Dr. Maria Corazon Bautista M.D.

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Get to know Internist Dr. Maria Corazon Bautista, who serves patients in San Diego, California. 

With more than 3 decades of experience in her field, Dr. Bautista is a board-certified internist who is affiliated with Aurora Behavioral Health Care San Diego in California. 

Restoring health, hope and a positive future, Aurora Behavioral Health Care San Diego is an 80-bed, private, full service behavioral healthcare facility, located in the Carmel Mountain Ranch area of Rancho Bernardo in northern San Diego County. The facility provides a variety of inpatient day treatment and outpatient services for San Diego and its surrounding county areas. Aurora San Diego is a leader in the delivery of evidence-based, outcome-driven care as illustrated in the development of their PRIDE Initiative: Professional Responsibility In Daily Endeavors. 

On the subject of her academic background, Dr. Bautista earned her medical degree from the University of the Philippines Manila College of Medicine. Upon relocating to the United States, she completed her internship at Albany Medical Center, followed by her residency in internal medicine at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. 

Following her education, the doctor became board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine – a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world. 

Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being. 

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