Nathan L. McLaughlin, MD
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Nathan L. McLaughlin, MD

(he/him)
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
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.
2020 Santa Monica Internal Medicine |
2020 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 210 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Nathan McLaughlin is a General Internist at UCLA Health and a Clinical Instructor of Internal Medicine. He provides evidence-based, comprehensive primary care for adults, with clinical interests in preventative care and healthy living strategies to support long-term health. He is also passionate about HIV prevention and treatment, sexual health, gender affirming care, and LGBTQ+ health.

Dr. McLaughlin values a collaborative approach to medicine, partnering with his patients to navigate both their medical needs while supporting them through life's challenges. He strives to foster an environment that helps each person feel encouraged and empowered to reach their health goals.

Originally from Puyallup, WA, Dr. McLaughlin earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine, and completed internal medicine residency at UCLA. He received his undergraduate degree from Seattle University.

Outside of medicine, he enjoys volleyball, strength training, musical theater, karaoke, caring for his houseplants, and exploring Los Angeles nightlife.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2025

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA Department of Internal Medicine, 2025

Degree

MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2022

Recognitions

  • Violet Zuvela Primary Care Internal Medicine Scholarship Award
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee

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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Recognitions

  • Violet Zuvela Primary Care Internal Medicine Scholarship Award
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society Inductee

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
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.
93 total ratings | 17 reviews
5.0
Dr McLaughlin was fantastic! He was extremely thorough, friendly and easy to build a rapport with.
5.0
Incredibly kind, informative, addresses every aspect of questions and concerns brought up and is always seeking out the best resources to help the patient feel more accommodated medically.
5.0
Loved him. Listened, thorough exam, really pleasant.
4.0
He listened to my explanation of why I requested the visit. Eliminating my fear of the “unknown” reason of my strange condition
5.0
First time id seen this Dr . He was completely awesome talked with me about the wide variety of issues that could be causing my symptoms . He was fantastic in every way .