Dr. Maria Lourdes S Mara, MD

Dr. Maria Mara is an internal medicine physician who brings over four decades of medical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Southwestern University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. With 42 years in practice, Dr. Mara has developed extensive expertise in caring for adult patients across a wide range of health concerns. She is fluent in both English and Tagalog.

Dr. Mara practices at locations in San Diego and National City, California, including Paradise Valley Hospital. She specializes in managing cholesterol disorders, including high cholesterol in children and teens, hyperlipidemia, and familial lipid disorders. Her preventive care services include diabetes eye exams, colorectal cancer screening, and breast cancer screening. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.5 on Vitals.