Steven Kamara, MD - - Primary Care Physician

Steven Kamara, MD

Primary Care Physician located in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, CA

Diabetes Treatment

As a specialist in internal medicine, Dr. Steven Kamara is well-versed on the current treatment options available for people living with diabetes in Los Angeles, California. His extensive training in internal medicine enables Dr. Kamara to effectively diabetics as well as various complications, such as peripheral neuropathy.

    1. "He has been my doctor for over 16 years, he is the best."

    2. Verified Patient Vitals

    1. "Friendly, professional, knowledgable. Very good."

    2. Verified Patient Vitals

    1. "Best Doctor in all of Los Angeles. We love Dr. Kamara!!!"

    2. Caren Khoie Facebook

    1. "Fantastic doctor! Smart, honest, and compassionate."

    2. Tim Neavin Facebook

    1. "The most competent, caring & patient doctor ever!"

    2. Neda Khazai Mehdizadeh Facebook

    1. "Excellent doctor, and Bee his office manager is awesome!!!"

    2. Joe H. Yelp

    1. "He is very professional, thorough and cares about his patients."

    2. Maia L. Yelp

    1. "Dr. Kamara is thoughtful and thorough, glad to have found him as my primary physician."

    2. Anonymous PatientFusion

    1. "The entire office is friendly and caring. I trust Dr. Kamara implicitly"

    2. Anonymous PatientFusion

    1. "Awesome and very understanding, addressed my condition in a timely manner..."

    2. Anonymous PatientFusion

    1. "The best. Very compassionate, good bed side manner - an excellent physician."

    2. Verified Patient Vitals

Steven Kamara, MD Diabetes Treatment

Diabetes Treatment Q & A

by Steven Kamara, MD

What is diabetes?

Diabetes is an umbrella term for a group of diseases that influence the way the human body utilizes glucose (sugar) for energy. Insulin acts as a key that allows just the right amount of glucose into each cell. When you have diabetes, this process doesn't work in the same way.

What are the different types of diabetes?

There are three different types of diabetes, each with a specific disease process.

  • Type-1: The body fails to produce insulin in the right quantity. The immune system attacks the insulin-producing cells and destroys them. The exact cause of this malfunction is unclear, but it usually develops in childhood.
  • Type-2 : Type-2 diabetes generally occurs later in life as the cells age and become resistant to insulin. The pancreas fights to produce enough insulin to counteract the resistance, so instead of sugar entering the cells to provide energy, it builds up the blood. There is a strong link between type-2 diabetes and obesity.
  • Gestational: This condition is associated with pregnancy. The placenta produces a hormone that can make cells resistant to insulin. The condition will resolve itself after the baby is born.

What are the treatment options for diabetes?

The doctor will tailor diabetic services around your specific needs, but the plan will include both lifestyle changes and drug therapy.

  • Diet management
  • Exercise program
  • Blood sugar monitoring
  • Insulin injections
  • Drug treatments like metformin

Diabetes treatment is a balancing act that takes time to master. It can also change over time, so regular medical monitoring is part of the program. 

Major Insurance Providers Accepted

We accept major PPO plans including Blue Shield, Blue Cross and CIGNA as well as United Healthcare and Medicare fees for service only. We also offer affordable options for those without insurance or for those with high deductibles required with their insurance plans. We are not on network with any HMO plans or medi-cal. Below is a short-list of just some of the plans we accept. Please contact our office with any questions.

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Cigna
Health Net
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Testimonials

Words from our patients

  • Yelp

    "The doc and the office staff are friendly and professional and the place has a comfortable vibe. I am happy to have found an office I like so close to home."

    Greg S.
  • Patient Fusion

    "Very knowledgeable and caring doctor. Nice staff. I would highly recommend to my family and friends."

    Anonymous
  • Vitals

    "SO caring, kind, loving, selfless, educated, thorough, simply the best. Saved my dads life - forever thankful."

    Verified Patient
  • Patient Fusion

    "Dr. Kamara has been our family's Medical Doctor for close to 20 years and we are very pleased with his expertise and knowledge."

    Anonymous
  • Patient Fusion

    "Dr. Kamara is a very attentive concerned doctor. He listens well and has excellent bedside manner."

    David
  • Patient Fusion

    "Dr. Kamara is very professional yet personal in his manner. I appreciate his follow through very much."

    Anonymous
  • Patient Fusion

    "Great physician. Very knowledgeable. Wonderful all around! And Bea is a fantastic front office person."

    Anonymous
  • Patient Fusion

    "What I like about Dr. Kamara is that he comes into the room and sit down and actually listens to my concerns. It's hard to find a doctor that still does this."

    Anonymous
  • Vitals

    "A compassionate physician. Recommended if you need a primary care doctor. Affiliated with Cedars Sinai."

    Anonymous

  • "His overwhelming warmth, caring and dedication far surpasses any medical provider(s) I've ever had in 66 years. It goes without saying Dr. Kamara is amongst the finest!

    Anonymous

  • "I will always be grateful for the excellent care they provided, and felt honored to have been under their excellent care.

    Anonymous

  • "I was extremely fortunate to have two excellent medical professionals treat my medical disorder. Both are very high acclaimed in the medical community."

    Anonymous
  • Vitals

    "Awesome and very understanding, addressed my condition in a timely manner and got me the meds I needed that day."

    Anonymous
  • Vitals

    "Dr. Kamara is a great doctor, he always listens to what I have to say the entire staff is just awesome!!! Have and will recommend him to friends & family!"

    Anonymous
  • Vitals

    "I love Dr.Kamara! He is always there for me, always professional, knowledgeable. As soon as he enters the office, or the hospital room I am in, I feel better!"

    Anonymous
Location
Steven Kamara, MD
6221 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 617
Beverly Grove
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Phone: 323-238-8121
Fax: 323-937-5295
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323-238-8121