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Dr. Doris Ragland, MD

Internist
10.5 mi · 12618 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 2 more ·
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Doris Ragland, M.D. Board-Certified Internal Medicine physician, was inspired to pursue medicine by her father, a physician in South Los Angeles for his entire career. She enjoys the challenges and variety medicine brings, as well as the opportunity to serve the community.Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 21

Dr. Sara Asadi, MD

Internist
10.5 mi · 12618 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 2 more ·
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Sara Asadi, M.D., is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. She practiced medicine in Texas before relocating to Los Angeles. Dr. Asadi has always had a passion for medicine. She enjoys getting to know her patients, educating them on their conditions and guiding them through the treatm...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 29

Dr. Alfonso Brigham, MD

Internist
5.00
·1 review
10.5 mi · 12618 Hawthorne Blvd, Hawthorne, CA 90250
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 3 more ·
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Dr. Brigham was born and raised in Los Angeles and became interested in treating and preventing life threatening diseases while an undergraduate at CSULA. He has five years of post medical school residency and fellowship training and more than twenty years of clinical practice experience. His fellow...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 7

Dr. Joshua Chou, DO

Family Physician
13 mi · 520 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 4 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 3 more ·
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I am a family medicine doctor who was raised in the South Bay area and wish to support the community that I’ve grown to love. I chose family medicine as my specialty because I like treating patients of all ages and medical conditions. I also enjoy developing strong relationships with patients and th...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 14

Dr. Alison Kole, DO

Family Physician
13 mi · 520 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 6 more ·
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Dr. Kole grew up in Arizona and completed her medical school and residency in Southern California. She practices preventative medicine and believes in treating the whole body and mind when addressing medical issues. Her patients know her to be friendly, knowledgeable and easy to talk to.Click to read more
Next available: Fri, Apr 17

Dr. Lewis Wong, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·1 review
- Nov 24, 2025 by Savery K.Click to read more
13 mi · 520 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 8 more ·
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Dr. Wong grew up in San Dimas and spent his undergraduate years in West Los Angeles. While the initial pursuit in medicine was strongly influenced by his father and grandfather, his passion for providing excellent preventive medical care developed during his residency years. He is known by his patie...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 22

Dr. Afshin Ashfaei, MD

Internist
5.00
·1 review
13 mi · 520 N Prospect Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Expertise in anxiety disorders + 9 more ·
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Dr. Ashfaei is friendly and an excellent listener. He maintains a focus on preventive measures and on educating his patients while treating them. In 2010 Dr. Ashfaei moved from Washington D.C. to California after completing his specialty training in Internal Medicine. Before entering the residency ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 22

Dr. Hubert Sung, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·1 review
- Nov 12, 2025 by Shannon P.Click to read more
15 mi · 21311 Madrona Ave, Ste 100A, Torrance, CA 90503
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 4 more ·
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Hubert V. Sung, M.D., has loved science since childhood. Throughout his education, he excelled in science-related classes, including medical school. Dr. Sung became chief resident at the Summa Barberton Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program in Ohio, and he was awarded Resident of the Year at Ma...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 13

Dr. Paul Murata, MD

Family Physician
15 mi · 21311 Madrona Ave, Ste 100A, Torrance, CA 90503
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 9 more ·
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Dr. Murata is a native of the Los Angeles area. After years of practicing and teaching at UCLA, he relocated to the South Bay and currently resides in Palos Verdes. Dr. Murata spends much of his free time volunteering for the American Cancer Society and has served as the president of its California ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 15

Dr. Anh Dao Chung, DO

Family Physician
15 mi · 21311 Madrona Ave, Ste 100A, Torrance, CA 90503
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 6 more ·
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Anh Dao Chung, D.O. is a dedicated physician who enjoys caring for people of all ages. Her first priority is getting to know her patients. She takes great pleasure in improving and maintaining the health and well-being of all her patients, and she especially likes to see children grow up in her prac...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 15

Dr. Robert Tracy, DO

Primary Care Doctor
4.90
·10 reviews
The visit was great. Was seen in less than 15 minutes wait time. Provider and staff were very professional by EMClick to read more
15.5 mi · 3056 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90065
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 20 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 3 more ·
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Dr. Tracy completed his medical school in Florida before moving to Los Angeles for his residency training at the USC Family Medicine program at California Hospital in downtown LA. He was honored to have been elected Chief Resident during his 3rd year by the faculty and fellow residents. In additio...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 15

