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Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Family Medicine*
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Santa Ana, CA
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Ana, CA.
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Where Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD Sees Patients
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MemorialCare Medical Group - Santa Ana1212 W 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92706Monday08:00 - 17:00Tuesday08:00 - 17:00Wednesday08:00 - 17:00Thursday08:00 - 17:00Friday08:00 - 17:00SaturdayClosedSundayClosed
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Dr. Watanabe has been my personal physician for many years and he has always taken the time to understand any issues I may be having, while also being proactive in promoting my health. I highly recommend him!
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Advantage-CA PPOSilver (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOSilver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOPlatinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Small Group-CA PPOTraditional PPOUSC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMOPlatinum (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOBlue Cross (CACare) - Large Group-CA HMOGold (CaliforniaCare HMO/ Small Grp) HMOAdvantage-CA HMOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CAGold Advantage-CA PPOUC Resident and Fellows-CA PPODignity Health EPO / PPO-CAGold Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOUC High Option Supplement to Medicare-CAPlatinum Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOPlatinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver Advantage-CA PPOUC Care-CA PPOGold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CADignity Health Custom Advantage-CA HMOUC Medicare without Prescription Drugs-CA PPOBronze (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOUC Health Savings Plan-CADignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CAPERS Choice / PERSCare Providers-CA PPOBronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOUCSHIP-CA PPOLumenos Plans-CA PPOMemorialCare Custom-CA PPOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPOSelect (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPOSelect PPO (Select Network)-CA PPOBlue Cross-CA HMO-POSGold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOSilver Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOSelect Plus-CA HMOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPOVivity-CA HMOBronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPOTraditionalEPO-CATenet Network-CA PPOSilver EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CAGold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPOPERS Select-CA HMONational (BlueCard) PPOSelect-CA HMOGold Select (Select / Small Grp)-CA HMOBlue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPOBlue Cross (CACare) - Individual-CA HMOSelect-CA PPONational (BlueCard Basic) PPOBlue Cross (CACare) - Small Group-CA HMOBalanced (Prudent Buyer)-CA PPOPERS Traditional-CA HMOUC Medicare with Prescription Drugs-CA PPOUC CORE-CA PPO
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Choice Care PPO
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HealthyBlue AdvantageHealthyBlue 2.0
Meet Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD
Biography
- Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD is a family medicine physician in Santa Ana, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Autonoma De Guadalajara-school of Medicine in 1984. He specializes in Family Medicine.
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
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University Autonoma De Guadalajara-School Of Medicine
1984
Internship
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University of California Irvine Medical Center
1987
Residency Hospital
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University of California Irvine Medical Center
1989
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FAQs About Dr. Watanabe's Practice
Find contact information here to make an appointment.
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. Mitchell Watanabe, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watanabe's profile.
Dr. Watanabe in specializes in Family Medicine. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Watanabe frequently treats the following conditions: Secondary Renovascular Hypertension. See more on Sharecare.
Dr. Watanabe's office is located at 1212 W 17th St Santa Ana, CA 92706. You can find other locations and directions on Sharecare.
Dr. Watanabe is able to speak Spanish. View profile to see all.
Dr. Watanabe provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center, MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital, MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center and Community Hospital Long Beach.
Dr. Watanabe has over 42 years of healthcare experience.
Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD has a star rating of 5.0/5. See more patient feedback on Sharecare.
Hospitals Where Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD Practices
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MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center
24451 Health Center Dr, Laguna Hills, CA
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MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA
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MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital
2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA
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MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
18111 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley, CA
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Community Hospital Long Beach
1720 Termino Ave, Long Beach, CA
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