Overview
Karimi Gituma is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Richmond, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.
Dr. Gituma is currently accepting new patients.
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
901 Nevin Avenue, 3rd Floor, Richmond, CA 94801
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Karimi J. Gituma
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Karimi J. Gituma?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Karimi J. Gituma by calling their office at 510-307-2345. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Karimi J. Gituma a top-rated expert for Sepsis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Karimi J. Gituma is classified as an Experienced expert for Sepsis, 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. Karimi J. Gituma specialize in?
While Dr. Karimi J. Gituma is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, and Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Karimi J. Gituma accept my insurance?
Dr. Karimi J. Gituma accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 510-307-2345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Acute Coronary SyndromeDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Coronary Syndrome.
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Promyelocytic LeukemiaDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Bone Marrow AspirationDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Bone Marrow Aspiration.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastrostomyDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Heart FailureDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Low Sodium LevelDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Low Sodium Level.
- NecrosisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- NephrosclerosisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- PneumoniaDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- SepsisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- StrokeDr. Gituma isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
