4.1
23 Ratings with 5 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Joseph Barrera is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism with 39 years of experience helping patients manage complex hormonal conditions. He earned his medical degree from University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Children's Hospital in 1990, followed by a fellowship at University of California San Francisco Medical Center in 1992. Dr. Barrera speaks English.
Dr. Barrera practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients through Mission Heritage Medical Group in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, lipid panels, and thyroid hormone tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Dr. Barrera practices at Providence Mission Hospital and sees patients through Mission Heritage Medical Group in Rancho Mission Viejo, California. He treats conditions such as high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and hypothyroidism. His expertise includes performing complete blood counts, lipid panels, and thyroid hormone tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.1 out of 5.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 27 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- University Of Ca San Francisco Medical Center
- 5 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 14 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 39 Years of Experience | 30 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience | |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Tagalog, English | |
| Rancho Mission Viejo , CA | WESTMINSTER , CA | Orange , CA | Irvine , CA |
| Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine | Med School: STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joseph Emil Barrera
Medical Specialties
Dr. Joseph Emil Barrera has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Joseph Emil Barrera has the following 14 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University Of Ca San Francisco Medical Center1992
Residency
Childrens Hospital1990
Medical School
University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987
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