Summary

Dr. Swati Medhekar is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with 38 years of experience treating patients with arthritis and autoimmune conditions. She earned her medical degree from Topiwala National Medical College and completed her residency at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Medhekar is fluent in Chinese, English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, allowing her to communicate with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Medhekar is affiliated with Orange County Medical Center and sees patients at locations in Irvine and Anaheim, California. She specializes in caring for people with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and osteoarthritis. Her practice includes performing comprehensive blood work and kidney function tests to monitor treatment progress. Patients have given her an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.5
  • 38 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese
  • University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Dr. Swati Medhekar has 3 locations

Kaiser Permanente Barranca Medical Offices

6 WillardIrvine, CA 92604
Mon8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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RheumatologyRheumatologyAnesthesiologyAllergy & Immunology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.5 
4.8 
38 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 65 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Spanish
Irvine , CACerritos , CAAliso Viejo , CALaguna Niguel , CA
Med School: Topiwala National Medical College Med School: Rural Medical College Of Pravara Medical Trust Med School: Universiti Malaya Fakulti Perubatan Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Swati Medhekar

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • CalOptima
  • CalOptima - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Contra Costa Health Plan
  • Health Net
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Swati Medhekar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Swati Medhekar has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Gout
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Internal Medicine
  • Knee Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoarthritis (Hand and Wrist)
  • Rheumatic Diseases
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Tendinitis

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Swati Medhekar 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 University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Topiwala National Medical College in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Medhekar's NPI number is 1427125442.

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Dr. Swati Medhekar is affiliated with Orange County Medical Center.
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Dr. Swati Medhekar's office is located at 6 Willard, Irvine, CA, 92604.
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