Vivy T. Cusumano, MD
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Vivy T. Cusumano, MD

  • Gastroenterology
Average rating: 4.6
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 Digestive Diseases |
1223 16th Street, Suite 3100 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Cusumano graduated with honors from University of California, Los Angeles with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She earned her medical degree at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, and then completed her internal medicine residency and gastroenterology fellowship at UCLA. She served as chief gastroenterology fellow at UCLA and was awarded the Compassionate Care Award.

Dr. Cusumano specializes in general gastroenterology with clinical interests that include esophageal and gastric disorders, gastroesophageal reflux, colorectal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and colonoscopy and endoscopy. Dr. Cusumano is board certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine.

Languages

English

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Fellowship

Gastroenterology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2023

Residency

Internal Medicine, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, 2020

Degree

MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 2017

Recognitions

  • Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars 2025

Hospital Affiliations

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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 Rising Stars 2025

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6
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.
51 total ratings | 34 reviews
5.0
After searching for awnsers for my GI issues for months Doctor Cusumano and her student doctor were the first to truly sit down and listen to my concerns. I walked out with an actionable plan that I feel good and empowered about
5.0
Very informative with a great attitude. I felt she really listened to my concerns and was thorough in the plan for .oving forward.
5.0
She’s thoroughly professional. I felt confident that she gave me sound advice and I know we’re taking the right approach going forward.
5.0
Dr. Vivy was extremely thorough and considerate of my health needs. She took time to understand and explained her thought process clearly.
5.0
It was a follow up visit to go over my colonoscopy and endoscopy. It was reassuring to have that dialogue. I was also asking her certain questions about foods and she suggested a dietician for foods good for digestion.