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18 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. James Malinak specializes in family medicine and internal medicine, bringing 45 years of clinical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University and completed his residency training at Hennepin County Medical Center in internal medicine, as well as specialized fellowship training in rheumatology at UCLA VA Wadsworth. Dr. Malinak is board-certified in internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine. He provides care in English.
Dr. Malinak practices at SignatureMD in La Mesa, California, and maintains an affiliation with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He focuses on treating joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including arthritis that specifically affects the hands. His procedural expertise includes arthrocentesis, bursa injections, and bursa aspiration to help manage joint pain and inflammation. Patients rate Dr. Malinak 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.
Dr. Malinak practices at SignatureMD in La Mesa, California, and maintains an affiliation with Sharp Grossmont Hospital. He focuses on treating joint conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including arthritis that specifically affects the hands. His procedural expertise includes arthrocentesis, bursa injections, and bursa aspiration to help manage joint pain and inflammation. Patients rate Dr. Malinak 4.0 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Rheumatology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 10 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine | Family Medicine |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 45 Years of Experience | 13 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Russian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian | |
| La Mesa , CA | Pleasanton , CA | Boca Raton , FL | San Diego , CA |
| Med School: Northwestern Uniiversity | Med School: Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria, IL | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James R Malinak has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James R Malinak has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
45 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Com Ucla Va Wadsworth Prog, Rheumatology; Hennepin Co Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
U S DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Hennepin County Med Center1982
Medical School
Northwestern UniiversityGraduated in 1981
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineGraduated in 1981
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- Dr. James Malinak speaks English.
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- Dr. James Malinak's office is located at 5111 Garfield St Ste A, La Mesa, CA, 91941.
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- Dr. James Malinak is affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital.
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