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Neal Walia, MD

Sleep Medicine

Average rating: 4.9

231 ratings

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 Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic |

1260 15th Street, Suite 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404 US

310-449-0939

+1 more location

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Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Sleep Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2024

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022

Fellowship

Sleep Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, 2024

Residency

Internal Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center, 2022

Degree

MD, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, 2019

Locations

Santa Monica

Santa Monica Pulmonary Sleep Clinic

Sleep Medicine| Pulmonology| Pulmonology

1260 15th Street, Suite 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404 US

Location Details

West Los Angeles

Beverly Hills Wilshire Primary & Specialty Care

Internal Medicine| Family Medicine| Rheumatology

+7 more specialties

8641 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 210 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 US

Location Details

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

757 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095 US

Insurance

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
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Centivo
Cigna
First Health
Health Net of California
Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
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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.

231 total ratings | 151 reviews

5.0

August 28, 2026

Dr walia was courteous and easily did the corrections needed for my therapy

5.0

August 24, 2026

He carefull explained some options to treat Alzheimer’s which I appreciated

5.0

August 21, 2026

He listens snd I am actually improving my health with his care.

5.0

August 18, 2026

sincere, knowledgeable, caring, sincere

5.0

August 18, 2026

Excellent bedside manners, great patient collaboration, all around great experience

5.0

August 17, 2026

Dr. Walia addressed all my concerns in detail. He is very professional and and gave really good insight reg treatment options

5.0

August 14, 2026

Dr. Walia was absolutely terrific! So knowledgeable and he explained everything so well, making sure it was all clear.

5.0

August 13, 2026

Dr. Walia was thorough and easy to talk to. Answered all my questions.

5.0

August 13, 2026

Dr Walia is wonderful. Attentive, patient, encouraging, and very helpful with my issues.

5.0

August 12, 2026

Dr Walia was a good listener, attentive, professional, empathic, and helpful. We have a plan of action to help with my sleep

5.0

August 11, 2026

I felt that he was concerned and he wasn’t in a rush and gave me some good suggestions and I appreciate it. Great bedside manner.

5.0

August 10, 2026

Excellent service and very knowledgeable

5.0

August 7, 2026

knowledgeable and helpful

5.0

August 7, 2026

Dr Walia is easy to talk to. I feel confident in his expertise and comfortable in his presence.

5.0

August 6, 2026

Dr. Walia was very open about what the results could mean and how my medications could be impacting my sleep. He discussed the possible treatments to help with the condition the test had revealed. He is extremely knowledgeable and I was very pleased to have him a physician. He answered all my questions. I will be following up with him after trying this new medication.

5.0

August 4, 2026

great dr very helpful and on top of stuff

5.0

August 3, 2026

Everything was fine.

5.0

August 3, 2026

Very nice and kind

3.0

July 30, 2026

The doctor was thorough, took the time to review my symptoms, and explained why a sleep study is the appropriate next step. I appreciated that he didn’t rush the appointment and answered my questions. My only criticism is that I left feeling somewhat discouraged. I was hoping to discuss the underlying cause of my breathing issues and what long-term treatment options might exist beyond CPAP if sleep apnea is confirmed. While I understand that a diagnosis needs to come first, I would have appreciated a conversation that acknowledged those concerns. Overall, the doctor seemed knowledgeable, but I was hoping to leave with more individualized insight and a greater sense that my specific situation had been explored beyond the standard explanation of the diagnostic process.

5.0

July 29, 2026

Fantastic Dr. Easy clear communication. Knowledgeable, patient with seniors, and great bedside manner. Our first experience with Dr Walia was wonderfu!!

5.0

July 24, 2026

Dr. Walia was very familiar with my medical information and history. Wonderful patient focus and communication.

5.0

July 24, 2026

Knowledgeable about treatment and insurance coverage

5.0

July 21, 2026

very thorough, compassionate, caring

5.0

July 21, 2026

Very good 👍

5.0

July 20, 2026

Informed about my particulars and knowledgeable about my condition with clear recommendations and great personal skills

5.0

July 20, 2026

Warm and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot in my appointment today, and I am really grateful for the clarity and understanding. Excellent demeanor and approach.

5.0

July 20, 2026

Everyone was so kind, the office was beautiful and clean.

5.0

July 17, 2026

Great experience. Simple concise explanation. Accommodating and listens to questions

5.0

July 16, 2026

On time! Personable and clear about my test results and follow up recommendations

5.0

July 14, 2026

Great experience. Dr provided clear instructions and support

5.0

July 10, 2026

Dr WALIA was very personable and helpful.

