Accepting new patients
Dora H. So, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
4.5
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Toluca Lake Primary & Specialty Care
|
4323 West Riverside Drive
Burbank,
CA
91505
US
About
Dr. Dora So is a primary care physician who practices at UCLA Health MPTF Toluca Lake location in Burbank. She is board certified in internal medicine.
Dr. So received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed an internal medicine residency at Georgetown University. She completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Chicago, graduating Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in economics and a minor in biology.
Prior to joining UCLA Health, Dr. So practiced in the Boston area.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2005
Residencies
Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Medical Center, 2005
Otolaryngology, Montefiore Medical Center, 1999
Internship
Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, 1999
Degree
MD, Harvard Medical School, 1998
Locations
San Fernando Valley
Toluca Lake Primary & Specialty Care
Toluca Lake Primary & Specialty Care
Geriatric Medicine| Sleep Medicine| Sports Medicine
+5 more specialties
Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall rating:
4.5
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
225 total ratings |
152 reviews
5.0
August 31, 2026
She is always the perfect balance of professional, kind and providing great care.
5.0
August 24, 2026
Doctor listens
5.0
August 21, 2026
The doctor was extremely thorough.
3.0
August 21, 2026
She spent a whole four minutes with me. I spent more time with her nurse than with Dr.So
5.0
August 21, 2026
Observant, efficient, funny and kind. Suggested appointments with other departments and gave me referrals.
5.0
August 17, 2026
Dr. So is always pleasant, professional and attentive with a grace that puts me at ease in a way that allows me to have a comprehensive visit.
5.0
August 17, 2026
Quick. Pleasant. Made me feel at ease
5.0
August 11, 2026
Dr. So is the best doctor and helped guide me on what the best HRT options were for me. She was patient, informative and warm through out our visit. She’s an incredible doctor.
5.0
August 11, 2026
Dr. So is empathetic and responsive to patient’s needs. She provides treatment tailored to specific needs.
5.0
August 10, 2026
She is warm and thorough.
2.0
August 8, 2026
She spent about 8 minutes with me and was in a rush. I was looking forward to establishing care with a new provider and ended up feeling dismissed.
5.0
August 8, 2026
Personable, on schedule. Listened to my concerns.
5.0
August 5, 2026
Dr So is very attentive and follows through . There was a high number in my blood test results and she immediately asked me to go back and get tested again which I did yesterday Now waiting for results and her input. I am thankful!
5.0
August 4, 2026
Dr So was very professional and answered all my questions.
5.0
July 29, 2026
She is awesome in every way
5.0
July 22, 2026
Dr So is always timely with very little wait. She takes my past history into account and she efficiently sorted out the referrals. She shows a personal level of concern and care which I appreciate.
5.0
July 21, 2026
Dr. So is great! She always makes me feel comfortable and has been very swift, accurate, and effective at diagnosing and solving any of my medical issues. I’d give her my highest recommendation.
2.0
July 21, 2026
The whole appointment was less than 5 minutes even though it was my first time seeing this doctor. I didn’t feel heard or seen. Honestly, it felt like a waste of time. I will not see this doctor a second time.
1.0
July 21, 2026
Dr. So was not very professional in the way she spoke to me during my video visit. I believe there is always a respectful and compassionate way to communicate with patients, and unfortunately, that was not my experience. During the visit, she made a comment questioning why I had scheduled a video appointment and suggested that a “high schooler representative” had probably made the appointment. I explained that I had actually spoken with a triage nurse, but she made another remark afterward that came across as dismissive and demeaning. She spoke very quickly, so I don’t remember her exact words, but the tone left me feeling uncomfortable. My concerns are not about her personally, but about her professionalism as a physician. Patients deserve to be treated with kindness, empathy, and respect, and I did not feel that I was treated that way during my appointment. Because of this experience, I would not recommend or choose to see her again as my provider. ZERO rating!
5.0
July 21, 2026
Super helpful and knowledgeable. Appreciate her skills.thanks
5.0
July 19, 2026
I always enjoy seeing Dr. So for my annual physical. She's friendly and very thorough.
1.0
July 17, 2026
Super rude, tone of voice was inexcusable, rushed and short.
5.0
July 16, 2026
1st time seeing Dr. So. She was professional, nice and seemed genuinely interested in my good health.
5.0
July 15, 2026
Same day appointment De was very helpful, on time, my comfort was her priority.
5.0
July 10, 2026
She is professional and warm hearted.
5.0
July 9, 2026
Dr So has been my primary doctor for a long time. She's excellent.
3.0
July 7, 2026
She got my name wrong
5.0
July 7, 2026
I appreciate the care Dr. So haa always shown me. I feel lucky to have her as my primary care physician.
5.0
July 6, 2026
Dr. So is excellent doctor.
