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Dr. Ruth Getachew is a family medicine physician who brings eleven years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, providing her with a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care across all age groups.
Dr. Getachew practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Medical Center, South Bay Medical Center, and West Los Angeles Medical Center. Her clinical expertise focuses on diabetes management, including type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. She performs essential diagnostic procedures such as comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to monitor her patients' health, and she provides specialized screening for diabetic kidney complications.
Dr. Getachew practices at multiple Kaiser Permanente locations throughout Los Angeles, including the Los Angeles Medical Center, South Bay Medical Center, and West Los Angeles Medical Center. Her clinical expertise focuses on diabetes management, including type 2 diabetes in both adults and children. She performs essential diagnostic procedures such as comprehensive metabolic panels and complete blood counts to monitor her patients' health, and she provides specialized screening for diabetic kidney complications.
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Quick Facts
- 11 years of experience
- David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
- 1 specialty
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Ruth T Getachew has 3 locationsKaiser Permanente South Los Angeles Medical Offices
1550 W Manchester AveLos Angeles, CA 90047 Tel: (323) 565-3199
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center
4867 W Sunset BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90027 Tel: (323) 783-4011
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center
6041 Cadillac AveLos Angeles, CA 90034 Tel: (323) 857-2000
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 11 Years of Experience | 28 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese | |
| Los Angeles , CA | Manassas , VA | HUNTINGTON BEACH , CA | Placentia , CA |
| Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla | Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ruth T Getachew has the following specialty
Certifications, License, & Education
11 Years Experience
Dr. Ruth T Getachew holds an active medical license in the state of California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 2015.
NPI Number
Dr. Getachew's NPI number is 1215310750.
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- Dr. Ruth T Getachew is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center, and Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center.
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