Shatara V. Townes, MD
Accepting New Patients

Shatara V. Townes, MD

  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 5.0
 
Westwood Internal Medicine 200 |

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023

Residencies

Chief Resident, UCLA Medical Center, 2024
Internal Medicine, UCLA Medical Center, 2023

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 2020

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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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Reviews

Overall Rating:
5.0
121 total ratings | 84 reviews
5.0
September 30, 2025
I enjoy meeting with my doctor. She listens to my questions and provides complete answers. She explains things clearly.
5.0
September 23, 2025
She's the best doctor I've had so far because she takes time and has a wonderful bedside manner
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Townes is very friendly and helpful.
5.0
September 17, 2025
Dr. Townes may be one of the best doctors I’ve had at UCLA. She listens to all my concerns with patience, is very easy to talk to and always gives me enough time to ask what I need to.
5.0
September 17, 2025
She’s the best doctor I have ever had. She kind and gentle and understanding. She is a true professional!