Dr. Michael Sakamoto, MD
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Dr. Michael Sakamoto, MD
Overview
Dr. Michael Sakamoto, MD works in Sacramento, CA as
They are board certified in
COMPARE OTHER TOP Ophthalmologists
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Insurance Accepted
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Aetna PPO
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Select PPO (Select Network)-CA PPOUC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
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Blue Card PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPOSelect PPO
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HealthyBlue Advantage
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LocalPlus
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First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Health Net HMOHealth Net PPO
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Choice Care PPO
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United Healthcare
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Western Health Advantage HMO
Locations
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Mercy General Hospital4001 J St, Sacramento, CA 95819
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Minnick Medical Management11216 Trinity River Dr, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
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Office1334 Nelson Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
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Office650 Howe Ave Ste 830, Sacramento, CA 95825
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Office1421 Oakdale Rd Ste 2, Modesto, CA 95355
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About Me
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Education
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University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
1986
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
Internship
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Pacific Medical Center
1987
Residency
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yale University
1990
Fellowship
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University of California at San Francisco
1991
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Sakamoto accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Sakamoto accepts here.
Dr. Sakamoto's office is located at 4001 J St Sacramento, CA 95819.
Dr. Sakamoto frequently sees patients for
Dr. Sakamoto has a star rating of 2.6/5 and has been reviewed 7 times.
Dr. Sakamoto is board certified in
Dr. Sakamoto has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 38 years.
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Hospital Affiliations
- Mercy General Hospital
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