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Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*•Female•Age 46

Pediatric Cardiology*

Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 19 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Health Care. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Practice

725 Welch Rd Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth services available
(650) 721-2121
Telehealth services available

Accepting new patients

(650) 721-2121

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Specializing in Pediatric Cardiology

Specialties*

  • Pediatric Cardiology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatrics
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Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital At Stanford

Fellowship Hospital, 2010

Children's Hospital

Internship Hospital, 2005

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

Internship Hospital, 2005

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Medical School, 2004

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    What is Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD's office address?

    Dr. Motonaga's office is located at 725 Welch Rd Ste 120, Palo Alto, CA 94304. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center725 Welch Rd Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94304
    1
    Office750 Welch Rd Ste 321 Palo Alto, CA 94304
    2
    Office750 Welch Rd Ste 325 Palo Alto, CA 94304
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    Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304

    Stanford Health Care

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 50 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    20% higher than the national average

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    Valley Children's Hospital

    9300 Valley Childrens Pl
    Madera, CA 93636
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