What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.42
Average wait time
4.40
Bedside manner
4.54
“My experience was good. What stood out to me was his listening and understanding. I would recommend to friends.”
Initials hiddenSeptember 20, 2024Video visit
“Very friendly very knowledgeable! Very good communication with me and super understanding! Definitely going to be switching my care over to him in the future and recommend him to my partner ”
Amanda M.September 18, 2024Video visit
About Dr. Douglas Hopper
Standard family practice and psychiatry plus a dash of holistic medicine. We treat Attention Deficit Disorder and anxiety, mostly with medication. I completed medical school at the University of California, Los Angeles, earning my Doctor of Medicine. I then completed a three-year residency at UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute in 1968, a residency in Family Medicine at Santa Monica Medical Center, and a one-year residency in Psychiatry at UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital in 1972, as well as training at Los Angeles County + University of Southern California Medical Center. I prefer people to learn their metabolic type in choosing diets. I am interested in treating patients who have nagging symptoms that have dodged diagnosis for years, e.g., bloating, fatigue, various aches and pains, poor sleep, depression, headaches, backache, arthritis pain, and colitis. I promote T3 treatments as well as low-dose naltrexone. I encourage seven feedings per day of rainbow vegetables, which almost no one really does. I help manage patients through the complicated medical system, e.g., which specialists to choose for which symptoms. My favored nutrient supplier is Restorative Formulations.
I am board certified in Family Practice and board eligible in Psychiatry. I speak passable Spanish and French.
I have attached a photo of me and Dwight Eisenhower when I was 17. I was elected president of Boys' Nation (like Bill Clinton) and pinned Ike with an honorary membership in the American Legion.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Medical School - University of California, Los Angeles, Doctor of Medicine
- Santa Monica Medical Center, Residency in Family Medicine
- Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Residency in Psychiatry
- University of California, Los Angeles, Residency in Psychiatry
Awards and publications
- American Legion Hall of Fame 2019 (I was elected president of Boy's Nation in 1955 and Pinned Dwight Eisenhower in the Rose Garden at the White House
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Spanish
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1427117373
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.42
Wait time
4.40
Bedside manner
4.54
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Absolutely great doctor! Very good at what he does and takes the time to inform you about everything that you need to know.
July 22, 2024Mariane C.Verified patientVideo visit
Second appointment with Dr. Hopper and it was nothing short of outstanding. He was very helpful, kind and understanding!
July 27, 2024Mariane C.Verified patientVideo visit
My experience was good. What stood out to me was his listening and understanding. I would recommend to friends.
September 20, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
He was professional I just need 150 mg of Zoloft per day 250 mg of Antabuse per day 5 mg of lisinopril per day
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January 28, 2023Mark L.Verified patientVideo visit
Although I was not called until about 90 minutes after my appt, the med he prescribed helped me considerably.
December 28, 2021Kevin W.Verified patientVideo visit
Great communication and even called me when video call was having issues.
September 10, 2024Philip W.Verified patientVideo visit
terrible. told me who wouldn't even write a doctors note for me. complete waist of time
February 17, 2023Devin C.Verified patientVideo visit
Easy to schedule, listens and very kind. Thank you so much to the best doctor
December 13, 2023Mikias R.Verified patientVideo visit
Great communication, easy to book, quick process, highly recommend
July 4, 2024Marko Z.Verified patientVideo visit
I was lucky to get a quick appointment Douglas Hopper. Great experience!
September 26, 2023Initials hiddenVideo visit
Easy to communicate with, to the point. Listens well.
October 29, 2024Marko Z.Verified patientVideo visit
They did a video appointment only to convey to come and see in person.
June 30, 2022Nitin K.Verified patientVideo visit
Great Doctor, took extra time out before and after the call. Thank you
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Wonderful doctor. He’s empathetic, kind, and caring.
February 23, 2024Patricia U.Verified patientVideo visit
It was fast, and easy, listened word by word on what I told him.
January 17, 2022Marco Z.Verified patientVideo visit
Quick, friendly, listens very well and addressed all concerns .
January 11, 2022Jamie D.Verified patientVideo visit
Love seeing Dr Hopper l am always receiving the best of care
More than 1 year agoDH
Good communicator, good listener, prompt appt time
January 15, 2022Elliot H.Verified patientVideo visit
Not the best nor the worst. He listened but didn't hear me. Spoke clearly with a pleasant tone. I would say some of the issues were on my side, so I will say he did good for the circumstances.
February 16, 2025Austin S.Verified patientVideo visit
I had originally booked an appointment with the doctor for earlier in the day when his assistant called me asking to reschedule for the evening. Despite my urgent need to see the doctor, I agreed and logged on a few minutes prior to my appointment in the late afternoon. After the doctor didn’t show up, I called his assistant who told me the doctor was still finishing up with another patient. Another 20 minutes go by, I’m being told again he’s just running late. After 35 minutes I call the assistant again and tell her “I think it’s safe to say the doctor forgot about the appointment“. The assistant agreed..
I hate to say it, but this type of behavior is unprofessional and rude?
November 26, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Very friendly very knowledgeable! Very good communication with me and super understanding! Definitely going to be switching my care over to him in the future and recommend him to my partner
September 18, 2024Amanda M.Verified patientVideo visit
Not quite what I was expected, doctor didn’t seem to help or educate me about my health issues at all…… He even seemed like he didn’t quite understand what I was telling me. Didn’t even hesitate to give me a referral with a specific/ specialty doctor, that can help me and solve my health issues, since he couldn’t.
