
About Angela Nishio, MD
Angela Y. Nishio, MD, first entered the Maternity Ward of Saint John’s Health Center as a screaming nine-pound infant. Little did her parents know that she would end up back here to bring babies into the world for other parents. A love of science, combined with the desire to serve her community, as her parents had in their respective fields, brought her to the world of medicine.
Dr. Nishio feels immense gratitude toward her patients, who allow her to participate in one of life’s most intimate moments: childbirth. She is awed by the strength and resilience of the pregnant woman and decided to devote her professional life to helping babies arrive safely.
Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nishio earned her medical degree from the Finch University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School in North Chicago, Illinois, and completed her internship and residency at the LAC & USC Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Nishio came to Saint John’s right after completing her residency. She recently took on a more prominent role when she became the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department Chair in 2016. She is currently the Medical Director of Women’s Health Services at Saint John’s Health Center. While she also enjoys fulfilling her patients’ gynecologic needs, ranging from Pap tests to pelvic surgery, maternity care remains her passion.
Dr Nishio is amazing. She listens, she understands and she knows the best things to prescribe for whatever issues you have. When I mentioned some issues I had recently she did an additional test to ensure everything was ok and that there were no hidden issues causing problems.
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Medical Service
OBGYNLocations
1301 20th St.,
Suite 270,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 828-8585
Education
Medical School
Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences, North Chicago, IL
Internship
LAC + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
LAC + USC Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Languages
- Aetna – HMO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
- Aetna PPO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO
- Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – TriCare
- Health Net PPO
- Health Smart PPO
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
- Providence Saint John’s Health Center
Hospital Affiliation
- Saint John’s Physician Partners
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Dr. Nishio and her staff are supremely excellent and we are lucky to have found her to help us bring our son into this world. Her patience, kindness, and professionalism all made us feel so at ease in her care and we are so very grateful.
Providence PatientA very good doctor, direct, kind, no-nonsense
Providence PatientDr. Nishio saved my life surgically. She cares about her patients' pasts, presents, and futures.She is warm and she loves her work. This translates into excellent patient care.
Providence PatientFirst time going to Dr. Liked her very much. Personable. Friendly. Interested in what I had to say.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio takes time with her patients. She listens carefully and truly cares.
Providence PatientMy appointment started late, other than that it was a great visit
Providence PatientVery friendly and professional care
Providence PatientEverything fabulous except the wait time to get in to see the doctor was a few months
Providence PatientVery friendly and kind and professional
Providence PatientWonderful knowledgeable and professional
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is THE BEST! I am beyond grateful to have her as my Gynecologist. She truly listens and I trust and value whatever she says. Thank you!
Providence PatientDr Nishio is a true gem! She goes above and beyond for her patients ALL of the time!
Providence PatientShe's great. Very happy.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is very caring and attentive
Providence PatientI was very happy with all aspects of my visit with Dr. Nishio.
Providence PatientMy regular doctor retired from private practice and Dr. Nishio has been an excellent replacement. Love her!
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Dr Nishio as my previous doctor retired. Dr Nishio made me feel relaxed and comfortable. I would definitely recommend her.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio was very accommodating when I called the office experiencing bleeding. I got an appointment the same day even though I had not been to the office before and wasn't scheduled to see her until mid May. I unfortunately was miscarrying a pregnancy and Dr. Nishio was very calm, reassuring, and helpful during a difficult time.
Providence PatientI have been a patient here for 40 years. The good old days are long gone but the overall care is still excellent.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientThe staff was able to get me an appointment immediately & the doctor gave me a diagnosis & treatment. Was extremely satisfied with my experience.
Providence PatientShe is a great doctor. She was listening carefully to me. She asked me many questions to know exactly what going on with me.
Providence PatientI felt very comfortable and liked Dr. Nishio's positive vibe.
Providence PatientDr.Nishio is one of the best doctors who clearly explains everything and answers most of my questions before even asked. She is friendly but never too friendly. She is the perfect blend of amazing doctor and good bedside manner. I feel safe and in good hands.
Providence PatientDoctor and team are always exceptional. Friendly and personable.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is wonderful and makes you feel at ease. Especially with her exams. Makes you feel comfortable.
Providence PatientNishio is the very best. We moved to the South Bay, but it's worth it for me to drive up to SM for prenatal care because she's so great.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is the best. She is very knowledgeable and spends just the right amount of time with me. And she's very nice b
Providence PatientI really appreciated the time Dr Neshio gave me
Providence PatientExceptional care!
Providence PatientGood experience with the doctor but had to wait 3 months for an annual check up appointment.
