Richard R. Cooke II, MD
- Family 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.
Toluca Lake Primary Care
|
4323 West Riverside Drive, Burbank, CA 91505
US
About
Dr. Richard Cooke is a board-certified primary care physician who practices at UCLA Health | MPTF Toluca Lake location in Burbank. He specializes in Family Medicine, providing routine and preventive care as well as the management of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Dr. Cooke is a native of Minnesota. His interest in math and science led him to pursue degrees in Computer Science and Biology. After working as a software engineer and consultant, he attended medical school at the University of North Dakota. Upon completion of medical school, Dr. Cooke attended residencies in Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine in Detroit. He then served as a Family Medicine provider and full-time faculty member with an emphasis on providing care for HIV+ patients and their family members.
Dr. Cooke believes in building partnerships with his patients focusing on evidence-based medicine and shared decision making.
His outside interests include cooking, reading, weight lifting and family time with his partner and two pugs.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2007
Residencies
Family Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital, 2007
Emergency Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, 2003
Degree
MD, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, 2001
Recognitions
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Super doctors, Southern California, 2025
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2022 - 2025
Locations
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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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California, 2022 - 2025
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.
322 total ratings | 226 reviews
5.0
September 29, 2025
Streamlined, made sure I had time to ask questions.
5.0
September 29, 2025
I really liked his bedside manner. He also Explained everything clearly.
5.0
September 26, 2025
Great doctor!I always feel great after I see him. He is always reassuring and kind.
5.0
September 26, 2025
Assesses carefully Methodically Makes me feel like I’m His favorite patient Love him
5.0
September 26, 2025
Dr Cooke is the best. Listens well, great bedside manner. Always feel in good hands.
5.0
September 25, 2025
Very pleasant experience with Dr. Cooke. He was very thoughtful and knowledgeable with my diagnosis.
5.0
September 24, 2025
Always good diagnostics and attention to detail.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Caring and Respectful to my needs.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Always Professional and highly informative
5.0
September 22, 2025
my doctor is a professional in every way very thorough answered all my questions
5.0
September 19, 2025
Dr. Cook is amazingly professional and extremely knowledgeable of current new problems, accurately diagnosed and treated. You can’t get any better.. Great job UCLA medical it takes a team.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Super helpful. Listened to all my conerns and theoriea and discussed. Was thorough and helpful. I left feeling it was time well spent in pursuit of my health.
5.0
September 17, 2025
I felt heard and cared for
5.0
September 17, 2025
First time I saw Dr. Cooke. Liked him and will make another visit with him again.
5.0
September 15, 2025
Everyone was very caring and understanding.
5.0
September 12, 2025
He listens to my problems and tries to help me solve them.
5.0
September 12, 2025
Patient, kind, and genuinely cares
5.0
September 11, 2025
Dr Cooke listened and helped me formulate a plan for my shoulder pain.
5.0
September 9, 2025
Dr Cooke was thorough as usual and never made me feel rushed.
5.0
September 9, 2025
Doctor was so pleasant and insight ful took time with me Very relatable Glad I came
5.0
September 5, 2025
I met Dr. Cook for the first time to day. He evaluated my problem by asking questions and really listening. He made a terrific diagnosis and treatment plan which I hope takes care of the issues. If not he asked that I stay in touch and can make a referral to a specialist. Excellent doctor.
5.0
September 5, 2025
Listened to my concerns. Prescribed appropriate medication.
5.0
September 3, 2025
I felt heard and not dismissed
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr. Cooke seems to genuinely care about his patients. He takes time to listen and respond with forethought. He addresses all concerns in a timely manner too.
5.0
August 31, 2025
Dr Cooke is one of the best doctors I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. He obviously knows what he’s doing, listens and is thorough and attentive, and brings years of experience into play. He responds to my messaging, which helps immensely , especially with my busy schedule. I wish more physicians embraced these qualities, they are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
5.0
August 26, 2025
Knowledgeable and pleasant
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr. Cooke listens but also asks questions. We have a well balanced health conversation. He takes all my concerns and let's me know info about it.
5.0
August 21, 2025
Friendly, personable, and thorough.
5.0
August 21, 2025
Dr. Cooke and staff are very professional, kind and thorough
5.0
August 21, 2025
Very nice and professional
5.0
August 20, 2025
Amazing! Dr Cooke is a great DR
5.0
August 19, 2025
Very prompt, very pleasant, efficient and kind
5.0
August 19, 2025
My doctor is very nice and very knowledgeable. He had me make an appointment today since I’m having side effects from a medication I was taking.
