Overview
Mai Yamakawa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Dr. Yamakawa is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90095
300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mai Yamakawa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mai Yamakawa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mai Yamakawa by calling their office at 310-825-6301. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mai Yamakawa a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mai Yamakawa is classified as an Advanced expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), 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. Mai Yamakawa specialize in?
While Dr. Mai Yamakawa is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Mai Yamakawa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mai Yamakawa has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Mai Yamakawa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mai Yamakawa accept my insurance?
Dr. Mai Yamakawa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-825-6301 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.
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- Advanced
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Yamakawa isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Brown SyndromeDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- DysarthriaDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular AtrophyDr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Yamakawa isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.