Dr. Michael Borovay, MD

Internist
15 mi · 21311 Madrona Ave, Ste 100A, Torrance, CA 90503
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 5 more ·
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Michael Borovay, M.D., is known by his patients to be warm, friendly and a wonderful listener. Dr. Borovay’s professional goal is to provide excellent care to his patients, with a focus on preventive care. He brings a sincere interest in the well-being of his patients to every medical encounter, is ...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 29

Dr. Mohammed Iqbal, MD

Internist
15 mi · 7345 Medical Ctr Dr, Ste 600, West Hills, CA 91307
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 4 more ·
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Dr. Iqbal joined Providence in 2005 and believes that practicing medicine is a privilege and requires good medical knowledge as well as attention to patient care. A California native, Dr. Iqbal's gentle and caring nature allows him to excel as a physician of internal medicine. While basketball and t...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, May 6

Dr. July Generoso, MD

Internist
5.00
·1 review
- Nov 14, 2025 by Bobby C.Click to read more
15 mi · 21311 Madrona Ave, Ste 100A, Torrance, CA 90503
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. July Generoso is originally a New Jersey native. He then went to Florida for internal medicine residency and now claims the South Bay as his new home. He is a strong advocate of preventive health and enjoys educating and guiding his patients on their medical conditions.Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 7

Dr. Shane Shepard, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·1 review
Great communication, clear and very pleasant - Dec 16, 2025 by Yaron Y.Click to read more
18 mi · 29525 Canwood St, Ste 300, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 9 more ·
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Dr. Shane Shepard attended St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed his Family Medicine Residency at East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine in Greenville, NC. He has been in private practice since 2014 and enjoys forming partnerships with his patients as they strive toward...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 13

Dr. Janet H Lee, DO

Internist
4.80
·412 reviews
As always, Dr. Lee and her staff are friendly and very professional. - Aug 27, 2014 by Sandra A.Click to read more
16 mi · 2214 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 23 more
Accepting new patients · 25 years of experience · Excellent wait time · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 9 more ·
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Dr. Janet Lee earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Touro University, Mare Island, and completed her residency at the University of California Irvine Medical Center. She is board-certified in internal medicine. In 2010, after specializing extensively in hospital practice, Dr. Lee fou...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, May 5

Dr. Maria Jan, MD

Internist
18 mi · 29525 Canwood St, Ste 300, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in lower back pain + 7 more ·
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Maria Jan, M.D., was born and raised in Pakistan, where she attended medical school. There, she worked as administrative chief resident in her third year and was named resident of the year for 2013-2014. Dr. Jan's philosophy is to take her patients step-by-step through their diagnoses before recomme...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 21

Dr. Jane Ekejiuba, MD

Family Physician
18.5 mi · 21501 Avalon Blvd, Ste 100, Carson, CA 90745
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 5 more ·
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Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Ekejiuba grew up and obtained her Doctor of Optometry degree from Abia State University College of Optometry, Nigeria in 1998. She migrated to the United States later on that year to join her husband and attend medical school. Dr. Ekejiuba completed her internship and re...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 21

Dr. Tu Om, MD

Family Physician
18.5 mi · 21501 Avalon Blvd, Ste 100, Carson, CA 90745
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 9 more ·
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A native of South Korea, Dr. Om grew up and attended school in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He completed his internship and residency in orthopedic surgery and spent 15 years as an attending physician and faculty member in Argentina. While completing his internship and residency in family medicine, Dr. ...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 7

Dr. Temitope Ajagbe, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·3 reviews
Great first impression - Jan 9, 2026 by david C.Click to read more
22 mi · 1499 W 1st St, San Pedro, CA 90732
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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Temitope J. Ajagbe, M.D., was born in Ibadan, Nigeria West Africa. He came to the United States in 2002. He went to California State University Long Beach for his Bachelors. For his medical school education Dr. Ajagbe attended St. Georges University. After medical school he trained at San Joaquin Ge...Click to read more
Next available: Tue, Apr 14

Dr. Aeree Yoon, MD

Internist
22 mi · 1499 W 1st St, San Pedro, CA 90732
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 4 more ·
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Dr. Yoon prides herself in being a good listener to her patients. She is a passionate Primary Care Physician who strongly believes that Primary Care is the foundation of good health. Dr. Yoon grew up in Los Angeles, received her Medical Degree at Case Western University in Cleveland, and returned to...Click to read more
Next available: Fri, May 1

