Haruko Taro Yawata, D.O., grew up in Southern California. Her medical education took her to Missouri and then back to California, and she has been practicing in the area since 1999. Dr. Yawata’s patients view her as an approachable and friendly physician, and a good listener. She believes her role as a physician is not only to treat the illness, but also to provide her patients with tools to prevent disease and to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. When not at work, Dr. Yawata enjoys a variety of activities, including reading, traveling, going to the movies and spending time with her two children.
Education & Experience
Education
Medical School
Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville, MO
Internship
PIH Health Hospital - Downey Regional Medical Center, Downy CA
Residency
PIH Health Hospital - Downey Regional Medical Center, Downy CA
Associations & Certifications
Board Certifications
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, Family Medicine/OMT
Insurances Accepted
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- Aetna HMO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- Health Net of California PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Oscar PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- BeechStreet PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- Clever Care
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
HMO Insurer: HMO ID
- Aetna Commercial HMO: 839646
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO: ACC-115
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare HMO: ACC-115
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO: Pending
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO: SP = 0905PV-100010552 Cigna
- Commercial HMO: CA7B-0398683012
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 076046
- Health Net Cal-MediConnect: 076046
- Health Net Medicare HMO: 076046
- Humana Medicare HMO: 993316 LA Care: Closed SCAN Health Medicare HMO: 034851 United Healthcare Commercial HMO: 012143-0212 United Healthcare Medicare HMO: 029090-0023
Locations
Madrona Primary Care
21311 Madrona Ave., Ste. 100-A
Torrance, CA 90503
Affiliated Locations
Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center - Torrance