and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2025
She is an excellent doctor, knowledgeable, caring, and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/13/2025
She is very knowledgeable, efficient, caring, and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
She is a gem of a specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2025
She spent a lot of time going over my issues and was able to explain to me possible issues and referred me to a neuromuscular doctor at Banner University.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2025
She's a great listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2025
Outstanding doctor. First time in years I have had relief from my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
I think she is a very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/15/2024
She is amazing, she saved my life, when no one took me serious, she did.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Very likable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
She is a awesome Doctor that gives you the time to listen and figure out your issues and then help you with them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/10/2024
She listens closely to me and my caregiver and proved answers to my questions and concerns. She is very caring and lifts my mode by being very positive!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/9/2024
Expertise
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
She is an excellent doctor. Knowledgeable, caring, easy to understand and listens to people.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
She was attentive, listened to my concerns, answered all my questions and certainly met my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
She is a very thorough doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Very helpful and supportive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
On top of her Game! Goes well beyond normal confines of time constraints to render timely and effective attention and care. Great patient skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2024
The doctor spent valuable time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
She was very efficient, knowledgeable, caring and personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Doctor K that can change your mood from grumpy to happy in the first minute of visit. She has given me hope and help in managing my conditions and I have quite a few. I have been a patient of Doc K for many years. I honestly believe she has extended my life. What else could you ask for, she treats you like a person not a number, her staff will help you with any question you have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
Confidence in Dr. Kuniyoshi' s knowledge and I believe she cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/15/2024
She always takes the time needed to discuss my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
Dr. Kuniyoshi always spends a vast amount of time getting to know my current health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/18/2024
She is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. She inspires me to be my best as I live with PD.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr. Kuniyoshi always takes the necessary time to fully understand my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Doctor Kuniyoshi treats you like a human being answers all your questions and concerns in a way a normal person would understand. I honestly believe she has a lot of heart for her patients will do every thing in her power to help you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2024
Very knowledgeable, compassionate, and thorough when explaining your treatment and reason for the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/9/2024
She took her time to listen and review.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2024
She is very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2024
She is the best MD that I have ran into in many years, she is kind, thoughtful, wants the best for her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2023
She is an excellent physician that always listens and always tries to figure out what is going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2023
Dr. Kuniyoshi was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
This is our fourth neurologist and she has by far exceeded our expectations. She listens, is thorough in her analysis and follows through with her plan. Every visit comes with questions that we need to follow through or look for answers. She analyzes information from diet, exercise, medication adjustments and emotional support. I am forever grateful for her knowledge and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Conveys excellent depth of knowledge. Listens, Cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/14/2023
Dr Kuniyoshi is an amazing, caring, patient and helpful to me in keeping me active! I am 81 years old!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2023
She was very knowledgeable, and seemed to genuinely care about us being new patients. Her staff assistant Ashley was very kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/17/2023
Very attentive and thorough. Very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2023
She cares about my needs helps me with all my problems she does everything she can to address my condition, I have always look forward to my appt with Doctor Kuniyoshi no matter how bad a day I am having when I leave her office. I feel great she spends the time with me and gives me a lot off encouragement to stay strong I honestly will say it works.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/20/2023
She is awesome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
Outstanding neurologist who cares about her patients. Friendly, concerned, helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2023
Kind, caring, considerate, health issues always addressed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2023
Expertise. Interpersonal skills. Thoroughness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/1/2023
She looks patient in the eye, she hears what you have to say!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2023
Dr. K spent the time I needed and answered my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2023
Very compassionate and spent a lot of time with me even though other patients were waiting. She let me talk and addressed my issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/27/2023
High confidence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2023
Dr. Kuniyoshi is very knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2023
We love the care and concerns she always has with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2023
She listens, asks the right questions, makes decisions, explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2022
In my 68yrs I have NEVER HAD any Dr. Spend that much time ,one on one speaking with me testing my capability, and history.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/25/2022
Ihave been seeing my neurologist Dr.Sandra kuniyoshi since 2018 and she IA very attentive to her patients and there needs and her staff very professional and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2022
Dr. Kuniyoshi is very kind, patient and explains things in a way that I understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2022
Dr Hashmi and Dr Kunyoshi are the best. Their wait time between follow up appointments are horrible. She wanted to see me back in two months and had zero availability
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2022
The office is clean and fresh air, staff are very friendly. I was seeing Dr. Kuniyoshi she is the one safe me gone through my difficult time after hospital is over two years. Dr. Kuniyoshi is professional very kind person with a gold heart. I sent flowers to Dr. Kuniyoshi and candy for staff to appreciate their help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2022
Dr Kuniyoshi is an excellent neurologist. She is extremely compassionate, effective, knowledgeable and understanding. The rest of the staff were very nice and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2022
Dr. Kuniyoshi and her staff are fantastic to work with. They are personable and professional. They care about their patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2021
I have had only good experiences with the facility and the staff. I have been going there for approximately 4 years or more. Dr. Kuniyoshi is fabulous. I could not ask for a more professional and caring provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2021
I feel Dr. Kuniyoshi is an extraordinary physician, clinician, with a wide expertise in medicine. She spends an appropriate amount of time with me assessing my neurological condition(s), taking into account my other medical challenges, and recommends treatment(s), referrals if necessary, and suggestions for my self-care. I trust her totally.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/2/2021
Very good experience with Dr. Kuniyoshi.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/2/2021
I've been a patient of Dr. Kuniyoshi for 5 years and she always listens to what I have to say about my health and works to find answers for my treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2021
Dr. Kuniyoshi is always thorough, direct, easy to interact with, and allocates adequate time to follow-up and assess my conditions, after which she counsels me on management of my health conditions and makes sure I understand what I need to do. I am also grateful that she takes great precautions to protect against infectious illnesses such as Covid. I truly count on Dr. Kuniyoshi to help me manage my health. Her medical assistant and front office staff are equally as professional, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2021
Doc Kuniyoshi cares for her patients!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2021
Dr Kuniyoshi is the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2021
Dr. Sandra Kuniyoshi is caring and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2021
The office staff, MAs and Dr. Kuniyoshi are all wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2021
Very pleased with care I receive from by Dr. Kuniyoshi. She is thorough, patient, answers questions, and includes me in the decisions/options for my care. She never appears rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2021
Dr. Kuniyoshi is my favorite doctor, for the care she gives her patients and the time she spends explaining the facts, the pros and cons.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/3/2020
The doctor is very informative and easygoing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/27/2020
Your staff, all of them from Clerks, nurses and the doctor are all very polite, caring respectful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2020
Dr Kuniyoshi is very thorough and listens. She has come up with answers to my issues that I have had for a very long time. I would recommend her to anyone needing a neurologist!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2020
Attentive staff, organized & very clean. I watched the receptionist wipe down counters & payment pads between each visitor. My Dr spends time with me. She is the only Dr I have who I feel actually takes the time to listen, explain & recommend. I wish all my Drs were like her.????
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2020
I have been a patient of Dr Kuniyoshi's for several years. I find her caring, compassionate and I love her as my doctor. She is very thorough and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2020
Dr Kuniyoshi is very personable, and concerned about her patient's health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2020
Dr Kuniyoshi???s diagnosis and treatment of my condition has resulted in an improved quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2025
Dr. Kuniyoshi takes time to really understand your situation, not rush a diagnosis. She offers different solutions to try.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2023
She always takes the time needed to discuss all of my issues. She not only addresses my current issue, but looks at the big picture of my overall health.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
The last three visits, I questioned if there was an updated or new medication I could try. Nothing new!
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