Kara Teruya, MD

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Aug 24, 2025

My doctor and her staff are top notch. She takes her time to listen and really understand and find a solution to my issue. She understands both the physical and mental issues that contribute to the symptoms.

Aug 24, 2025

All the staff there are professional, kind & thorough..

Aug 23, 2025

Expertise of Physicians and staff.

Aug 23, 2025

We feel very comfortable with staff & Dr T.

Aug 23, 2025

Fast and efficient. Doctor and staff had lab reports print out and go over with very detailed knowledges .

Aug 23, 2025

I like all the staff. They are warm and caring and treat me like an individual, not an unknown person they need to rush out the door. I have recommend this practice site to a family member who has also enrolled here. Excellent customer service from beginning to end.

Aug 18, 2025

Quick and friendly

Aug 18, 2025

I'm always greeted with a smile, and always professional. I never have a long wait time.

Aug 17, 2025

Everything!!

Aug 17, 2025

I appreciate the time and attention given by my physician and her staff. She was focused on my care and not intent on shuffling me quickly for the sake of numbers.

Aug 16, 2025

Office personnel are very friendly and professional. Dr. Teruya is an excellent doctor and listens to and pays attention to concerns. She make sure that you have said everything and then she responds to all of your questions.

Aug 16, 2025

Very efficient. Appointments run on time. Dr. Teruya is awesome!

Aug 16, 2025

Dr Teyura is attentive and thorough not to mention Is personable and down to earth. She listens carefully and makes specific recommendations based on patient needs and concerns. Other staff is knowledgeable and polite.

Aug 16, 2025

Friendly, efficient, personable and very efficient.

Aug 16, 2025

Employees really care. Dr. Teruya is very good at diagnosing the issue and prescribing the appropriate treatment.

Aug 16, 2025

Everyone makes you feel at home and do a superb job in evaluating your health conditions and refer you to specialists.. It’s also less than 2 miles from my home.

Aug 16, 2025

Efficient and friendly

Aug 13, 2025

I love Dr Kara Teruya!! She’s super smart, attentive, caring. Plus nice staff, clean and convenient office.

Aug 12, 2025

Very caring,friendly professional staff. They listen to their patients questions and make sure the patient understand answers

Aug 12, 2025

This practice is like family, from reception to medical assistants to Dr. Teruya, Lakewood Primary Care. The phone is always answered by a human, never computer or answering machine. Perfectly patient centered. Run don't walk to this practice if you are looking for a personalized medical practice without paying concierge prices.

Aug 11, 2025

Dr. T is the best! Thank you Dr. T for taking such good care of me.

Aug 10, 2025

Friendly competent staff. Outstanding physician Dr. Teruya.

Aug 9, 2025

Friendly , capable, staff and doctor.

Aug 9, 2025

Very professional yet friendly.

Aug 9, 2025

Everything! Short waiting time, staff wonderful, Dr. Teruya is top notch!

Aug 9, 2025

Professional caring staff. Great physician. Timely services.

Aug 8, 2025

Kind staff and caring doctor

Aug 7, 2025

All staff were really nice and Dr. Teruya took the time to listen. She seemed very knowledgable and personable

Aug 7, 2025

Dr Teruya comes into the exam room aware of the details of my history. She does her homework, asks great questions and explains things very well. She is highly competent!! She is also very personable and caring. She's my all time favorite doctor!!

Aug 7, 2025

The PCP- Dr. Teruya is wonderful.

Aug 4, 2025

Professional, personable as always! I am so thankful for Dr. Teruya

Aug 3, 2025

Staff are always friendly, scheduling appointments is easy and wait times are generally minimal. Dr Teruya is the best PCP I have ever had. She is so nice, takes the time to listen to any concerns and helps you stay on top of other medical needs and appointments to insure your total health.

Aug 2, 2025

Not crowded

Aug 2, 2025

Dr. Teruya is wonderful and the staff friendly and efficient.

Aug 2, 2025

Really nice people!

Aug 2, 2025

Everyone was extremely friendly, and Dr. Teruya was extremely thorough and I was highly impressed.

Aug 2, 2025

Friendly professional efficient

Jul 29, 2025

Very professional, met all my needs.

Jul 27, 2025

Love Dr T. All the staff are so nice and always happy.

Jul 25, 2025

Efficient, competent, friendly staff.

Jul 25, 2025

The staff are fantastic and Dr Teruya is the best.

Jul 25, 2025

I love Dr. Teruya and her staff at the Lakewood location! Everyone in the office is so friendly and they all make you feel comfortable during your visit. I think that Dr. Teruya is absolutely the best physician I have ever had. She's patient, compassionate and she truly listens to what you have to say.

Jul 21, 2025

Well organized and friendly staff. DR. T is thorough and personable

Jul 19, 2025

Have always been treated respectfully

Jul 19, 2025

Clean and punctual. No waiting all day. Love my Doctor.

Jul 19, 2025

The office personnel are all very friendly and I am always seen in a timely manner!

Jul 18, 2025

Dr. Teruya is very professional and has a way of making me feel comfortable. She takes her time and doesn’t rush through your visit. I also appreciate the friendly staff.

Jul 17, 2025

great staff offering excellent service. This is hard to find these days.

Jul 14, 2025

All staff are very professional and Dr. Teruya is an outstanding physician! On a scale of 1-10, Dr. Teruya is an 11!!

Jul 14, 2025

Friendliness of staff…doctor Teruya’d thoroughness…