Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD | Santa Ana, CA | Family Medicine

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Dr. Mitchell Watanabe is a family medicine physician who has dedicated over four decades to caring for patients and families. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas and completed his residency training in family medicine at UC Irvine Medical Center. With 42 years of experience in practice, Dr. Watanabe is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. He provides care in English to serve his community's needs.

Dr. Watanabe practices at UCI Health Fountain Valley and sees patients in Santa Ana, California. His clinical expertise includes managing high cholesterol in children and teenagers, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. He performs comprehensive blood work including complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor his patients' health. Patients have rated Dr. Watanabe 4.9 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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accepting new patients
4.9

39 Ratings
42 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
UC Irvine Medical Center
23 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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It's always good to go there . I have never had a bad experience. They take good care of my needs and make feel like they truly care about me and my healt! I love memorial care, I love that place!

November 4th, 2024

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From the minute, you walk in the door, the office staff is always so helpful. Everyone is friendly, knowledgeable, professional, and prompt! Dr. Watanabe continues to learn and always is able to discern and listen no matter what the medical issue might be!

May 20th, 2024

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Dr. Watanabe is a one of a kind doctor who truly cares not only about the patient’s health and well being but also financials, emotions, whole being. He spends time explaining pros and cons and when things are more or less serious. Highly recommend him

January 29th, 2024

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Dr. Watanabe is very knowledgeable and expert physician. He is our family physician for last 22 years.

July 28th, 2023

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Dr. Watanabe has always been professional and courteous and I would highly recommend his services to all friends and family.

April 24th, 2021

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Waiting outside for a call to enter the medical facilities is inconvenient. Once coming into the office I was greeted with a familiar and kind administrative as well as nursing staff. They are always prepared to help. The appointment with Dr. Watanabe was a follow up. Dr. Watanabe is kind compassionate and gracious. Dr. Watanabe comes in prepared with knowledge of my history. Dr. Watanabe listens and asks appropriate qualifying questions that we both may understand how to move forward. Dr. Watanable always makes me feel that he is sympathetic and wants to get to the root of my issues. I have recommended Dr. Watanabe to friends and family.

April 15th, 2021

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Compared to all the docs I’ve seen, Dr. Watanabe is the best! Not only is he knowledgeable and a great diagnostician, he LISTENS. I’ve never felt rushed during our appointments. He also responds timely to my questions on MyChart.

January 28th, 2021

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He was very helpful calming nerves over medical concerns.

January 17th, 2021

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Dr. Watanabe is Excellent And very professional!! All his staff is very courteous and helpful. I recommend him with a 10!!

October 12th, 2020

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Dr. Watanabe has always been a very professional, Knowledgeable, understanding, caring physician. We are so happy to have him as our doctor.

May 30th, 2020

Mitchell Watanabe, MD

1212 W 17th StSanta Ana, CA 92706

Tel: (877) 696-3622

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Mitchell Watanabe, MD	Dr. Neil Raaj Soni, MD	Dr. Samantha Von Ins, MD	Dr. Howard Pyo, DO
Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine	Family Medicine
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (39 Ratings)	4.5 (13 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
42 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	16 Years of Experience	10 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish, Indian (Hindi), Indian (Punjabi), Vietnamese	Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese	Speaks English
Santa Ana , CA	Fountain Valley , CA	Placentia , CA	Fullerton , CA
Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas	Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine
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BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Family Medicine

Family Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

UC Irvine Medical Center

Univ Ca Irvine Med Ctr, Family Medicine

University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals1989

UC Irvine Medical Center1987

Medical School

Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias MedicasGraduated in 1984

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