5.0

July 9, 2026

He was on time, thoughtful, and answered all my questions.

5.0

July 9, 2026

Great bedside manner and collaborative approach to care.

5.0

July 6, 2026

Nice

5.0

June 30, 2026

The doctor was on time for the visit and proved to be pleasant and informative

5.0

June 17, 2026

I had a great annual check-up visit with Dr. Walia.

5.0

June 12, 2026

Knowledgeable personable attentive

5.0

June 10, 2026

He's a practical world class thinker. Very solution oriented yet very personable.

5.0

June 8, 2026

It was a very pleasant experience, and I felt very comfortable and heard

5.0

June 7, 2026

Thought the doctor was incredibly knowledgable and confident while being very personable and very clear in his thoughts and diagnosis. Truly a terrific experience on all levels.

5.0

June 4, 2026

I saw Dr. Neal Walia for several obstructive sleep apnea. I felt he explained my diagnosis in a clear way that helped me understand my condition and how I can best deal with it.

5.0

June 3, 2026

Very knowledgeable

5.0

June 3, 2026

Dr. Walia was kind, friendly, and thorough.

5.0

June 2, 2026

The doctor was knowledgeable took his time to explain things to me. He listened to me he made me feel seen and heard and understood. It was an absolutely excellent visit.

5.0

May 27, 2026

Knowledgeable Friendly

5.0

May 22, 2026

Thoughtful, professional, thorough, patient, always a pleasure to see. Was open to feedback about a lab I had to call four times, filled me in on his process for keeping an eye on things, I felt seen, heard and assured.

5.0

May 20, 2026

Very nice and very professional

5.0

May 19, 2026

Extremely receptive, clear and informative.

5.0

May 18, 2026

He’s kind, professional,and actually interested

5.0

May 18, 2026

Energetic easy to understand

5.0

May 18, 2026

Excellent rapport and expertise

5.0

May 13, 2026

Dr Walia connected with my situation and provided meaningful guidance on a path going forward.

5.0

May 12, 2026

Informative and friendly meeting with the doctor via Zoom. Went well.

5.0

May 12, 2026

He is very personable and intelligent.

5.0

May 5, 2026

He was friendly and prompt. He was aware of my medical history. Addressed my concerns regarding RLS. He was very thorough and explained his plan of care.

5.0

May 4, 2026

Explained clearly what may be happening and what next options could be

5.0

April 28, 2026

Dr. Walea was extremely adept at explaining the causes and treatment of sleep apnea. He also patiently answered all of my questions about the CPAP device.

5.0

April 28, 2026

Timely, concise, thorough. No notes

5.0

April 24, 2026

Excellent.

5.0

April 22, 2026

I was able to get a visit same day and he was wonderful! He listened to me and was very down to Earth. I appreciated that so much. He took much care in explaining how he sleep studies and finding a place close to home.

5.0

April 21, 2026

Doctor was an excellent listener and educated me on the condition. He understood my needs and met expectations completely. I feel that I am in good care. I am optimistic that his recommendations will help me

5.0

April 21, 2026

I arrived 15 minutes early for my appointment as requested. I was called into the exam room at least 7 minutes before my appointment time. The nurse took my BP, temperature, and heart rate. Dr. Walia came in shortly after. He is such a positive, and upbeat personality. I was pleased with his assessment and recommendations for a follow up to 5 months.

5.0

April 16, 2026

Very thorough and spent significant time with me discussing treatment options.

5.0

April 7, 2026

My experience was excellent.

5.0

April 6, 2026

Great doctor. Very knowledgeable and friendly.

5.0

March 31, 2026

Dr. Walia was great. A great listener and really understood my situation.

5.0

March 30, 2026

Efficient, very helpful and professional.

5.0

March 30, 2026

Friendly and professional, knowledgeable and caring.

5.0

March 27, 2026

Super informative, very helpful, and came up with plans for me to keep up with my health.

5.0

March 25, 2026

Doctor was completed thorough in explaining what he was going to do . Made me feel very comfortable with his explanation.

5.0

March 20, 2026

Very friendly, listened to me. Explains things well

5.0

March 18, 2026

Dr Walia has been excellent bedside manner. He listens carefully to his patient and is thoughtful in his medical explanations and treatment.

5.0

March 13, 2026

It was a superb visit. All questions were answered in a personable, instructuve manner.

4.0

March 9, 2026

Explains well

5.0

March 9, 2026

Absolutely amazing office visit today.

