I am moving to New york and Dr Patt is one of the few things I'll miss about Los Angeles. I've been seeing him for several years now. He has been knowledgeable, very fairly priced, and extremely caring. Even when I had emergencies on the weekend or after office hours. He was quick to respond, and always with compassion. If I ever find myself back in this city, he will be my first and only choice as a doctor again :) read more

I was referred to Dr. Patt by my production company when I got very ill from a tick bite. He was literally the only physician that would see me immediately in lieu of the horrid ER. He is compassionate caring and has time after time been extremely knowledgeable and willing to listen and look for a deeper cause of a particular ailment. He never brushes you off and always explains things and goes out of his way to do his research. I always had a horrid time at the pediatrician. My baby now toddler screamed and cried and had to be held down. I took him in to get a flu shot and the 2 year old didn't even cry. So the time came for his two year checkup and I took him to Dr. Patt. He did a great job and a very thorough exam. Little one listened and cooperated because Dr. Patt has an art of dealing with his patients. There is an art to giving shots. He gave me a great referral to my OB when I had to leave my previous one. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and people do have different experiences. I do trust Dr. Patt entirely as my GP. He really has been a great physician for me and my family. He accepts my insurance through motion picture. I never get huge supplementary bills like I have from other doctors and his office always calls me back the same day. Sometimes there is a wait sometimes not. And the new office in the same building is small but it is updated and the staff is super friendly. Definitely never did I get the impression the old one was dirty it was just dated. read more

It sounds like the bad reviewers have all had issues with billing, which is unfortunate... I've never had a problem with that because I have pretty good insurance. And his staff have always been sweet and polite to me. They let me work in the office once because of something I had to take care of directly after my appointment - they gave me the wifi password and Dr. Patt even offered me a private room to use. I've been going to him for about 2 years and he's the best physician I've ever had. Period. He's the only doctor I've ever actually looked forward to going to see. read more

Dr. Patt is great. Music industry doc? Much ado about nothing... the fact of the matter is, Doc truly gives a damn about your well-being in a realistic, empathetic manner. I agree with Deb P.'s assessment- if a physical concern/complaint doesn't raise an eyebrow with him, it's probably because it shouldn't. Definitely a no nonsense kind of guy, his BS radar is miles long, which I like. He's not interested in coddling hypochondriacs. read more

Dr Patt's been my Doctor for 15 years. Ever since I moved to LA. He's been my Doctor from when I didn't have insurance until now when I have insurance and a family. I have recommended him to everyone I come across and he has always been fantastic. read more

Dr. Patt has been our doctor for at least eleven years. We have the utmost faith in his judgement and ethics. There are countless times that he has gone out of his way to accommodate us on short notice or helped get a visit covered by my crappy insurance. His style may not be for everyone but I for one, appreciate how he doesn't use assistants for everything. HE takes your history. HE takes your blood pressure. HE gives you the shots etc. This is so unlike most other places I've been where you see 3-4 assistants who do all these things and then the doctor sweeps in for 3-4 minutes and yet another assistant comes in to do the treatments, take the blood etc. Yes, the dog is sometimes there but it is neither an affectation nor a frivolity. You'll have to take my word for it. I have never seen her anywhere but quietly sitting in a small corner of his personal office. Kurt Zasadil for the entire Zasadil Family read more

Dr. Patt has been my Doctor for 4 years now and he is amazing. The staff is friendly hand super helpful and I would never change doctors.

Dr. Patt was extremely knowledgeable and professional but more than that he made me feel very comfortable at a very nervous time. He was reassuring yet practical, a perfect combination for any doctor. His staff was friendly and attentive, even calling me after the appointment to "welcome me to the family." About a week later I got a personal call from Dr. Patt without any future appointments scheduled just to see how I was doing. This is the kind of thing that is rare to find with doctors in large cities and just the kind of care that you would hope for with any doctor. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. P, Thank you again for always being there for our family. We are very fortunate to have you and your expertise in our lives. I am originally from a small town and appreciate the time you take with us when we come in. Your the Best! read more

The absolute BEST Doctor I have ever had. We moved out of state and even after 7 years of looking, I cannot find a doctor that even compares to Dr Patt. He was my doctor, then my fiance/husband and our son's doctor. His knowledge, compassion and humor are without parallel in the medical industry. Who else makes house calls and is available to quickly return phone calls 24 hours/7 days a week?? As a first time Mom, I was amazed how quickly he returned my calls. He even was there for the birth of our son.... scrubbed in before the other two doctors were even there! Don't let any negative reviews sway you from the most amazing doctor I have ever known. We miss you, Dr Patt! read more

