
Alexander Maneffa, MD
Alexander Maneffa, MD
4.9
See all patient reviewsRating 4.9




(425 reviews)Pediatrics, Family medicine
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
, English
Board certifications
American Board Pediatrics, Pediatrics
1-562-481-3500
Overview
Biography
Alexander Maneffa, MD, is board certified in pediatrics. Dr. Maneffa earned his medical degree from UC Irvine School of Medicine, where he also completed his residency. Dr. Maneffa loves working with children and their parents. They say that he is a good listener and takes extra time with them when needed. In his spare time, Dr. Maneffa enjoys biking and skiing. In addition to English, he speaks basic Spanish.
Qualifications
Medical School
University of California, Irvine 1985
Residency
University of California, Irvine 1989
Insurances and networks
Network membership
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Optum - San Antonio
More information
Hospital Affiliations
- Long Beach Memorial Medical Center/Miller Children's Hospital
Languages
I speak Spanish and English.
Gender
Male
Patient reviews
4.9
Rating 4.9




(425 reviews)Recent Reviews
4.9
Rating 4.9




(Based on 425 Reviews)- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 14, 2024Always a good experience. Having been coming to Dr. Maneffa for over 20 years.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 10, 2024My family absolutely loves Dr. Maneffa. He is a true gem and I recommend him to everyone.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 12, 2024We love Dr.Maneffa! He is the best there is!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 28, 2024It was our first visit with Dr. Maneffa since my sons primary doc was out and he was extremely helpful. Great doc!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0January 18, 2024Dr. Maneffa has been providing medical treatment to my daughter since she was days old. He's always been great in explaining care and involving myself and daughter, takes time also to get to know his patient.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 12, 2023Always a great experience with Dr Maneffa
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 07, 2023Alexander Maneffa is fantastic and the reason we are with Optum.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0October 04, 2023Love doctor
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 06, 2023Dr Manefa is awesome.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0July 07, 2023*Dr. Alexander Maneffa is the best doctor! We will miss him as we change health care insurance.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0October 31, 2022*Dr. Maneffa is the best - He always answers my child's questions. I see that he washes his hands when he comes in and listens to me when I have concerns.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 05, 2022Good
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 04, 2022Dr. Maneffa is the absolute best! I recommend him to anyone I know having a child or with children and looking for a new Dr.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0June 20, 2022We love Dr. Maneffa!!!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0June 07, 2022*Dr. Maneffa & his staff are amazing!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 31, 2022*Dr. Maneffa is a great dr., good listener & very patient.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 08, 2022Dr. Maneffa does his best to include the whole family in the consultation. My kids remember him from when they were toddlers and have always wanted to come back for his fun check-ups. He is empathetic, respectful and knowledgeable.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 28, 2022*Dr. Maneffa was thorough and offered recommendations for reason of visit.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 23, 2022*Dr. Maneffa is the best pediatrician I've ever worked with and I was a peds nurse for 13 yrs.
- Anonymous Reviewer4.4 out of 5Rating 4.4February 05, 2022Doctor Maneffa is the absolute best! We hope he is still practicing until all our kids are ready to graduate to adult providers. He takes our concerns very seriously, responds promptly (same day, sometimes within the hour) to our emails, and makes sure we are comfortable and confident in everything before we leave the office. Can't say enough on how much we love Dr. Maneffa!
- Anonymous Reviewer4.6 out of 5Rating 4.5January 16, 2022MD recommendation was very reassuring for my husband and I, although the other pediatrician said the same thing. For my husband's sake, he had more peace of mind hearing from the pediatrician who had seen our daughter from the beginning. We appreciate the time and consideration Dr. Maneffa took out of his day to speak with us and answer our questions over the phone.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0December 30, 2021Dr Maneffa is the best
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0December 14, 2021*Dr. Maneffa takes his time to personally call me when I leave him messages. The best doctor!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 27, 2021We love Dr. Maneffa
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 14, 2021Helped to send video via text.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 01, 2021Dr. Maneffa is AMAZING!!! He listens and works with you to find the best care option. My son is always happy to see him.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 13, 2021*Dr. Manetta was great at explaining my son's condition and really pull me at ease.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0June 14, 2021I would give *Dr. Maneffa a higher score if I could. He is absolutely the best -
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0May 26, 2021Dr Maneffa is the best
