Summary

Maria F. Santander, M.D., is a hospital medicine specialist at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte, where she provides care for patients receiving treatment at our flagship hospital.Dr. Santander, who is board-certified in internal medicine, earned her medical degree at Far Eastern University in the Philippines, then completed an internship in internal medicine at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center in Quezon City, followed by a residency in the same field at Mount Sinai School of Medicine North General Hospital in New York City. She has more than 23 years’ experience in the field of hospital medicine and has served at City of Hope since 2008.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 35 years of experience
  • 82 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • North Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte

1500 Duarte RdDuarte, CA 91010
Mon8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Hospital MedicinePediatricsHospital MedicineHospital Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
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35 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Duarte , CARossmoor , CAMission Hills , CALos Angeles , CA
Med School: Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern University Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Ibadan College Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria F Santander

  • AARP
  • Adventist Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - EPO
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid
  • AlphaCare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareMore
  • CenCal Health
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Community Health Group - Medicaid
  • Empire Plan
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • Health Net - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Health Plan of Nevada
  • Health Plan of Nevada - PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - PPO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicare
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid
  • Medi-Cal - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medica - Medicaid
  • Medica - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - IPA
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optima Health - Medicaid
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health
  • Optum Health - IPA
  • Optum Health - Medicaid
  • Optum Health - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Optum Health - Medicare
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • State Farm
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • United American
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - POS
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria F Santander has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria F Santander has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Internal Medicine

Internal medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

North Gen Hosp, Internal Medicine

Medical School

Dr. Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Institute of Medicine - Far Eastern UniversityGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Maria Santander accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Maria Santander affiliated with?
Dr. Maria Santander is affiliated with City Of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Does Dr. Maria Santander accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Maria Santander accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Maria Santander has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Maria Santander's office located?
Dr. Maria Santander's office is located at 1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA, 91010.

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