Michael Sei Maehara

Michael Sei Maehara MD

Specialties:

Internal Medicine and Rheumatology
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Michael Maehara MD entered into the field of Rheumatology because he was inspired to help people that are incapacitated and help them gain better day-to-day function. He wanted to contribute to the lives of the many geriatric patients that suffer from auto-immune diseases. Dr. Maehara attended the St. Georges University School of Medicine, in Grenada, Wisconsin and completed his internship at Kings County - Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. He completed a fellowship in Rheumatology in 1987 and has been practicing in the Los Angeles and Long Beach area ever since. Dr. Maehara is also an Accredited Consultant for Osteoporosis, and an Accredited Reader of Bone Density Results.

Office Information

Hospital/Group Affiliation

PIH Health Downey Hospital

PIH Health Physicians

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Gender

Male

Specialties

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Education

Medical School

St Georges School of Medicine (Grenada)

Internship

Kings County Hospital Center (New York)

Residency

Veterans Affairs Medical Center-Long Beach (California)

Fellowship

Long Beach Memorial Medical Center (California)

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Rheumatology

Patient Reviews

October 30, 2024
Very caring friendly highly recommended...
October 22, 2024
Very good service, thank you.
October 22, 2024
They treated me ao well. The doctor listened to my problems very carefully and gave me more confidence.
October 16, 2024
I really appreciated how Dr. Maehara spoke with me, listened, just a great doctor. I felt as if I already knew him. All of the staff was very polite. I was a few minutes late and they were very understanding. I was still able to complete my papers, or my paperwork from coming in, my incoming paperwork, and I was given a card and I was assured that if I needed a call back, that it was possible.
October 16, 2024
Dr Maehara is professional with good bedside manners , compassionate & caring.
October 15, 2024
This doctor both kind and caring.
October 09, 2024
The visit with Dr Maehara was very pleasant .
October 09, 2024
I greatly appreciate Dr. Maehara's treating my 'trigger finger' pain that I've been experiencing for some time now, despite the Occupational Therapy treatments I've been getting. The shot with lidocaine that Dr. Maehara gave me yesterday has greatly diminished my ongoing pain.
October 08, 2024
Yes, they treated me very well, the doctor explained what I was saying, and so did the interpreter and the nurse. I was very pleased. Okay, bye bye.
September 27, 2024
I am going to nominate Dr. Maehara for sainthood! His care has provided me with so much pain relief and prevented many trips to urgent care. And he is such a personable gentleman that it is a pleasure to have him as my rheumatologist.
September 23, 2024
Dr. Maehara is the best!
September 20, 2024
The staff was great, very professional, very friendly. The doctor was very nice. He seemed very concerned that I wasn't in pain anymore after my hip replacement. I appreciate that very much. And overall, it was a great experience. Thank you. Bye-bye.
September 11, 2024
You have to thank Dr. Maehara. He's one of the best doctors I've ever seen since 2012. He actually saved my life with my autoimmune illness. So I have all praise for him and his staff. So that's again, thank you.
September 10, 2024
Dr. Maehara always take the time to make sure I understand the treatment plan and he always asks if I have any questions on concerns. Also, both front and back office staff are courteous.
August 22, 2024
Everyone was very friendly and helpful.And things were explained to me where I could understand it and the Dr listened to what I had to say.
August 20, 2024
They were very kind and very respectful, and it was a very good experience.
August 14, 2024
I feel confident that doctor is directing me in what should be done for my health benefits.
August 14, 2024
Dr. Maehara and Staff are very Professional. Every visit I am treated with respect and kindness. Thank You
August 13, 2024
Dr. Maehara is wonderful. The support staff is not as knowledgeable as they should be and that's my only feedback. That support staff needs to work harder to understand medicine, insurances, how to help us and how to navigate the healthcare system. It's very hard and we would really like them to understand how to help us because I need an infusion and I need an infusion center and nobody seems to be able to help me. So if PIH can help me and call me, I would really appreciate it. I need an infusion center to have some reclass, the insurance is giving me a hard time and I need that office to help me out. I appreciate it. Thank you.
August 02, 2024
Thank her for her service
August 01, 2024
Everything was excellent. I love the doctor. He takes time with you. The nurses are wonderful. And overall, it's a 10. Thank you.
July 23, 2024
The service and care were all good. Thank you.
July 16, 2024
