Do not recommend. During my first visit we did an annual checkup and I noticed that DR Gorwara was asking too many personal questions which did not seem relevant to the annual and felt intrusive. I left with a weird feeling. Unfortunately I had to see this doctor again for another appointment and this time she gave me an attitude when I expressed doubts about her diagnosis. She literally said: Of course you know better cause you have been a doctor for 30 years, not me. I said I understand her where she is coming from with her diagnosis and I dont think I know better than her. Then I had to literally ask her multiple questions to explain to me in details why she thinks prescribed medication is needed. This is not how a professional should behave with their patients. She behaved like a hurt child. read more

Horrific bedside manner. Jaded. Condescending and unapproachable. Does not make you feel comfortable whatsoever as a patient or person. Do NOT recommend seeing her. read more

I will always be grateful to Dr. Gorwara. Thanks to her, pushing me to get a long over due mammogram, I am now fully recovered from a lumpectomy. Dr. Gorwara is everything you want in a doctor. She is kind, gentle, intelligent and takes the time to address all of your questions and concerns. I would recommend her to anyone looking for an efficient, no nonsense doctor that tells you like it is. I feel lucky to have her as my primary care doctor. read more

I cried after my last visit with Dr. Gorwara. She is a bully. I've had ongoing IBS issues for several years and have been working with a variety of doctors to seek solutions. After less than 2 minutes of discourse, she nearly insisted that I (and according to her, like many of her other 30-something female patients) have IBS due to anxiety and it would be best treated by Lexapro. Mind you- I have seen this doctor twice in my life both for 20 minutes or less, she has NO idea what my mental health looks like, nor did she ask about it. I have a therapist who I work with on a weekly basis for over 5 years who said she would never recommend Lexapro for me. In addition to the over-eagerness to prescribe me on brain altering chemicals, she also mocked my work with a nutritionist, saying that if I wasn't interested in Lexparo, I could keep trying "peppermint oil." A condescending remark intended to dismiss the credibility of my other care provider who, of mention, does NOT give me peppermint oil. Fortunately, I am strong enough to know my own boundaries and that doctors do NOT always know what is best, and declined the Lexparo. I worry that other patients may be intimidated by her tone and approach and could walk out prescribed medications without exploring alternate approaches or real solutions. read more

Dr, Gorwara has been my primary care physician for 3-4 years. She also cares for my husband. I feel so lucky to have found her, and I feel privileged to be her patient. I feel "safe" with her as my primary doctor because I feel that she is knowledgeable, experienced, takes as much time with me as needed, and that she actually CARES about my health. Her staff has always been responsive and cordial and efficient. read more

Can never get in with her if you are actually sick... and the other doctors are never available. Maybe she is good for appointments that you can book well in advance but otherwise this whole office is useless. read more

Would give zero stars if that rating existed. She pushes birth control even if you say you don't want it. She won't listen and she'll prescribe you anyway. She also digs into your personal life, projects negative assumptions, and crosses boundaries in an inappropriate way (commentary on your family, race, culture, religion). Just completely out of line. She abuses her power as a doctor and gaslights you to push her therapist referral. She should not be licensed. read more

Highly recommend not visiting Gorwara. I went even after reading the reviews because the high reviews outweighed the low ones - but they are very misleading. I left my first (and last) visit with Gorwara feeling upset, uncomfortable, and insecure. She cornered me in conversation, put words in my mouth, and made verbal remarks and assumptions about my family, race, and religion. She made me feel really guilty about myself and gaslit me my whole visit. A terrible and shocking experience. Very inappropriate and unprofessional. read more

I would give ONE star as I am STILL dealing with insurance billing issues from 6/18/2014, over a year later, however I think Dr. Gorwara is GREAT herself :) After multiple conversations with their billing dept 310-301-8860, as well as many calls with my insurance company, and the insurance company with the group benefits division, the claims have been denied because UCLA was trying to run my claim under my husbands member number instead of mine. How frustrating?! V E R Y F R U S T R A T I N G I hope they can get their billing department to be trained in this area to prevent future mistakes like this. It sure would make for happier patients. read more