5.0
July 6, 2026
It was a pre-op visit with my GP, Dr. Dora So. I was seen quickly and the overall appointment didn���t take long.
5.0
July 2, 2026
Dr So is a great doctor!
5.0
June 29, 2026
Dr. So is the BEST Dr. UCLA has!!!
4.0
June 23, 2026
Dr. So is kind, efficient, and knowledgable.
5.0
June 22, 2026
I feel completely comfortable and taken care of. Dr. So takes the time to listen to me.
5.0
June 16, 2026
Polite and efficient
5.0
June 12, 2026
Dr. So always takes the time to listen to what you have to say. Sometimes you have to demand her attention, but once you have it she's all about taking care of your health.
5.0
June 12, 2026
Dr. So always listens to my concerns and I feel like she has my best interests at heart.
5.0
June 10, 2026
She took time to explain to me both the physical & psychological issues related to my healing from surgery.
5.0
June 9, 2026
She listens, she refers back to issues from previous visits, she cares, she makes excellent suggestions. Obviously, she's smart and professional, but she very human and cares about me and my health issues.
5.0
June 1, 2026
I've been coming here for a long time, and I've never had a bad experience.
5.0
June 1, 2026
Dr So is awesome on top of her game
5.0
June 1, 2026
Dr. So was very pleasant and professional.
5.0
June 1, 2026
Dr. So is knowledgable, professional, and I can tell she cares about her patients.
5.0
May 29, 2026
Dr So and her team never disappoint.
5.0
May 29, 2026
Dr. So is always helpful and listen to what you have to say
5.0
May 29, 2026
Dr so is amazing. She listens extremely well
5.0
May 28, 2026
She answered my questions thoroughly and succinctly. I feel she has my best interests at heart.
5.0
May 22, 2026
She was great.
3.0
May 21, 2026
For the five minutes that she took to do my exam, she chatted me about work, and when I tried to tell her a few things about my health, I felt very dismissed and not at all listened to. I get one wellness visit a year to talk about my health over the past year and literally I get five minutes of time?! It's ridiculous. I've seen Dr. So for over 10 years. I'm not gonna see her again.
5.0
May 18, 2026
She’s always prompt, bright and honest.
1.0
May 13, 2026
This was my very first visit with her and she was completely disinterested in me. She didn’t ask about what I ate about my sleep whether I exercised or how I was feeling. She interrupted me when I tried to explain that I was having a lot of trauma issues since I lost my mother and my brother nearly died and I was taking care of them. She literally spent less than four minutes with me in total.I have never been to a Doctor Who is this uncaring and disinterested. And only spent four minutes.
5.0
May 11, 2026
Dr So answered my questions & was detailed in checking my vitals. She’s an intelligent & knowledgable & thorough. She’s the best!
5.0
May 7, 2026
Dr. So is extremely thorough and has excellent bedside manner.
1.0
May 6, 2026
I had the worst experience at a doctors office, she rushed us so quickly and was dismissive that I couldn’t even get a chance to ask her any of the questions I had for her and the visit ended very very quickly and next thing I know I have my discharge papers. Overall just felt unwelcomed and as if I was the one bothering her. Needless to say I will not be coming back to her.
5.0
April 29, 2026
Dr. So is patient, really listens, and is a wonderful compassionate doctor.
5.0
April 28, 2026
Dr. So reiterated all of the classic symptoms that grief brings on. She also addressed and referred me to someone about my tingling feet and hands. All good…
5.0
April 28, 2026
Dr. So is a wonderful caring doctor and takes all my concerns seriously.
5.0
April 23, 2026
Dr, so is an absolute angel in her practice. She’s understanding caring informative. Ucla health is very fortunate to have her.
5.0
April 21, 2026
We know each other well . I have been her patio for 15 years. She’s great.
1.0
April 20, 2026
Dr. Soh has little bedside manner, barely looked from her computer, asked me only questions on the page and had no regard for my personal well being outside of what was on the page. Very unpleasant, would not feel comfortable in her care as she didn't even ask me why I was there that day or was my concern was. Low standard of care for the actual human in front of her.
5.0
April 20, 2026
Dr. So was on point, friendly and treated me as a person rather than just an account number. Dr. So also answered my questions in a straightforward manner, explaining in a way that allowed me to understand in a way that made me feel as if my concerns were actually valid and heard.
5.0
April 20, 2026
Everything is smooth and peaceful
5.0
April 17, 2026
Dr. So was thorough, patient, and very kind. I will definitely be returning.
5.0
April 17, 2026
(I had no access to health care as a young child or young adult, hence I find dealing with healthcare issues difficult, and find it hard to navigate and understand the complexities of insurance companies and coverage, maintenance medications etc). Dr. So is very patient with me and answers all of my questions. Her empirical knowledge of female issues is much appreciated. She is succinct, decisive, and I think she takes very good care of my health. She is the best doctor I have ever had and I think she genuinely cares about my well being.
