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Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 77
Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD
4.3 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD

Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery* Age 77
Mission Viejo, CA
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD works in Mission Viejo, CA as an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist and has 50 years experience.

They are board certified in Otolaryngology and graduated from University of California at Berkeley in 1974. At present, Dr. Akazawa has received an average rating of 4.3 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. They are affiliated with Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Akazawa practices at Practice in Mission Viejo, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 Melvin K Akazawa MD Inc.
    26732 Crown Valley Pkwy Ste 381, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Specialties*
Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
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  • University of California at Berkeley
    1974
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  • Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Melvin Akazawa, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Akazawa accepts Anthem, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Akazawa accepts here.

Dr. Akazawa has a star rating of 4.3/5 and has been reviewed 10 times.

Dr. Akazawa is board certified in Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Akazawa has been practicing as an Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Specialist for 50 years.

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  1. Hepatitis C Screening: Questions for the Doctor

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  2. Protect Yourself from Seasonal Flu

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  3. Talk with Your Doctor About Depression

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  4. Get Your Well-Woman Visit Every Year

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  6. Get Screened for Cervical Cancer

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