Summary

Dr. Makoto Kawai is a neurologist who has dedicated nearly three decades to providing specialized care in sleep medicine. They earned their medical degree from Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine and have been practicing for 29 years, developing expertise in diagnosing and treating various sleep disorders. Their extensive experience allows them to provide comprehensive neurological care with a particular focus on sleep-related conditions.

Dr. Kawai practices at Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, California, where they specialize in treating sleep apnea, including obstructive sleep apnea and sleep apnea in children. They perform sleep studies and polysomnograms to help diagnose sleep disorders accurately. Their expertise extends to advanced monitoring techniques such as end tidal carbon dioxide monitoring. Patients consistently rate Dr. Kawai highly, with an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their commitment to quality care and patient satisfaction.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 29 years of experience
  • 74 insurance plans accepted
  • Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Makoto Kawai

450 Broadway St # 5730Redwood City, CA 94063

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Speaks English Speaks English, German, Persian, Spanish
Redwood City , CAWalnut Creek, , CACORONA DEL MAR , CAPalo Alto , CA
Med School: Kyoto University Faculty Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Davis School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Makoto Kawai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Alameda Alliance for Health
  • Alameda Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AllCare Health
  • AllCare Health - IPA
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicaid (Managed)
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - Medicare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California - Medicare
  • Brand New Day
  • Brand New Day - Medicare
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • Central California Alliance for Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Contra Costa Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • GEMCare Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin
  • Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Health Plan of San Mateo - Medicare
  • Hometown Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Regence BlueShield
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan
  • Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • SCAN Health Plan - Medicare
  • Stanford Health Care Advantage
  • Sutter Health Plus
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Valley Health Plan
  • Valley Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Makoto Kawai has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Makoto Kawai has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Neurologist
  • Sleep Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Kyoto University Faculty Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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