About
Dr. Paul J Murata is a family medicine doctor in Torrance, California, board certified in Family Medicine after training at UC San Diego School of Medicine. He practices at Medical Associates of Little Company of Mary, Axminster Medical Group, Providence Medical Institute and Madrona Primary Care, and speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Murata treats a wide range of chronic conditions including heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol, as well as common acute illnesses such as bronchitis and asthma. His procedures include routine adult exams, cancer screenings, vaccinations, blood tests and EKG, along with chronic care management and diabetes education. A native of the Los Angeles area, he spent years practicing and teaching at UCLA before relocating to the South Bay, where he now resides in Palos Verdes. He volunteers extensively for the American Cancer Society, has served as president of its California division and helped develop the California Comprehensive Cancer Plan, working to reduce disparities in cancer care for underserved populations.
Conditions Treated
- Chronic Heart Conditions (e.g. Congestive Heart Failure, Arrhythmia, Hypertensive Heart Disease)
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chronic Kidney Disease
- Diabetes Complications (e.g. Chronic Kidney Disease, Blood Vessel Damage, Nerve Damage)
- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Mental/Behavioral Health Evaluation
- Routine Adult Exam
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Chronic Care Management
- Depression Screening
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
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