Summary

Dr. Puja Shrestha is an internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Nepal Medical College and completed her residency at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center. With 22 years of experience in internal medicine, she brings extensive knowledge to the care of adult patients with a wide range of medical conditions. Dr. Shrestha is fluent in French and Spanish, enabling her to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Shrestha is affiliated with Northern Light Ar Gould Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Los Alamitos and Whittier, California. She specializes in managing diabetes in children and teens, as well as treating high cholesterol and related lipid disorders in young patients. Her diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood counts, general blood testing, and comprehensive metabolic panels to assess patient health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shrestha highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 57 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks French, Spanish
  • Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Puja Shrestha has 4 locations

Pih Health Los Alamitos

3851 Katella Ave Ste 155Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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

Pih Health Hospital Whittier

12401 Washington BlvdWhittier, CA 90602

Los Alamitos Medical Center Inc

3751 Katella AveLos Alamitos, CA 90720

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Med School: Nepal Medical College Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Puja Shrestha

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareSource
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthNow
  • HealthNow - PPO
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicare
  • Magellan Health
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Moda Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Sharp Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Puja Shrestha has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Puja Shrestha has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Woodhull Medical And Mental Health Center

Medical School

Nepal Medical CollegeGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Puja Shrestha accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Puja Shrestha accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Puja Shrestha accepting new patients?
Dr. Puja Shrestha has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Puja Shrestha speak?
Dr. Puja Shrestha speaks French and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Puja Shrestha's office located?
Dr. Puja Shrestha's office is located at 3851 Katella Ave Ste 155, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720.
Does Dr. Puja Shrestha accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Puja Shrestha has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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