--- title: "Dr. Alan T. Kawaguchi | Orthopedist in Stockton, CA" description: "Dr. Alan T. Kawaguchi, M.D. practices Orthopedic Surgery in Stockton, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-t-kawaguchi-2021123458" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Alan T. Kawaguchi, M.D. ![Alan T. Kawaguchi, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/qLa-GbCwM9ZRdBj8mXQJXML9K51siAnEn0eszqab6dA/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(123 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Alan T. Kawaguchi, M.D. ## Orthopedic Surgery - Accepting new patients [2488 North California St.Stockton, CA 95204](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2488+North+California+St.+Stockton%2C+CA+95204+US) ## Schedule appointment [209-946-7163](tel:+12099467163) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-t-kawaguchi-2021123458#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-t-kawaguchi-2021123458#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-t-kawaguchi-2021123458#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-alan-t-kawaguchi-2021123458#provider-services) ## About Dr. Kawaguchi Languages English and Japanese (Limited) Gender Male Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Approach to care Dr. Kawaguchi believes that while research and evidence-based medicine provide an important framework for treatment, every patient is unique. He applies proven medical principles while tailoring care to each individual's specific needs, goals, and circumstances to ensure personalized and effective treatment. ### Professional highlights Dr. Alan T. Kawaguchi is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, AO Faculty, the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Board of Examiners, the California Orthopaedic Association, the California Medical Association, the San Joaquin Medical Society, and the Japanese American Medical Association. His professional interests include MAKO robotic-assisted partial knee replacement, total knee replacement, and total hip replacement surgery, as well as outpatient joint replacement surgery and knee arthroscopy, including ACL reconstruction. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Kawaguchi enjoys skiing, playing pickleball, and watching basketball, baseball, and football. He also enjoys listening to 1980s music, particularly The Rolling Stones and Queen, and has a personal interest in Japanese Buddhism and Japanese folk tales. ## Education and training **Medical school:** New York University **Internship:** University of California, San Francisco, Orthopedic Surgery **Residency:** University of California, San Francisco, Orthopedic Surgery **Fellowship:** University of California, Davis, Orthopedic Trauma Surgery ## Board certifications - Orthopedic Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Tracy Community Hospital ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 2488 North California St. Stockton, CA 95204 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=2488+North+California+St.+Stockton%2C+CA+95204+US) [209-946-7163](tel:+12099467163) 209-227-8718 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Acute Fracture Management - Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery - Hip Fracture Care - [Hip replacement surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/hip-replacement) - Hip surgery - Joint injections - Knee arthroscopy - [Knee replacement](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee-replacement) - Knee surgery - Knee Tendon Repair - MAKO Robotic Hip Replacement - MAKO Robotic Knee Replacement - Meniscus repair - Menisectomy - Outpatient Joint Replacement - Partial Knee Replacement - [Robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ### Conditions - Hip Arthritis - Knee Arthritis - [Knee pain](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/knee) ### Reasons for visit - Prevention of Knee Arthritis ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Orthopedics](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/orthopedics) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Orthopedic+Surgery%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+2488+North+California+St.%2C+Stockton%2C+CA+95204%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.975913%2C%22lng%22%3A-121.290697%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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