Dr Patt's office location was very convenient for me but after nearly three years of never once having a call returned by Dr Patt when requested, requests for generic prescriptions, rather than a very expensive one Dr Patt was touting being ignored, and an annual physical which included charges for tests I specifically requested he not perform (and when I complained his assistant told me i was lucky as tests like that can cost far more than i was being charged), as well as some that struck me as decidedly non-essential (Vitamin D levels?), I've decided to move on. Dr Patt is probably fine if money is no object and you don't mind these unexpected and unexplained extra costs, but he shows little respect for a budget and anyone working to one. read more

i'm writing this review because i believe many people are too quick in giving negative reviews with ridiculously lengthy descriptions of their complaints. dr. patt has been my primary care physician for almost 15 years. he has always been available to treat my medical needs in a timely manner. dr. patt is thorough and knowledgeable. his staff is consistently efficient and helpful- seeing negative reviews regarding him or his office floors me! i was lucky to find him all those years ago and i still consider myself lucky to have him as my primary care physician. read more

Dr. Patt has a very comforting way about him. His office is clean and you never have to wait for him. He is thorough, yet precise in what he does. He doesn't waste time and can almost read exactly whats wrong before you say it. Pretty awesome. Thanks Dr. Patt. His Staff is very nice also and works with your schedule. read more

I have been seeing Dr PATT for years and he has been nothing but great. I find the office staff friendly even though they are busy all the time. If you walk in with a smile and say hello they greet you,answer any questions and immediately let Dr PATT know you are there. I think some of these reviews have been tough on them. They are the ones who get you in when it is urgent, give you any information that you ask for. They don't have your file in front of them when you make an appointment so if you need to know if they accept your insurance, ask them. I give 5 stars to Dr PATT and his staff. read more

Hi you guys! Wow, where do I begin. For the past few weeks, I've kind of fallen into a slump and like many of us struggling to make it through this difficult time, it's been hard. Although talking to our friends is always helpful, sometimes we need more. After thinking on it for a long while, I decided to see a therapist who directed me to Dr. Patt for an eval for depression, in which case I could get on a mild antidepressant. Honestly, I've never been a fan of any kind of pill but I was and am willing to try and see if it helps. I set up an appnt with Dr. Patt at 3:15pm. The night before, I got a message from his office, asking if I could come early to fill out paperwork. Since I live right here in Santa Monica, I left the house at 2:30 and arrived to the docs building at 3:05pm, (after driving too far towards the beach and having to turn back around!). As everyone who lives in LA knows, traffic is terrible and Dr. Patt's building is next to the hospital and there was road construction right out front and man, it was packed with honking cars, barricading the building. Grrr! I pulled over and called the office, asking where to park. They replied, "Not underneath, it's expensive." "Uh, OK." The receptionist then told me I was late. Flustered, as luck would have it, I also noticed that I forgot my friggin' insurance card. I told her and she said, "Sorry, we can't take you." Pleading with her, I said, "My appnt is at 3:15pm, why don't I come up and see the doc and have my boyfriend bring my insurance? Then, I'll fill out paperwork afterwards." "Sorry, you fill it out beforehand," she replied. As stupid as this may sound, I suddenly felt that light at the end of the tunnel begin to diminish. I'd been waiting anxiously to see the doctor for an entire week. And I don't know about you, but when you are waiting to seek relief, the wait can seem like an eternity. I pleaded for her to let me come up. Now, I promise you, I'm not a crazy person. I'm not some headcase looking for pills. But, I was looking for help. And in that moment, I felt desperate. I said, "Look, I only want to see him for 10 mins, tops. It will take my boyfriend that amt of time to bring the insurance. PLEASE!" As I begged to see him, time passed and she said now I'd missed my actual appnt. It was too late. The next opening was over a week away. My heart sank. She said, "Look, I'll ask him when he comes out if he'll be willing to squeeze you in tomorrow." I began to cry (good god!) and said, "Thank you and goodbye." I called my boyfriend and told him what happened. He felt badly and offered to call for me. A few minutes later, he stated that they told him the same thing. Maybe I can come tomorrow. Well, that's better than nothing! Next thing I know, my boyfriend calls back saying he got a message on his voice mail stating that the doctor can't fit me in and they suggest I get another referral. It was absolutely disheartening. And there's no way anyone else can take me last minute. As I'm teary-eyed, driving to a gas station, my mom from out of town calls and I cry to her. Hey, I'm grown, yes, but it was my mom calling at one of THOSE TIMES! Being a doctor herself, she then hangs up with me, calls my boyfriend, gets Dr. Patt's number and rings him. Oh, great! She asks to speak to him and the staff puts her on hold. They come back and say he can't come to the phone...for another doctor. She gets upset, they hang up on her and this guy refuses to give her the courtesy of calling her back. He's "too busy." She let's the staff know that if something were to happen to "her daughter," she would pursue this to the fullest extent of the law. Mind you, my mom is the type of doctor who would see any patient at any time and if they didn't have money or insurance or a leg to stand on, she'd see them, too. So, that's my experience with Dr. Patt. Quite frankly, I think he's a total ass! And what scares me the most is he doesn't know me. What if I was a single mom with kids, feeling suicidal and this happened? What if I was someone suffering from some kind of mental illness that needed immediate treatment? Granted, Dr. Patt's office isn't an emergency facility, which they continued to tell my boyfriend, but he's a doctor who should care. These type of incidences, in my opinion, give all doctors a bad name. Now, if I wasn't feeling so badly, maybe I would shrug this off and move on without feeling the need to write a review about it. I truly understand the people who feel positively towards Dr. Patt. We all have our own unique experiences and while mine was terrible, others were good. Still, I definitely don't think this is the guy to go to if you are in a bad place (emotionally, mentally, or suffering from any type of addiction withdrawal.) And if this has happened to you, I guess I want you to know that it doesn't mean there isn't someone else out there who can help! Thanks! read more

