Summary

Dr. Kara Yamamoto treats systemic lupus erythematosus, impaired immunity, and lupus myelitis, and has practiced rheumatology for 37 years. She is affiliated with Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children and sees patients in Honolulu, Hawaii. She earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her residency at the University of Texas Health System.

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Quick Facts

  • 37 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto has 4 locations

Kapiolani Medical Specialists Pediatric Pulmonology

1401 S Beretania St Ste 850Honolulu, HI 96814
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

The Queens Medical Center

1301 Punchbowl StHonolulu, HI 96813

Straub Medical Center

888 S King StHonolulu, HI 96813

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Honolulu , HIRoseville , CAHonolulu , HIHonolulu , HI
Med School: University Of Hawaii At Manoa Med School: American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto

  • Aetna
  • Hawaii Medical Assurance Association (HMAA)
  • Health Alliance
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto holds an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Hawaii that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of Hawaii At Manoa in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Yamamoto's NPI number is 1346338993.

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Dr. Kara Yamamoto speaks English.
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Dr. Kara Yamamoto is affiliated with Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children.

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