Dr. Nishchal Kumar, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Anaheim, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 10 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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As an Orange County native, Dr. Kumar feels at home starting Coastal Primary Care Physicians Group to provide integrated healthcare to his community. Dr. Kumar views his role as a family medicine physician coach, guiding his patients on their health journey. When working with his patients, he employ...Click to read more
Next available: tomorrow

Dr. Octaviano Roges, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·1 review
- Jan 8, 2026 by benjamin G.Click to read more
34 mi · 1211 W La Palma Ave, Ste 408, Anaheim, CA 92801
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 10 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in coronary artery disease + 9 more ·
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Dr. Rogés completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of California, San Diego in 2009 and is board certified in Family Practice. His work has been published in the "Expert Opinion" journal and he has been a reviewer for the prestigious "The Lancet". Dr. Rogés is passionate about the t...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Apr 16

Dr. Rameshchandra Bambhania, MD

Internist
5.00
·35 reviews
Great service. Very patience and answer all questions. by BDClick to read more
43.5 mi · 13132 Newport Ave, Ste 200, Tustin, CA 92780
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 21 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 2 more ·
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Board certified internal medicine physician with a diploma in Dermatology. 35 years in private practice of medicine. Practice focused on prevention and health promotion. My goal is to keep my patients healthy, productive and happy. I will always have my patient’s best interest at heart. As a side no...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 15

Dr. Bernard Elpedes, DO

Family Physician
53.5 mi · 24321 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 19 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in acute urinary tract infection + 7 more ·
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Dr. Bernard Elpedes earned his medical degree at Kansas City University in 1995 and completed his residency at Pacific Hospital of Long Beach, where he served as chief resident. He is Board Certified in Family Practice. He enjoys the continuity of caring for his ongoing family medicine patients. Kn...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, May 7

Dr. Nejat A Jalisi, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
2.71
·7 reviews
I requested twice to cancel so that Ivan have an in person appointment. Not once did they return my text message. Very poor customer service - Dec 3, 2024 by Frank A.Click to read more
El Cajon, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 17 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 2 more ·
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Dr. Nejat A. Jalisi is a dedicated family practitioner with over 25 years of experience. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from Ahvaz Jondishapur University of Medical Sciences. Dr. Jalisi has been serving the El Cajon community with passion and commitment. Her approach combines medical exper...Click to read more
Next available: Mon, Apr 13

Merrick Tsai, PMHNP

Adult Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
4.70
·10 reviews
Merrick was great! Listened to me and was solution oriented. A lot of providers have made me feel self conscious about my medication or have gaslit me, and Merrick did neither. It was refreshing! by ABClick to read more
Markleeville, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Mr. Merrick Tsai is a skilled and experienced adult psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner. He offers virtual consultations through Integrative Psychiatry and Wellness. As part of his formal education, Mr. Tsai obtained a master's degree in adult psychiatric and mental health nursing from...Click to read more
Next available: today

Dr. Dimitra Papaspyridi, MD

Internist (Virtual)
5.00
·8 reviews
First experience using a concierge doctor- I was so sick and my usual physician couldn't fit me in as an emergency patient so I called Dr. Papaspyridi. Saved me the long drive/wait at my doctor's office and he saw me in the comfort of my home within an hour. She was very knowledgeable, respectful an...Click to read more
Markleeville, CA
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 1 more ·
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Dr. Dimitra Papaspyridi is a dedicated internist providing comprehensive virtual care through NeogevityMD. She earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Athens Medical School and is board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Her patient-centered approach emphasizes...Click to read more
Next available: Thu, Apr 16

Dr. Zola Chihombori Quao, MD

Psychiatrist (Virtual)
4.89
·9 reviews
This provider is amazing. I really felt heard in a way I have not from medical providers in the past. Especially being female. I felt acknowledged and related to and understood. I agree with my treatment plan and I felt treated professionally and with respect. I'm so happy to have found a good provi...Click to read more
Markleeville, CA
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare + 1 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Hello! I’m Dr. Zola Chihombori Quao. I view well-being as something far deeper than simply not being sick—it’s the ability to flourish emotionally, mentally, and physically. I completed my medical degree at the Yale School of Medicine and my psychiatry and family medicine residencies concurrently at...Click to read more
Next available: Wed, Apr 15

Natalia Poleschuk, APRN, RN

Family Nurse Practitioner (Virtual)
San Francisco, CA
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare + 7 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits ·
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Ms. Natalia Poleschuk is a highly skilled family nurse practitioner in San Francisco, CA. She sees patients both in-person and virtually at Free Association Clinic. Ms. Poleschuk earned her master's degree in family health nursing from the United States University. She provides routine checkups, he...Click to read more
Next available: today

