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Joseph Barrera, MD, Endocrinology, Mission Viejo, CA

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Endocrinology • Mission Viejo, CA

Diabetes, Lipid Metabolism, Thyroid

Associate Medical Director, Mission Heritage Medical Group Endocrinologist, Mission Heritage Medical Group

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  • Office

    26800 Crown Valley Pkwy
    Suite 230
    Mission Viejo, CA 92691
    Phone+1 949-542-8004
    Fax+1 949-364-3682

Summary

  • Dr. Joseph Barrera is the Associate Medical Director and and endocrinologist with Mission Heritage Medical Group in Mission Viejo, CA and is affiliated with Mission Hospital, Mission Viejo. He received his medical degree from University of California, Davis, School of Medicine and has been in practice 30 years. He specializes in diabetes and lipid metabolism and is experienced in diabetes mellitus, obesity and obesity-related disorders, lipid metabolism disorders, and thyroid disease.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, 1990 - 1992
  • California Pacific Medical Center
    California Pacific Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1990
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine
    University of California, Davis, School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    National Board of Physicians and Surgeons Internal Medicine

Press Mentions

  • How a Glass of Wine with Dinner May Help Lower Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
    How a Glass of Wine with Dinner May Help Lower Your Risk of Type 2 DiabetesMarch 3rd, 2022
  • The Different Types of Insulin and How to Use Them for Diabetes Treatment
    The Different Types of Insulin and How to Use Them for Diabetes TreatmentSeptember 22nd, 2020
  • Remember the Art of Medicine During Virtual Visits
    Remember the Art of Medicine During Virtual VisitsMay 21st, 2020
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