Summary

Dr. Kanchana Viswanathan is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, with additional training in internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from Stanley Medical College and has been practicing for over four decades, bringing extensive experience to her patient care. Dr. Viswanathan is fluent in Spanish and French, allowing her to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Viswanathan practices at multiple locations throughout Long Beach and Lakewood, California, including MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, UCI Health Lakewood, and Saint Mary Medical Center. She focuses on treating conditions such as type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol in children and teens, and hyperlipidemia. Her practice includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts, chemistry panels, and creatinine clearance tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.8
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, French
  • Stanley Medical College
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kanchana R Viswanathan has 3 locations

Pacific Endocrinology Associates

1760 TERMINO AVE STE 214LONG BEACH, CA 90804

Saint Mary Medical Center

1050 Linden AveLong Beach, CA 90813

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Endocrinology, Diabetes & MetabolismAnesthesiologyPediatricsNeuroradiology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.8 
43 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 28 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French
LONG BEACH , CATarzana , CALos Angeles , CAWest Hollywood , CA
Med School: Stanley Medical College Med School: UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT HOUSTON Med School: MCGILL UNIVERSITY Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Kanchana R Viswanathan has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kanchana R Viswanathan has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Acromegaly
  • Addison Disease
  • Cushing Disease
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetes (Types I & II)
  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
  • Diabetes, Type 2
  • Fatigue
  • Gland Issues
  • Hormones
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Hypopituitarism
  • Hypothyroidism
  • Internal Medicine
  • Lipid Metabolism Disorders
  • Thyroid Diseases

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Stanley Medical CollegeGraduated in 1983

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