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Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
3.0 (17)
Map Pin Small Lakewood, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lakewood, CA. They specialize in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. They graduated from Stanley Med Coll, Madras University and is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. Dr. Viswanathan, completed a residency at Chicago Medical School-Mt Sinai Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Viswanathan an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Viswanathan works at Lakewood Primary Care Med Grp in Lakewood, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    Lakewood Primary Care Medical
    5750 Downey Ave Ste 100, Lakewood, CA 90712 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 630-3105

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    Specialties*
    • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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    Years of Experience
    • 41 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1760491104
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Illinois Humana Michael Reese
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    Residency
    • Chicago Medical School-Mt Sinai Hospital
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    Medical Education
    • Stanley Med Coll, Madras University
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    Board Certifications
    • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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    Dr. Viswanathan works at Lakewood Primary Care Med Grp in Lakewood, CA. View the full address on Dr. Viswanathan’s profile.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Viswanathan. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Viswanathan.

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