About

Dr. Mortara grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii where she graduated from the University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine. She then came to Southern California and completed her Internal Medicine Residency at the St. Mary Medical Center-UCLA program where she was selected as Chief Resident her final year. Dr. Mortara then went on to a Fellowship in Infectious Diseases at Harbor-UCLA. She has been in private practice in Long Beach for over 18 years prior to joining MemorialCare Medical Group. She has been honored as as Top Doctor in her field in 1999 and 2010.

Dr. Mortara went into medicine to help people maximize their health potential. An as Internal Medicine physician, she enjoys the investigative nature of medicine and recognizes the importance of looking at the whole person, not focusing on just specific areas of the body. She appreciates the opportunity to build strong patient-physician bonds with her patients and feels honored to have cared for many of her patients for over a decade.

During her career, Dr. Mortara has been a frequently invited speaker on current medical issues, by both the Long Beach community and her medical colleagues. In her spare time, she enjoys photography and writing, as well as agility working and playing with her pet dogs.

Languages

English

Provider Specialty

Internal Medicine, Primary Care

Areas of Care

Education

Medical School

University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine

1987

Internship Program - Internal Medicine

St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA

1990

Residency Program - Internal Medicine

St Mary Medical Center - Long Beach, CA

1991

Fellowship Program - Infectious Disease

Los Angeles County - Harbor / UCLA Medical Center

1993

Locations & Affiliations

Locations

Insurance

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Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5
(500 Ratings)
Jul 10, 2026
Kimberly S.
She is simply a fantastic doctor!
Jul 1, 2026
Sheryl C.
Listens attentively and responds with kindness.
Jul 1, 2026
Kimberly B.
Simply the best
Jul 1, 2026
Pamela H.
Jul 1, 2026
Eric S.
Dr. MONTARA always look for my well being.. She reminds me of my sisters.. Very proactive.. I could not ask for a better Dr
Jun 26, 2026
Clara T.
Dr.Mortara is one amazing physician. great bedside manner and very detailed with all my concerns
Jun 26, 2026
leo g.
Really great Doctor! Listens to your concerns and advises on best treatment(s). I'm very fortunate to have Dr. Mortara as my primary physician. She primarily works at the Memorial Care Urgent Care on Bellflower Blvd in Long Beach which is very convenient.
Jun 25, 2026
Marygold T.
Knowledgeable and good bedside manner
Jun 25, 2026
Leo G.
Excellent Doctor who takes the time to discuss your medical condition.
Jun 24, 2026
Leslie M.
She listened to my concerns, developed a plan of action that we both agreed on and made referrals quickly.

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