Shatara V. Townes, MD

5.0

May 30, 2025

Dr Townes is new for me. She was patient, she listens to my concerns and she carefully reviewed my chart. We discussed my health concerns, diet and have a plan. I feel very fortunate to have been able to change to Dr Townes, after my pcp left UCLA. Very happy with today’s visit

5.0

May 30, 2025

I came to UCLA not knowing what to expect, especially when it came to finding a primary care physician. After doing some research, Dr. Townes stood out—so I took a chance. I’m so glad I did. Dr. Townes is exceptional: she’s thorough, personable, and truly takes the time to listen and care. I’m extremely happy with her care; she goes above and beyond. I highly recommend her!

5.0

May 28, 2025

Provider transfer appointment. I felt like Dr. Townes listened well to my responses and she was able to get a good idea of my state of health.

5.0

May 22, 2025

Professional, listened to my concerns, gave me treatment options, knowledgeable, caring, and thorough! I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Townes. I feel very fortunate to have her as my PCP. Thank you!

5.0

May 21, 2025

She’s easy to talk to and provided very helpful information. Very knowledgeable about many different medical questions I had.

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May 21, 2025

Great experience with Dr Townes. She was very thorough and was thoughtful answering questions. I look forward to many healthy years working with her.

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May 21, 2025

Dr.Townes is excellent. The best PCP anyone could ask for.

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May 20, 2025

Dr.Townes is really an angel! She is very caring and compassionate. She doesn’t treat my daughter as another patient on her hectic schedule, she treats her with respect and true concern on her wellbeing. We are so blessed to have her as our PCP.

5.0

May 20, 2025

My doctor was great. She addressed my concerns.

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May 19, 2025

Doctor was compassionate, knowledgeable and dedicated. She had a comprehensive understanding of my health history. She made me feel very comfortable.

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May 17, 2025

Very personable and engaged. Answered my questions.

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May 16, 2025

I felt heard

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May 16, 2025

She is incredible- I can’t say enough wonderful thing about Dr. Townes She is caring, compassionate and very attentive. She takes time to listen and never rushes through our appointment. She makes me feel like she truly cares for my well being. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a GP.

5.0

May 14, 2025

Preop appt-MD was her usual efficient compassionate and prompt. Office staff was kind and helpful, too.

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May 12, 2025

Dr Townes is the best doctor I’ve ever seen.

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May 12, 2025

Dr Townes was very thorough and helpful. She went through all the next steps and took the time to help me with multiple scheduling and letters I would need for work. I’m very appreciative of her care

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May 7, 2025

She was thorough, kind, considerate and professional. I’m glad that she will be my new Primary Care Doctor.

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May 7, 2025

Dr. Townes has a warm and welcoming presence that put my nervousness at ease. She took the time to listen and encouraged shared decision-making, which made me feel empowered in my care. She is compassionate and attentive in a way that shows me she is dedicated to patient care.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Dr. Townes was attentive, patient, and kind. This is one of the best medical experiences I’ve had.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Very knowledgeable and caring. Understood my needs and set things in motion to help me. I feel lucky to have selected Dr Townes as my PCP.

5.0

May 6, 2025

Dr booked sufficient time to review my case history in order to thoroughly assess and understand my medical health history.

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April 29, 2025

I enjoyed my doctors appointments with Dr. Townes because #1, I believe she’s extremely brilliant and she is in tune to her patience. She’s pleasant, she’s personable and by looking into my medical file, she educates me and explains from the results why and what can be done. I am so grateful to be her patient.

5.0

April 23, 2025

Dr. Towns is always prepared with my chart and test and ready with good questions about the continuing state of my health and well being. She has unusually good interpersonal skills and invites trust. She is very responsive to concerns and offers helpful suggestions or indication that she will look into options or solutions, Always a very good experience.

5.0

April 19, 2025

She was wonderful and answered all my questions and I am happy she is my doctor

5.0

April 14, 2025

She’s amazing

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March 25, 2025

Dr. Tara is very detailed and a wonderful physician!

5.0

March 19, 2025

This was my first appointment with Dr. Townes and she is wonderful, responsive, and empathetic.

5.0

February 18, 2025

Dr. Townes was outstanding, asking clear questions about my past medical history and current health and giving complete, easily understandable explanations of what she thought.

5.0

February 12, 2025

She’s amazing, very thorough

5.0

February 11, 2025

Very caring and communicative

5.0

February 7, 2025

Absolutely love this doctor. She listens, she hears you and she sincerely cares about the well being of her patients.

5.0

February 7, 2025

Very thorough, listened, explained, patient, loved her!

5.0

February 5, 2025

Dr.Townes is amazing! She went above an beyond to assist me. She’s very compassionate, so understanding.

