Dr. John Kafka

Welcoming new patients

Specialty

  • Pediatrics (Board Certified)

Advanced Degree

  • Medical Doctor (MD)

The Sharp Experience

I strive to provide excellent medical care and make kids and parents feel comfortable.

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  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
    Phone: 858-499-2701
    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942
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    Hours:
    Mon. - Fri., 9 am to 5 pm

Biography

What is more important to us than our children? My goal is to provide comprehensive care to my young patients and treat them and their families the way I would want my own family treated. My father was a pediatrician and he inspired me to combine my interest in science with my love of children and my desire to do something helpful for others.

In my spare time, I love traveling and hiking. I have hiked up various mountains on six continents. I also enjoy playing the flute.

Biographical Details

Age: 62
In practice since: 1981
Gender: Male

Additional Languages Spoken

  • German

Medical Group

Education

  • Medical School: University of California, San Diego
  • Internship: University of California, San Diego
  • Residency: University of California, San Diego

Insurances Accepted

Sharp Rees-Stealy accepts almost all insurance plans. If your plan is not listed below, please call your insurance provider to verify coverage.

  • Aetna
    Aetna PPOs, Elect Choice EPO, Health Fund PPO, HMO, Managed Choice POS, National Advantage PPO, Open Choice PPO, QPOS POS, Select Choice HMO, Traditional Choice PPO, US Access POS, Value Network HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
    Anthem Blue Cross PPOs, California HMO, EPO, Plus POS, Power Select HMO, Prudent Buyer PPO
  • Beech Street
    PPO
  • Blue Shield
    HMO, POS, PPOs
  • Cash/Self pay
  • Champus Tricare
    For Life
  • ChoiceCare/Humana
    PPO
  • CIGNA
    Flexcare POS, HMO, Open Access POS, PPOs
  • Commercial/Indemnity Insurance
  • Coventry Healthcare
    PPO
  • Health Net
    Elect POS, HMO, PPOs, Select POS, Seniority Plus Retirees HMO
  • Interplan
    PPO
  • Medicare
    Assignment, Sharp Pioneer ACO, UHC-AARP MedicareCompleteValue, UHC-AARP MediComplete Premier, UHC-AARP MediCompleteEssential, UHC-Secure Horizons Retiree, UHC-Sharp Secure Horizons
  • Medicare/Medi-Cal
  • MultiPlan
    PPO
  • Pacific Foundation for Medical Care
    PPO
  • Sharp Health Plan
    Choice HMO, Performance HMO, Premier HMO, Value HMO
  • United Healthcare
    Signature Freedom, Signature Independence, Signature Options PPO, Signature Value EPO, Signature Value HMO, Signature Value POS, United Healthcare PPOs
  • VEBA
    Performance HMO-Network 1 HMO
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Treatments & Conditions

  • ADHD - Pediatrics
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Behavior Problems
  • Chronic Cough
  • Circumcision - Pediatrics
  • Down Syndrome
  • Parenting Guidance
  • Preventive Medicine

Practice Features

  • Second Opinions
  • Treats Kids (Newborn to 18 years)

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  • Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
    Phone: 858-499-2701
    5525 Grossmont Center Drive
    La Mesa, CA 91942

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