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Dr. Michael Cater, MD

Pediatrics*
3.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Tustin, CA
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Cater, MD

Dr. Michael Cater, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Tustin, CA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 55 years of experience, and is board certified in Pediatrics. They graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Children's Hospital Of Orange County and Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Dr. Cater, completed a residency at Orange County Med Ctr, Pediatrics Kettering Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Patients rated Dr. Cater an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Cater works at Practice in Tustin, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California 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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Dr. Cater's Office Locations

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    Pediatric & Adult Medicine Inc
    18102 Irvine Blvd Ste 103, Tustin, CA 92780 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (714) 565-7960
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:30
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:30

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  • Children's Hospital Of Orange County
  • Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    • 55 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1356310049
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Orange County Med Ctr, Pediatrics Kettering Med Ctr, Flexible Or Transitional Year
    Residency
    Internship
    • Kettering Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Loma Linda University School of Medicine
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    • Pediatrics
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    Dr. Michael Cater, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Cater is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Cater accepts Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of California, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Cater has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Cater. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Cater.

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