Don’t recommend
September 8, 2024Elizabeth H.Verified patientVideo visit
It was much easy to be in a new city with no care provider and getting care for my health as a mid age man by self after a bad Devore mad me feel so comfortable and content about something that I never feel comfortable with just doing doctor things sharing sensitive health issues that need addressing ,I lost my father and grandfather be of neglecting there health so thank-you Dr Douglas Hooper and Zoc-Doc thankyou !!
September 3, 2024Garrett S.Verified patientVideo visit
The very best doctor!
More than 1 year agoPatricia U.Verified patientVideo visit
Amazing doctor! Highly recommend! :)
August 23, 2024Patricia U.Verified patientVideo visit
Prescription was called into the wrong pharmacy and due to the type it could not be transferred. Have been calling every day for 2 weeks and still have not been able to get my medication which has effected my mood and health greatly
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
It was an all day waiting game to connect, but I appreciated the care from both Dr. Hopper and his office/staff. They were all helpful and, in the end, all worked out and I am feeling much better. A little empathy and understanding always goes a long way!
July 7, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Attentive listener, respectful and supportive, intelligent insights and suggestions, took care of labs and prescriptions promptly!
July 1, 2024Alex S.Verified patientVideo visit
Waited a long time, but he is very thorough
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Amazing caring doctor
February 29, 2024Patricia U.Verified patientVideo visit
East fast and doctor listen intently :)
November 23, 2023Mikias R.Verified patientVideo visit
Thanks Dr. Hopper!
More than 1 year agoAndrew D.Verified patientVideo visit
Great experience. I was an ex Kaiser patient who needed a primary care doctor to write me a prescription for an ongoing issue. He asked me all the right questions and was able to send a script to the pharmacy right away. He wanted to make sure my health as a whole was being addressed which I appreciated. I would see him again if needed.
September 5, 2023Kimberly S.Verified patientVideo visit
He was very timely and helpful. It’s been difficult finding a primary care physician that accepted my insurance since moving here, but I’m glad I waited / found him!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Dr. Hopper was nice, but out of the hour-long appointment we had, we probably were talking for about 10 minutes of it. We sat in silence for the other 50 minutes while he worked on records? If you are looking for a quick and efficient, I would unfortunately not recommend. Nothing against Dr. Hopper but our appointment seemed like a bit of a waste of a lot of time.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
He is amazing !!! He is a doctor who actually will listen because he can help!! He is amazing and this is coming from someone who is very skeptical of doctors because they are so quick to diagnose without getting the full story
March 6, 2023Morgan H.Verified patientVideo visit
Empathetic, took an assessment of the situation prior to making a decision, receptive to new patients, offers alternatives or whom to contact if he could not fulfill what is being sought, compassionate advice, extremely punctual, affable, and so on.
He was NONE of those things.
September 17, 2022Ehsan T.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Hopper is so kind and attentive and truly listens to the issues you face, answers questions you have, and overall cares to find solutions for your problems
July 1, 2022Asia N.Verified patientVideo visit
I recently moved from out of state and I needed an appointment to get specific prescriptions that I have for daily use and i made that perfectly clear as well as the fact that the issue was very time sensitive because I was running out of the important meds. I was then rescheduled/forgotten about on three separate occasions. When I finally got to speak to the doctor he was strangely against sleep medication (which was fine, I just needed my other medications) and did absolutely nothing to help me and was utterly blasé and dry considering how flexible I have been just to finally meet with him. the appointment was a total waste of my time and all the hours I set aside on the days prior when my appointments were forgotten or running hrs late. i did not get the one thing I needed and waited for (medications) in my appointment. all i got was the name of a website to get “scored” on my adhd and sent to call his secretary for the 10th time this week to schedule another apnt weeks from now.
June 30, 2022Rachel S.Verified patientVideo visit
This is an online virtual appointment, so I didn't have a chance to see the facility. But Dr. Hopper is great, he listened to my concern, gave me useful suggestion, and proactively ask me a lot of questions regarding my overall health. He is also easy to work with, quite down to earth. I will visit him again for my future medical needs.
June 7, 2022Hon Yuen Choi C.Verified patientVideo visit
Great Dr. Takes time to explain and assist.
January 18, 2022Ran L.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Hopper was very knowledgeable, got right to the issue and prescribed exactly what I needed, as I’m feeling considerably better after a chronic condition. I wish he would relocate to Lakeside, CA. Highly recommend.
January 11, 2022Ginger C.Verified patientVideo visit
The Third Appointment.
With,Dr. Hooper;was,Horrifying.
He was,un -empathetic.
Dr.Hopper-
cared,about,his,Quota.
Dr.Hooper acted Grumpily.
Not My Health.
I ended,up,in,the ER.
Had to call an Ambulance.
Horrific.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Amazing doctor! Wish I scheduled with him
Sooner - helped me figure out my situation in one appointment when other drs couldn’t figure it out.. appreciate caring doctors like this man! Highly recommend!
July 26, 2021Chris C.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr. Hopper has a calm and deliberate demeanor that I find very comforting. He is open to alternative treatments and has been genuinely thrilled when I have made person health advancements when dealing with my condition. He practices medicine for all the right reasons. Dr. Hoppers years of experience are appreciated by many.
More than 1 year agoSK
Very personable and knowledgeable do tor
More than 1 year agoCS
January 24, 2025Cody M.Verified patientVideo visit
January 7, 2025Betty I.Verified patientVideo visit
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
December 11, 2024Julia A.Verified patientVideo visit
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Dr. Douglas Hopper speaks English, French, and Spanish.
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227 patients have reviewed Dr. Douglas Hopper. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.42/5. They have a 4.54/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.