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Shiv P. Patel, MD

Family Medicine

Average rating: 4.9

| 182 ratings | 118 reviews

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.

12th Street Family Medicine |

1131 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Santa Monica, CA 90401 US

310-395-5588

In-Person Visit
Online Video Visit

What insurance is accepted?

Locations

Insurance

Reviews

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certification

Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2024

Residency

Family Medicine, Prisma Health Family Medicine Residency Greenville, 2024

Degree

MD, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, 2021

Locations

Santa Monica

12th Street Family Medicine

Family Medicine| Travel Medicine

1131 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401 US

310-395-5588

Fax:310-395-6313

Location Details

Areas of Focus

Primary care

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:

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.

182 total ratings | 118 reviews

5.0

May 30, 2025

Great Doctor, very professional, very kind and friendly !

5.0

May 29, 2025

He is very understandable what I’am going through..he don’t judge me rather have empathy for me which is very valuable in this profession.

5.0

May 29, 2025

Had a great experience. All my questions were answered and the doctor showed that he cared.

5.0

May 29, 2025

Friendly. Answered questions. On time.

5.0

May 29, 2025

Informative, helpful & kind.

5.0

May 28, 2025

He was very nice and ask lots of questions about my health and took a lot of time to listen I felt very cslm and felt well looked after

5.0

May 20, 2025

Dr Patel was great! Very helpful!

5.0

May 20, 2025

He was really kind and respecful, he is a really nice doctor im happy i have choice him to be my new doctor

5.0

May 16, 2025

Dr Patel is a wonderful Doctor,he understand it what I been through.very helpful and listen .We need Doctors like him more. Thank you very much

5.0

May 15, 2025

Every thing went very well

5.0

May 15, 2025

Dr. Patel is wonderful.

5.0

May 12, 2025

Hoy me atendieron con amabilidad y pedí, intérprete, para entender, bien correctamente del resultado de conloscopia, que me hicieron el doctor ,papel, me explicó correctamente todo, estoy muy, contento y satisfecho, con mi doctor. Y todos los empleados. Que trabajan en esta clínica GRACIAS

5.0

May 7, 2025

Dr. Patel was great.

5.0

May 4, 2025

Was very attentive to my needs.

5.0

May 1, 2025

Dr. Patel remembered my symptoms from the previous visit and listen to carefully to my current complaints. I feel I am in good hands with him. He inspires confidence.

5.0

April 27, 2025

Doctor Patel is very knowledgeable,takes care of his patients with great kindness and professionalism,listens attentively,and builds a good relationship.

5.0

April 25, 2025

Very responsive to my concerns

5.0

April 25, 2025

From the time that I arrived at this time with the doctor, everything was pleasant and I felt like I was the most important thing in the world

4.0

April 24, 2025

Dr. Patel was listened to my issue and provided answers to my questions. I was very pleased with my visit.

5.0

April 23, 2025

Dr Patel is amazing very caring. Listens

5.0

April 23, 2025

Interested knowledgeable nice

5.0

April 22, 2025

Quick and efficient.

5.0

April 18, 2025

A thoughtful guy. He listens.

5.0

April 17, 2025

First time seeing Dr. Patel. He was very nice, thorough, patient. I scheduled a return visit with him.

5.0

April 14, 2025

Dr Patel was courteous, respectful and efficient.

5.0

April 11, 2025

I appreciate it that I was seen despite being a little late due to the efforts made to get to the appointment timely on broken foot and also sprained foot as well. I'm traveling from a big distance with excessive traffic and despite leaving with more than sufficient time I was still tardy. Being patient, caring, and understanding were demonstrated and very well received and appreciated. The visit with the doctor was informative caring thoughtful and well planned.

5.0

April 10, 2025

He was patient, helpful, just all around terrific.

5.0

April 10, 2025

Dr. Patel is very understanding, patient, and reassuring. He was willing to take the time to discuss my results and go over them in depth and came in with research already done. His efforts were much appreciated.

5.0

April 5, 2025

Amazing!

5.0

April 5, 2025

ANAZING!

5.0

April 4, 2025

A wonderful experience, the doctor could not have made me feel more comfortable and assured I was jn good care.

5.0

March 27, 2025

He was very friendly.

5.0

March 24, 2025

Dr. Patel is friendly knowledgeable and has a poised presence while maintaining great uplifting energy.

5.0

March 21, 2025

Dr. Patel was AWESOME.

5.0

March 17, 2025

Dr Patel took time to ask pertinent questions about my condition and have his opinion which he explained to me in. Detail I appreciate his time spent analyzing the situation as I was unsure how sick I was and his common sense approach gave me confidence especially his honest straightforward manner of speaking .