5.0

March 9, 2026

Listened and took time to explain

5.0

March 2, 2026

Dr Walia is a wonderful physician. He took the time to carefully listen to our concerns, and answer our questions, patiently and thoroughly. He explained what the next steps would be, and what options we would have. He is a fine doctor. We are glad we were able to have an appointment with him..

5.0

February 26, 2026

Dr Walia, is professional sincere and very well informed, when I meet with him I feel like my health is in good hands. I wish most other providers showed the same level of professionalism and passion as him.

5.0

February 24, 2026

Dr. Walia is personable, knowledgeable, and thorough. We talked through several things and I felt confident in what I'll be trying next.

5.0

February 24, 2026

This doctor was a great listener.

5.0

February 23, 2026

He was really friendly, informative, transparent, and had a thorough and straightforward care plan.

5.0

February 20, 2026

Great

5.0

February 12, 2026

On time, friendly, knowledgeable.

5.0

February 11, 2026

No wait time, friendly staff, and dr knowledge and understanding.

5.0

February 10, 2026

Very knowledgeable,kind and compassionate

5.0

February 9, 2026

Dr. Walia connected with me quickly, was very helpful with his information and recommendations. I'm very satisfied!

5.0

February 3, 2026

Excellent doctor. Very thorough and caring.

5.0

January 29, 2026

Friendly and well prepared

5.0

January 29, 2026

Dr. Walia is very comfortable speaking with and answering questions. He is very reassuring with the information from the tests performed, and I left with the impression that "too bad other doctors don't have the same bedside manners."

5.0

January 29, 2026

The doctor was polite, intelligent, respectful and solution oriented.

5.0

January 28, 2026

He’s a nice guy. Super understanding and down to earth.

5.0

January 27, 2026

Doctor Walia was thorough in his evaluation and explanation of my test results. He listens to your questions, and explains his responses clearly.

5.0

January 26, 2026

Doctor was really friendly very detailed. Answer all my questions. I would definitely recommend this doctor.

5.0

January 26, 2026

Thorough and informative!

5.0

January 26, 2026

Dr. Walia is so personable and informative. I am so happy he’s part of my team.

5.0

January 23, 2026

The doctor was very up beat and explained the details of the test in ways I could understand. I felt seen, which is important to me when I speak to a doctor.

5.0

January 23, 2026

Really nice and good at explaining things.

5.0

January 20, 2026

Very knowledgeable and able to talk about my condition with easy to understand words. He is very positive and made me feel listened to.

5.0

January 16, 2026

Extremely informative, caring. Thoughtful . Range of treatment options discussed. Open to questions.

5.0

January 16, 2026

Good review of sleep study results. Will try the PAP Machine, received after visit summary to answer questions and prepare me to problem solve PAP device. Hope the best

5.0

January 15, 2026

Dr. Walia is knowledgeable and friendly. He gave me tips on maintaining my CPAP system. He is willing to find a way to download the data captured in my machine. He is a good listener and I felt a sense of peace knowing he understood what I had to say.

5.0

January 13, 2026

Excellent listener, very knowledgeable.

5.0

January 13, 2026

Dr provided options for my care

5.0

January 12, 2026

Professional and personable! Explains everything

5.0

January 9, 2026

Great visit. Dr Walia was prompt, and he was thorough and listened to me. Thank you!

5.0

January 9, 2026

he’s very encouraging in what is really a long-term therapeutic approach to my condition. His informative and has such a very positive friendly approach.

5.0

January 8, 2026

God listener, good advice.

5.0

January 7, 2026

Dr Walia answered all questions. He’s so kind and makes us feel hopeful for answers.

5.0

January 7, 2026

Informative

5.0

January 6, 2026

Excellent first visit with Dr. Neal Walia. The office was very organized and efficient, and the staff was professional and welcoming. Dr. Walia clearly explained sleep apnea, testing options, and treatment plans, and made us feel very comfortable throughout the visit. Highly recommended.

5.0

January 5, 2026

Friendly, knowledgeable and respectful.

5.0

December 22, 2025

Dr Walia and the staff were very helpful

5.0

December 20, 2025

Excellent care, information, and patience.

4.0

December 16, 2025

I appreciate the doctor explaining to me my case and his proposed approach to the probem

5.0

December 15, 2025

I went in to get help with some sleep/breathing issues. Dr. Walia is an excellent doctor and I am grateful to have met with him. He took the time to explain each medical condition, possible next steps, and the insurance’s role in determining treatment. Dr. Walia is kind and patient. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a physician in this speciality. He made me feel in control of my concerns and I am now excited to invest in my sleep health.