I have been looking for a good primary care doctor in the Los Angeles/Santa Monica area for over 5 years. I cannot emphasize enough the dearth of doctors who actually care about their patients and organize their practices to actually have the time to listen. Every other doctor that I have had recently is either in a rush to get you in and out and/or unavailable for an appointment for a month. After reading the previous Yelp reviews I called Dr. Gorwara's office. I was able to schedule an appointment the following day. The office was clean and organized. The office staff was incredibly nice and helpful. They were also efficient and my apportionment was right on time. Dr. Gorwara's bedside manner is excellent. She is professional, thorough, genuinely cares about your health history and does not make you feel rushed (she is also adorable!). She asked intelligent questions and made me feel comfortable. I had some routine blood work and was able to easily access my test results through the MyChart app as soon as they were available. Nonetheless, Dr. Gorwara still promptly messaged me to let me know that everything was normal. I highly recommend Dr. Gorwara if you are looking to have a pleasant and thorough primary care experience. read more

Dr. Gorwara is a Doctor's Doctor. She is the utmost professional, thoughtful and listens to a patient's concerns. Her office is efficient and pleasant to work with. I would never go anywhere else for my medical needs. Dr. Gorwara looks at the whole picture and has great referrals if there is an issue that needs more investigation by another specialist. I would refer my family and friends to Dr. G, and have! read more

Honestly, reading through some of the other reviews I have no clue how anyone can say anything negative about Dr. Gowara. Of course everyone's experiences can differ but aside from mine my family and all of our friends see her and have consistent feedback. She's an incredible doctor and she cares on a human level. She's not there just to be a doctor she connects with you. I will be seeing her forever! I don't even write reviews but she is not to be missed. High recommend. read more

Dr. Gorwara is one of the most awful doctors I have ever been to in my life. She has an awful bedside manner and is rude, mean, and condescending. Might I also add she prescribed me the wrong birth control and refused to talk to me on the phone about it. The way she talks to her patients is inexcusable and she should be embarrassed of her attitude. Overall I would NEVER recommend anybody to go see Dr. Gorwara unless you want someone to talk down to you and treat you like shit. read more

If I could give the Dr 1/4 of a star, that's what I would do. Maybe I saw her on a bad day, maybe it's a problem with her staff - but my overall experience from the beginning (it's been 2 months since I saw her) has been unhelpful, condescending, frustrating and now it's ONGOING because of billing errors. I tested positive for Covid on January 1st. I have a pre-existing condition, so I called my neurologist to ask if I needed to take any other precautions. He said if I wasn't feeling better within 5 days, I should call Dr Gorwara's office and get a monoclonal antibody infusion. I called her office who told me they couldn't give me an appt, instead I had to go to the Urgent Care located on the 1st floor of the building. I told them I was driving to SM from Long Beach (with covid, feeling terribly) and asked for reassurance that I'd see Dr. Gorwara and be able to get the infusion if I drove all that way. They said I would. I drove there, waited close to two hours and when I finally saw the doctor, she said they hadn't had monoclonal antibody infusions to give patients for weeks, and her tone was as if I was in the wrong for expecting one. How was I supposed to know? Her office told me to come ... why doesn't she communicate with her staff on issues like that related to Covid? She then re-tested me for Covid ($231), for strep (which I never asked for) at $77 and then I was charged $543 for showing up at the urgent care. I'm sitting on a bill for $848.00 (I'm insured (Covid related items covered 100%) so if anything, I should've only gotten a bill for the (unasked for) strep test. Dr. Gorwara was unnecessarily rude and acted irritated that my doctor had referred me to her. And on top of a very frustrating, unhelpful day I end up being billed at full cost for a visit I wouldn't have made if anyone communicated effectively from Dr. Gorwara's office to the Urgent Care on the first floor. I know first responders are tired of Covid, but the unnecessary attitude was off-putting at best. I DO NOT recommend the Urgent Care at 901 Wilshire Blvd or Dr. Gorwara for anything. read more

