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Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD

Pediatric Cardiology*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Kara Motonaga, MD is a pediatric cardiologist in Palo Alto, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2004. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford and Stanford Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Practice

725 Welch Rd Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94304
Telehealth available
(650) 721-2121

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Motonaga specializes in the areas of Adult Congenital Heart Disease, Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Motonaga's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

Specializing in Pediatric Cardiology

  • Pediatric Cardiology

  • Pediatrics

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  • Lucile Salter Packard Children's Hospital At Stanford

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • Children's Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Childrens Hospital Los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 2005

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Cardiology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Betty Irene Moore Children's Heart Center725 Welch Rd Ste 120 Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Office750 Welch Rd Ste 321 Palo Alto, CA 94304
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Stanford Hospital and Clinics300 Pasteur Dr Stanford, CA 94305
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Practice

Valley Children's Healthcare9300 Valley Childrens Pl Madera, CA 93636
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford

    725 Welch Rd
    Palo Alto, CA 94304

  • Stanford Hospital

    300 Pasteur Dr
    Stanford, CA 94305
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    84%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    19% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Sutter Medical Center-Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

    2825 Capitol Ave
    Sacramento, CA 95816
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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