Summary

Dr. Avinash Gururaja specializes in family medicine, providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. He completed his internship at the UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program in 2001, followed by his residency at the same program in 2003. Dr. Gururaja is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in their preferred language.

Dr. Gururaja practices at Mission Community Hospital and sees patients at the Optum location in Mission Hills, California. His expertise includes managing diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes in both adults and younger patients, as well as treating high blood pressure. He incorporates physical therapy and strength training approaches into patient care and uses blood tests to monitor health conditions. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 40 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Optum-Mission Hills

11600 Indian Hills RdMission Hills, CA 91345

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4.9 
16 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English
Mission Hills , CAPlacentia , CAManassas , VAGlendale , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Avinash Nagaraja Gururaja

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Choice
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Avinash Nagaraja Gururaja has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Avinash Nagaraja Gururaja has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Allergy
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Asthma
  • Back Pain
  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Depression
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Primary Headache Disorders
  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Health

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program2003

Internship

UCLA/Northridge Family Practice Program2001

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Avinash Gururaja speak?
Dr. Avinash Gururaja speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Avinash Gururaja's office located?
Dr. Avinash Gururaja's office is located at 11600 Indian Hills Rd, Mission Hills, CA, 91345.

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