From the beginning of his medical career, internist Juan Z. Montes, MD, MPH, of the Montes Medical Group in the greater Los Angeles area, focused his efforts on treating adult and elderly populations. This provided him the opportunity to refine his skills in internal medicine, which often involves complex diagnoses and demanding treatment plans.

Dr. Montes earned his medical degree at Harvard University in Boston. He earned a Master of Public Health Degree from the University of California Los Angeles and completed his residency at UCLA Medical Center.

As part of his healthcare philosophy, Dr. Montes strives to assist patients in achieving the best quality of life possible through information, guidance, and medical therapy. As a result of this philosophy, Dr. Montes has developed a special interest in addiction medicine and understanding addictive behavior. Fluent in Spanish and English, he also applies his cultural background and bilingual abilities to be especially supportive of his Latino patients.

Dr. Montes maintains staff privileges at the following California hospitals: Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, Beverly Hospital in Montebello, Centinela Freeman Regional Medical Center in Inglewood, and Aurora Charter Oak Hospital in Covina. Dr. Montes founded Montes Medical Group, Inc. with his brother, Dr. Alejandro Montes, in 1986, and he currently provides care to the Inglewood, Whittier, and East Los Angeles clinics.