5.0

March 13, 2025

Very inviting & knowledgeable,,,,

5.0

February 28, 2025

Dr. Patel is so kind and patient! He is a wonderful addition to the team!

5.0

February 27, 2025

Such a kind and knowledgeable doctor, I’m glad I chose him.

5.0

February 25, 2025

Excellent doctor. Friendly, approachable and helpful.

5.0

February 24, 2025

Very friendly and professional.

5.0

February 21, 2025

Very thorough and informative

5.0

February 20, 2025

Super personable, listened, walked through various explanations of my problem, took my perspective into consideration,

5.0

February 18, 2025

Good

5.0

February 15, 2025

Dr. Patel had read my file (complicated) before the appt and had thoughtful insights. he was alsoan excellent listener and diagnostician Outstanding doctor.

5.0

February 14, 2025

He was thorough and attentive. He listened patiently to my concerns.

5.0

February 12, 2025

I arrived on time, was checked in and did not wait more than five minutes before I was taken in to be weighed and for my vital signs to be checked. Two minutes later, Dr. Patel came into my room and proceeded to ask me questions about my condition / symptoms, thoroughly examined me by listened to my lungs for signs of congestion, checked my ears, throat, sinuses, and abdomen. Dr. Patel then gave me his diagnosis and discussed with me his prescribed meds. I was happy with the professionalism exhibited by Dr. Patel as well as receptionists and nurses and for the fact that I was attended to in a very prompt manner.

5.0

February 7, 2025

Understood my predicament and presented a human response.

5.0

February 6, 2025

First introduced himself since it was first visit. Was thoroughl and considerate Asked if we had questions Very nice.

5.0

February 5, 2025

Doctor was very patient, caring. Answered my questions. UCLA is fabulous.

5.0

February 5, 2025

He is amazing. Very caring. Thank u Doctor Patel.

5.0

February 5, 2025

Dr Patel was great. Very detailed and patient.

5.0

February 3, 2025

Dr. Patel is patient, kind and receptive of the questions and concerns one has about symptoms your body is feeling and how one ages into their elder years. The office is always so supportive and helpful. The wait times are perfect never taking too long or getting backed up.

5.0

February 3, 2025

Very informative and caring

5.0

February 3, 2025

Very good.

5.0

January 29, 2025

I just love my doctor, Dr Patel, you could not have a better doctor whose goal is to get me healthier and ultimately reduce my medications or even stop them. He is very kind and treats every visit specially always cheering me on when I make some good choices and very professional also and knowledgeable of his profession.🙏🏿

5.0

January 28, 2025

Very kind and patient. He explained my condition and available options moving forward in a clear manner.

5.0

January 27, 2025

It was really helpful and informatively healthy

5.0

January 27, 2025

Dr. Patel is great! He's caring and really listens to his patients. He works with you and are a team together and not someone that tells you what to do. UCLA should do what they can to make sure he sticks around. Good physicians are hard to find.

5.0

January 27, 2025

Verry good!

5.0

January 25, 2025

Very sympathetic and kind

5.0

January 23, 2025

Check-in was quick and easy… Doctor was knowledgeable and pleasant

5.0

January 19, 2025

Dr. Patel listens to my concerns. He treats me with respect.

5.0

January 18, 2025

Dr. Patel was very kind and interested in what you had to say.

5.0

January 17, 2025

Everyone from the receptionist to the nurses and oh my goodness my doctor. I love them all

5.0

January 16, 2025

Very friendly and knowledgeable

5.0

January 13, 2025

Dr Patel is a very knowledgeable doctor,and I feel very comfortable with him.the things he said is make a lot of sense.I do trust his diagnosis and Iam in good hands.

5.0

January 11, 2025

Very pleased

5.0

January 11, 2025

Very patient and detailed exam. Listened to everything I was explaining and he explained everything to me as well

5.0

January 11, 2025

Dr. S Patel was kind and asked me about my symptoms and how I’m doing with everything going on. I appreciated we could talk about my chart.

5.0

January 10, 2025

He was very attentive, kind, and considerate.

5.0

January 8, 2025

Great doctor, nice, caring, thorough

5.0

January 6, 2025

So compassionate and empathetic, very kind too

5.0

December 23, 2024

My doctor was very empathetic, patient and very passionate about getting his patients better and off meds.

5.0

December 23, 2024

Wonderful office wonderful doctor . Love you UCLA.

