Summary

Dr. John So is an internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He completed his residency training at Metropolitan Hospital Center and has been practicing for 27 years. His extensive experience in internal medicine allows him to provide comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. Dr. So is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. So practices at multiple locations throughout Downey and Lakewood, California, with hospital affiliations at UCI Health Lakewood. He specializes in managing complex conditions such as high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes in both adults and young patients. His clinical expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts and chemistry panels to monitor patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. So highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

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

Office Locations

Dr. John Terence Tan So has 3 locations

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Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine
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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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Metropolitan Hospital Center

Medical School

University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated in 1999

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Where is Dr. John So's office located?
Dr. John So's office is located at 11500 Brookshire Ave, Downey, CA, 90241.
What languages does Dr. John So speak?
Dr. John So speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. John So affiliated with?
Dr. John So is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
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.

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