Dr. Patt is an incredible physician. He has taken care of myself and my family for over a decade now. He always goes above and beyond to make sure everyone is healthy. He discovered a deadly MRSA staph infection I contracted after a miscarrage and emergency C-section I underwent in 2008. He saved my life and was so kind and compassionate throughout the entire horrible ordeal. I call him "Dr. House" he won't stop until he finds out what exactly is going on and how he can help. I am very thankful my family found such a compassionate, caring GP. Simply the best. read more

I have to say Dr Patt and his staff are extremely absent minded. I think it may be all the weed they smoked back in the 70s. I came in for a specific blood test, but ended up having to do it twice becausecof the doctor's incompetence - not to mention I was build twice too. If I leave a message for the doctor, he never even calls me back. Another annoying is getting prescriptions refilled which either never happens upon request or take forever. Needless to say, I'm looking for a new doctor. read more

Hey all, I have dealt with quite a few Doctors before and now Dr. Stephen Patt has remained steady surpassing all of my expectations a Doctor should meet. I have met with him three times now and each visit I feel more welcome. I have a fourth appointment coming up that I set up with Valencia. She is great too, very warm and welcoming. This review is long over due but considering the season I felt it a good time to express my experiences and thoughts for Dr. Stephen Patt. He greets you with a smile, looks you in the eye, waits to sit until you do. Very polite and family oriented. I couldn't recommend him enough. Oh, and one other thing. I work in customer service so I know how difficult it is to answer a phone when volume is high. I have left messages (after or before hours) but always seem to get a reply shortly after and they pick up the phone consistently. If you need an appointment or some medical help, give them a call. You'll be happy you did. read more

~Ok, so my first thought is anyone who wrote a good review is a friend or was paid- ~My experience with Dr Patt was of course pleasant (he is very low key and pleasant but a bit toooooooo low key) ~When he called a the girl who was waiting before me - he called her name while looking down at her file (not at her) and said "ok now lets see, it's petite or little Katie (don't remember her name- but she was neither little nor petite) and then looked up and said "oops, your not so petite are you" Ok that's just ODD. Then i was put in a room to wait with his dog- which is fine but again---ODD. Next he does an exam on me - and I am in the understanding that there should always be a nurse in room when a male is examining a female----there was none. Now comes the good part- I needed physical clearance to do volunteer work at St John's (which happens to be the hospital he is connected to) and told him i needed my results and a signature to start volunteering. He made one phone call to me and after that i played telephone tag with the office only to finally get someone who said they "lost my file" so i asked if they wanted me to come in again and mabey I should come in to get the clearance signed. "Oh no we will find it- i am sure it is somewhere around here" Did not here from them - still no results sent to me and still no signed clearance. I left a voice mail saying i was disappointed that it has now been a month and this is still going on. Next thing i know i get a letter in the mail that was so insulting saying that there are differences in patient-doctor relationship (which translates to: I am too demanding I guess) that does not allow him to continue treating me and if i have an emergency i need to go to county medical after 10 days because they will no longer take me as a patient! What a waste of my time and money and his medical school! read more

After an appointment it is nearly impossible to get hold of the Doctor; several phone messages were never returned even after leaving messages with the receptionist and on their voice mail. After having blood tests they said they'd call with results within a few days; a week later I'd still not heard from them and had to call them. He took blood tests randomly, without notice in the afternoon and after I researched I found out that these types of tests need doing in the morning after fasting so the results would have been totally incorrect. There was absolutely no follow up after either appointments, either with results, to research the problem further or to return umpteen messages I'd left. It is the least caring, impersonal Doctor I have ever visited and I'd never go back. After both visits I was billed several times incorrectly for examination procedures I'd never even had. I'd have given no stars in the rating but you have to give at least 1 for it to process! Im updating my review as following my 1st review and phone call querying billing he never called me, he just sent a letter re-fusing to treat me further and telling me to find another Doctor. This Doctor screams red flags and mis-billing and I would not recommend him to anyone.This is the absolute worst Doctor I've ever been to. read more

Thanks for taking care of myself and family for the last ten years. Absolutely the best most caring doctor I have ever met. We are moving out of state - we will miss him greatly! read more

Doctor Patt is fantastic. He may not be old and stuffy with white hair and a generic beige office, but instead he is a good doctor who genuinely cares. He's helped several of my friends through everything from broken ribs to diagnosing brain hemorrhages. He often makes house calls and is always personally caring and sensitive to whatever's going on with your health and with your life. Unlike many G.P.s his practice seems to look at the whole picture, not just the symptoms. read more

After interviewing for a new Dr. for our family with office staff Shelly we went through the process of changing our ENTIRE family to this Dr. office. After having an emergency and not getting an answering service from the office number we went to the local ER. Following up with Dr. we were given handwritten "prescriptions" for referrals to cardiologist and gastrointerologist and told this Dr. office does not handle referrals. It is the responsibility of the patient to contact Blue Cross for a specialist referral. About 3-4 weeks later while transferring medical files for the children to this Dr. office we were informed that Dr. was not accepting anymore "children" as patients even though he is a FAMILY Dr. and knew we were a family with children when we contacted about enrollment, interviewed staff and were accepted as new patients and given new medical cards with Dr. Patt's name on them for entire family. After changing our children to a new pediatrician we scheduled an appt. for my spouse 6 days ahead of time only to be told less than 24 hours before appt. that the Dr. was not accepting "families" anymore and appt. would not be honored. For 2 months while our premiums were being paid to this Dr. and his office we were unable to see him for unknown reasons. We feel as if this Dr. has discriminated against us for some unknown reason and has been reported to Blue Cross and the medical board for investigation. Even though we had a Dr. for multiple years prior to insurance change and never had an issue. This Dr. seems to be unconcerned about his patients and more concerned that he get paid by insurance for never having to see his patients. Avoid him. read more

A man with a compassionate heart who is equally skilled with medicine and his passion for art constitutes clutter? Um, check out his office. It is filled with meaningful artifacts from the world of music. I respect Dr. Patt for insuring the aesthetics of his professional space are indicative of who he is. He works SO hard and has always gone above and beyond. read more

I went to dr. Patt for a physical last year. He took blood and told me he would call me within a few days with the results. After a month, i called to check in and was told he would call me back. He never did. Two months of calling later, I finally just asked that my results be sent to me at home. I then had to get another doctor to interpret them for me. I think this is inexcusable. I actually did have a condition that required monitoring and I lost precious time in my treatment. Stay away. There are much better doctors out there who care about what they are doing. He seems like he has already retired but keeps coming into the office anyway. read more

since 1988, dr patt has treated 3 generations of my family, friends, associates, and members of my staff. i have not received anything but praise for this exceptional human being. i hold dr patt with high regard, and the utmost of respect and affection. sincerely, howard a. lipton read more

Dr Patt is a great family Dr as well as a great Dr , the girls at the front desk are helpful and friendly , would recommend him to everyone !! read more

Ive been seeing Dr. Patt for about a year and a half now, and these negative reviews are just not true. I'm not sure why someone would be writing such things, but I challenge anyone to find a better doctor. Personally, He has offered sat. office visits due to my hectic work schedule. He always has a smile, is always positive and uplifting. Ive emailed him on four separate occasions and had every email answered in a matter of two-three hrs TOPS! I don't normally write reviews, matter of fact, this is the first. I was looking for am taking the time because I firmly believe someone is using this review sight for malicious PERSONAL reasons. Its a sad by product of the digital age that people can engage in these smear campaigns against decent, hard working people, and most have no idea how much damage they cause. One visit to his office is all it takes to see hows much BS these reviews are. John L. read more

How can I say this... without you believing I'm not using hyperbole here. Dr. Patt is by far my favorite MD of all time. He's caring, his staff is sweet.. and my only reservation of leaving a review that's honestly an all star review is that he will become more busy. It blows my mid that there's any human out there that would have left him anything short of five stars. He covers all bases and has the best disposition one could ask for in a doctor. If he's in your ppo or hmo or even if you don't have insurance and need to pay cash, do yourself a favor and if you're unhappy with your MD or just think your MD is mediocre, know you have the option to call his office up and switch doctors. You'll give me a high five through cyberspace..out of all the reviews I've ever written I have to say this particular one is by far the one that should have the option to give an extra star to, or have the ability to say five star plus. I'm a real patient and I've seen many doctors in my life and my father was a doctor when he was alive and I've never ever felt compelled to write a review for an MD, that's how awesome Dr. Patt and his staff are. read more

he is the sweetest, he is so calm and understanding..... took me so long to find a genuine dr in LA, i don't trust anyone else, you can tell him anything read more