Providence PatientWonderful doctor!
Providence PatientAll good.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is incredible. Excellent bedside manner. Smart and calm.
Providence PatientThe doctor is very good. However, I wasn't able to make an appointment in 2 months even though I explained to the receptionist that I have bleeding issues. That is not right.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is great. Explains everything. Awesome doctor
Providence PatientDr Nishio has been my doctor for many years.. I think she's terrific.. Never rushes me .. Is knowledgeable about anything at all that I ask her about... Is kind and patient.. She is my favorite doctor!
Providence PatientDoctor has good bedside manner, but very difficult to make appointment for annual physical check
Providence PatientLove the doctor but not the wait, but in the end the wait was worth it.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is a rockstar. She has taken great care of me while pregnant and knows how to respond to emergency situations to keep mother and baby safe.
Providence PatientShe is great and explain everything I neede to know.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is a great doctor, she really cares for her patients and is very knowledgeable.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is an excellent physician, very knowledgeable and caring.
Providence PatientDoctor took her time to talk and did not feel rushed.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio was very approachable and caring during our visit and even called after hours to relay test results.
Providence PatientExcellent service and consultation.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is one of the best doctors. She is incredibly thorough, goes above and beyond, she responds to emails after hours and will take time to call if something needs explanation. She is one of my favorite doctors and cannot say enough positive things about her!
Providence PatientI had some worrisome symptoms and my primary doctor put in a referral for me to see Dr. Angela Nishio. Dr. Nishio had reviewed my medical record, asked questions about my symptoms and gave me a thorough examination. I received results back quickly. I am very pleased with my visit and experience.
Providence PatientExcellent care during a challenging period.
Providence PatientI cannot say enough about Dr. Nishio and her excellent team. I so appreciate their kindness and professionalism. I feel fortunate to be under Dr. Nishio's care.
Providence PatientAlways an excellent experience with Dr. Nishio. I am always confident she will have the best care and trust her opinions.
Providence PatientThis was my first time meeting Dr Nishio. She gave us great confidence in her intellect and skill.
Providence PatientDr Nishio provided the best experience for a first time pregnancy.From the thorough appts right down to the delivery, I felt like she heard me, had my best interests in mind and truly took care of me.I am eternally grateful to have had such an intelligent, strong and direct doctor to help guide me through this precious time.Thank you, Dr Nishio for everything!
Providence PatientI just love Dr. Nishio!! She's caring and east to talk to. Staff is always great as well.
Providence PatientI thought Dr. Nishio was really great. She took her time with me, listened to me and completely answered my questions.
Providence PatientVery professional. Assistant is a sweetheart with a good attitude. Always pleasant.
Providence PatientDr made me feel comfortable enough during the visit.
Providence PatientAlways on time, listens, and very caring! Thank you!
Providence PatientI really appreciate Dr. Nishio'a care. She asks the right questions. I think she is quite wonderful.
Providence PatientI love Dr nishio she is truly the best
Providence PatientDr nishio was also quick to return my call when I needed a sane-day order for PCR test on Sat. Super helpful!
Providence PatientShe was truly amazing, attentive, brilliant, and took Excellent care of me, she spends a lot of time going through every question, and to care of my emotional being, and my physical being. I couldn't ask for a better more professional, caring doctor that's provided more knowledge and advice to me the best ever! It was my first visit with her, and I couldn't be more grateful and happy
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is an extremely kind and caring doctor (and obviously the best in the industry) who I have developed a relationship with and feel very lucky to have her look after my health!
Providence PatientVery Good!
Providence PatientDr Nishio is a wonderful, compassionate and very informed doctor. I trust and respect her and recommended her to friends.
Providence PatientI couldn't ask for a better women's health provider.
Providence PatientNever feel rushed, answers all questions, saved my life during birth of my daughter
Providence PatientDr Niescho is an Amazing OBGyn. Thorough, Respectful and Caring!
Providence PatientShe was great. My first visit with her
Providence PatientLoved her and looking forward to more care from her when needed
Providence PatientDr Nishio goes above and beyond and is the best of the best!
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is one of the best! She takes the best care of me, actually spends time and listens to my concerns. I would highly recommend her to any family or friend!
Providence PatientDr Nishio came highly recommended by a friend of ours who had babies (high risk pregnancy with her) and I'm really really happy we took her advice. We LOVE Dr Nishio. She is fantastic. Knowledgeable, honest, direct & caring.