I would like to say I'm a medical professional and would never treat a patient of mine in the manner Dr. Gorwara treated me. I requested a prescription refill from my primary doctor (Dr. LaBrot) in the afternoon. I called the office and pleaded with them to get my prescription filled before I end up in the ER. By 430pm no refill had been made, then I called back a 5pm and they said they were closed. I asked to contact the on call doctor (Dr. Gorwara). She didn't call me back. I called 30 minutes later and asked again for the on call doctor to call me back. Dr. Gorwara finally did call me back at 8pm and was extremely hostile. The background sounded like she was either at a party or dinner. She used my full name and what medication I was on in a public space. Then told me to stop calling the on-call service and there was nothing she could do until Dr. LaBrot called in my medication. Then she hung up on me. I was appalled. Afterwards, I called the service again noticeably upset and requested Dr. Gorwara call me back with more detailed information regarding my prescription. She then called back and threatened to flag my file as hostile and stayed she called in my prescription, then hung up on me. I'm totally appalled and will be moving on to another facility, and seeking HIPPA violations. Trust me, go to a doctor who cares. read more

Dr. G is an amazing, smart and caring physician. It is because of her that my son's Hodgkin's Lymphoma was detected and caught early. She erred on the side of caution and sent us to the emergency room when my son was having pain breathing. They did blood tests which lead to a cat scan, where they saw the enlarged lymph nodes. She urged us after ultrasounds and antibiotics to get a biopsy, which led to early detection. She even found us the pediatric oncologist at UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital. She is one of a kind. I can't speak highly enough of her and her practice. read more

Dr. Gowara has been my doctor for the entire time i've lived in LA, and she is one of my favorite people in the world. She really takes her time to listen to you, and pays attention to everything. She's very kind and patient and never ever keeps you waiting!!! Thank you Dr. G!! read more

She's an incredible doctor and person. Easy to talk to about anything and she is always available and responsive. Highly recommend!!

I've been going to Dr. Gorwara for 3 years and I absolutely love her - she is the best doctor I've ever had. In fact, even after moving to the east side, I still make the trek to Santa Monica to see her because it's totally worth it. She is kind, caring and really listens to my concerns. I never feel rushed, and she always takes the time to ask about my life, what's going on with me, etc. I can't say enough good things about her demeanor and also she's a great doctor - I had a weird mole that she caught right away. I take medicine that requires me to go in every three months just for a check-in and it's never hard to get an appointment set up - in fact, I've never had to wait more than a week to get seen from the day I call. Her office staff is super sweet and friendly, they're really efficient and I'm usually in and out the door in 30 mins max. Bonus: they have the good magazines in the waiting room (Us Weekly, People and The New Yorker) read more

Dr. G is the best doctor I have ever seen. She is always reliable, honest, and kind. I can always count on her for anything. Before I saw Dr G, I would always dread visits to the doctor. Now, I look forward to every visit back. She makes her patients feel comfortable and safe. There is no better doctor than Dr. G. I recommend her to all of my friends and anyone whom is looking for the perfect doctor. read more

Dr Gorwara bedside manner is horrendous and her lack of compassion is astounding. She makes it very clear she doesn't have time for your and could care less about how you are feeling. Absolutely the worst doctor I have ever been to, I have never left a doctors office in tears before until seeing her. Oh and by the way, she saw that she brought me to tears, just silently handed my a tissue box and walked out without a word. read more

Dr. Gorwara is the best and most thorough primary care physician I've seen. I have recommended her to many friends and family and they're all very pleased and thankful. read more

Went into the urgent care when I tested positive for COVID. My primary Doctor had referred me so that I may receive monoclonal antibody IV infusion because I was experiencing shortness of breath. It took about 3hrs to bee seen & even before her walking into the room I can hear here telling an MA loudly " Why is she being sent to us, there is no reason for her to be here." Dr. Gorwara then comes into the room giving me the cold shoulder stating that I do not need the monoclonal antibody & that the only reason I qualify is because of my high BMI. I stated that I would like to receive it and that if she wasn't going to provide me with the medication she can discharge me so I can go home and rest. She rudely said ok ill get you set up; then walks out the door while loudly telling the MA "She qualifies because she is Obese." I believe her attitude was completely uncalled for and extremely unprofessional. read more

