Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*•Female•Age 65

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lakewood, CA. Dr. Viswanathan has extensive experience in Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Thyroid Disorders. She is affiliated with medical facilities MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center and MemorialCare Miller Children's & Women's Hospital Long Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD

Lakewood Primary Care Med GRP

5750 Downey Ave Ste 100 Lakewood, CA 90712
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
(562) 630-3105
Telehealth availableTelehealth services available
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Accepting new patients

(562) 630-3105

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Viswanathan specializes in the area of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Viswanathan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Viswanathan

2.9

18 ratings, 10 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Uvalle, R – Feb 02, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sondra – Sep 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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grace – May 06, 2022
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 people found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Sep 03, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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CARMELA ACCETTA – Aug 10, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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John P – Aug 09, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Melissa in Los Angeles, CA – Oct 16, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
13 people found this helpful
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Long Beach, CA – Apr 05, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
14 people found this helpful
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srwlsn in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA – Nov 15, 2016
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biography

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Lakewood, CA. Dr. Viswanathan has extensive experience in Diabetes & Glucose Monitoring, Osteoporosis & Screening, and Thyroid Disorders. She is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

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  • Madras University

    Medical School

  • Stanley Medical College

    Medical School

  • University Illinois Humana Michael Reese

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993

  • Chicago Medical School-mt Sinai Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Locations

Lakewood Primary Care Med GRP

Lakewood Primary Care Medical5750 Downey Ave Ste 100 Lakewood, CA 90712
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

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

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
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