Overview
Seiya Tokunaga is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Long Beach, California.
Dr. Tokunaga is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Sepsis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1050 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
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.
Harbor-UCLA Nephrology
from Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamyar_Kalantar-ZadehEducationKalantar-Zadeh received his education in medicine from the University of Bochum and University of Bonn (Germany) and his M.D. degree from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg (Germany).[1] In addition, he obtained a master's degree in public health (Master of Public Health, MPH) and a PhD in epidemiology from the University of California, Berkeley.[1] He is a practicing triple board certified physician specialist in internal medicine, pediatrics, and nephrology.[1] Kalantar-Zadeh completed his residency at the State University of New York and his nephrology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.[1]CareerKalantar-Zadeh is a professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and based at the Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor–UCLA Medical Center (2000-2012, and since 2023), where he worked with his former mentor Joel D. Kopple and served as the founding director of the Harold Simmons Center for Chronic Disease Research and Epidemiology. During 2012-2022 Kalantar-Zadeh was in the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine as a tenured professor of medicine, pediatrics, public health, and Nursing Sciences, and chief of Nephrology,[1] and the UC Irvine Medical Center. He also serves as a part-time staff physician at Tibor-Rubin VA Medical center in Long Beach, California, under the Veterans Health Administration. Kalantar-Zadeh has r. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, High Potassium Level, Hypertension, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Kalantar-Zadeh is board certified in Interal Medicine, Nephrology, and Pediatrics.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga by calling their office at 562-491-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga a top-rated expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga is classified as an Advanced expert for Primary Lateral Sclerosis, 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. Seiya S. Tokunaga specialize in?
While Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Sepsis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Primary Lateral Sclerosis. You can view a list of Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga accept my insurance?
Dr. Seiya S. Tokunaga accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-491-9000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Tokunaga isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Experienced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- ApoplexyDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- Heart AttackDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Interstitial NephritisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Nephritis.
- NecrosisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- SepsisDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.
- Spinal ShockDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Shock.
- StrokeDr. Tokunaga isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
