Dr. James A. Nitahara | Panorama City, CA | Internal Medicine

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Dr. James Nitahara is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from New York Medical College. With over three decades of practice experience, he has developed extensive expertise in managing complex medical conditions for adult patients. Dr. Nitahara speaks English and has built his career focusing on comprehensive internal medicine care.

Dr. Nitahara practices at Mission Community Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center, both located in Panorama City, California. He specializes in treating diabetes, including both adult-onset diabetes and diabetes in children and teenagers. His practice includes performing essential diagnostic tests such as comprehensive blood work and complete blood counts. Patients have rated Dr. Nitahara 4.2 out of 5 stars, reflecting their confidence in his medical care and approach to treatment.

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4.2

12 Ratings
31 years of experience
speaks English
New York Medical College
6 written reviews
1 specialty
2 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Very caring physician, excellent communication, very collaborative and collegial. He discusses my healthcare progress consistently, and he is on top of my test results. He calls me immediately as soon as he is notified of my abnormal test results and we discuss the best option to improve my lifestyle. He responds to my voicemail and/or e-mail messages expeditiously every time I seek assistance from him.

April 1st, 2021

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I've been his patient for 20 years or so. Patient, calming, well trained, up-to-date. He discusses what he recommends with you and respects your response. You're never rushed. He frequently calls later to see if you're okay depending on the problem. One of the two best Doctors I have ever encountered over 7 decades.

January 29th, 2019

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He listens. And he is right on with diagnosis or suggestions.

November 11th, 2017

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I have been Dr. Nitahara patient for many years. He is a great listener and shows genuine concern. He is very knowledgeable and thorough. He is a great doctor.

March 25th, 2016

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Very good doctor!

July 22nd, 2015

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I waited for almost half an hour and Dr was not in that great of a mood. If you can't at least be courteous, just try to fake it. Then to make it worse he seemed totally disinterested in hearing what my concerns were.

May 24th, 2012

Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center

13651 Willard StPanorama City, CA 91402

Tel: (818) 375-2000

Mission Community Hospital

14850 Roscoe BlvdPanorama City, CA 91402

Tel: (818) 787-2222


Dr. James Akio Nitahara	Dr. Adama Diarra, DO	Dr. George Mousa, MD	Dr. Alaa Hajal, MD
Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine	Internal Medicine
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.2 (12 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
31 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	17 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, French, Bambara
Panorama City , CA	Tigard , OR	Upland , CA	Diamond Bar , CA
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: University Of Aleppo Faculty Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Internal Medicine

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1995

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Which hospitals is Dr. James Nitahara affiliated with?: Dr. James Nitahara is affiliated with MISSION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL and Kaiser Permanente Panorama City Medical Center.
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