Expertise in
54
conditions

Dr. Kara S. Motonaga

Pediatric Cardiology
Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center
725 Welch Rd Ste 120, 
Palo Alto,, CA 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
54
conditions
Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center
725 Welch Rd Ste 120, 
Palo Alto,, CA 

Overview

Kara Motonaga is a Pediatric Cardiologist practicing medicine in Palo Alto,, California.

Dr. Motonaga is highly rated in 54 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Block, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 69 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Motonaga is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Cardiology

Licenses

Pediatric Cardiology in CA

Hospital Affiliations

Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hsp At Stanford

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
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Kaiser Permanente
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Sutter Health
  • HMO
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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Locations

Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center
725 Welch Rd Ste 120, Palo Alto,, CA 94304

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Motonaga has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

69 Total Publications

Predictors of Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Pediatric Patients and Patients With Congenital Heart Disease.
Predictors of Response to Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy in Pediatric Patients and Patients With Congenital Heart Disease.
Journal: Circulation. Arrhythmia and electrophysiology
Published: December 02, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kara S. Motonaga

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kara S. Motonaga?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Kara S. Motonaga by calling their office at 650-721-2121. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Kara S. Motonaga a top-rated expert for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kara S. Motonaga is classified as an Elite expert for Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Kara S. Motonaga specialize in?

While Dr. Kara S. Motonaga is a Pediatric Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome, Congenital Heart Block, and Congenital Heart Disease (CHD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Cardiology.

Does Dr. Kara S. Motonaga participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kara S. Motonaga has published 69 articles and abstracts on conditions like Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Kara S. Motonaga's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kara S. Motonaga accept my insurance?

Dr. Kara S. Motonaga accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 650-721-2121 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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