Gifty-Maria J. Ntim, MD, MPH

Gifty-Maria J. Ntim, MD, MPH

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
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.
Santa Clarita Tourney Road Primary & Specialty Care |
27235 Tourney Road, Suite 2500 Valencia, CA 91355

About

Dr. Gifty-Maria Ntim is a primary care physician who is board certified in both internal medicine and pediatrics. She practices in Santa Clarita, and considers it a privilege to be able to care for a patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly.

Originally from Ghana, Dr. Ntim received her medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada. She then completed her residency in internal medicine and pediatrics at Tulane University.

Prior to coming to UCLA, Dr. Ntim served as medical director for APLA Health, which stands for the AIDS Project Los Angeles. Before that, she was a staff physician at the Antelope Valley Community Clinic in Palmdale.

Dr. Ntim has received several awards related to her professional work and community service. She is an active fellow of both the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Physicians.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2011
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2011

Residency

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2011

Internship

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Tulane University School of Medicine, 2008

Degree

MD, St. George's University School of Medicine/Grenada, 2007

Recognitions

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

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: 5.0
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.
105 total ratings | 75 reviews
5.0
She was very helpful gave me the information I needed.
5.0
Dr. Ntim is always pleasant, answers any and all questions I have and explains everything patiently to me. She is clearly very kind and went out of her way to see me early today, knowing I was anxious to get back home as I am sole caregiver for my mother. It was very much appreciated.
5.0
She has a gentle and thorough approach to giving care. Listens intently and really hears you. Helps prioritize next steps for complicated chronic conditions with compassion.
5.0
Excellent
5.0
I felt like she listened well and was very competent and through