David M. Cutler, MD - Santa Monica (CA)

Jeremiah b I had an exceptional experience at UCLA Orthopedic in Santa Monica on 1/2/25. I arrived just three minutes before closing, yet the team went above and beyond to accommodate me. The doctor fit me in, took X-rays, evaluated my condition, placed me in a splint, and referred me to an incredible specialist who was able to schedule an appointment just two days later. I want to express my gratitude to everyone in the office who stayed late to take care of my injury. Their professionalism, dedication, and compassion were truly outstanding. Thank you for going the extra mile—your care made a difficult situation much easier to manage. Highly recommend this office for anyone in need of orthopedic care!

Miyako Igari This place is top notch. I have been horribly late ( in excess of 30 minutes) to two appointments due to bad luck in general, and they were kind enough to fit me in-- that shows sincere compassion and dedication to patient care. Dr Alfonso Padilla and the RT Jose Salo never once made me feel rushed or that I was an inconvenience. They were great teachers and explained everything in terms I could understand, with my new diagnosis. Today I worked with a respiratory therapist Jose Salo who was absolutely stellar in terms of teaching me the ins and outs of my equipment, troubleshooting my mask, and showing me what my data means. He was able to address all of my questions, was patient and kind, and had a lot of tips to optimize mask comfort and best practices for maintenance of the parts. I felt compelled to write a review due to the support I received from Jose and this clinic in general. Thank you to this clinic and UCLA in general, every experience has been pretty exceptional.

M Bodily Great doctor!

Georgie Landy Dr. Brent Michael is the most thorough, attentive, and caring doctor I have ever seen. I recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor who takes the time to review your lab results in depth and support your next moves. I typically leave doctor appointments frustrated with the lack of care regarding my needs but I feel so hopeful and secure after seeing him. I promise he’s worth the wait time.

Juan Ive had an almost exclusively positive experience with UCLA Medical, particularly at this location. The quality of care, from professors in medicine to residents, has been exceptional. Each practitioner, regardless of their experience level, has demonstrated top-tier expertise and a willingness to listen and collaborate on my health concerns. It’s clear they have access to a vast network of knowledge through their peers and specialists. One minor hiccup was a slight personality mismatch with a doctor, but the ease of switching to another primary care provider (PCP) who has been fantastic reassured me of UCLA’s commitment to patient care. Even my least favorable experience here was significantly better than any healthcare I’ve received elsewhere, highlighting UCLA’s superior service and patient handling. Specifically, the attentiveness and tailored advice I received from my current PCP exemplify the high standard of care at UCLA. This was a stark contrast to my experiences outside of UCLA, where the approach often felt more generalized and less focused on individual patient needs.