Summary

Dr. Douglas Tamura is a pediatric surgeon who specializes in surgical care for children and adolescents. He earned his medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and brings 33 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Tamura is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse families in his community.

Dr. Tamura practices at Valley Children's Healthcare in Madera, California, where he focuses on treating conditions such as appendicitis and specialized pediatric concerns including phimosis and paraphimosis. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and providing sedation services for young patients. Parents consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars for his compassionate approach to pediatric surgery.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 33 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Valley Childrens Healthcare

9300 Valley Childrens PlMadera, CA 93636

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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Douglas Y Tamura

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CareSource
  • CenCal Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Douglas Y Tamura has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Douglas Y Tamura has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Multiple Organ Failure
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Tulane University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1993

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Douglas Tamura affiliated with?
Dr. Douglas Tamura is affiliated with Valley Childrens Healthcare.
Where is Dr. Douglas Tamura's office located?
Dr. Douglas Tamura's office is located at 9300 Valley Childrens Pl, Madera, CA, 93636.
Is Dr. Douglas Tamura accepting new patients?
Dr. Douglas Tamura has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Douglas Tamura accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Douglas Tamura has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Douglas Tamura?
You can find contact information for Dr. Douglas Tamura here on Vitals.

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