Very good, everything was very good, I liked it a lot.
July 12, 2024
De M and staff are wonderful ..trustworthy and professional
July 10, 2024
Appreciated his extensive knowledge and blood work he recommended before my appointment. This allowed him to reevaluate my care.
June 26, 2024
Good afternoon, my name is (PHI removed). I just want to give my opinion about the doctor. The doctor was very patient and very kind and took his time. In addition, he explained everything to me clearly as he should. I am very grateful to him and apart from the fact that I commented that the last incorrect answer is number 4 instead of 1, thank you.
June 24, 2024
As a first time patient and visitor to PIH, I was very impressed with the friendliness and efficiency of the staff. The doctor took his time to answer my questions and understand the nature of my condition.
June 17, 2024
This was my initial appointment with Dr. Maehara. He was very thorough and thoughtful in wanting to address my problems. I felt comfortable with him and I am pleased with with my visit.
June 17, 2024
I very much value the care I receive from Dr. Maehara. He provides great care.
June 13, 2024
The only thing I didn't like was that they charge 25 dlls if the person cancels their appointment. Older people often get confused about days and appointments or we have urgent things to do. In other places where I have gone, they have never charged me for canceling appointments because they understand that sometimes it is necessary.
June 05, 2024
Always enjoy Dr Maehara with his knowledge and experience and always has a smile positive attitude !
June 05, 2024
Dr. Maehara cares about his patients. Very thorough
May 30, 2024
The doctor was one of the best, listened to me carefully and made me feel confident. Excellent doctor.
May 30, 2024
Kind, professional understanding, caring explaining every little detail wonderful 10 stars
May 23, 2024
Everything went very well, I was very very very well treated and the doctor perfectly understood all my illnesses and I have good reason to continue recommending them and continue mentioning him, thank you.
May 22, 2024
He was very kind and I felt comfortable with him. We will see since this was my first visit.
May 14, 2024
I need more time because it is the first time I went to see him and I hope that with time, I will continue receiving his care. Thanks be to God.
May 09, 2024
I like my doctor. He's very good. I have him for a long time and he's a very good doctor to me. He always shows me respect. He always shows me care. So thank you so much for having such a (INAUDIBLE). Bye.
May 07, 2024
This is (PHI removed) regarding Dr. Michael Maehara. He's been my doctor for over 30 years. He has always been at my side when I needed help, always given me good guidance and direction, and has been extremely respectful of me and my family. He is probably the most outstanding physician that you have in your network, and I would recommend him to anybody and everybody that I meet.
May 07, 2024
I had a very good experience. They provide excellent care and they are all very nice. Thank you.
April 30, 2024
It was a good respectful visit.
April 30, 2024
Very friendly takes time to listen to your concerns.
April 30, 2024
That I am very satisfied with the doctor. I would recommend it to many many. Thank you have a nice day.
April 29, 2024
Everything is good, everyone who did it, everything is good, everything is good, I liked the way they treated the way they spoke, everything is good.
April 25, 2024
Dr Maehara is without question one of the best physicians I have encountered both in my private life and professional (I am an RN x 40 years). He takes the time to interview the patient in detail. And he seems genuinely interested. I rarely find that in the medical community anymore.
April 23, 2024
I feel like I was listened to. He assured me not to worry right now. Let them do the work they need to do. And very respectful. And again, just very calming and open.
April 22, 2024
Very good service.
April 16, 2024
Extremely satisfied
April 09, 2024
Dr Maehara has a very calm, polite, and humble demeanor. He listens, while I'm trying to describe my symptoms, as I'm immersed in frustration due to pain. I'm grateful to have finally found a rheumatologist with his amount of expertise. Especially after a couple duds. If it wasn't late I could think and I know I could say more and these nails don't help.
April 08, 2024
Dr (name removed) was very attentive and thorough. The office staff was very courteous and efficient. I was impressed with how fast things were processed.
March 27, 2024
I liked the doctor very much. The office girls were nice, but I called on February the 10th to get an appointment and it took me over a month to get an appointment. They couldn't get the fax referral, then they needed the order, they couldn't get a fax for three days. Then the guy there kept calling to see if he could confirm my secondary insurance and finally three days before my appointment he asked me to do it. He asked me to call my insurance company and so I did and I confirmed everything, called him back and he said, well what's her name, what's her, I said I don't know, you asked me to confirm so I did. Then I had to call her back, be on the phone with her, well they called him to confirm everything and I feel that's his job. So wasn't real happy about that, but I was happy with the doctor and the office girls. I'm done now.