Providence PatientDr. Angela Nishio is wonderful!! I really, really appreciate her bedside manner. I highly recommend her to anyone needing a new doctor
Providence PatientI really felt good meeting and discussing my situation with Dr N. The office is exceptionally well run and efficient! That's fabulous for me
Providence PatientDr. Nishio Is the best. I've been with her for 15+ years. She knows me and I trust her with my health care 100%.
Providence PatientMy experience was a positive one and I feel very comfortable with Dr. Nishio.Her office is well organized and everyone I came in contact with was very kind.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is a great doctor. She is always willing to answer my questions. She has been my doctor for over 3 decades.
Providence PatientIncredibly happy to have met Dr. Nishio after disappointing encounters with two OBGYN. Dr. Nishio always responds to my emails promptly. I feel very assured and safe to have her as my provider since this will be our first baby. Truly appreciate her!
Providence PatientDr. Nishio have been my doctor for years. She is knowledgeable, she communicates well-directly and thoroughly-and she listens thoughtfully to questions and concerns. She's wonderful!
Providence PatientI can't say enough wonderful things Dr Nishio & her staff. They are professional & cared about each patient & their family members I saw while waiting in the reception. Clean office
Providence PatientI absolutely love Dr. Nishio! Would recommend her to anyone and everyone. She is knowledgeable and caring, and makes awkward gyno appointments much less awkward! She's wonderful!!
Providence PatientDr. Angela Nishino was great.I already introduced to my friends.
Providence PatientShe always remembers my history and explains all options to me
Providence PatientDr Nishio and her staff are terrific. Appreciate her professionalism, expertise, and knowledge.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio has been very helpful and kind during all of my prenatal visits.
Providence PatientDr nishio is one of the best! Explains all treatment with empathy and excellent care, I highly recommend her!
Providence PatientDr. Angela was thorough, listened well and offered good suggestions. She put me at ease.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is the best best doctor I've ever had. She is knowledgeable and patient and I always feel comfortable talking about any concerns.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is the best! I know she is so busy but she always makes you feel like you're the only patient she takes care of when she sees you. She's so professional, smart, and kind! I really appreciate having her in my corner!
Providence PatientShe has a very compassionate manner and is knowledgeable and informative.
Providence PatientI've known her for a long time and she always recommends what is good for me.
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr. Nishio for a number of years now. She's incredible, really understanding and caring, really listens and gives clear, reasonable answers. I really trust her. Thank you :)
Providence PatientDr Nishio is a wonderful caring doctor. I'm very happy with her!
Providence PatientNo complaints at all
Providence PatientFirst visit was great! I did not feel rushed and felt very comfortable asking my questions and learning from the doctor.
Providence PatientShe was approachable and easy to talk to about my concerns.
Providence PatientGreat care. Easy to speak with MD about concerns and feedback was immediate. Appropriate tests ordered and conversation following was educational.
Providence PatientI finally feel right about my OBGYN doctor. Dr. Nishio pays attention to what I share and I felt respected as a person finally. She is my 3rd OBGYN within a year and I would love to stick to her. All other staffs are very attentive too.
Providence PatientDr.Nishio made me feel confident about the choices we were making together and like she cared for my well-being.
Providence PatientI appreciate the friendliness and the professionalism that I experience with Dr. Nishio and everyone on her staff.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is an excellent part of my care team. I know I'm always in the best hands and she has taken extra time to make sure I'm always comfortable and understands my medical journey. She has the upmost professionalism.
Providence PatientShe is excellent.
Providence PatientI felt very well taken care of under Dr. Nishios care.
Providence PatientDoctor Nishio is an amazing doctor, and she's very patient and caring.
Providence PatientI love Dr Nishio and her staff and feel fortunate and grateful to have found her to bring both my baby girls into this world safely.
Providence PatientDr Nishio and her staff are highly professional and kind.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is fabulous! She listens to any concerns. Offers practical, professional advice. I feel respected, heard and SO appreciate all her knowledge and support!! I highly recommend Dr. Nishio and am grateful to have her as my doctor.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is thoughtful, efficient and direct. In good caring hands. Most grateful :)
Providence PatientDr Nishio is always great!
Providence PatientDr Nishio is a phenomenal physician! I feel very well being taken care of by her.
Providence PatientShe consistently exhibits kindness and genuine care for her patients.
Providence PatientIt was my first visit to this office and with this provider and it was a positive experience across the board.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDR. Nishio is an excellent physician. I trust her and appreciate her direct approach, She is competent and is always interested in my personal well being and has provided good referrals.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is a wonderful physician. She normalizes difficult topics, making them easy and comfortable to discuss openly. And, she's consistently provided excellent medical treatment.