5.0
August 17, 2025
Every appointment with Dr. Cooke has been a great experience. He is always engaged, and concerned, for any current issue and ongoing conditions that I am experiencing, and explores all avenues to resolve my problems. Plus, he is a very pleasant individual.
5.0
August 15, 2025
Thanks!
5.0
August 14, 2025
As is customary, my recent consultation with my physician was highly enjoyable. He was very attentive and concerned about my well-being.
5.0
August 14, 2025
Understanding and friendly
5.0
August 13, 2025
Dr was thorough, compassionate, explained everything clearly
5.0
August 13, 2025
Dr. Cooke is the best! He really gives me confidence!
5.0
August 11, 2025
Doctor was informative and knowledgeable regarding a constellation of symptoms
5.0
August 11, 2025
Dr. Cooke is not only a knowledgeable Doctor, but he also cares about his patients. He will take the extra time to answer my questions without being judgemental.
5.0
August 11, 2025
He was thorough, had a nice bedside manner
5.0
August 8, 2025
Dr. Cooke is always professional and pleasant. Great primary care doc.
5.0
August 8, 2025
He is the best Dr. I have ever had
5.0
August 6, 2025
Very good
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr. Cook is thorough, very smart, professional with a good sense of humor and kind I feel I am in great hands with Dr. Cook and his advise and guidance.
5.0
August 6, 2025
He was prompt, professional, thorough and reassuring.
5.0
August 5, 2025
He was great at communicating all my options.
5.0
August 1, 2025
He is great
5.0
August 1, 2025
Knowledgeable, personable, and helpful.
5.0
July 31, 2025
We had a heart to heart about my lab results and health issues. It was great.
5.0
July 31, 2025
Dr Cooke [ best of the best ]
5.0
July 30, 2025
Welcoming, thoughtful, helped me easily deal with my issues
5.0
July 18, 2025
Dr Cooke is the best! He’s smart, personable, and easy to talk to. I always feel like I’m in good hands when I see him.
5.0
July 16, 2025
Dr. Cooke is the best in the business. Professional, caring, excellent bedside manner. Couldn't be in better hands
5.0
July 16, 2025
He was very nice as always, very well spocken, informative and supportive!
5.0
July 15, 2025
thorough and friendly
5.0
July 14, 2025
Love Toluca lake and Dr cooke
5.0
July 14, 2025
It’s always great seeing Dr. Cooke
5.0
July 11, 2025
Personable and informative
5.0
July 11, 2025
Very human, thorough and showed great degree of empathy and knowledge.
5.0
July 10, 2025
Professional, personable and put me at ease. I couldn’t have asked for better care !!
5.0
July 9, 2025
He’s a great doctor — listens and communicates very well.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Respectful and kind and helpful
5.0
July 7, 2025
He listened and understood what I said. He referred me to a specialist for my knee.
5.0
July 7, 2025
Informative and concise and personable and kind
5.0
July 7, 2025
Good communication
5.0
July 4, 2025
Dr. Cook was amazing. He was understanding and caring.
5.0
July 2, 2025
Wonderful experience
5.0
July 1, 2025
Dr Cooke has the best disposition and bedside manner. He makes me feel confident in his knowledge and that he cares.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Friendly, caring, helpful and efficient
5.0
June 30, 2025
This is the first time I have met Dr Cook and he was great! If he fixed my problem he will be even better. Great attitude, fun, knows what hes doing.
5.0
June 30, 2025
Efficient and compassionate. He could ask for anything more.
5.0
June 27, 2025
He was good. Informative and helpful!
5.0
June 27, 2025
Efficient and straightforward with encouraging tone
1.0
June 26, 2025
Felt like he just wanted to get me out of there asap. Wasn’t interested in hearing me out and was patronizing.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Dr. Cooke was prompt and thorough with his exam. He addresses all my concerns.
5.0
June 25, 2025
Answered my questions and explained what we were examining
5.0
June 23, 2025
Had some questions and got a proper answer Very good explanation from him about the care I was in for
5.0
June 23, 2025
Thorough and thoughtful
5.0
June 21, 2025
My doctor spent time with me explaining our appointment and what next steps were for me.
5.0
June 19, 2025
He is wonderful, meticulous and friendly. Dr. Cooke
5.0
June 18, 2025
Dr. Cooke is a very competent and heartfelt primary care physician. He’s very easy going and always welcoming whenever I have an appointment with him. Very thorough in going over any concerns I may have and does a wonderful job explaining his findings and what course would best be suited for my care.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Great experience!