March 25, 2024
On 03/25/24, it was my first appointment with Dr. Maehara. Dr. Maehara is very knowledgeable, patient & genuinely shows concern for his patients. He answered all my questions & explained why he recommended his recommendation with clarity. I look forward to my next appointment with Dr. Maehara.
March 22, 2024
I had a great experience with Dr. Maehara. He was very attentive and I believe I answered the first question wrong. Thank you.
March 21, 2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Maehara's for over two years now and I find that he is extremely professional, kind, caring. He always listens and takes care of things in a very quick and efficient manner. I just love going into his office. Everybody's so friendly, warm, and nice.
March 21, 2024
excellent service
March 21, 2024
He's a very good doctor the only problem I have on pix is orthopedic department order foot doctor to see foot doctor officethey were supposed to call me and give me appointment to see him or see him or her unfortunately have not hear anything from the doctor office after 3 months other than that I am very satisfied with PIH staff so far
March 19, 2024
Always a pleasure to see Dr. Maehara. He takes the time with me and explains in detail. He is genuinely concerned about my health.
March 12, 2024
Dr. Maehara is a lovely and very intuitive doctor. He takes his time with his patients, especially I know I experienced an appointment that is very soothing. I feel like he cares about me. He's a very caring doctor, empathetic, very kind, and listens to how I feel and delivers my lab results in a way that he shows he cares about my condition and myself. And I appreciate him very, very much. I feel very blessed to be with Dr. Maehara.
March 12, 2024
Very nice caring doctor. Staff is nice also.
March 11, 2024
Dr. Maehara is very professional, knowledgeable and courteous. I always feel that he listen to my concerns. Thank you DR.
March 07, 2024
It was a perfect 1st meeting experience. Made me feel very comfortable and was very knowledgeable about my condition. Big kudos to Dr. Michael.
March 04, 2024
Everything was fine. Thank you
February 26, 2024
Perfect!
February 22, 2024
I love Dr. Maehara and his staff. They are all nice and patient and I love that. And yes, they all listen to me as long as I need. And I love them. I give them a 10. I'll give them a 100. Thank you.
February 22, 2024
I'm very happy that I find this doctor. Every question I ask he answers. I'm looking forward to see him again and I already recommended him to my daughter and I will recommend him with somebody else. Okay?
February 21, 2024
This office is a model of efficiency. Everyone knows his or her job and does it well. And everyone is courteous.
February 20, 2024
Very good attention from all the staff, the doctor was very kind, very attentive and recommended, thank you.
February 15, 2024
I'm so grateful to have my doctor. He's very detailed and caring. Always looking for the best solution for my issues. Thank you!
February 15, 2024
Very professional and listen to all the problems my husband has
February 02, 2024
Dr. Maehara is very friendly, kind and is the best doctor I've had in years. Thank you Dr. Maehara for the great service. (PHI removed)
January 26, 2024
They treated me very well, I really liked it and I would recommend people too.
January 22, 2024
All staff behaved in a very professional manner.
January 17, 2024
Super professional. Very prepared and ready. Memorized most of my data before my visit. I am impressed.
January 16, 2024
Dr Maehara is compassionate and understanding. He is a good listener and very knowledgeable. He works hard to meet the individual needs of his patients. He cares.
January 15, 2024
Very welcoming and kind staff . Dr. Maehara was just wonderful. I am looking forward to working with him and his staff to improve my health. This was my first appointment and I feel very thankful to have been referred here. I am feeling hopeful. Thank you to everyone. (PHI removed)
January 08, 2024
Dr. Maehara is the best rheumatologist doctor that I could possibly see. I am very thankful. I'm very grateful to him. I used to be with Kaiser and that was a nightmare. Never had an opportunity to see a rheumatologist or a doctor and I was so afraid for my health. So I'm so thankful to Dr. Maehara. I asked him if he could help me repair my health with all the damage Kaiser did and he said absolutely. So I am so grateful, so thankful to Dr. Maehara and I needed you all to know that. Thank you.
December 22, 2023
I had a great experience with Dr. Maehara. Merry Christmas and good night.
December 12, 2023
Thank you. I appreciate that you took the time to explain thoroughly.
December 05, 2023
Thorough, friendly, comprehensive
November 27, 2023
It was very helpful and pleasant.
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