5.0

December 15, 2025

Excellent service and doctor

5.0

December 11, 2025

Everyone was very nice and professional

5.0

December 11, 2025

He was a very nice doctor and very informative waiting on a test he is going to provide

5.0

December 10, 2025

He is very knowledgeable and help me with a treatment plan that suits my needs!

5.0

December 9, 2025

Dr Walia was thoroughly professional, addressed all my concerns, and was excellent.

5.0

December 8, 2025

Dr was communicative and helpful.

5.0

December 8, 2025

Dr Wally is awesome

5.0

December 8, 2025

Dr Walia was prompt, very kind, super informative, patient, and thorough. Unlike most doctors these days, I did not feel at all rushed. Overall, a refreshingly positive experience

5.0

December 5, 2025

Dr. Walia is a compassionate & attentive doctor who skillfully guides patient conversations to achieve the best for my healthcare.

5.0

December 5, 2025

Great.

5.0

December 5, 2025

Professional kind and listen to my issues.

5.0

December 4, 2025

Dr Walia was very patient and thorough with explaining things to me.

5.0

December 3, 2025

Very nice doctor. Easy to speak with

5.0

November 23, 2025

I had a great experience with this doctor. He really took the time to listen to my symptoms and made me feel heard and supported throughout the visit. His professionalism and care made the entire experience smooth and reassuring.

5.0

November 20, 2025

Kind compassionate.

5.0

November 20, 2025

Dr. Walea is personable as well as knowledgeable. Explained everything thoroughly in a way I could understand, and presented reasonable treatment options. It was a pleasure speaking with him.

5.0

November 19, 2025

The Dr was highly knowledgeable, very patient and thorough more so than most doctors by far.

5.0

November 19, 2025

He was just as kind, thoughtful, attentive, thorough, and validating and the rest of his reviews describe. Very glad I got in with him. I have full confidence he will have me sleeping better soon.

5.0

November 17, 2025

Dr. Walia was professional and kind. He asked a lot of questions and listened attentively & patiently. He discussed several possibilities with me and also several options moving forward He wanted to make sure I understood the the next steps. And asked if I had any final questions

5.0

November 14, 2025

Spent lots of time with me, explained things clearly, answered all my questions.

5.0

November 12, 2025

He was knowledgeable, patient, and open to discussion.

5.0

November 10, 2025

I Have worked with Dr Walia for about a year now. He is always kind and open to solving problems in different ways. He has a great personality and I enjoyed connecting with him.

1.0

November 10, 2025

I had a frustrating visit with him, as he did not mind my request for how to set my CPAP machine for better results, even though I had taken it with me for this visit. He did not answer all of my questions or had any interest for the complications that I have had with CPAP therapy for around 11 months. He just said that the last month is okay so continue what you have been doing. He said that fatigue is different from sleepiness, but did not explain how. The examples he brought up was not relevant to my situation and medical conditions.

5.0

November 10, 2025

Listened, solutions-oriented, supportive, reviewed past records, checked back in on concerning past symptoms.

5.0

November 5, 2025

Friendly and thorough

5.0

November 4, 2025

Doctor Wallia is a very reasonable doctor. He explained what I needed very clearly.

5.0

November 3, 2025

Dr.Neal is very friendly, took his time explaining my different options for treatment.

5.0

October 31, 2025

Excellent doctor! He’s friendly, thorough in his questions, and gives clear explanations.

5.0

October 30, 2025

Dr. Walia is very personable, easy to talk to and shows genuine interest. He explained all the options clearly and we came up with a plan that I am happy with. I enjoyed talking to him.

5.0

October 29, 2025

He was very clear and in depth with his explanation about what was going on with my sleep. He was able to offer a pathway toward improving things. I found his understanding of his field to be fascinating and his capacity to relate to my situation was exceptional.

5.0

October 27, 2025

The doctor was kind and caring

5.0

October 27, 2025

He is warm and very personable.

5.0

October 27, 2025

He was very friendly, thorough and insightful. Walked me through everything to ensure I fully understood the process of treating my insomnia.

5.0

October 24, 2025

Very knowledgeable and charismatic. Answered all my questions. Overall excellent experience.

5.0

October 24, 2025

Very professional and courteous

5.0

October 23, 2025

Doctor is great. Pleasant, listens, asks the right questions & his advise has resulted in benefit for me.

Neal Walia, MD

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