Summary

Dr. Joy Torakawa is a board-certified physician specializing in dermatology and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Davis School of Medicine and completed her residency at New York Medical College. With 39 years of clinical experience, Dr. Torakawa brings extensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Torakawa practices at Kaweah Health Medical Center and sees patients at locations in Dinuba and Firebaugh, California. Her dermatology expertise includes treating common skin conditions such as acne and seborrheic keratosis, as well as addressing skin changes that occur during pregnancy. She performs various skin procedures including lesion removal, cryotherapy, and laser therapy for skin conditions. Patients have given Dr. Torakawa an average rating of 4.4 stars for her care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 39 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • New York Medical College
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Joy Tomoko Torakawa has 2 locations

Dinuba Community Health Center

888 N Alta AveDinuba, CA 93618
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sun11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Firebaugh Community Health Center

689 N STFIREBAUGH, CA 93622
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

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DermatologyDermatologyDermatologyDermatology
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4.4 
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39 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, French Speaks English Speaks English
Dinuba , CAMiami , FLRancho Palos Verdes , CAKnoxville , TN
Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: Brown Medical School Med School: New York University Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Joy Tomoko Torakawa has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joy Tomoko Torakawa has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Acne (Acne Vulgaris)
  • Acne Rosacea
  • Actinic Keratosis
  • Basal Cell
  • Eczema
  • Excision
  • Internal Medicine
  • Melanoma
  • Mole
  • Psoriasis
  • Rash
  • Rosacea
  • Skin Biopsy
  • Skin Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Medical College

Medical School

University Of California Davis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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What languages does Dr. Joy Torakawa speak?
Dr. Joy Torakawa speaks English and Spanish.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joy Torakawa affiliated with?
Dr. Joy Torakawa is affiliated with Kaweah Health Medical Center.

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