Providence PatientThe dr. Visit itself was great. Wait time was very long and the appointment had to be booked out a couple of months in advance because the office was so busy.
Providence PatientDr Angela Nishio is the BEST doctor who always very professional, willing to listen to the patient. Always provide detail explanation to the patient. Dr Nishio always willing to go extra miles to help her patient. She is the BEST.
Providence PatientI have followed Dr. Nishio wherever she goes. She is very helpful in answering all my questions and helping me with any problems
Providence PatientI think Dr. Angela Nishio is terrific... I would never switch from her.. She listens to all concerns I may have, never rushes me.. And is professional at all time as well as kind and lovely
Providence PatientExcellent doctor, very knowledgeable, personable, respectful and easy to talk to. Listens with patience and tries to attend to all of your needs and questions. One of the best OBs I've ever been to.
Providence PatientExcellent experience
Providence PatientDr Nishio is easy to communicate with and very helpful
Providence PatientDr. Nishio always takes the time to ask and answer any questions.
Providence PatientI loved her!!!!!!!
Providence PatientLove Dr. Nishio!
Providence PatientI highly recommend to others
Providence PatientLove Dr.Nishio! Always feel like I'm in good hands.
Providence PatientI love Dr. Nishio and her entire practice / staff. I highly recommend them to everyone I know, and I feel like I am in very good care.
Providence PatientDr Nishio is the best!!!!
Providence PatientDr. Nishio was a pleasure to talk to. She was direct and answered all of my questions and concerns that I had. She had to perform a procedure and wanted to make sure that I was fully aware of what would happen and any discomfort that I might feel. She kept me talking throughout the entire procedure which kept me distracted to the point that I really didn't feel much discomfort at all.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio and the team show above and beyond service. She is always thorough and spends time to answer any questions in a thoughtful manner. Dr. Nishio shows actual concern for my wellbeing and is an excellent member to be on my care team.
Providence PatientI think Dr Nishio was kind competent and professional. she listened to my concerns and addressed them to my complete satisfaction. I would strongly recommend her
Providence PatientDr Nishio is amazing. She listens, she understands and she knows the best things to prescribe for whatever issues you have. When I mentioned some issues I had recently she did an additional test to ensure everything was ok and that there were no hidden issues causing problems.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is an amazing OB. She's the perfect balance of friendly and focused, I never have to wait long to see her, which means she's efficient, and I feel like she is extremely knowledgeable. I feel like I'm in good hands in her care.
Providence PatientFor a general OBGYN, Dr. Nishio is amazing. I have since gone to see a specialist for my condition, and I found out the treatment that generalists are commonly informed to give to patients is ineffective and outdated. However, Dr. Nishio gave me information no one else in my life did before her and I will always be grateful.
Providence PatientI am pregnant with my first child. Dr Nishio has been absolutely amazing to me, as have all the staff at St John's. Whether its a nurse, front of house, or the porter who wheel-chaired me out to my husband, they have all been beyond amazing. So much so that we were looking to have our baby at UCLA but will now most definitely be having him or her at St John's. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Providence PatientSpent a good bit of time with me and thoroughly talked through my list of questions as a first time prenatal mom!
Providence PatientDr. Nishio was wonderful. it was my first visit, and she had prepared by reviewing my records and was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is warm, patient and professional. I have never felt rushed, have always felt listened to, an appreciate her knowledge. Plus her staff is great.
Providence PatientGreat experience
Providence PatientThis is my second time meeting with Dr. Nishio. She is lovely, very knowledgeable, and very friendly. My appointment was for an annual pap and blood work. I have no complaints. I enjoyed seeing and talking to her. The staff was very courteous as well.
Providence PatientDr. Nishio was an amazing OB during my whole pregnancy and delivery. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking for an OBGYN. She saved me from getting a C-section during the birth of my son. I will definitly come back to her for my next baby.
Providence PatientTook me seriously and didn't dismiss my symptoms as many other providers in my past have.
Providence PatientGood experience
Providence PatientDr. Nishio is intelligent and caring. This was my first visit to her as a new GYN. I will definitely refer to her.
Providence PatientI got excellent care I felt like the doctor listened carefully and understood my concerns and I will continue to see this doctor!
Providence PatientI love my doctor. so very grateful for her!
Providence PatientDr Nishio was fabulous! Professional, knowledgeable, engaging, caring. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor!
Providence PatientI had to wait over an hour to see Dr. Nishio but she was pulled into an emergency by a colleague so I understood although it was not idea. I really like Dr. Nishio. She is matter of fact, clear and easy to talk to. She followed up right away when I got the results of my blood test. Excellent doctor.
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