Summary

Dr. Wakamatsu graduated from the University of California Irvine School of Medicine,University of California Irvine College of Medicine in 2003. He works in Newport Beach, CA and specializes in Emergency Medicine. Dr. Wakamatsu is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Irvine.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 23 years of experience
  • 51 insurance plans accepted
  • Loma Linda University
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Benjamin Kim Wakamatsu has 2 locations

Newport Emergency Medical Group

1 Hoag DrNewport Beach, CA 92663
Mon12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tue12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wed12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fri12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat12:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sun12:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

1 Hoag DrNewport Beach, CA 92663

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Emergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency MedicineEmergency Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
23 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 13 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog, Portuguese
Newport Beach , CAEast Setauket , NYAllen , TXNorwalk , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Suny Stony Brookhealth Med School: New York Medical College Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Benjamin Kim Wakamatsu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AlphaCare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - HMO
  • CareMore
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthSmart
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - DHMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sierra Health and Life
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Benjamin Kim Wakamatsu has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Benjamin Kim Wakamatsu has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Accidents
  • Injury
  • Trauma

Certifications, License, & Education

23 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Loma Linda University

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 2004
University Of California Irvine College Of MedicineGraduated in 2003

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Which hospitals is Dr. Benjamin Wakamatsu affiliated with?
Dr. Benjamin Wakamatsu is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Irvine.
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