Janice Miyakowa MD

Janice Miyakawa, MD

Family Medicine

Not Accepting New Patients

About Janice Miyakawa, MD 

Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Janice K. Miyakawa, MD is a second-generation Los Angelino. She started medical school with the intention of going into research because she was intrigued by scientific exploration and the quest to find health solutions. But during clinical rotations while in medical school, she fell in love with caring for people, who she describes as endearing, challenging and constantly interesting.  

Dr. Miyakawa completed her medical training at the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles. She then went on to complete her internship and residency at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. 

Like her parents before her, Dr. Miyakawa believes that education is fundamental, and she likes to keep her patients informed and actively participating in their health choices. She believes that in this way they are more likely to succeed at staying healthy. Although she is trained in standard western medicine, she also respects other forms of the healing arts that stand up to scientific inquiry.  

When not working with her patients Dr. Miyakawa enjoys ballroom dancing, swimming, playing the piano, listening to live music, gardening, and tai chi. She also enjoys sculling (the use of oars to propel a long, narrow boat with a sliding seat and rigged with two oars). And of course she is most proud of what she considers her greatest achievement; her twins and their accomplishments in college.  

Dr Miyakawa always listens to all your concerns and answers so you understand everything. very patient and caring Doctor

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Locations

901 Wilshire Blvd., Floor 2,
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Education

Medical School
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Internship
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA

Residency
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA

Languages

Spanish

Reviews

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  • 5
  • 223 Reviews
  • 398 Comments
  • 5
03/24/2025

Dr. Miyakawa is phenomenal! I will be devastated if she ever retires. I especially appreciate how accessible she is, and how timely she is w/ her replies. She spends time w/ me as a patient, which lets me know she's genuinely invested in my health and well-being, and I love that she validates my concerns. I've referred two immediate family members to her, but unfortunately for them, she's not accepting new patients. Grade A doctor, though.

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  • 5
03/14/2025

Dr. Miyakawa is an excellent doctor who's knowledgable, patient and kind.

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  • 5
03/11/2025

I LOVE Dr. Miyakawa and always appreciate her attention and time and will cry when she retires someday.

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  • 5
03/09/2025

I really like my care provider and because of that, I will accept that I often have to wait a long time to be seen by my Dr.

Providence Patient
  • 4.93
03/08/2025

Dr Miyakawa is an excellent, super knowledgeable physician.

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  • 5
03/04/2025

Excellent doctor. She even helped me with some physical therapy ideas.

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  • 5
03/01/2025

Dr. Miyakawa always seems glad to see me. I like that. She has given me many wonderful referrals to others Specialists.

Providence Patient
  • 4.71
02/27/2025

Dr. Janice Miyakawa and her staff are awesome

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  • 5
02/26/2025

I get message response very quickly, almost always same day, sometimes within hours

Providence Patient
  • 4.94
02/25/2025

My care provider considers all of my health and well-being, not just a particular symptom. In this respect, she is great!

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