About Me

Dr. Watanabe was always intrigued by medicine because his father was a pharmacist who worked with many physicians. He enjoys interacting with his patients, and finds each one unique. He spends most of his free time with his wife and two daughters. He also enjoys swimming, hiking and many other sports.

Dr. Watanabe is also an Assistant Clinical Professor in Family Medicine at UC Irvine.

Languages

English, Spanish

Provider Specialty

Family Medicine, Primary Care

Areas of Care

Education

Medical Education

University Autonoma de Guadalajara - School of Medicine

Internship

UC Irvine Medical Center

Residency

UC Irvine Medical Center

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

MemorialCare Medical Group - Santa Ana

1212 W. 17th Street

Santa Ana, CA

Office: (877) 696-3622

Insurances Accepted

Boeing MemorialCare Health Alliance ACO
Anthem Vivity HMO
Aetna Whole Health ACO
United HealthCare PPO
TriCare West(HN)/TriWest Healthcare(BSC)
MultiPlan/PHCS
Humana PPO
Health Net PPO
Cigna PPO
Blue Shield PPO
Anthem PPO
Aetna PPO
SCAN Medicare Advantage HMO
Health Net Commercial HMO
Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO
Humana Medicare Advantage HMO
Anthem Commercial HMO
Cigna Commercial HMO
UHC Commercial HMO
UHC AARP Medicare Advantage HMO
Aetna Commercial HMO
BlueShield Commercial HMO
BlueShield Medicare Advantage HMO
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO
Centivo ACO
Anthem Pathway HMO
BlueShield Trio Commercial HMO
Cigna Value/Select HMO
UHC Harmony Commercial HMO