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Cook is thorough and kind.
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr. Cooke is consistently professional, warm, and informative. Your Clinic is lucky to have him!
5.0
June 16, 2025
Dr Cooke is always on top of everything, he is always helpful and is willing listen to everything I need to say. He is a very good and friendly doctor.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Accommodating and thoughtful.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Friendly, very informative, and helpful.
5.0
June 9, 2025
DrCook has a great bedside manner . He explains everything in detail gives encouragement and is always positive .
5.0
June 7, 2025
It was brief but reassuring. He was a new doctor for me but very relaxed and fun actually
5.0
June 6, 2025
Thorough. Didn’t feel rushed.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Perfect visit. Dr Cooke addressed all my issues with clarity and helpfulness.
5.0
June 6, 2025
He greets you with a hand shake. And is very thorough.
5.0
June 6, 2025
Dr Cooke continues to be excellent
5.0
June 5, 2025
It’s always a pleasure meeting with Dr Cooke. He’s attentive and listens and is an excellent physician.
5.0
June 4, 2025
Dr. Cook was knowledgeable, attentive, communicative & helpful. I appreciate the time he took with me.
5.0
June 4, 2025
Love Dr Cooke, he’s great
5.0
June 2, 2025
He listened to everything I had to say. He also made a plan with me. Excellence!!!
5.0
June 2, 2025
Enjoyed pertinent discussions about my health.
5.0
May 30, 2025
He is: Thorough Professional Has good communication skills Warm Personable Respectful Knowledgeable
5.0
May 30, 2025
He went out of his way to accommodate me and was astute and kind as always
5.0
May 29, 2025
He takes his time and cares
5.0
May 28, 2025
Dr. Cooke is always pleasant, thorough and caring.
5.0
May 28, 2025
Caring, understanding, efficient
5.0
May 28, 2025
Had several questions about referrals and was guided trough it by Dr Cooke
5.0
May 23, 2025
He's great. Lovely manner, thorough. Thoughtful. Knowledgable, great energy.
5.0
May 22, 2025
Dr Cooke was very thorough. I appreciate him.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Questions asked and answered. Dr. Cooke was great.
5.0
May 19, 2025
Dr. Cook is outstanding. The rest of the staff is really terrific also
5.0
May 16, 2025
The dr is very knowledgeable and helpful
5.0
May 15, 2025
Very professional and concern about the well-being of the patient
5.0
May 15, 2025
Caring and thorough
5.0
May 14, 2025
He was warm, attentive, patient
5.0
May 13, 2025
Very nice and thorough. Happy to find a good primary care doctor.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Walked in, checked in and was with my Dr in less than 5 minutes.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Great experience. Dr. Cooke was very valuable.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Cooke is great. He listens to me and works through solutions and options and doesn’t dismiss my concerns.
5.0
May 12, 2025
Punctual, efficient and friendly doctor a.
5.0
May 9, 2025
He was lovely, took my concerns seriously. I just switched him to my primary care physician.
4.0
May 9, 2025
Professional and polite
5.0
May 9, 2025
Very knowledgeable and efficient
5.0
May 9, 2025
It was good and positive
5.0
May 8, 2025
Dr. Cooke is an amazing doctor that is very knowledgeable, caring, fast and takes action. He follows up on things and also listens to you as well. I am quite satisfied with my heath care under his guidance and am very happy that his is with UCLA heath care.
5.0
May 8, 2025
He was great and very informative
5.0
May 8, 2025
He is a very knowledgeable and caring doctor
5.0
May 7, 2025
Verry hapy
5.0
May 7, 2025
He's the best.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Cooke was thorough and patient. He explained things clearly and was very direct which I greatly appreciate.
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Cook is very personable and makes sure to listen to any concerns I may have.
5.0
May 4, 2025
He’s a pro.
5.0
May 2, 2025
He demonstrates a high level of meticulous attention to my medical concerns.
5.0
May 2, 2025
It was easy and efficient
5.0
May 1, 2025
Thorough and clear.
5.0
April 30, 2025
He's great
5.0
April 30, 2025
All good
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Cooke is great. Friendly, warm, and willing to educate
5.0
April 29, 2025
I came in with flu-like symptoms. I was negative for flu and Covid, which was odd since my son had just tested positive for Flu A. Dr. Cooke administered a PTC and prescribed appropriate meds.
5.0
April 27, 2025
Very helping
5.0
April 26, 2025
Dr. Cooke has a great beside manner. I never feel rushed during the appt. He’s thorough and makes sure all questions and concerns are addressed. I always leave feeling grateful to have such a great care team.