We had the worst experience ever with this doctor's office. My husband went for four visits within a couple of months (back in spring of 2012) to Dr. Gorwara's office. We didn't receive a bill for these services until many, many months later. One of these claims was discounted by our insurance company since it wasn't submitted to them on time (i.e., within 90 days). The other three bills were sent to us after my husband's workplace had switched us to another insurance company, so we were no longer able to pay for the bills using HSA funds. We tried again and again to call Dr. Gorwara's office and dispute the claims; we never got a call back. We wrote a letter to them on 9/8/12 that was ignored. Instead, we repeatedly got the same bill again and again, without explanation or acknowledgement of the issue. read more

I saw doctor gorwara at the smbp urgent care in SM. she barely looked or listened to me. said "you have bronchitis" gave me an rx. HOWEVER I was about 70 yrs at the time and did NOT HAVE bronchitis and have NEVER had bronchitis and had no symptoms of bronchitis at the time. She didn't ask me ANYTHING about ANYTHING. Rushed away in about 4-5 minutes. Leaving me with a WRONG diagnosis and NO CARE which belies SMBP and now UCLA's advertising how much they CARE. DON'T go to Gorwara for Anything. If you're really in need and can't find any other dr. go to ER. Gorwara is the WORST. read more

Had such a unique experience with this doctor. I moved from NY and was looking for a new doctor. At our first appointment she stared at the computer screen the entire time while asking me questions, instead of actually looking at me. I felt like saying, "there is nothing in there yet." She made three, yes I counted, THREE snide remarks to me about reproductive health. I left feeling speechless because I usually love seeing my primary doctor. Because I have an HMO its a hassle to change doctors so I went to her again when I was sick. Exact same experience, multiple cutting remarks masked in sarcasm. It was so upsetting, and its one of those things you beat yourself up about after, "why didn't I ask her why she was speaking to me like that?" But more importantly than her personality, she didn't examine me. She just stared at her computer screen and told me to drink lots of fluids. I left her office and went straight to another doctor who spent 45 minutes with me, looked under my tongue, asked me questions about my diet, took my temp, looked closely at my eyes and skin, and then gave me herbs and other medicines. Was night and day experience. My partner went to her as well because he didn't have someone, and he refused to go back, he was so turned off. When I heard she left the practice I was going to, I felt so much relief. I was paired with another doctor who is literally the opposite of that. I'm sure she's a nice person, but I was underwhelmed by her as a physician, to say the least. read more

My family has been seeing Dr Gorwara for 3 yrs now. She always takes time with all of us and makes sure that we leave her office with no unanswered questions. She's very thorough, attentive and takes the time to listen. She knows my family on both a medical/professional and personal level. We absolutely love her. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. G's for several years now (after trying on a few other GP's in town) and there simply isn't a better doctor out there. What more could you want? 1) She is incredibly knowledgeable and stays up to date with new research and findings. 2) She doesn't over-medicate her patients - perhaps to the disappointment of some - opting often for sage advice and encouraging her patients towards better preventative care. 3) She doesn't play God and talk down to you. She really listens. I repeat, she really listens. 4) She is personable and friendly. Adriana and Cindy in the front office are awesome and Dr. Ted Hak at the practice is equally astute and capable in his own right. read more

I've never written a yelp review before but after meeting Dr. Gorwara I can't help but let the world know how great she is. I went to her last week as a new patient and she went so far above and beyond to get me the help and answers that I needed. I was really impressed by how quickly she followed up with me and how personal the attention was that she gave me. Thank you so much for all of your help Dr. Gorwara! read more

Dr. Gorwara sincerely cares about her patients. I'm extraordinarily happy that she has taken care of both my boyfriend and I since we moved here from Northern California. read more

Dr. Gowara is the most approachable and wonderful doctor. She has constantly been there for me, working hard over the course of six months when I had stomach problems to find out what was wrong with me when nobody else could. She is very dedicated to the well-being of her patients and is extremely reliable. I don't know what I would do without Dr. Gowara. read more

Dr Gorwara is an amazing doctor. I have had her as my doctor for over 12 years. I do not live close but she is so worth the drive, because she cares. She spends time with you, goes into depth and she was an integral part of my diagnosis of MS. I can only say great things about her, I also have my husband going to see her, although initially he only wanted a male doctor but i insisted and he agrees she is the best. read more

