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Maria Rosario Santos-Montemayor, MD

Maria Rosario Santos-Montemayor, MD

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Specialty

Internal Medicine, Infectious Disease

Languages

English, Tagalog

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94 reviews

    • Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026
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    She is a trusted medical professional, and I referred my daughter to her as she is good with her patients.

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
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    She is compassionate and thorough

    • Reviewed on Apr 29, 2026
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    She takes her time and is willing to answer questions and go over lab results and makes suggestions that help you better understand your health care.

    • Reviewed on Apr 26, 2026
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    Dr. is friendly, caring, informative

    • Reviewed on Apr 25, 2026
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    I’m extremely happy with Dr. Santos-Montemayor. She is a very professional and caring doctor. I feel that she is genuinely concerned about my health and wellbeing.

    • Reviewed on Apr 16, 2026
    • Verified Review

    She was professional and very kind. She always makes me feel comfortable

    • Reviewed on Apr 13, 2026
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    She is the best primary care physician I have had. She is knowledgeable and explains medical issues well. She is awesome.

    • Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
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    She has been my primary Dr. for 20 years-ish but seems always in a hurry and/or disinterested, last few visits.

    • Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
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    Friendly , concerning ask all the question need it . I highly recommend her practice as a Provider

    • Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
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    She quickly responds to all requests regarding medications or any concerns I have

    • Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
    • Verified Review

    Dr Santos is a great doctor. She listens to me and understands. She is very knowledgeable and is always friendly. Please thank her again for me.

    • Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
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    very accommodating, friendly, explains everything well...

    • Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026
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    Dr. Santos-Montemayor is a good physician, but I wish she would deviate from the script more often and not be so clinical in her responses.

    • Reviewed on Mar 26, 2026
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    Excellent doctor.

    • Reviewed on Mar 19, 2026
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    Excellent doctor and listens.

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    Dr Santos is very clear when explaining my health issues to me

    • Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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    Always attentive to one’s needs.

    • Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026
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    Listens and cares about my health

    • Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
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    Friendly and not rushed

    • Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026
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    Great Dr.…

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  • About Maria Rosario Santos-Montemayor, MD

    Maria Santos-Montemayor, MD, is an internal medicine and infectious disease doctor. She earned her medical degree at Far Eastern University. She did her internship and residency at the New York Medical Center. She enjoys interacting with different people and prides herself on being a good listener. Dr. Santos-Montemayor believes that being a mother is one of her greatest accomplishments. She feels honored when patients say that they feel comfortable discussing any subject with her. In addition to English, Dr. Santos-Montemayor is fluent in Tagalog and speaks medical Spanish.

    Gender

    Female

    Board certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Licenses

    CA, A79424

    Employed or contracted

    Employed

    Network Name

    OptumCare HealthCarePartners California

    NPI

    1316974397

  • Medical School

    • Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation

      1985

    Residency

    • New York Presbyterian Queens

      1991

    Fellowship

    • New York University School of Medicine

      1994