Summary

Dr. Tina Kitajima specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adults with a wide range of health conditions. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has dedicated 29 years to practicing medicine. Dr. Kitajima is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations effectively.

Dr. Kitajima practices at locations in Long Beach and Torrance, California, including Optum Specialty Care and Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She focuses on managing complex conditions such as type 2 diabetes and helping patients who experience weakness and fatigue. Her expertise extends to providing compassionate end-of-life care, including hospice services and palliative care that prioritizes patient comfort and quality of life.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 29 years of experience
  • 22 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Dr. Tina Der Kitajima has 2 locations

Optum Specialty Care

2699 Atlantic AveLong Beach, CA 90806
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
29 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish, Yoruba, French, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Chinese (Mandarin) Speaks English, French, Bambara
Long Beach , CAMesquite , TXKaty , TXTigard , OR
Med School: David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla Med School: University of Lynchburg - DMSc Med School: CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL AT ROSALIND FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE & SCIENCE Med School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tina Der Kitajima

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Optum Health
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tina Der Kitajima has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

Dr. Tina Der Kitajima 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 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from David Geffen School Of Medicine At Ucla in 1997.

NPI Number

Dr. Kitajima's NPI number is 1033164892.

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Dr. Tina Kitajima speaks English and Spanish.
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Dr. Tina Kitajima's office is located at 2699 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA, 90806.
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