Summary

Dr. John So treats type 2 diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and diabetic macrovascular disease, and is affiliated with UCI Health Lakewood. He has practiced internal medicine for 27 years and also performs chemistry panels and creatinine and creatinine clearance tests. He speaks English and Spanish.

Dr. So attended the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and completed his residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center. He sees patients in Downey and Lakewood, California. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. So 5 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 27 years of experience
  • 41 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Metropolitan Hospital Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. John Terence Tan So has 3 locations

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27 Years of Experience 33 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, Spanish, Hindi, Marathi, Malayalam, Tamil Speaks English
Downey , CAMesquite , TXLake Forest , CANorwalk , CA
Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Christian Medical College Med School: Dow Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John Terence Tan So

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. John Terence Tan So has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John Terence Tan So has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

Dr. John Terence Tan So 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 expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Metropolitan Hospital Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery in 1999.

NPI Number

Dr. So's NPI number is 1801924295.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. John So accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John So accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. John So affiliated with?
Dr. John So is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John So?
You can find contact information for Dr. John So here on Vitals.
Is Dr. John So accepting new patients?
Dr. John So has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. John So accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. John So has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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