Center for East-West Medicine, Santa Monica - UCLA Health

What services are offered?

Acupuncture, Integrative Medicine, Internal Medicine (as per clinician profiles)

If I want to get in touch with my doctor, what are my options?

You may call and leave a message. Phone messages and inquiries are handled by the UCLA Health Patient Communication Center (PCC). When contacting the PCC, please provide as much information as possible (such as, how were you hoping we could help with this concern). Please allow up to 24 hours for a response during business hours.

How can I communicate with the office?

You may communicate with the office through the myUCLAhealth electronic portal. This is only for non-urgent concerns. Please allow up to 48 business hours for a response. communications are typically brief in nature. Our team is able to provide limited medical information electronically and if more extensive discussion is required, we strongly encourage coming for an appointment in person.

What if I need after hours care?

Weekdays: We strive to offer same-day appointments in our office Monday through Friday. Call during normal hours to request an urgent appointment: 310-998-9118. You may be seen by your PCP or one of the other physicians in our clinic. Evenings/weekends: Our colleagues offer access to after-hours care at one of our immediate care locations. UCLA Health Hospital EDs offer fast-track service for minor injuries and illnesses.

What type of insurance plans do you accept?

We are a medical office; patients are billed for an office visit along with any additional services rendered. Services provided are billed to your insurance as a courtesy. It is the patient's responsibility to confirm with their insurance carrier if UCLA Health is a network provider under their plan prior to services rendered. Patients are responsible for balances not covered by their insurance.

Insurance we accept

- HMOs (UCLA Medical Group) - Most PPOs - Medicare