5.0
April 16, 2026
I like Dr. So very much. It is important to me to have a physician that I have a rapport. I feel like Dr. So gets me and can more accurately assess my needs.
5.0
April 15, 2026
answered my questions went above and beyond with her concern
5.0
April 14, 2026
Dr So is very good, she followed up on a shoulder issue, diagnosed it n pescribed some pain med to ease the pain troughout the day
5.0
April 11, 2026
Dr. So has been my GP for over a dozen years, and in this latest visit remembered a conversation about some issues I shared with her over 10yrs ago. She has always been on point and offers clear advice. I appreciate her guidance very much.
5.0
April 9, 2026
Dr. So is so incredible in so many ways. She really takes the time to listen to my questions and concerns.
5.0
April 9, 2026
Dr so is amazing and I adore her
5.0
April 8, 2026
Dr So was very familiar with my health from the moment she walked in as she had thoroughly read all the papers I had filled in. Being my first visit with her I was impressed by how quickly she understood my concerns and I look forward to be under her care.
5.0
April 3, 2026
Love everything about her.
5.0
April 3, 2026
Dr So always takes great care of me.
5.0
March 31, 2026
Dr.So was very helpful in helping me with my osteoporosis diagnosis and putting me in the right direction to control it.
5.0
March 30, 2026
Dr. So was thorough, observant and listened to my experiences. She was very helpful and gave me appropriate care.
5.0
March 26, 2026
I always feel healthier after visiting with her.
5.0
March 23, 2026
Prompt and professional. Love Dr So.
1.0
March 20, 2026
I would recommend looking elsewhere for primary care, even if it means waiting longer for an appointment. I scheduled with Dr. So because she was the first available, and now I understand why. The experience was frustratingly transactional. Dr. So was dismissive, curt, and lacked a personable approach. Rather than acting as a partner in my health, she functioned more as an unnecessary layer of red tape and process. If you value a physician who listens and treats you like a person rather than a box to be checked, avoid this provider.
5.0
March 17, 2026
Super efficient professional, funny and non-judgmental, particularly for the thing I'm concerned about
5.0
March 16, 2026
attentive and pleasant
5.0
March 16, 2026
She listened intently & gave good advice
5.0
March 16, 2026
Dr. So is the BEST doctor UCLA has!!!!
5.0
March 6, 2026
Professional Friendly and answers my questions:)
5.0
March 3, 2026
Excellent
5.0
March 2, 2026
appreciated the time to speak with my dr. and look forward to continued relationship toward good physical and mental health
5.0
February 24, 2026
Dr. So is very thorough, professional and caring. She listens to my concerns and addresses them. I would highly recommend her to all of my family and friends.
5.0
February 24, 2026
Very empathetic and knowledgeable
5.0
February 23, 2026
She was professional, caring and very thorough.
5.0
February 19, 2026
Dr So is the best! Always knowledgeable, professional, and human all at once.
5.0
February 17, 2026
My Dr is out of town. Dr So filled In. She was Both professional and friendly
5.0
February 17, 2026
Knowledgeable, patient, professional
5.0
February 13, 2026
Dr So is the best.
5.0
February 13, 2026
Provider took their time to answer my questions and give me updates on future plans. I felt very comfortable with them.
5.0
February 12, 2026
Dr. Dora So is kind and compassionate. I get nervous when I have doctor appointments, and with Dr. So, I felt more comfortable and less anxiety. Thank you, dear Dr. So!
5.0
February 10, 2026
She was professional yet so very kind and thorough. I am Thankful I’m now one of Her Patients.
5.0
February 9, 2026
Dr, So an excellent doctor. I had a great experience with her and feel as though I received very personalized and professional care
5.0
February 6, 2026
She was very thorough and asked a lot of questions and gave me some suggestions about what I could do
5.0
February 6, 2026
Dora was great! Very helpful and understanding.
5.0
February 5, 2026
Dr. So is personable and caring. I appreciate her suggestions, support, and encouragement.
5.0
February 5, 2026
She addressed my concerns. She was very helpful and easy to talk to. Wish I can have Dr. So as my primary but unfortunately, so no longer accept new patients.
5.0
January 30, 2026
Dr. So was very nice and personable.
5.0
January 30, 2026
Dr So is very kind and listens to my concerns. I like her very much
5.0
January 13, 2026
She listened to my concerns
5.0
January 9, 2026
As a follow up to a video call with another UCLA doctor I was only able to schedule a video call. Dr So wrote back saying that if I needed meds she needed to see me. I drove in, we can a quick but good meeting. I hope to feel better in another day or two. 5 Stars for fitting in into her busy schedule.
5.0
January 9, 2026
I had my first appointment with Dr. So for an annual checkup. Although the appointment was brief, I felt heard and well cared for. Dr. So was attentive and informative, and I feel confident continuing my care with this practice.
