Dr. Wakimoto was born in Torrance and raised in La Palma, CA. She earned her bachelor’s degree at UCLA and medical degree at AUC School of Medicine, studying in the Caribbean, UK, and East Coast. She completed her residency at SIU Carbondale, and merited honors of Chief Resident and the Dr. Hartman Award for distinguished service in Women’s Health. She is pleased to return home and serve her community.
Dr. Wakimoto is passionate about providing comprehensive medical care to all members of your family, from newborns to elderly. She values shared- decision making and treating the whole person. She looks forward to developing long-lasting relationships with you and your loved ones. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, crafting, trying new foods, golfing, dancing, wakeboarding, jet-skiing, snowboarding, and traveling- especially to Japan.
Education & Experience
Education
College
University of California, Los Angeles, CA
Medical School
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, Sint Maarten
Residency
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Carbondale, IL
Insurances Accepted
- United HealthCare PPO
- TriCare (TriWest) PPO
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
- Oscar PPO
- Health Net of California PPO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- BeechStreet PPO
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Aetna HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
- Clever Care
- Cigna HMO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
Locations
Madrona Primary Care
21311 Madrona Ave., Ste. 100-A
Torrance, CA 90503
Affiliated Locations
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance