My husband and I have been long time patients of Dr. Patt's since the 1990s. He is kind, a great listener, just a great comprehensive sound physician. He has a busy practice, but his focus is on you - the patient from the minute he enters the exam room. He has many years of experience and has a lot of skills in his tool kit from the vast amount of patients he has seen over time. Not necessarily tied by convention, he's also a musician, a stellar guitar player. To me, that's just icing on the cake. I think it makes him more sensitive, caring and undoubtedly, non-judgemental of his patients. BTW, Dr. Stephen, our condo burned down in Malibu and I have been stuck up here in Seattle for five years. And, I have an Eric Clapton pick for you back in Malibu. So when we begin the rebuild, I will look for it. I may have Stevie Ray's pick as well. I hope you are well. read more

I learned today that Dr Patt has retired. Thank you for providing many years of kind and excellent no nonsense family care. Your office was the place I trusted to either help me or direct me to where to get help. And also there were many times I was worried and you helped allay concerns. There was never a time Dr Patt was wrong whether something was of real concern or wasn't. A rare quality in a doctor. Have a fantastic retirement. read more

Want a new PCP who continues their medical practice, while on PROBATION with the CA Medical Board, all while saying he's "immune to covid" through the pandemic, all in your first visit?...No thank you! I visited this doctor for the first time in June of 2020 when we had no vaccines as this pandemic was so new to the world. Doctor Patt, who is also on probation with the CA Medical Board, said the same thing to me I've seen in other reviews here, stating that he had covid and is now "completely immune". His bedside manner was just rude and disrespectful. The lack of empathy and sympathy was baffling. He also did all of the blood work by himself with no nurse or nurses assistant present, and the follow up phone call was unbelievable. He got my medical results mixed with another patients results. In my experience, I felt like I was just another patient and this was just a job for him. Now I don't say this to be another negative review, but to actually raise awareness that this kind of behavior should not be tolerated in any medical practice by any doctor. The fact that this individual was allowed to continue his medical practice, while he was on probation, is just mind blowing to me. Read the link below for public record actions and public documents for further information on his probation. https://search.dca.ca.gov/details/8002/G/47632/ff264adcfbb7f9576dad4460d369be3d read more

Doctor Patt is the best! His office and staff are excellent. I truly appreciate how communicative they are with patients. It can be difficult to find a doctor who you feel truly listens, but Doctor Patt does just that. Every visit, he seems happy to answer my questions and address any concerns I might have. I value these qualities highly when choosing healthcare professionals and I am always glad I chose to see Dr. Patt! (And as a total bonus side note: I've never seen a waiting room with a cooler collection of art on the walls.) read more

Dr Patt is seriously the best. He has consistently provided quality and personalized care over the 8 years that I have been a patient. He has great relationships with pharmacies and other doctors -- I always call him first when I have a question, need care, an annual check up, or am seeking a referral or a flu shot. Here, you're not just a patient--you're a person. read more

I had to fire Doctor Patt today after years as my PCP. As anyone who reads by now knows, the omicron variant of COVID does infect people like me, who happen to have two doses of MRNA vaccinations and a booster shot. I called to get a testing appointment, and I was greeted in their small office by two unmasked front desk people, and the doctor was also unmasked. I elected to leave because I am traveling to see a relative who is older with heart problems and diabetes. I can't risk getting COVID FROM MY DOCTOR, who claimed that everyone there is "completely immune", which, again, isn't a real thing. Which is fortunately confirmed by my brother (a nurse) and my six friends who are also MD's, reading, the CDC, etc. What is perhaps even more astonishing is that when I left, the doctor followed me into the hallway, and held my elevator, standing close to me, arguing with me, until I had to order him to leave in lieu of using force, as I was being held against my will at that point. This is all set apart from having a judgmental, condescending bedside manner, and talking down to patients. If you want trusted medical advice, honesty, or even the ability to leave unmolested, do not work with this man. read more

Dr Patt and his staff give patients the experience of the traditional family doctor. Dr. Patt is warm, knowledgeable and he takes the time to ask you about all of your health problems and medications. Very kind and thorough. Staff is very nice and service minded. Highly recommend. read more

This doctor was unkind and insensitive. I saw him a long time ago so perhaps his manner has improved. He was kind and caring initially and then grew irritable and impatient when presented with a significant health crisis he himself diagnosed and had originally helped me with. He discontinued our relationship abruptly. I've never -- not once -- had an issue with any doctor. I'm compliant and respectful, and I can't think of any health practitioner I've ever had a problem with before or since. One morning while waiting to see him, I witnessed a young woman, visibly upset and sobbing, leave his office. That struck me as odd, but I hadn't yet encountered an issue with him at that time. When he turned on me -- which is the only way I can concisely put it -- I remembered that incident and wondered (of course I'll never know) if he'd behaved insensitively with her as well. Again - I can't know. But I advise any new patient to proceed with caution. read more

Dr. Patt is fantastic. I kind of understand that some folks may think that his staff can be a bit rough, but to be honest, they're great! As with the Doc, the staff is no BS and treat you like family. But that's not why you're reading this. Ultimately, Dr. Patt has an amazing way of finding and treating the cause of a problem instead of the symptom which is typically what you're average doctor will do. So yeah, he might not tell you what you want to hear, and if you come to him with insomnia issues and he finds out that you drink 4 cups of coffee per day and don't exercise, he might suggest you drink more water and get to the gym instead of just prescribing you a pill. Silly right? I've been seeing him for years now and intend to continue for years to come. Though I've gained a few pounds lately and he's probably going to get on my case about it when I see him next, I'm still going. read more

Doctor Patt is the primary care physician we have all been looking for in Los Angeles. Someone that we can see for regular checkups, and check in on a semi frequent basis that will remember who we are! Very hard thing to find in the city of angels. I actually feel like doctor Patt cares and takes the time and effort to make sure we are feeling our best. Much love to doctor Patt and the speedy wait times from him and his staff. read more

Dr Patt is a dream Doctor! Not only is his team always available for assistance and scheduling, he makes a simple check up feel like a fun time. Everyone who works at the office is extremely nice and welcoming. I feel incredibly lucky to have found such an incredible Dr. read more

There are few family physicians that one can count on for well-rounded and profound knowledge, coupled with a warm and calm demeanor...Dr. Patt is just that. My daughter had been to an Emergency hospital and had extensive diagnostics run, but no diagnosis was determined and she was still in pain. I called Dr. Patt to run this situation by him and he gave us his presumptive diagnosis and best advise given the circumstances. It was right on. Dr. Patt's connection with his patients and expertise saved my daughter from excruciating circumstances. Thank you! We are extremely grateful. read more

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr Patt and his staff as well. Dealing with insurance companies is always difficult - and they do the best they can His manner, calm and manner is awesome read more

This guy is ridiculous and I am surprised as well that he hasn't been charged with Fraud yet. I went into his office Jan. 08 after just choosing a doc from my new Blue Cross HMO plan. His office is cluttered, out of date and a bit dirty. In the exam room he did seem to be a name dropper about celebs he has worked with - which so did not impress me, it was pathetic really. Now, I only and specifically made an appt. with him as I had an annoying HMO plan so had to get my 'referral' to see a specialist for my knee ligament, nothing else. Turns out he is quite opportunistic and heard me sniffling from the flu I had a week earlier. He proceeded to nonchalantly examine my ears and listen to my breathing (without me asking) - made it seem routine. A few weeks later I received my Blue Cross statement showing the office charge visit and two other random $60 charges which was a red flag to me. I called BCross and they said it was coded for some equipment he said was used during my visit. I told BCross exactly what happened in the visit and that they should not be billed for anything else and I wanted to drop this guy as my doctor as he was totally out of integrity. A week later I rec'd a bill for $35 from his office for the half BCross didn't pay and I proceeded to call his office and ask the Assistant what the charge was for, she said some equipment for something totally unrelated to my quick 'referral' visit. I proceeded to tell her I didn't authorize this charge and would NOT be paying it no matter how small the charge, that it was out of integrity. She said ,oh, must of been a mistake - she let them know. Liars. I just got a collection bill for that amount after all that - the schmuck had to sell it to a collection agency so he could get something for his fraudulent charge. This is exactly on of the reasons why our insurance costs so much in this country! I do not recommend padding this out of Integrity Doctor's bank account! read more

Okay. I usually only review restaurants and stuff like that but Dr. Patt is awesome and after reading the bad reviews I wanted to say that I had a different experience. I got an appointment pretty fast compared with other doctors I've seen. When I arrived I didn't have to wait long at all. He's very thorough and explained the details of my condition and treatment options clearly. I am so lucky I found him. And his staff was super friendly. I read about the cluttered office in the other review. Yes, his office is decorated in a homey way but it's not "dirty" and I'd rather a personal touch then some austere cold medical office. I guess that's matter of taste. read more

Dr. Patt has been treating my family for years. He's the absolute very best. He is thorough, kind, empathetic and also efficient, treats you with respect and quickly gets to the bottom of what ails you so he can fix it. If he needs to take a little extra time with you, he takes it. If he needs to refer you to another doctor for more specialized care, you can rest assured that the referral is going to be to someone amazing. Plus my kids adore him. They have no fear of the doctor's office since we became his patients. I am a country doctor's kid and I got used to great medical care at an early age. The "real world" of medicine was an ugly shock once I grew up and got out on my own. Dr. Patt totally offers the kind of personalized, caring medical care that I grew up with. We'll never see another doctor as long as he's practicing medicine in LA. Five stars all the way. read more

Dr. Patt is one of the best doctors I have ever come across in my vast experience in doctors offices. The short of my experience is that my mother suffered from breast cancer that metastasize into 12 brain tumors over a 10 year period. Dr. Patt provides a very comfortable environment to talk about very difficult and personal issues. He is passionate and caring and most of all he is extremely accurate in his diagnosis. On a side note his staff members are extremely polite and helpful especially what it came to getting me a last minute appointment just the other week. It is truly a 5 star doctor office. I also want to defend a few negative comments on Dr. Patt that I read. Over dealing with over $2 million dollars of medical bills for my Mother I know that the doctors are not the culprits in this situation of medical billing. My recommendation to any adult is to understand your own insurance coverage before seeing a doctor. read more

Dr Patt is the best doctor I've ever had. He's always calm. Measured, Sensitive. Efficient. He doesn't push you towards unnecessary tests, medications or scans. If you want a doctor who listens, cares, has a deep knowledge... then go see him. read more

I recently became Dr. Patt's patient again after returning from a couple years on the east coast. He was one of the few doctors in the area that was in network . . . most never even heard of my insurance, but I would have (and currently do) pay cash for office visits. My last boyfriend was some kind of an "opath" my friends and I could not identify despite a lot of speculation and nervous laughter . . . a pathological liar of sorts. Even if he wasn't bodies in the basement creepy I still like to get a once over after a long term, what I believe to be monogamous relationship. Unfortunately I did not have insurance at the end of our relationship so I made an appointment at Planned Parenthood in Santa Monica for that, and I had an appointment with Dr. Patt a couple hours later for allergies, to talk about the flu, etc . . . I won't take up space here talking about the shit show at Planned Parenthood . . . I'll just say I called Dr. Patt's office from their waiting room to see if I could move that appointment out so I wasn't late and they offered to do that but informed me he could take care of everything there. Blood work and all. And I don't mean he gave me a lab slip and made me go stand in line somewhere else. Dr. Patt actually drew my blood while we talked about my spine and nutrition or something. I was a little worried about the lab fees but the joy I felt when I walked out of Planned Parenthood, along with knowing Dr. Patt will call me with results, not make me march back in there like a naughty child . . . it was worth whatever the lab charged. So far, unless I get 4 more bills just like the one I received from the lab, it was sooo worth it. I don't expect more charges from the lab, but seriously, I would have paid 4x that amount to avoid Planned Parenthood all together. I don't know how I didn't know Dr. Patt was a one stop shop. By the way, I drive 20 miles to see Dr. Patt. In LA. The 405 and the 10. I do this because I am hard on doctors and I've never felt like Dr. Patt didn't know what he's doing. That's more important than the rest of the silly stuff I'm compelled to write about. If I find myself thinking I'm smarter than my doctor more than a few times, he/she must go. So far with Dr. Patt that hasn't happened once and my first visit with him was summer or fall 2007. read more

I thought Dr. Patt was my general practitioner until I called to make an appt. for my annual physical earlier this year. Turns out they don't take my insurance anymore and haven't since October 2017 but never bothered to notify me. I also recently got a bill for my last appointment in February 2017 fourteen (14!!!) months after the appointment. Save yourself the hassle and find someone with better patient communication practices. read more

It's not easy to become one of his patients unless you're a Rock star or movie star or something like that. Don't worry Dr. Patt is a genuine and down to earth guy and is worth trying to get in. You'll even on occasion meet his dogs, so cute. The front desk can be intimating at first, but think about it, they're just doing there job try to protect the doc from kooks. read more

Dr. Stephen Patt is an excellent physician! I have found him to be kind, caring, compassionate and a very empathetic listener. At times we all need our doctors to just listen to us and know they are in our corner. His diagnositc skills and treatment recommendations were quite impressive as well. On another note, he is a rock and roller and I hear plays a mean guitar! I highly recommend Dr. Patt to anyone who is looking for a great doctor. read more

Dr. Patt came to our film set few days ago and he was so generous, he gave me a free b12 shot. Thank you Dr. Patt

Dr Patt has been our family doctor for over 10 years, and is by far the most competent and caring doctor I have ever met or worked with in my life. His broad scope of knowledge never ceases to amaze me, and his care, suggestions, and guidance unparalleled. Also, because he's been our doctor for so long, I have seen how adept he is at treating and engaging my children at various stages of their development too. He is the only doctor both of my kids love, the only doctor they don't complain about having to see, and I would even go so far as to say the one doctor they actually look forward to seeing, even when they have to get their flu shots! He is direct, funny, takes the time to explore treatment options when called for and always explains things thoroughly and makes sure to answer any questions we might have... He and his staff return calls in the most timely manner, follow up and always checks in to see how we are doing when any one of us is sick or getting over being sick. When a specific health issue arises that calls for a referral his referrals are perfect. For example, not long ago my teenage daughter needed to see a dermatologist, but she only wanted to go to a person that Dr. Patt referred. One afternoon recently when I was taking my daughter for her dermatologist appointment, we happened to see Dr Patt leaving the office building for the day and called out to say hello. Unlike any doctor in my personal experience, instead of just waiving back he opted to walk over to see my daughter and took the time to go back into the building and ride up in the elevator with us to the dermatologist just so he could check in with her and see how she was feeling. It meant a lot to her and we were both really touched....This interaction just reinforced everything I mentioned above and inspired me to take the time to write this review! Kristen P read more

Dr Patt is an amazing doctor! I have seen him for many years and don't plan on switching anytime soon. He is an approachable, understanding gentleman with a sense of humor! He has seen it all and I don't feel uncomfortable coming to him with any health concerns I have had. I have always been satisfied with my visits and when in need of a specialist, Dr Patt has always referred me to great doctors! His staff members are also lovely! If Dr Patt is accepting new patients, I suggest giving him a shot! read more

Dr. Patt is one strange guy. He was very condescending, and rude to his staff. The office was cluttered, borderline dirty. He did not appear at all interested in my physical problems. He told me to "exercise more" to help with severe insomnia after a head injury, even though I was already seeing a personal trainer 5 times a week. I'm sure there are worse choices, but he is certainly not a great doctor. read more

Dr. Patt is a mensch! My husband collapsed due to cardiac arrest on the street and Dr. Patt stopped and performed life saving CPR. Because of him my husband is alive today. Our ENTIRE FAMILY will forever be grateful!! Words can't describe our gratitude to this incredible man! read more

Dr Patt has been my primary care MD for approx 5 years. His compassion and assistance has been invaluable to me. Most docs today get you in and out fast as they can and his patience is rare. I have had stuggles with depression and anxiety which can feel shameful to admit and he has made me feel "normal" whilst treating me medically. I highly recommend him. read more

I really love Dr. Patt. He's so knowledgeable. I feel that he always wants the best for me and always gives me amazing advice. I've been seeing Dr. Patt now over a decade and I have no interest in changing doctors unless I move out of the city. read more

Dr. Patt is a fine doctor however I'm giving this business 3 starts because of the incredibly rude staff, as also mentioned in previous comments. I visited the office a few times and the staff wasn't the most friendly, but I let it go. I called a few days ago to make an appointment. I explained why I wanted to see the doctor and the lady on the phone demands, "who are you??" In an extremely rude tone. I've never dealt with such unprofessionalism at a doctors' office. Again, I let it go because whatever I needed to see a doctor. I go in for my visit and as soon as I walk into the office, after sitting in an hour of traffic, the lady at front desk (who I believe was the same lady on the phone) tells me "oh we no longer accept your insurance. I didn't tell you that over the phone, did I?" No, you certainly forgot to mention that important piece of information when I talked to you over the phone a few days ago. I have a Blue Shield PPO, an insurance that many places accept, so it is bewildering that this office, all of a sudden, no longer accepts this insurance; on top of that, she forgets to mention this to a patient who has used blue shield at this office in the past. Not only is this lady not at all apologetic, but she throws a past invoice in my face, that I was never made aware of before. Safe to say I will not be visiting this office again. Also, thanks Obama. read more

Dr Patt is the best!! I've been coming to him for years. I'm a pretty big chicken when it comes to needles and he's always been so patient and gentle I never feel a thing. I just had my yearly flu shot by him today. It was completely painless read more

As an update: Patt has little follow through, and little interest in his patients unless they are stars, apparently his only major concern besides his guitar pick collection and being a "doctor to the stars" is mainly in how much he can hit up your insurance for. I also like the previous reviewer got sent to collections for a relatively small residual billing amount (from a very fraudulent over-billing) because I asked for copies of my blood tests 3-4 times, he never sent them and I couldn't get them at the office! When he finally called with the results over 3 weeks after he said they would be in, after I called asking for them several times, he said that everything was normal, but would NOT give me any numbers! That was the reason I went to him! (They were not "normal", I had seriously low thryroid which was the test target, and that takes a long time to get that low). I suspected he never did the testing, just billed for it. I never got a bill from a medical lab for the blood tests until over a YEAR later, and it looks fake! BUT he apparently also billed my Insurance for the FREE SAMPLES that he gave me for hay fever, and I called and asked for the follow up prescriptions for the free samples, he never returned any calls. I called my insurance company just like the other reviewer, there were codes for stuff he didn't DO! I'm not medically ignorant, and I can count. He padded my bill by 3 extra codes for procedures. Over $500. worth of bills and I got ZIP as far as any help, it would have been just as effective and much less aggravating to flush the cash down the toilet! His office IS dirty and he has an extremely dismissive attitude. If you're lucky enough to read this review before it too disappears, stay AWAY from this loser. read more

I have been seeing Dr.Patt for 16 years. Some years with health insurance, some, without. The Dr. always offered me the same respect, time, and care, either way. I found Dr. Patt through a friend with a chronic mental illness, that Dr. Patt treated, regardless of whether he had the ability to pay. Dr. Patt showed up at his office, at 9pm one evening, to stitch another friends, butt cheek, back together, after a surf accident. His office always returns my calls. The dog in his office doesn't bother me; his guitar pic collection, artwork, and signed headshots are just signs of his personality. I think he's a pro; caring and professional. read more

Dr Patt is a nice enough doctor, but his office personnel need to work on their customer service. Never once have I had a friendly smile or kind hello upon entering the office. When I asked for a copy of some blood work they told me they "do not have a scanner or a fax machine" which would have been an appropriate response in 1980. Again, Dr Patt really is a nice enough doctor, but I have subtracted 3 stars for the office personnel. Replace them and you'll have a great place to visit. read more

This doctor should have five stars. Dr Patt is a marvelous physician and very intelligent. He has a sense of humor too! He has helped me for a couple years now. It is difficult to find such a physician. He really knows his stuff. When I had a bad bronchitis last year that was looking like it may be chronic after 7 weeks on-going cough he helped me every step of the way even though many of the treatments we used didn't work. Many doctors get easily frustrated with cases that don't resolve right away or require phone calls to the patient- not Dr Patt. We kept trying different antibiotics and an inhaler for the wheezing - after that finally I was well again. I am so grateful to him. His help was seriously was the only reason I could go home and enjoy Christmas with my family last year. read more

I have been going to Dr. Patt for about 5 years now. He came highly recommended to me by a few coworkers. I have always had a pleasant experience with him. His staff is very friendly and he always has the time to sit down and go over things with me in person. I recommend him as a physician. read more

This doctor is amazing! I'm not kidding I'm blown away that not everyone gave him five stars! Amazing bedside manor, super nice and will take you if emergency. It's been a while since I lived in la.. I'll be seeing him soon.. The only hold up I have to writing this review is having other people see it;) read more

Dr. Patt is an amazing family doctor. He is caring, knowledgeable, and open on most Saturday's!

Dr. Patt is an extremely knowledgeable and caring physician. There has been more that one occasion that I've had an emergency or needed to see him ASAP, his staff has always been accommodating. I really wouldn't believe the 1 to 2 star reviewers...Their anger must be misplaced because I've never been treated with anything but kindness and compassion - from both the Dr. himself and his staff. Bonus - Dr. Patt is extremely knowledgeable about more than just medicine and is always up for a good conversation. read more

Dr. Patt aka "Doc P" aka "The Doc's Dok" aka "Top Doc" aka "Dok Perignon" aka "Dr. Stephen J Patt, Medical Doctornaire" Do your doctors actually give a hoot about you? No they do not. They care about the paycheck. Doc P sits down with you on any visit -- whether busy or not, whether Saturday or not (you heard me, dude works on SATURDAY). He always brings you into his office....more like a den actually (dogs, homey, etc)....and genuinely chats about your life and how it's going. Then, after letting you speak of your pitiful petty problemos, he'll offer a dose of sage advice.....always measured, well thought....rational.... which I enjoy and find helpful.....and, of course, he is cool, calm and collected no matter your ailment. He's basically the bomb Doctornaire and I don't wanna share. BOOM, thats a pun, hun. (no, its just a rhyme.....HUN). As for Valencia, that pearl of sugar who sits up front, she can 24 hour notice me any day she wants. Hell, sometimes I work 48 hour days just to get it twice. read more