5.0
April 25, 2025
Dr. Cook is the most understanding kind. He’s absolutely amazing person. I’m so fortunate to have him as my physician.
5.0
April 23, 2025
Dr. Cooke is smart, direct and efficient in all ways and has a great bedside manner. He is a wonderful doctor to work with.
5.0
April 23, 2025
Dr. Cooke is absolutely my favorite, caring, helpful, and invested.
5.0
April 18, 2025
It was on time, professional, informative, pleasant with care by Dr Richard Cooke!
5.0
April 16, 2025
Dr. Cooke was very informative about my ongoing cough and asked many questions to determine it's cause.
5.0
April 16, 2025
I was very happy with my visit. The Doctor explained a few things in layman’s terms
5.0
April 15, 2025
He’s very approachable and professionally receptive to all of my medical questions and concerns. I never really feel rushed during my visits.
5.0
April 4, 2025
Dr Cooke listened to every thing I had to say. He fixed my problem
5.0
April 4, 2025
It’s always great to have someone that knows how to come to your aid. Thank you, Dr. Cookes
4.0
March 19, 2025
Professional and tactful, addressed problems ant treatment efficiently.
5.0
March 19, 2025
He addressed my questions and provided referrals.
5.0
March 18, 2025
Quick, on time, answered all my questions
5.0
March 14, 2025
Pleasant professional and likable
5.0
March 10, 2025
Dr Cooke is the best . He is patient, kind, meticulous . Couldn’t ask for better one .
5.0
March 6, 2025
My doctor is very professional and he explains everything to me in ways that are very easy to understand and he listens attentively.
5.0
March 6, 2025
Very thoughtful and insightful and encouraging. Doctor Richard Cooke is first-rate.
5.0
March 3, 2025
He explained everything really well and answered my questions too. He seemed really nice and approachable. I highly recommend him!
5.0
March 3, 2025
Tops
5.0
February 28, 2025
I was so glad to get Dr. Cooke. He was exceptional and efficient. I feel like I’m in great hands.
5.0
February 27, 2025
I am very grateful to my doctor, Richard R. Cooke. He is very attentive, knowledgeable, and kind. Thanks to the whole team!
5.0
February 27, 2025
Everything went smoothly, he was knowledgeable about my meds
5.0
February 26, 2025
Excellent treatment from my doctor!!!
5.0
February 26, 2025
He’s great!
5.0
February 26, 2025
Dr. Cooke is fantastic!! He’s kind, knowledgeable and patient — he takes time to answer all of my questions. He has a wonderful bedside manner and sense of humor and shows great care for me. I am so glad that he is my doctor — I am in great hands!
5.0
February 25, 2025
Dr Cooke is an excellent Doctor explains everything very patient.
5.0
February 24, 2025
Dr. Cooke is attentive and an exceptional listener who always addresses my concerns and questions. Plus he has a wicked sense of humor, which I appreciate greatly. He makes seeing the Dr a pleasure and not a drag.
5.0
February 21, 2025
This is the first time in years I felt that I had a physician that cared, was professional, andI had a thorough physical.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr. Cooke is fantastic.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Doctor Cooke discussed issues with clarity and thoroughness that left me feeling much more informed about my issues and how to move forward.
5.0
February 21, 2025
Dr Cooke is the consummate professional while always exhibiting compassion. I always feel he truly. Area and is not trying to rush me out for the next patient.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Excellent
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr. Cooke is a great conversationalist and freely shares his medical knowledge in very understandable terms.
5.0
February 18, 2025
The doctor was very professional and went over things with me so that I could understand them.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Dr. Cooke was fantastic. He was very understanding and informed. Even explained an issue I had as a kid back in the 1970s which was related to why I was in today.
5.0
February 14, 2025
Dr Cooke is great
5.0
February 13, 2025
Was a great experience addressed all my concerns.
5.0
February 12, 2025
Dr Cooke is so thorough with relevant information that made me very comfortable with his analysis. It was a perfect visit.
5.0
February 7, 2025
On time and spot on..
5.0
February 7, 2025
He’s a great, caring and responsive doctor.
5.0
February 4, 2025
Dr Cooke asks me questions and answers mine. He's thorough and considerate.
5.0
February 3, 2025
Dr. Cook is great. Very knowledgeable with a great sense of humor.
5.0
February 1, 2025
Great bed side manner. Professional and disarming Dr. Cooke asked me pertinent questions regarding my medical history and explained clearly the process of joining as a new patient
5.0
February 1, 2025
Informative & thorough.
