Dr. Richard Corlin, MD, FACP
Gastroenterologist
1301 20th St, Suite 280, Santa Monica, CA 90404
At a glance
4.55 stars (31 reviews)
91% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 59 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Drexel University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group
4.55
31 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.1
Recent reviews
He always takes the time to listen to me and my concerns and fully explain the treatment he is prescribing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This is a great doctor, very professional and caring. The only negative was that the office staff did not have my patient information that was supposed to have been sent by ZOCDOC.
June 6, 2014Weixiu S.Verified patient
Office location
Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group
1301 20th St, Suite 280, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea
Gastroenterology Consultation
Gastroscopy
Hemorrhoids
Pancreas Problem
Ulcerative Colitis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Diarrhea
Gastroenterology Consultation
More about Dr. Richard Corlin, MD, FACP
Dr. Corlin received his medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College in Philadelphia, PA. While at Hahnemann Medical College, he was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. After medical school, he stayed in Philadelphia to complete his Internal Medicine internship and residency at Hahnemann Hospital. While completing his residency, he was selected as a Post-Graduate Scholar by the American College of Physicians. Once he received his board certification in Internal Medicine, he served two years in the Heart Disease and Stroke Control Program for the United States Public Health Service. Following his position at the U.S. Public Health Service, he attended UCLA’s Gastroenterology Fellowship Program and completed his gastroenterology training in 1972.
Dr. Corlin made history while training at UCLA. He established UCLA’s first Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit, and became director of the unit. In 1975, Dr. Richard Corlin co-founded Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group, Inc. and has been practicing medicine in Santa Monica ever since.
In addition to his time in practice, Dr. Corlin has devoted a substantial amount of his energy and efforts to healthcare reform by helping to establish health policies and medical practice guidelines. In 1979, he was appointed by the Governor of California to serve on the Board of Medical Quality Assurance. In 1991, he was selected to serve a four-year term on the Advisory Committee to the Director of the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Corlin’s renowned commitment to the institution of healthcare led to his election as the President of the American Medical Association in 2001.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Drexel University, Doctor of Medicine
Hahnemann University Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Hahnemann University Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
University of California, Los Angeles, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
Practice
Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group
Affiliation
Saint John's Health Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)
Professional memberships
American College of Physicians
Awards and publications
President - American Medical Association
Co-founder - Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group, Inc.
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society - Hahnemann Medical College
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1649259268
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.55
Wait time
4.07
Bedside manner
4.67
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31 reviews
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Office staff is slow and unreliable; doctors to whom he referred me only accepted cash payments out of pocket.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
He always takes the time to listen to me and my concerns and fully explain the treatment he is prescribing.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Appreciated his time and expertise. Arranged for as procedure to be performed on a very short term basis.
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Dr. Colin had a very welcoming, professional demeanor. The staff was very personably and efficient.
More than 1 year agoSL
Very thorough and reassuring. Makes me feel like I can ask anything. Didn't feel rushed.
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He was such a Professional but with a very good bed side manner. Very easy to talk too.
More than 1 year agoKathleen A.Verified patient
Professional staff, timely appointment, and ease of scheduling were great.
More than 1 year agoBS
Really liked him. Very professional and excellent doctor.
June 19, 2014Weixiu S.Verified patient
Very disappointed in my experience with Dr. Richard Corlin. I had been experiencing a lot of stomach problems with digesting food, so I gave him a visit. He seemed very knowledgeable and professional and assured me that we would be able to figure out what was wrong.
He first said that I needed to have an endoscopy procedure performed. This was an expensive procedure not covered by insurance, but he assured me that the results obtained from it would solve my issue. I had the procedure performed, and waited to hear the results. 3 days later, I hadn't received any updates, so I called the office to get the results. No answer - straight to voicemail. I left a voicemail with my name and phone number asking for a call back. I never got a call back. I called 3 more times and asked for the results, but I could never get through.
So, I decided to make another appointment. When I arrived, I asked him about the results, and he said he didn't know why I hadn't received my results back earlier. He said that the results were inconclusive, so I would have to take another test, a gastric emptying study. Once again, this procedure was not covered by insurance, so I had to pay out of pocket. Once again, I did not receive the results of my procedure, so I called the office - no reply; straight to voicemail. I called 7 more times, leaving a voicemail with my name and phone number each time before I FINALLY received a call back. The receptionist said that they had, in fact, returned my calls, but they called an old work number for a job I no longer have, even though their answering machine explicitly asks you to leave your phone number to be reached at and even though I had left my current phone number with every call.
Anyway, they once again said that the results were inconclusive and that I would need to come back in for another appointment if I wanted any more help. At this point, I was really frustrated because I had paid for two expensive procedures not covered by insurance as well as two doctor visits and had gotten absolutely no results. Additionally, it was a huge struggle just to get them to tell me my test results after all. I decided to cut my losses with this doctor and to stop going to him.
Visiting Dr. Corlin was an extremely disappointing experience, and I would highly discourage anyone from visiting him.
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highly professional experience
October 8, 2014Richard F.Verified patient
Very pleased.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
This is a great doctor, very professional and caring. The only negative was that the office staff did not have my patient information that was supposed to have been sent by ZOCDOC.
June 6, 2014Weixiu S.Verified patient
I thought he was the perfect doctor. knowledgeable, kind, thoughtful. The office staff was also great, and Sabrina was very helpful.
October 1, 2013Initials hidden
This was my second appointment with Dr. Corlin. The first was about 7 years ago. I appreciate his easy, yet professional, manner. He answered my questions respectfully and gave me the information I was seeking.
May 21, 2013Norman N.Verified patient
Great.
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There is a professional ease to this office. Nobody looks forward to Doctors visits, but this is the exeption to that rule. Great Great Great experience.
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Which hospital is Dr. Richard Corlin affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Corlin is affiliated with Saint John's Health Center.
What practice does Dr. Richard Corlin work with?
Dr. Richard Corlin works with Southern California Medical Gastroenterology Group.
Where is Dr. Richard Corlin's office located?
Dr. Richard Corlin's office is located at 1301 20th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Which board certifications does Dr. Richard Corlin have?
Dr. Richard Corlin is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine).
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Richard Corlin?
Dr. Richard Corlin frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Diarrhea, Gastroenterology Consultation, and Hemorrhoids. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Richard Corlin on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Richard Corlin speak?
Dr. Richard Corlin speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Richard Corlin in reviews?
31 patients have reviewed Dr. Richard Corlin. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.55/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.07/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.