Daina Danovitch, MD

Daina Danovitch, MD

Family Medicine and Geriatrics

Not Accepting New Patients

About Daina Danovitch, MD

It was a natural choice for American Board of Family Medicine certified Daina A. Danovitch, MD, to go into medicine. After all, she had two heroes growing up that helped light the path for her. Her grandmother was a general practitioner and her mother is a pediatrician, making her a third-generation female physician.  

Dr. Danovitch grew up helping both her mother and grandmother in their offices and going on rounds in the hospital with them. Her close relationship with her grandmother influenced her choice to specialize in geriatrics, in addition to family medicine.  

Dr. Danovitch earned her medical degree from the UCLA Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles, and she completed her internship and residency at the Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center in New York. She went on to complete her fellowship in the UCLA VA Geriatric Fellowship Program in Los Angeles.  

What Dr. Danovitch loves most about her life as a physician is getting to know her patients, helping them to achieve their medical goals, and learning from their life experiences.  

Her favorite vacation is going home to Chicago where she grew up, spending time with her parents and five siblings. In her spare time, when not on vacation, Dr. Danovitch likes to hike, especially the Westridge trail in the Santa Monica Mountains. She also enjoys cooking, and she is making a point of incorporating more of the healthy and delicious Mediterranean diet into family meals. Her signature dish is teriyaki salmon steamed in foil and served with sesame cabbage — a healthy dish her kids love. 

Dr Danovitch is the best physician I have ever had. She is excellent with interpreting test results, Rx, and supplements, excellent results from her knowledge and understanding of chemistry and its relationship with the patient’s body chemistry.

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Locations

2701 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 118,
Santa Monica, CA 90405

Education

Medical School
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA

Internship
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

Residency
Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center, New York, NY

Fellowship
UCLA VA Geriatric Fellowship Program, Los Angeles, CA

Reviews

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  • 4.8
  • 173 Reviews
  • 256 Comments
  • 4.71
01/24/2025

While I am brand new to Dr. Danovitch's practice, I am overjoyed by her bedside manner, careful listening, thoughtful reflection, focus, and consideration of seemingly disparate details. I did not expect ever to find a physician who exhibits the genuine care, and curiosity we associate with general practitioners of the last century. At the same time, Dr. Danovitch is eager to put to work the technology and tools that can transform the lives of patients learning to cope with the realities of aging and concomitant conditions.

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  • 5
12/30/2024

All good, none bad. Very grateful to have Dr Danovitch as my PCP. I have been seeing her since 2009 or 2010. Continuity in care is extremely valuable to me. I have a number of complicated health concerns and it's a blessing to have a doctor who knows me well and has seen me through some of the most debilitating diagnoses and worked to get me seen by some great specialists. I think my health is much better now than it was 7 or 8 years ago because of her.

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  • 5
12/28/2024

Dr. Danovitch is a treasure.The best of the best!

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  • 5
12/20/2024

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Danovitch! Every visit is such a wonderful experience. She is incredibly knowledgeable, genuinely caring, and takes a hands-on approach that makes you feel truly supported and understood. Her ability to explain complex issues in an easy-to-understand way is unmatched. I always leave feeling confident about my care and grateful to have such an amazing doctor. Highly recommend!

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  • 5
12/12/2024

Dr Danovitch listens to what I have to say and offers options for me. She also encourages me to continue with my exercise and eating habits.

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  • 5
12/05/2024

Dr Danovitch is simply the best.

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  • 5
12/01/2024

My provider was courteous and helpful, who listens well and make appropriate recommendations for any concern and subject that matters to my condition during my appointment time.

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  • 5
11/29/2024

No complaints, thank you!

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  • 5
11/24/2024

Dr. Danovitch us an excellent geriatrician. I feel extremely fortunate to have her as my physician.

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  • 5
11/21/2024

Dr. Danovitch Is the best primary care doctor I've had and she is professional, personable and I'm grateful to have her as my doctor.

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