A Southern California native, Dr. Takemura completed his education and medical training in Los Angeles at some of the top institutions in the nation. He has more than 20 years of experience caring for patients in the Southern California region, specifically focusing on the Los Angeles and South Bay areas. Dr. Takemura is board certified in gastroenterology. His clinical interests include colon cancer screening for prevention and detection, and gastroesophogeal reflux disease. Dr. Takemura says working in the field of medicine gives him the opportunity to interact with people from diverse backgrounds and to assist them with one of the most important aspects of their lives – their health. Dr. Takemura is married and has two children. When not at work, he enjoys spending quality time with family and friends.
Education & Experience
Education
Medical School
University of California Los Angeles 1985
Internship
Cedars Sinai Medical Center 1986
Residency
Cedars Sinai Medical Center 1989
Fellowship
Cedars Sinai Medical Center 1991
Associations & Certifications
Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna HMO
- Aetna US Healthcare PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross Medicare Advantage
- BeechStreet PPO
- Blue Cross of California PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of California PPO
- ChoiceCare-Humana PPO
- Cigna Healthcare PPO (No Local Plus)
- Cigna HMO
- Clever Care
- Coventry Health Care PPO
- First Health PPO
- Health Net Medicare Advantage
- Health Net of California PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar PPO
- PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems) PPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- TriCare (TriWest) PPO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- United HealthCare PPO