Dr. Gorwara is the most thorough primary care doctor I have ever experienced. She's smart, attentive and looks at medical issues from a global prospective - nothing is 'black and white' with her, which I believe to be the key to finding a great doctor. Her referrals for specialists are TOP in their field and she stays involved every step of the way. She doesn't forget anything, even down to staying on top of prescriptions, which can be a nuisance, with pharmacies becoming more and more difficult to deal with. I can not say enough about Dr. "G" She is the most well-rounded GP I have ever experienced! And, she wonderful to deal with as well! read more

I had been asking my friends for recommendations for a primary care physician for about a year or so & when my employer rolled out new insurance plan options a few years back, I chose mine specifically with Dr. Gorwara in mind. I was also very happy to have a plan that was accepted by the UCLA medical group as they had been highly recommended to me as well. I had my first appointment with Dr. Gorwara shortly after my new insurance plan kicked in & she was very thorough. We went over my entire medical history & my family's medical history in great detail before she completed my physical & pap. She also ran a complete blood panel on me since I hadn't had a full work up in quite some time. She was very detail oriented & personable. I have been going back to her ever since. After so many years of bouncing between different doctors, it has been a very welcomed change to finally have a PCP I trust & can rely on. read more

Dr. Anita is a fantastic and personable physician, and I love her nurturing work style it's one of the many reasons I enjoy going back to her office. She is a great listener, she listens to my concerns the full way thru, and offers sincere and expert advice. I had to go in during the holidays to check out a concern I had, in a moment of minutes her staff was so helpful to arrange a time for me to come in and get everything checked out. The entire process was seamless, to say the least. I would highly recommend her as a PCP, not only because she is darn good at what she does but because it also feels like you have a nurturing figure guiding you the entire way be it a regular physical check-up or going in for a specific issue - she is the best! read more

Dr. Gorwara is the best doctor ever. She is friendly, very sharp and most hepful. I love to go and see her. Besides discussing my health issues, we also discuss my personal issues too. She always gives great advice. During my recent surgery, she really helped me , guiding me with my medications. Since I am diabetic I needed that support and she was right there. She even called me after my surgery to see how I was doing! That's a wonderful doctor right there. I would recommend her highly to anyone. read more

Anita has terrible bedside manner. She accused me of not taking responsibility for my health. She did not tell me what I needed to do. I am compliant with my doctors. She was disrespectful to me. I have already found another doctor. Apparently, I am very sick. Rather than telling me that, she simply said I was a ticking time bomb. Shaming is not good medical care. read more

Dr. Gorwara's lack of compassion and bedside mannerism is despicable. She was arrogant, very condescending and kept cutting me off when I came back to her 5 years after my daughter received what Anita called a "protocol" HPV vaccination with thyroid symptoms that may or may not be related. Instead of exploring issues and solutions, she was quick to say it wasn't her fault and became very defensive as I was explaining myself from a worried parents' perspective. I asked her if she asked me about my family's auto-immune disease history, which there is, and she replied that's it's not protocol. So let me get this straight, there has been enough study and research that a vaccination exemption letter can be provided for a child with a family history of auto-immune disease due to the assumable risk involved, yet doctors, including Gorwara, don't inquire or ask about this before administering this vaccine to our children? It's sickening, frustrating and so disheartening that this is our healthcare system. Yes, maybe she was just doing her job, but where is the morality and ethics when it comes healthcare AND our children?? Why aren't doctors questioning more things these days? She's a robot in a broken system! read more

I have been seeing Dr. Gorwara for years and cannot say enough wonderful things about her. She is accommodating, calm, friendly and thorough. Even while she was on vacation, she reached out when I had left a message with her office. I recommend her to all of my friends in the LA area. Her office staff is also wonderful! read more

Dr. G, is by far the best physician I have ever had. She is very intuitive considerate and thoughtful. Not to mention she's hilarious. I always enjoy my office visits with her and had it not been for keen instincts I might not be here today. I would refer her over and over again. Hands-down the best doctor I've ever been treated by. read more