5.0
January 31, 2025
Dr. Cooke is wonderful!
2.0
January 31, 2025
I visited because an issue that I had a couple months ago was still happening. He acted like I was putting him out to be seen and told me that I should’ve gone back to a dermatologist who would have referred me to an ENT. He then proceeded to Give me a referral to the ENT. I’m not sure how I would have known what to do in this instance and I didn’t appreciate being made to feel like I did something incorrectly.
5.0
January 29, 2025
My doctor was pleasant and did a great job explaining my infection to me.
5.0
January 28, 2025
Dr. Cooke is always thorough and listens.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Very professional advise me on how to handle my medical concern. Outstanding job.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr. Cooke is fantastic — he is patient and has a great bedside manner. He takes his time to listen to questions and gives thoughtful explanations. Wonderful doctor!
5.0
January 23, 2025
Dr. Cook was available to discuss my healthcare concerns when my PCP doc was out of the office. He was pleasant and thoughtful about my healthcare. Highly recommend.
5.0
January 22, 2025
I had a good talk with my doctor today. I think that we are on the right track to getting me better.
5.0
January 17, 2025
Very kind, understanding, and gave me the information to make decisions about my health while respecting my right to decide
5.0
January 17, 2025
Answered all my questions, was very helpful
5.0
January 17, 2025
He communicates very well. And answers my questions
5.0
January 14, 2025
Excellent care. Thank you!
5.0
January 10, 2025
Friendly, professional, thorough but didn’t waste any time. We went over many items.
5.0
January 10, 2025
Dr cook, and the front office and back off staff excellent patient relations
5.0
January 6, 2025
Excellent across the board.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Dr. Cooke is great! He is kind and Compassionate, took a long time explaining and listening too..and answering questions.
5.0
January 3, 2025
Thorough and we discussed different options to help achieve the same goals
5.0
January 2, 2025
Dr. Cooke was incredibly professional by being 100% in the know of my post hospital visit. He asked me how I am. He informed me. He got me in for an ultrasound and blood work. HE CARES for his patients. Dr. Cooke took great care of me.
5.0
January 2, 2025
Very convenient and more importantly on time
5.0
December 19, 2024
He's a great dude. He talked through everything with me, he was prompt, efficient and I felt like he knew what he was talking about.
5.0
December 18, 2024
Dr took his time and was knowledgeable.
5.0
December 17, 2024
Dr Cooke is terrific.
5.0
December 16, 2024
On time, discussed issues, all good
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr Cooke is thorough & brilliant
5.0
December 10, 2024
He’s great. Fast, efficient, listens
5.0
December 6, 2024
Dr. Cooke is really great at explaining everything in laymen's terms, very thorough in going down the list of all my health issues. I wish he were available to be my primary physician but gave me a list of other physicians as recommendations.
5.0
December 4, 2024
He’s awesome!
5.0
December 3, 2024
As always very professional but friendly as well. He was on time and exhibited confidence in what he was doing throughout the exam. And he provided me with information with regards to what I need to do next.
5.0
December 3, 2024
Great overview of current post operation status and guidance towards the future.
5.0
December 2, 2024
He is a wonderful communicator. Answers any questions and cares about his patients.
5.0
November 28, 2024
Quick response to my query.
5.0
November 28, 2024
Brilliant. Funny.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Dr. Cooke is personable, caring, and a consummate professional. I love that he explains things thoroughly and listens to my responses. Both my wife and I, as well as several of our friends who are lucky to have Dr. Cooke think very highly of him.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Informative, professional, thorough and listen to all my concerns.
5.0
November 25, 2024
Informative. Friendly. Reassuring.
5.0
November 19, 2024
Compassionate and caring with practical advice on dealing with my health questions and concerns.
5.0
November 14, 2024
He was kind, capable and thorough in his examination.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Dr Cooke was awesome. Listened well and made me feel important.
5.0
November 12, 2024
He is always caring and offering exceptional care-
4.0
November 8, 2024
Dr is thorough, but out of necessity of crowding, rushed.
5.0
November 8, 2024
A visit with Dr Cooke is always an excellent experience. He is kind, professional and present and knows who I am and follows up on my previous issues. He is the best. 100 stars out of 10.
5.0
November 4, 2024
Dr Cook is very knowledgeable, passionate with the best manner. He listens patiently and responds the way patients understands.
5.0
November 4, 2024
Quick. On time. Easy to understand friendly. Helpful