5.0
January 9, 2026
Dr So is very experienced and able to provide the best advice for my concerns
5.0
January 9, 2026
Great experience. She took time to address all my concerns and was very kind.
5.0
January 3, 2026
Very thorough. Offered suggestions to questions.
5.0
December 29, 2025
I love this place. Everyone is so great including Dr. So.
5.0
December 29, 2025
Dr. So is the BEST doctor you have!!!!
5.0
December 28, 2025
Dr So is very warm and kind and I am very comfortable with her!!!
5.0
December 26, 2025
De. So listens. She is well-informed. Above all, she is caring. I love her.
5.0
December 24, 2025
Very quick very professional taking a lot of care and fully satisfied with the professionality
1.0
December 23, 2025
She was very cold and seemed uncaring.
4.0
December 18, 2025
Very nice and pleasant to see Was bit rushed on this visit
5.0
December 16, 2025
Very efficient, got right to my problem.
5.0
December 16, 2025
Swift, efficient, friendly.
5.0
December 16, 2025
Dr. So is wonderful and helpful for all of my physical needs. She listens and incorporates my concerns into my file and feels like she works in conjunction with my other providers seamlessly. Thank you UCLA!
5.0
December 15, 2025
She was very kind and interested in what I had to say.
5.0
December 12, 2025
Dr So is the best Primary doctor I’ve had in long time. She’s one of a kind.
5.0
December 11, 2025
Very nice and friendly
5.0
December 11, 2025
I was taken in fast. The nurse was very knowledgeable and personable. Dr So is the best! I had my blood and urine done fast and my chest X-ray as well all in I was done in under an hour!
5.0
December 8, 2025
Right on time and made me feel like she cares. Answered all my questions
5.0
December 5, 2025
She listens. She cares. She’s smart, efficient and discusses all aspects of my concerns.
5.0
December 5, 2025
amazing dr soh
5.0
December 3, 2025
Friendly, knowledgable and professional
5.0
November 26, 2025
Professional, efficient, hilarious yet no-nonsense, caring, knowledgeable. Great primary care physician!
5.0
November 25, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable, efficient
5.0
November 24, 2025
Dr. So is fantastic!
5.0
November 22, 2025
I can’t express in words how much I appreciate Dr. So
5.0
November 21, 2025
she was friendly and approachable. She knew I had some knee issues, which she asked me about, even though I’ve been referred to other specialists at her referral. She also gave me a suggestion for an oil to use on a scar I have.
5.0
November 21, 2025
Efficient and on time
5.0
November 17, 2025
Dr So is so very lovely.
5.0
November 17, 2025
Doctor So is patient, thorough, and very efficient. I so appreciate that.
1.0
November 6, 2025
She was rude and not helpful and unsympathetic
2.0
November 6, 2025
De So is very abrasive and dismissive. She is late for her appointments and the she rushes me to finish on time. She is rude and doesn't listen to my questions and concerns. Will definitely switch PCPs. I don't need this, this is not CICARE.
5.0
November 3, 2025
Extremely professional, asked all the right questions, gave a thorough examination made sure my mental health was strong. Overall a wonderful experience with a top doctor.
5.0
November 3, 2025
Dr So always takes the time to answer my questions & is a great listener
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr so was great. She was smart and to the point. She calmed my nerves
5.0
October 27, 2025
Answered all my questions smartly. Good personality. Like her!
5.0
October 27, 2025
Dr. So was very responsive to my needs.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Dr So is such a great doctor. She really cares about her patients so much!
1.0
October 21, 2025
Didn’t get a full / meaningful physical. It was super rushed and quick. Disappointing experience.
5.0
October 21, 2025
Dr. So was very attentive, remembered me from my last appointment and followed up on the concerns I had at our last appointment
3.0
October 17, 2025
It started great. We did the physical and she was inputting my data while asking me about my health history. She went outside in the middle of my explanation because she needed to do something, but she said she would be back. She came back, quickly mentioned that she ordered me some lab tests, and that was it. The visit abruptly ended and I wasn’t at all clear about my next steps or my diagnosis, and there are some concerns that we haven’t addressed.
5.0
October 16, 2025
Amazing as always
2.0
October 13, 2025
She was efficient/ to the point, but quick to leave and didn’t explain anything. Even when asked, left before I could ask more questions.
5.0
October 11, 2025
Dr. So is amazing. She’s efficient, knowledgeable and caring.
5.0
October 10, 2025
Dr So is the best Doctor she is super knowledgeable, kind and great bed side manner.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr So has been a great doctor for me for many years she is patient and understanding
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr So, she’s wonderful, always pleasant and helpful.
5.0
October 6, 2025
Dr So is the best in making sure I understand my health issues and how to deal with them. I appreciate her making sure I am doing my best to maintain good health.