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Dr. Mafutaga Tagaloa-Tulifau, DPM

Dr. Mafutaga Tagaloa-Tulifau, DPM

Podiatry*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Mafutaga Tagaloa-Tulifau, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Carson, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 2 reviews 3 Star Rating (2 reviews)

Practice

23517 Main St Carson, CA 90745

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At a Glance

  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Tagaloa-Tulifau's Reviews

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3.0
2 ratings, 1 with written review
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NEVER AGAIN !
My wife is bedridden from a broken left hip 2 years ago, and 12 weeks ago she fell out of bed and broke her left femur, which she was told would take 6 to 8 weeks to heal. But her left foot, which she was told had no fractures and no dislocations, has been swollen twice its size, and is twisted into a frozen distorted position, with pain that never stops. So I made an appointment 2 weeks ago for her to be seen by Dr. Tagaloa-Tulifau, and told them she was bedridden, and would be coming on a gurney by Medical Transport. I hired an Ambulance for $540 to take her to this appointment, and she and I were so relieved she was finally going to find out what was wrong with her left foot. But when we arrived at the Doctor’s office, I was told that Dr. Tagaloa-Tulifau had just left for the day, and would not be returning, and that I should reschedule another appointment. This cost me $540 for NOTHING ! And this is UNCONSCIONABLE ! I would NEVER go back to this Dr., nor should ANYONE ELSE !
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Thomas A. Fagans – Oct 01, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Mafutaga Tagaloa-Tulifau, DPM is a podiatry specialist in Carson, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from California School of Podiatric Medicine in 1992. She is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.
  • Podiatry

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Lac & Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1994
  • California School Of Podiatric Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
  • Loma Linda University

    Undergraduate School, 1989
  • English

  • Samoan

  • Spanish

Locations

Practice

Office23517 Main St Carson, CA 90745
1
Dr. Mafutaga S. Tagaloa-Tulifau5220 Clark Ave Ste 315 Lakewood, CA 90712
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

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