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Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 64
Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD
3.0 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lakewood, CA.
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Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 64
Lakewood, CA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lakewood, CA.

About

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is an Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Specialist in Lakewood, CA and has 41 years experience. They graduated from Stanley Med Coll, Madras University in 1983 and completed a residency at Chicago Medical School-Mt Sinai Hospital.They currently practice at Lakewood Primary Care Med Grp and are affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. At present, Dr. Viswanathan received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Viswanathan is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Lakewood Primary Care Medical
    5750 Downey Ave Ste 100, Lakewood, CA 90712
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Feb 02, 2024
Dr. Viswanathan is truly the best. She is very quick and brief when you go for an appt, however, she is very thorough. She doesn’t say much, that is normally done by her Assistant. Dr ‘V’ helped me get on the insulin pump and sensors. I just love her!
Uvalle, R — Feb 02, 2024
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Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Stanley Med Coll, Madras University
    1983
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chicago Medical School-Mt Sinai Hospital
    1991
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Illinois Humana Michael Reese
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Viswanathan's profile.

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach.

Yes, Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA

  • MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach

    2801 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA