Celestine J. Arambulo, DO
I speak: English
My gender: Female
Where I practice
About me
I am a proud Kaiser Permanente physician and have been caring for members for more than 25 years.
Biography
I grew up in Chicago and met my husband before entering medical school. We have 3 young adult children.
I became a physician to serve my community in an ever-changing field and to help educate others throughout their healthcare journeys. One accomplishment that patients may find interesting is that I completed the San Diego Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon in 3 hours while wearing an Elvis costume.
About my practice
I am board certified in internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and hospice and palliative care. My focus is caring for older adults and patients with complex chronic medical conditions. I am particularly interested in reducing polypharmacy (taking multiple medications daily) to help improve my patients’ quality of life.
My philosophy is that a multidisciplinary approach works best for seniors. I strive to help patients maintain their independence for as long as possible while planning for future needs and providing appropriate support when needed.
I work closely with nurse practitioners, nurses, case managers, social workers, and physician colleagues to provide well-rounded, comprehensive care. Seniors with complex medical conditions are my primary area of focus.
How I thrive
What I love most about working at Kaiser Permanente is the focus on high-quality medicine that is based on evidence and current research. I am proud to be part of a system that supports coordinated, patient-centered care.
Outside of work, competitive running helps keep me physically fit and engaged. I also prioritize sleep and overall wellness so I can meet the demands of both my professional and personal life. I am also an active member of the Prado Racing Team in San Diego, competing in cross-country, road, and track running events.
My office
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My provider type
Physicians and SurgeonsMedical groups, plans, and locations
Southern California Permanente Medical Group
Plans accepted
- Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
- HMO
- Medi-Cal Managed Care
- Point-of-Service Plan (POS)
- Senior Advantage
Kaiser Permanente Zion Medical Center
Contact information
- Admitting
- 619-528-0140
- Advice/Appointment/Cancellations
- 1-833-574-2273 (toll free)
- Operator
- 619-528-5000
- Pharmacy information/refills by phone
- 1-866-370-1958 (toll free)
My training, certifications and licensing
Medical school
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Midwestern UniversityBoard certification
Geriatric Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineHospice and Palliative Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineMedical training
Fellowship
Geriatric Medicine
University of California: Los Angeles Medical CenterInternship
Internal Medicine
Kaiser Foundation HospitalResidency
Internal Medicine
Kaiser Foundation HospitalJoined Permanente Medical Group
2000Active license information
License number
20A7401License type
Osteopathic Physician and SurgeonLicense issuing state
CALIFORNIANational Provider Identifier (NPI)
1477624377Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
CompletedMy hospitals
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