Dr. Michael Maehara, MD
Rheumatology*
40+ years of experience
Dr. Michael Maehara, MD is a rheumatologist in Downey, CA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Maehara has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from St George's University in 1981. He is affiliated with medical facilities PIH Health Whittier Hospital and PIH Health Downey Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
3.2 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (32 reviews)
Practice
11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204 Downey, CA 90241Telehealth available
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Maehara specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital
- Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Maehara's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Maehara
3.2
32 ratings, 13 with a written review
| 5 star | 56% | 56% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 44% | 44% |
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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.
What went well
- Office environment
- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 24, 2020
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No compassion or empathy for his patients. Not interested in improving patients’ lives. Cares more about himself and how he feels that his patients do. Stay away at all costs.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Reggie – Aug 12, 2020
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A wonderful caring doctor that reaches out to my dear mother's Rheumatological needs. He is patient, kind and truly helps to make her feel comfortable at 98 years young. Would recommend him 100% of the time.
Respectfully,
Diane Davis
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Diane Davis in Long Beach, CA – Jul 16, 2018
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Six years ago I was very ill with an undiagnosed, somewhat rare immune disorder. Dr Maehara immediately recognized the symptoms and initiated tests that ultimately confirmed his preliminary diagnosis. He immediately ordered chemo treatment and after a period of time, with careful screening, brought the disease under control and manageable.
Today, I am enjoying my life and I can honestly say that without Dr Mahara's expertise
I would not be alive today. I am eternally grateful to him.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
4 others found this helpful
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Ben Barillaro in Long Beach CA – Feb 22, 2018
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I appreciate the time and attention Dr. Maehara gives me during each visit. In addition, he was the only Dr. to pick up on an issue I reported to others! I hadn't even mentioned it during my visit instead he picked up on it right away and took action to inform others. What a relief to actually feel heard. I would definitely refer him to others.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
6 others found this helpful
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Los Alamitos, CA – Aug 08, 2017
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Dr. Maehara is exceptional in many ways. Most importantly is one of the few doctors who take the time to actually LOOK at you! I'm seeing several doctors for various auto-immune diseases, and he is the only one who comes in, sits down and looks at me. ALL of the others walk directly to their computers and address the screen when conducting the appointment. I always feel like I might as well just phone it in. Br. Dr. Maehara remembers the tests and tells the results. Fabulous, trustworthy.
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
7 others found this helpful
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Elizabeth Horton in Long Beach, CA – Aug 06, 2017
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Dr. Maehara and his staff are friendly and make the visit as nice as possible.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
5 others found this helpful
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Long Beach, CA – Apr 18, 2017
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Dr. Maehara is a very kind and compassionate man. I was very ill and saw four other doctors before coming to Dr. Maehara. He kept on testing and finally he was the only one who came up with a diagnose. Dr. Maehara called me on the weekend to see how I was doing. Who does that these days???? He doesn't over prescribe medication. He works for Pioneer Medical Group and is on a salary so he isn't there for the money but for the compassion of his patients.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
8 others found this helpful
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Joe M in Huntington Beach, CA – Feb 16, 2017
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Excellent care! Dr. Maehara is very compassionate. He Cares about his patients and makes sure that he selflessly goes that extra mile!
What went well
- Office environment
- 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
9 others found this helpful
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Rick in Huntington Beach, CA – Jul 18, 2016
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These people are not very bright,waited 6 weeks after making appointment then was told I never made a appointment calling me a liar till they found a not from my primary doc, will try to fit me in then would not make that happen this whole pioneer thing hires idiots that don't care about your time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Phoenix, AZ – Jun 25, 2016
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Dr Maehara is a wonderful Doctor . He explains everything so thoroughly and never rushes on to his next patient until I understand all test results and his plan to keep me feeling well. Any questions I have are answered completely. He listens to all my concerns and I always leave my office visit knowing I have a kind, caring , intelligent Doctor taking care of me. It is very reassuring to have complete confidence in your doctor, and with Dr Maehara I do.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- 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
15 others found this helpful
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Cari Ybarra in Paramount, CA – Apr 30, 2016
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Please Avoid this doctor and Pioneer provider insurance at ALL costs. This doctor Maehara has zero compassion, knowledge, or has the capacity to improve your health in anyway. Another doctor just interested in the money aspect. You can expect nothing from his treatments or when you explain your symptoms he has no answers & no plan to improve your health. And Pioneer provider is the absolute worst you can have all the confidence they are only about their bottom line & care nothing for your health
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
- 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
8 others found this helpful
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Ms. S in Lakewood – Apr 14, 2016
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I Do Not Recommend this doctor.
What went well
- Wait times
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 others found this helpful
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Jerry in Long Beach, CA – Feb 12, 2016
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About Me
biography
Dr. Michael Maehara entered into the field of Rheumatology because he was inspired to help people that are incapacitated and help them gain better day-to-function. He wanted to contribute to the lives of the many geriatric patients that suffer...read moreRheumatology
Internal Medicine
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Long Beach Memorial Medical Center
Fellowship HospitalKings County Hospital Center
Residency HospitalLong Beach V A Hospital
Residency HospitalMemorial Medical Center
Residency HospitalUniversity Of California Irvine
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine
Undergraduate SchoolSt George's University
Medical School, 1981
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Rheumatology
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Pain Management Downey Medical Office Building11480 Brookshire Ave Ste 204 Downey, CA 90241
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 12:00pm
- Sat: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 7
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 1
hospital awardView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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