Dr. Joaquim Jose Cerveira, MD

Dr. Joaquim Cerveira is a vascular surgeon with over three decades of experience serving patients in the Los Angeles area. He earned his medical degree from New York University School of Medicine and has dedicated 33 years to advancing vascular and general surgery. Dr. Cerveira provides care in both English and Spanish, ensuring clear communication with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Cerveira practices at Kaiser Permanente locations in Los Angeles and Panorama City, as well as Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California. He specializes in treating patients with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes, conditions that often require careful vascular management. His expertise includes performing doppler ultrasounds to assess blood flow, carotid artery ultrasounds to evaluate neck vessels, and ankle-brachial index tests to detect circulation problems in the legs. Patients have given Dr. Cerveira an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.