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Dr. Michael Maehara, MD

Rheumatology*
3.2 (32)
Map Pin Small Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Michael Maehara, MD

Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Downey, CA. They specialize in Rheumatology, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from St George's University and is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital, Los Alamitos Medical Center and PIH Health Downey Hospital. Dr. Maehara, completed a residency at Kings County Hospital Center. Patients rated Dr. Maehara an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Maehara works at Practice in Downey, CA with other offices in Los Alamitos, CA and Long Beach, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem 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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Dr. Maehara's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building
    11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204, Downey, CA 90241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 904-4466
  2. 2
    Pih Health Physicians
    3851 Katella Ave Ste 155, Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 344-1350
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Ambrose Y Tsang MD Inc.
    11480 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA 90241 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 862-2775
  4. 4
    Bestcare Pharmacy Inc
    2220 Clark Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (562) 597-4181

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital
  • Los Alamitos Medical Center
  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

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    3.2
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    Based on 32 ratings
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    About Dr. Michael Maehara, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1316969629
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Kings County Hospital Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • St George's University
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of California Irvine
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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    Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Maehara is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    32 patients have reviewed Dr. Maehara. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Maehara.

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