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2 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
I was born in Indio, California, in the blistering August heat of the area near Palm Springs. I grew up on a grape and grapefruit farm in that desert and remember days when I was just hoping for a cool breeze. Being a doctor was never a dream of mine until I attended college at UC Irvine and met a professor who nudged me toward medicine. Despite protests from my mom about my leaving California, I attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. There I met many special people who encouraged me to become a pediatrician. I married my husband in the first year of my pediatric training and we now have two teenage girls. I enjoy all kinds of arts and crafts as well as gymnastics and diving.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 41 years of experience
- speaks English
- Baylor College Of Medicine
- 1 written review
- 2 specialties
- 6 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Carol Rae Ishimatsu has 3 locationsKaiser Permanente Medical Group Bellflower Medical Offices
9400 Rosecrans AveBellflower, CA 90706 Tel: (562) 461-3345
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center
25825 Vermont AveHarbor City, CA 90710 Tel: (310) 325-5111
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| Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics | Pediatrics |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 41 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 18 Years of Experience | 29 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Chinese, Spanish | |
| Bellflower , CA | Franklin , TN | Franklin , TN | South Pasadena , CA |
| Med School: Baylor College Of Medicine | Med School: Sackler School of Medicine -- Tel-Aviv University | Med School: University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Carol Rae Ishimatsu
Medical Specialties
Dr. Carol Rae Ishimatsu has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Carol Rae Ishimatsu has the following 6 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
41 Years Experience
Dr. Carol Rae Ishimatsu holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Baylor College Of Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from Baylor College Of Medicine in 1985.
NPI Number
Dr. Ishimatsu's NPI number is 1699842575.
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- Dr. Carol Ishimatsu speaks English.
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- Dr. Carol Ishimatsu is affiliated with KAISER PERMANENTE DOWNEY MEDICAL CENTER and Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center.
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