5.0

December 19, 2024

Never met this doctor before, but he was good and thorough and explaining what was going on

5.0

December 19, 2024

He saw me immediately, was friendly and a good listener and allayed my concerns.

5.0

December 18, 2024

Great and humble person

5.0

December 18, 2024

The doctor and staff were great

5.0

December 13, 2024

Dr. Patel was fantastic. He helped me understand my upcoming appointments and explained my progress to me in a clear way that I could understand. He answered any questions I had. He was kind and and supportive and put me at ease. I came away from the appointment feeling much calmer and positive.

5.0

December 10, 2024

Great bedside manner. Friendly and thorough

5.0

December 10, 2024

Excellent doctor.He listems carefully and cares about his patients.

5.0

December 5, 2024

Dr. Patel was thoughtful and thorough. Asked questions and listened.

5.0

December 4, 2024

He was thoughtful, helpful and didn’t rush anything.

5.0

December 3, 2024

Listens well. Validates my symptoms and offers solutions. I have named him as my Primary Car3 Provider

5.0

December 2, 2024

Dr. Patel was excellent! He was kind, knowledgeable and empathetic. He answered all my questions.

5.0

November 27, 2024

He was fantastic! I’m glad I chose him.

5.0

November 25, 2024

My experience was great nothing to add

5.0

November 20, 2024

The video visit was quick and painless. He was super nice, listened to me and had a nice smile on his face. He seemed genuinely interested in my condition.

5.0

November 20, 2024

Very nice and very good Doctor

5.0

November 18, 2024

He made me feel comfortable, I was happy to see how detailed and concerned he was , very caring

5.0

November 15, 2024

Dr. Patel listened and faced me in our conversation. He addressed an additional problem I had and explained the next steps. The nurse who did the EKG put me at ease and did a great job. Everyone I encountered was friendly and helpful.

5.0

November 13, 2024

He was kind and funny.

5.0

November 12, 2024

Very friendly and informative.

5.0

November 8, 2024

He asked good questions and really listened to me. The whole televisit was seamless and easy.

5.0

November 6, 2024

Kind, thoughtful, patient, personable. Lovely bedside manner!

5.0

November 6, 2024

Very good doctor. Everyone is super nice. 👌

5.0

November 2, 2024

Excellent

5.0

November 1, 2024

Dr Patel was so impressive! One of the best doctors I have ever been to. He was engaged and explained things to me with a visual aid. Very empathetic and personable. Great experience.

5.0

October 25, 2024

He’s new to me and I like his demeanor and thorough questions.

5.0

October 22, 2024

Dr. Patel was absolutely fabulous! He took the time to really hear me and care about my symptoms and answer my questions! Couldn’t recommend enough!

5.0

October 17, 2024

I was nervous about seeing a doctor I hadn’t met before about an unusual and stressful health issue, but he put me at my ease immediately.

5.0

October 14, 2024

First time seeing Dr Patel. He was friendly, thorough and answered questions fully.

4.0

October 13, 2024

He seem to pay attention to the needs and concerns

5.0

October 10, 2024

Dr Patel is a careful and close listener, kind and empathetic

5.0

October 8, 2024

Kind, on point, thoughtful.

5.0

October 8, 2024

He was very caring and helpful .

5.0

October 7, 2024

He was friendly and a clear communicator.

5.0

October 5, 2024

The doctor was as good as they come. Kind, patient and had a great demeanor.

5.0

October 5, 2024

Dr. Patel was welcoming, listened, and did a thorough exam. I am already feeling better.

5.0

October 4, 2024

Friendly, Pleasant, he is a good listener

5.0

October 3, 2024

Dr Patel is great! Listened closely, treated me w respect and compassion

5.0

September 30, 2024

Great facility, doctors and workers.

5.0

September 30, 2024

Meeting Dr. Patel for the first time as my other dr. has retired. I was instantly impressed with Dr. Patel and plan on making him my new dr. moving forward.

5.0

September 30, 2024

Everything was good for me

5.0

September 27, 2024

Doctor Patel was awesome. Kind, listened and willing to help. Glad it worked out the way it did

5.0

September 25, 2024

The experience was amazing. The doctor was very friendly, attentive and understood my concerns about the pain and discomfort I was experiencing. He gave me great feedback for managing the pain without using any heavier medication and to continue using the hot compresses. Overall the visit was great and I felt very comfortable with his treatment and bedside manner.

5.0

September 25, 2024

Very helpful and have nothing but good things to say about my visit. I appreciate the time and help on todays visit.

5.0

September 13, 2024

Dr. Patel was amazing.

Shiv P. Patel, MD

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