Summary

Dr. Maria Mara is an internal medicine physician with over four decades of experience caring for patients. She earned her medical degree from Southwestern University College of Medicine and completed her residency training at LAC USC Medical Center. Her extensive 42-year career has given her deep expertise in managing complex medical conditions across all age groups. Dr. Mara is fluent in both Tagalog and English, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Mara practices in San Diego and National City, California, with affiliations that include Paradise Valley Hospital. She specializes in treating metabolic conditions such as high cholesterol and diabetes in both children and teenagers, as well as hyperlipidemia in adults. Her clinical skills include performing complete blood counts and breast cancer screenings, including specialized imaging techniques like scintimammography for comprehensive breast health evaluation. Patients rate Dr. Mara 2.5 out of 5 stars on average.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.5
  • 42 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Tagalog, English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Maria Lourdes S Mara has 2 locations

Mara Maria L Office

2939 Alta View Dr Ste JSan Diego, CA 92139
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 12:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Paradise Valley Hospital

2400 E 4th StNational City, CA 91950

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42 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Tagalog, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
San Diego , CAScottsdale , AZDiamond Bar , CABeverly Hills , CA
Med School: Southwestern University College Of Medicine Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maria Lourdes S Mara

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Community Health Group
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mercy Care
  • Mercy Care - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Behavioral Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maria Lourdes S Mara has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maria Lourdes S Mara has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

Southwestern University College Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Dr. Maria Mara speaks Tagalog and English.
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