Dr. Megan Chen, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 15 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 9 more ·
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Megan Chen, MD, MPH decided to pursue medicine while volunteering to work with the elderly in high school. The Spring Fling event at the Cupertino Senior Center was a defining moment that inspired her to consider primary care. While there, she met extraordinary people, filled with vivacity and a sen...Click to read more

Dr. Eileen McGrath, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 9 more ·
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The fictional namesake of the 1970s TV show, Marcus Welby, MD, made a big impression on Dr. Eileen McGrath. The genial doctor who made house calls and an overarching love of people are what motivated her to go into medicine. Dr. McGrath spent time in college with a family doctor, shadowing him as h...Click to read more

Dr. Anita Gorwara, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in acute skin infection + 5 more ·
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Dr. Gorwara inspired to become a family physician at the age of 14 while she was in Boarding School in Northern India. She was influenced by the school doctor who visited the infirmary daily. At one point Dr. Gorwara had become very ill, and was able to observe first-hand how a doctor made a clinica...Click to read more

Dr. Shahira Ramji, MD

Family Physician
5.00
·1 review
- Jan 8, 2026 by Darla D.Click to read more
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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Dr. Shahira Ramji is originally from Nairobi, Kenya but was raised since the age of four in Milwaukee before moving to Los Angeles to work as a Family Medicine physician. Being a doctor is all she has ever wanted to do. She loves meeting people of all ages, from different walks of life. Her most che...Click to read more

Dr. Jill Wei Doherty, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 15 years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 8 more ·
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Jill Wei, MD was initially drawn to medicine in high school after shadowing her cousin during her family medicine residency. She went on to attend Brown University for college, concentrating in community health, and medical school. She did her internship and residency at UCLA Santa Monica. A native ...Click to read more

Dr. Theodore Hak, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 1 more ·
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Ted Hak, MD has had a long relationship with the city of Santa Monica. He has lived in and practiced medicine in Santa Monica since 1980. After serving as the Medical Director of an urgent care center for two years, Dr. Hak co-founded Santa Monica Family Physicians in 1985. The group had offices in ...Click to read more

Dr. Shahira Ramji, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
5.00
·1 review
- Jan 8, 2026 by Darla D.Click to read more
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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Dr. Shahira Ramji is originally from Nairobi, Kenya but was raised since the age of four in Milwaukee before moving to Los Angeles to work as a Family Medicine physician. Being a doctor is all she has ever wanted to do. She loves meeting people of all ages, from different walks of life. Her most che...Click to read more

Dr. Richard Greenspun, MD

Internist (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 8 more ·
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Dr. Greenspun chose the field of medicine because it allows him to be a teacher, problem solver, scientist and confidant to his patients. He enjoys going home each day with a sense that he helped people during difficult times. One of the highlights of his career was serving as a physician in the Pan...Click to read more

Dr. Angelika Buddeberg, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 3 more ·
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Dr. Buddeberg was drawn to medicine because of her fascination with how the human body works. She is in good company; there are many other physicians in her extended family. She loves to travel and considers Munich her second second home. One day, she hopes to go on safari in Africa. In her free tim...Click to read more

Dr. Jill Wei Doherty, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 15 years of experience · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 8 more ·
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Jill Wei, MD was initially drawn to medicine in high school after shadowing her cousin during her family medicine residency. She went on to attend Brown University for college, concentrating in community health, and medical school. She did her internship and residency at UCLA Santa Monica. A native ...Click to read more

Dr. Anita Gorwara, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in acute skin infection + 5 more ·
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Dr. Gorwara inspired to become a family physician at the age of 14 while she was in Boarding School in Northern India. She was influenced by the school doctor who visited the infirmary daily. At one point Dr. Gorwara had become very ill, and was able to observe first-hand how a doctor made a clinica...Click to read more

Dr. Mark Needham, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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Mark Needham, MD has a special doctor gene in his blood. Inspired by his grandfather who practiced medicine in a small town in Ohio for over 50 years, he too chose family medicine as his career, and hopes to meet or beat his grandfather's 50 year practice streak. His wife Eileen McGrath, MD also pra...Click to read more

Dr. Theodore Hak, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 1 more ·
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Ted Hak, MD has had a long relationship with the city of Santa Monica. He has lived in and practiced medicine in Santa Monica since 1980. After serving as the Medical Director of an urgent care center for two years, Dr. Hak co-founded Santa Monica Family Physicians in 1985. The group had offices in ...Click to read more