5.0

February 5, 2025

Timely - Thorough - Friendly

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February 5, 2025

I love my doctor. She has great personal skills and is very caring

5.0

January 31, 2025

She listened to my concerns and gave me helpful and actionable feedback on some recent test results and what I can do to improve my health

5.0

January 28, 2025

Dr. Townes was the best doctor I’ve encountered at UCLA.

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January 27, 2025

Dr. Townes was excellent. She had read my chart! She was attentive, kind, listened well, and answered my questions thoroughly. I am very pleased at the thought that she will be my new primary care physician.

5.0

January 24, 2025

Dr. Townes is very relatable, caring & patient. She asks relevant questions to get a thorough understanding of the issues- I don’t feel rushed when I visit with her. Her concern seems genuine.

5.0

January 23, 2025

She is not my regular Dr. but she was totally AWESOME! Explained everything well and was patient w me. Great bedside manners as well! Very very nice Dr.!

5.0

January 21, 2025

Very professional and gentle. I really appreciated all of the explanations for the questions I had. Amazing bedside manner. If I didn’t already have a primary, I would sign up with her.

5.0

January 10, 2025

Dr. Townes is very thorough with explaining the care needed and providing comprehensive care. I feel comfortable asking questions and getting the answers I need.

5.0

January 8, 2025

I appreciated how helpful she was with all my questions and concerns

5.0

January 7, 2025

Dr. Townes is personable and makes me feel wealth cared for.

5.0

December 20, 2024

She was kind, welcoming, easy to talk to. Overall I will look forward to going to my annual checkups!

5.0

December 17, 2024

She is very helpful, and reassuring

5.0

December 16, 2024

Very good communication

5.0

December 10, 2024

She was amazing! Listened to me and was really caring and helped me with my problem. I feel so lucky to have been seen by her today.

5.0

December 3, 2024

Dr. Townes has great patient interaction skills and she listens and is quite approachable. She is also very thorough!

5.0

December 3, 2024

Dr. Towns was thorough, professional, kind, respectful and caring.

5.0

November 26, 2024

Dr. Towne explained the results of my radiological scan and made sure I understood their concerns. They gave me different options to try and resolve my reflux issues and let me have the autonomy to choose which to try. I really liked how easy it was to talk to them and that they didn’t talk down to me as a patient.

5.0

November 26, 2024

Dr. Towns is just first rate. She asks incisive good question about my health issues. Thoughtfully suggests a plan to address it or them, She is warm and welcoming and invites trust. She also seems especially knowledgeable and can explain medicalize issues and terminology cogently .

5.0

November 18, 2024

Dr was very meticulous reviewing my chart and condition. Listen my concern and very proactive. Great experience

5.0

November 15, 2024

I had transfer of care to a new doctor, Dr. Townes. What a delightful person she is! She was familiar with my medical history but thoroughly asking lots of questions about me. She told me which tests and doctors’ visits I must do. She is also very professional and polite. I am happy to have her as my PCP .

5.0

November 12, 2024

Dr. Townes is thoughtful, prepared and very open to questions. She explains and answers concerns throughly and clearly. I always feel in good, kind and and very professional hands.

5.0

November 5, 2024

She is someone that lessens and understands about my health, and so happy to have her as my doctor

5.0

November 5, 2024

She’s attentive, empathetic, patient, and generous with her time.

5.0

October 30, 2024

Dr Townes has been very thorough with the examination, never rushed, answered all my questions.

5.0

October 25, 2024

She was very friendly and provided great care.

5.0

October 25, 2024

Dr. Townes was amazing. She made me feel welcome and very comfortable. She is by far the best doctor experience I’ve ever had.

5.0

October 18, 2024

Amazing

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October 17, 2024

On time - professional - all areas covered

5.0

October 16, 2024

Very instructive and pleasant first consultation with Dr. Townes thanks to her evidence-based professionalism, her thoroughness and her congenial manner. I feel fortunate to be able to transition to her care as my PCP.

5.0

October 16, 2024

Dr. Townes is knowledgeable, warm and answered questions thoughtfully. It is always a good experience to see her.

5.0

July 31, 2024

She explained my condition and prescribed medicine to treat it

5.0

July 25, 2024

friendly, throrough

5.0

July 23, 2024

Spent time had very good information and a wonderful manner

5.0

July 23, 2024

She was fabulous, she listened to me, answered all my questions and I felt she was truly concerned about my health.

5.0

July 22, 2024

Excellent

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July 22, 2024

Excellent

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July 22, 2024

Very good caring

5.0

July 17, 2024

Comprehensive and friendly. Very compassionate.

5.0

July 17, 2024

very attentive, knowledgeable and kind and funny!

5.0

July 15, 2024

Doctor was very helpful, caring, friendly. Offered good advice and guidance.

5.0

July 12, 2024

Great . She was pleasant, caring and accommodating . Thanks .

5.0

July 9, 2024

This was my first time seeing Dr. Townes-she was informative and listened to all of my questions/concerns. She explained the reasons for the tests and potential next steps. It was greatly appreciated.

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