Summary

Dr. Ruth Karunananthan is an internal medicine physician with 33 years of experience caring for adult patients. She earned her medical degree from the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences and completed her residency training in internal medicine at LA County-USC Medical Center and USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Karunananthan speaks English fluently.

Dr. Karunananthan practices at Lakeside Community Healthcare in West Covina, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Inter Community Hospital, Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital, and West Covina Medical Center. She focuses on managing high blood pressure and treating elevated cholesterol levels in children and teenagers. Her practice also includes providing preventive care through vaccinations such as flu shots, pneumonia vaccines, and shingles immunizations. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 33 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Lakeside Community Healthcare

1500 W West Covina Pkwy # 203West Covina, CA 91790

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Med School: University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: Univ Iberoamericana Unibe Santo Domingo Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Medical Specialties

Ruth Karunananthan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Ruth Karunananthan has the following 6 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Ruth Karunananthan 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 expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at L A Co-Usc Med Ctr, Internal Medicine and USC/LAC-Keck School of Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences in 1993 and University of Zimbabwe, Godfrey Huggins Sch of Med, Avondale, Harare in 1993.

NPI Number

Ruth Karunananthan's NPI number is 1922057256.

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Ruth Karunananthan's office is located at 1500 W West Covina Pkwy # 203, West Covina, CA, 91790.
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Which hospitals is Ruth Karunananthan affiliated with?
Ruth Karunananthan is affiliated with Inter Community Hospital, Emanate Health Queen Of The Valley Hospital, and West Covina Medical Center.

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