Dr. Megan Chen, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 15 years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 9 more ·
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Megan Chen, MD, MPH decided to pursue medicine while volunteering to work with the elderly in high school. The Spring Fling event at the Cupertino Senior Center was a defining moment that inspired her to consider primary care. While there, she met extraordinary people, filled with vivacity and a sen...Click to read more

Dr. Richard Ross, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 8 more ·
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Dr. Ross loves the 'art' as well as the science of medicine. He strives to establish and maintain long term relationships with his patients by listening to them and empowering them to take ownership in their own health care. Dr. Ross believes in the continual personal pursuit of education and knowle...Click to read more

Dr. Richard Ross, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic diabetes + 8 more ·
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Dr. Ross loves the 'art' as well as the science of medicine. He strives to establish and maintain long term relationships with his patients by listening to them and empowering them to take ownership in their own health care. Dr. Ross believes in the continual personal pursuit of education and knowle...Click to read more

Dr. Janice Miyakawa, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in lower back pain + 7 more ·
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Janice Miyakawa, MD is a second generation Los Angelino. She started medical school intending to go into research intrigued by scientific exploration and the quest to find health solutions. Then, in the clinical rotations of medical school, she fell in love with caring for people, who she describes ...Click to read more

Dr. Mark Needham, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in high cholesterol + 3 more ·
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Mark Needham, MD has a special doctor gene in his blood. Inspired by his grandfather who practiced medicine in a small town in Ohio for over 50 years, he too chose family medicine as his career, and hopes to meet or beat his grandfather's 50 year practice streak. His wife Eileen McGrath, MD also pra...Click to read more

Dr. Janice Miyakawa, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in lower back pain + 7 more ·
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Janice Miyakawa, MD is a second generation Los Angelino. She started medical school intending to go into research intrigued by scientific exploration and the quest to find health solutions. Then, in the clinical rotations of medical school, she fell in love with caring for people, who she describes ...Click to read more

Dr. Stanley Hubbard, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 5 more ·
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Stan Hubbard, M.D. is furthering the legacy of providing excellent medical care to the Santa Monica community his father began in the early 50’s. He loves the variety practicing family medicine brings. Whether it be an adult or child, Dr. Hubbard values partnering with his patients and creating well...Click to read more

Dr. Stanley Hubbard, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 5 more ·
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Stan Hubbard, M.D. is furthering the legacy of providing excellent medical care to the Santa Monica community his father began in the early 50’s. He loves the variety practicing family medicine brings. Whether it be an adult or child, Dr. Hubbard values partnering with his patients and creating well...Click to read more

Dr. Eileen McGrath, MD

Family Physician
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 9 more ·
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The fictional namesake of the 1970s TV show, Marcus Welby, MD, made a big impression on Dr. Eileen McGrath. The genial doctor who made house calls and an overarching love of people are what motivated her to go into medicine. Dr. McGrath spent time in college with a family doctor, shadowing him as h...Click to read more

Dr. Richard Greenspun, MD

Internist
0.5 mi · 901 Wilshire Blvd, Fl 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Expertise in underactive thyroid + 8 more ·
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Dr. Greenspun chose the field of medicine because it allows him to be a teacher, problem solver, scientist and confidant to his patients. He enjoys going home each day with a sense that he helped people during difficult times. One of the highlights of his career was serving as a physician in the Pan...Click to read more

Dr. Angelika Buddeberg, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in chronic high blood pressure + 3 more ·
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Dr. Buddeberg was drawn to medicine because of her fascination with how the human body works. She is in good company; there are many other physicians in her extended family. She loves to travel and considers Munich her second second home. One day, she hopes to go on safari in Africa. In her free tim...Click to read more

Dr. David Cutler, MD

Family Physician (Virtual)
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I received reminders and I updated online what ever they needed. When I went to the appointment they told me that this appointment was canceled by them because first I need to be seen by a physician assistant. I am very disappointed. The office would have had 2 weeks to contact me and inform me abo...Click to read more
Santa Monica, CA
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 18 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Offers video visits · Expertise in high cholesterol + 8 more ·
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David Cutler, MD, has been Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for 26 years and is now Chairman of the Santa Monica Family Physicians medical group. From 2004-2010, he was Chairman of the Family Medicine Department at Saint John’s Health Cente...Click to read more
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