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0May 25, 2021As a pediatric nurse I've dealt with a lot of pediatricians. *Dr. Maneffa is by far my favorite of all I've met in my 14 yrs. of practice.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0May 07, 2021Love, Love, Love Dr. Maneffa!!! We've been coming to him for over 13 years now. He's just as great a Doctor as he was from the beginning.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0April 21, 2021Dr. Maneffa explained everything very well.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 23, 2021Dr. Maneffa was amazing! He listened to my husband and I. He did not rush us at all and was extremely patient given we are new parents.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 23, 2021We love Doctor Maneffa. He is the absolute best. We recommend him to all our friends with kids. He is kind, patient and great with kids. No one better
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 09, 2021We love *Dr. Maneffa been with him since son birth.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 07, 2021Dr. Maneffa was amazing with my boys!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0March 01, 2021My kids and I both love *Dr. Maneffa!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 09, 2021We love Dr. Maneffa.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 09, 2021We love *Dr. Maneffa! He is an excellent doctor, always makes us feel informed & welcome.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 03, 2021Dr. Maneffa is amazing my little one talks about her Doctor with a happy face
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 03, 2021His dr. is fantastic
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0February 01, 2021Dr. Maneffa is very good with our children and takes the time to answer my questions. I never feel like he is rushing us to see another patient. He also asked made kid friendly comments to make the exam more fun for my daughter.
- Anonymous Reviewer4.8 out of 5Rating 4.7December 30, 2020Dr. Maneffa is very good and through.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0December 26, 2020Dr Maneffa is amazing! My kids love him, and he explains everything so well. It's always a pleasant visit, and during this pandemic the phone calls are just as great.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0December 17, 2020*Dr. Maneffa is the best!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 26, 2020Dr. Maneffa is exceptionally professional and compassionate.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 20, 2020best dr ever. always very patient and knowledgeable
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 18, 2020*Dr. Maneffa is amazing! One of the best pediatrician I've ever met. We love being in his care.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 13, 2020As someone who works in public health, I see that Dr. Maneffa has a wonderful way of communicating with children and parents to put them at ease. He is so calm and respectful. He exudes kindness, patience, empathy and sincerity. He educates well and gives us all the options to make an informed decision. I highly recommend him. We will never leave him again!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0November 10, 2020Dr. Maneffa is a great doctor.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0October 18, 2020Dr. Maneffa is very kind and caring. He always explains everything thoroughly.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0October 05, 2020We LOVE *Dr. Maneffa. He is knowledgeable, calm, & listens. He always answers our questions & we leave feeling like each visit was worthwhile.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 20, 2020My sons have been seeing Dr. Maneffa since their birth and he has always been professional and caring.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 18, 2020Dr. Maneffa and his staff are very thorough in going over the course of the kids growth. He is very interactive with the kids and it makes going to doctor so much easier because they are not afraid of him.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 17, 2020Dr Maneffa is always a delight to deal with. His bond with my boys is wonderful. They love him, and feel comfortable with him, which is SO important. This is also why he is our preferred pediatrician. Thank you Doc!
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0September 01, 2020Answered all my question and I didn't feel rushed.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 27, 2020It was just an annual physical well visit. There were not any treatments required or options to discuss as my son was happy and healthy. Dr. Maneffa was patient with answering any questions we had and even spent a few minutes really talking and listening to us.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 26, 2020It is always very good to hear instruction directly from Dr. Maneffa. He is very patient.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 24, 2020I would recommend *Dr. Maneffa to everyone.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0August 20, 2020This is really a 10. He is one of the most responsive pediatricians. I feel extremely fortunate he was recommended by *Dr. Manning 21 years ago. I already have recommended him to other parents.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0July 24, 2020*Dr. Maneffa is the only doctor has since. He even done the birth check up, at the hospital.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0July 15, 2020*Dr. Manetti always does an excellent job _____ answering all of my questions and explaining things. He is _____ and thorough with all his answers.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0July 14, 2020My son walked out and said *Dr. Maneffa was the best doctor ever.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0June 28, 2020Dr Maneffa is an amazing pediatrician. He takes time with each of his patients and makes sure to hear any and all concerns when they are sick
- Anonymous Reviewer4.6 out of 5Rating 4.5June 24, 2020We love *Dr. Maneffa & staff!
- Anonymous Reviewer1.8 out of 5Rating 1.8June 03, 2020I love our doctor.., there must have been a communication glitch because no one ever called back nor left a message.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0May 02, 2020very informative with OTC options as well as prescribed.
- Anonymous Reviewer5 out of 5Rating 5.0April 02, 2020we love Dr. Maneffa!
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