Dr. Kara Sanae Yamamoto, MD

Dr. Kara Yamamoto is a rheumatologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and immune system. She earned her medical degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and completed her residency training at the University of Texas Health System. With 37 years of medical experience, Dr. Yamamoto has developed extensive expertise in managing complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. She provides care in English to patients throughout the Honolulu area.

Dr. Yamamoto practices at several respected medical facilities in Honolulu, Hawaii, including Kapiolani Medical Center For Women And Children, The Queens Medical Center, and Straub Medical Center. She focuses on treating systemic lupus erythematosus, a chronic autoimmune condition that can affect multiple organ systems. Her practice also addresses immune system disorders and lupus-related complications affecting the spinal cord. Dr. Yamamoto offers virtual care consultations, providing …patients with convenient access to specialized rheumatology expertise from their homes.