Monika A. Symms, MD
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Monika A. Symms, MD

  • Pediatrics
Average rating: 4.9
 
Burbank Pediatrics |

About

Dr. Monika Symms is a Board Certified Pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Her clinical areas of expertise include preventative and sick care of newborns through teenagers, with special interests in nutrition, sleep, behavior and skin disorders.

After receiving her medical education from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland, she completed her pediatrics residency training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. During residency, Dr. Symms was nominated twice for the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts with honors from New York University.

Dr. Symms loves to support and educate families and feels it is a great privilege to care for children. She has been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor by her physician peers since 2018 and has been a proud and active member of the American Academy of Pediatrics since 2006.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2012

Residency

Pediatrics, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, 2009

Degree

MD, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 2005

Recognitions

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018-2024

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • L.A. Care
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Recognitions

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2018-2024

Reviews

Overall Rating:
4.9
58 total ratings | 22 reviews
5.0
February 21, 2025
Same day sick appointment with Dr Symms. She is always such a pleasure to see and truly cares about her patients. She’s basically a magical unicorn and our daughter is very safe and comfortable with her.
5.0
February 5, 2025
Answered all questions and offered additional information and suggestions
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr. Symms is something very special. She has a wonderful way with both children and parents. No question is too small or silly. She really listens and provides extensive information.
5.0
December 10, 2024
My partner and I enjoy Dr. Simms and always answers our questions thoroughly when it comes to our children. Amazing job.
5.0
October 29, 2024
Informative, caring and understanding