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Dr. Michael Maehara, MD

Rheumatology* Age 72
Dr. Michael Maehara, MD
3.2 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Downey, CA.
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Dr. Michael Maehara, MD

Rheumatology* Age 72
Downey, CA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Downey, CA.

About

Dr. Maehara graduated from St George's University in 1981 and completed a residency at Kings County Hospital Center.Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is a Rheumatologist in Downey, CA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Maehara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital. Dr. Maehara has experience treating conditions like Fibromyalgia, Joint Pain and Arthritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Maehara received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Dr. Maehara's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Maehara also speaks Spanish. Dr. Maehara is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Fibromyalgia
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Fibromyalgia
Joint Pain
Arthritis
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Degenerative Disc Disease
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Malaise and Fatigue
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Elbow
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Scleroderma
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Steroid Injection
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Amyloidosis
Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Behçet's Disease
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Difficulty With Walking
Dry Eyes
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Dupuytrens Contracture
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Familial Mediterranean Fever
Felty's Syndrome
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Hammer Toe
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Infective Arthritis
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Lyme Disease
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Posterior Uveitis
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Pyogenic Arthritis
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Sarcoidosis
Spondylosis
Stiff-Man Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Vasculitis
Takayasu's Arteritis
Temporal Arteritis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Bone Density Scan
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Joint Drainage
Joint Fluid Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Osteoporosis Screening
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Trigger Point Injection
Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • PHCS
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • Health Net of California
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Blue Shield of California
  • United Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Silver Priority Select-CA HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • WellPoint
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
  • Aetna

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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Maehara
3.2
Based on 32 Reviews
5 Stars (18)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (14)

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Dec 24, 2020
This was my 1st meeting with Dr.Maehara. I thought he was very professional, went over the record from my pcp. Listened and wrote things down. Ordered some tests, shook my hand then we sanitized.
— Dec 24, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St George's University
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Kings County Hospital Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Maehara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Maehara's profile.

Dr. Maehara frequently treats the following conditions: Fibromyalgia, Joint Pain and Arthritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Maehara, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital

    12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA

  • PIH Health Downey Hospital

    11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA