
Dorothy Patrice Dada, MD, PhD
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- 206 Ratings
- 156 Comments
Neurology, Headache and Migraine, Traumatic brain injury
About Dorothy Patrice Dada, MD, PhD
Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurologist Dorothy P. Dada, MD, is a member of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She has studied extensively in medicine and neurology, and she holds fellowships in the Steve Tisch Sports Neurology-Neurotrauma program and the UCLA Goldberg Migraine program. This is where she enjoys providing care for her adolescent and adult patients suffering from headaches, facial pain, concussions, and mild traumatic brain injuries.
All children need heroes, and Dr. Dada’s hero was her childhood pediatrician. It was he who first inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. Perhaps this is because Dr. Dada was frequently hospitalized as a child with severe asthma attacks. Her pediatrician always used his extraordinary skill to create a safe and lighthearted environment during the most frightening situations for her and her family. She saw in her pediatrician a unique ability to balance the art of medicine with compassion and empathy, and her patients believe she brings those same qualities when she is working with them.
Dr. Dada received her medical training at Loma Linda University. As her studies evolved, she earned a Ph.D. in neuroscience to fully understand the mechanisms involved in brain injury. During these studies, she set herself a goal to develop novel therapies for brain repair. Although challenging, this was also a gratifying experience. During this time, she recognized the importance of genuinely connecting with her patients, expanding her goals, and her true passion for neurology.
Dr. Dada enjoys learning how headaches and traumatic brain injuries affect her pediatric and adult patients’ lives. And more importantly, she enjoys discovering what she can do to alleviate their suffering. Using a comprehensive assessment, she works with each patient and family to develop an individualized treatment plan that alleviates suffering and leads to functional recovery.
Not only do her patients recognize her compassion when she is caring for them, but that compassion also extends well beyond her workplace. Being highly active in community service, Dr. Dada enjoys mentoring undergraduate and medical students, promoting wellness and awareness of heart disease in women, and volunteering for health fairs.
Dr. Dada’s dedication has earned her many honors and awards throughout her academic career. She has produced manuscripts for medical journals and presented lectures all over the country.
In her free time, Dr. Dada loves spending time with her friends and family, and she is always up for a great music festival or outdoor jazz concert. Her hobbies include cycling, hiking, running, and yoga, and she especially loves competing in new fitness challenges with her husband, Rodney.
Dr. Dada provided great info and listened to all my questions, never interrupted me or dismissed my concerns, etc. Wonderful doctor!!
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Medical Service
Neurology & NeurosurgeryLocations
1811 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 110,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 303,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(310) 829-0260
Education
Medical School
Loma Linda University
2014
Residency
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
Neurology
2018
Fellowships
University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center
Migraine, Sports Neurology-Neurotrauma
2019
UCLA Goldberg Migraine Program, 2019
UCLA Steve Tisch BrainSPORT Program, 2019
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 Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
When not at work she loves spending time with her family and friends and always enjoys a great outdoor jazz concert or music festival. Her hobbies include running, hiking, road cycling, yoga and competing in new fitness challenges with her husband, Rodney.

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- 206 Reviews
- 156 Comments
Dr Dada is warm and professional. She listened and responded with information that was helpful, and clearly understood what I wanted to communicate.
Providence PatientDr. Dada was excellent!
Providence PatientDr Dada is amazing. She took over an hour to make sure she understood all my health issues. Then made some adjustments to my medications and a few referrals to improve how I was feeling. I'll see her again in 2v months to discuss my progress and make more adjustments if needed. She's an wonderful doctor.
Providence PatientDr Dada was very knowledgeable and caring. This was my first visit seeing her.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is the most compassionate doctor I have ever seen. She goes above and beyond to help and support her patients. I highly recommend her.
Providence PatientI have been suffering with Tinnitus, M?nire's location, disease and fogginess for seven years now Dr. D Da is by Far the best doctor I have seen and is suggesting I get enrolled in a TMS program and hopefully she will be assisting me with that
Providence PatientDr. Dada is a very empathetic physician. She is easy to talk with and seems to be very competent. This was my first visit to her, and I look forward to working with her to improve my health.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is always professional, thorough, informed, and a wonderful Doctor
Providence PatientTerrific doctor. Very caring and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientLong time to get appointment. Dr Dada was nice!
Providence PatientVery hard to get in to see the doctor if you dont book your appointment months in advance, but Dr. Dada is worth the wait. She is patient, kind, caring and an excellent physician.
Providence PatientWonderful physician!
Providence PatientBest doctor ever
Providence PatientI was very happy w/Ms. Dada. I Haven't seen a neurologist in some five(?) years since when I was rehabbing back east and I've been back in Los Angeles a little over 3 years now and it was high time I saw a neurologist and got a first hand personalized experience over what I had happen to me and this was the first time it happened that way.
Providence PatientIt took several months to get an appointment with Dr. Dada a referral from my Primary Care physician.
Providence PatientDr. Is Superb in her analysis and presentation
Providence PatientDr. Dada has provided life-changing care for me over the last three months. She took my headache/migraine concerns seriously and worked with me to try and find the best treatment possibly, both medically and with regard to insurance.
Providence Patient1st visit, all was great aka so far so good
Providence PatientDr. Dada is an excellent doctor, I have complete confidence in her; she is thorough and professional.
Providence PatientDr Dada is a very caring and knowledgeable doctor.
Providence PatientGreat doctor !!
Providence PatientIt is always a positive experience with Dr. DaDa.
Providence PatientDr. Dada was great. It was my first time seeing her, I felt seen, heard etc. I'll continue seeing her as needed for migraines.
Providence PatientI just cannot say enough good things about Dr. Dada. She's like the doctor from the movies. Smart, caring, empathetic, timely, and goes ABOVE and beyond for her patients. Her staff is just as educated and committed. You can tell she surrounds herself with smart people who know how to treat and talk to patients. Truly, I'm SO grateful our paths crossed. Easily the BEST doctor I've ever seen. I'm so thankful for her.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor. I'm lucky to have her on my medical team.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is one of my most competent and caring healthcare providers. So much so that I recommended my daughter to go see her and she is equally pleased with the quality of care Dr. Dada provides.
Providence PatientDr. Dada listened carefully and responded in a way that was easily ;understood. She was honest about why her services would unnecessarily overlap with another Doctor whom I had recently seen. I appreciated her honesty.
Providence PatientVery respectful and accommodating as usual.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientDr. DaDa is amazing. She always makes me feel so important and that I matter.
Providence PatientDr. Dads asked thoughtful questions, showed care and really listened to me!
Providence PatientNew doctor for me I found a very pleasant and knowledgeable. She was very helpful with redirecting me on my medications.
Providence PatientVery knowledgeable and willing to share the knowledge with me. When I spoke, she listened and addressed my question immediately. I have every confidence in the doctor and her staff.
Providence PatientI liked the doctor very much.
Providence PatientListened to me without rushing me.
Providence PatientThe staff was friendly and attentive and the Doctor was really sweet and thorough.
Providence PatientHaving had bad experiences with 2 neurologists at Providence my experience with Dr Dada was excellent.
Providence PatientDr Dada is a wonderful physician; extremely knowledgeable, caring and efficient. Unfortunately, her staff is lazy; often times rude and uncaring. I score Dr Dada 10 out of 10 and her staff 3 out of 10. Despite that; Dr Dada is the only reason I have remained "her" patient.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is exceptional; she know how to break down complicated info and make it relevant to the patient. She has improved the care of my migraines: I have them less frequently and less intensely and that's big progress. You staff at the front desk and her right hand nurse/practitioner is also a true gem. I could not be happier with Dr. Dada and her team.
Providence PatientThis was a first consultation with Dr. Dada and I was very satisfied with her care. She will continue to be my neurologist going forward.
Providence PatientDr.Dada was very helpful and answered all questions and listened to my concerns.
Providence PatientI had an Amazon experience an trust Dr Dada with my neurological needs.
Providence PatientAll was better than expected. Dr. Dada is lovely in all respects.
Providence PatientWonderful caring snd knowledgable
Providence PatientVery knowledgeable, great listener, great diagnostician
Providence PatientShe was wonderful. Took almost 2 months to get in and would have been great if I could have seen her sooner.
Providence PatientI felt very well taken care of
Providence PatientIt took months to get an appointment. Dr. Dada is very knowledgeable and explains information well.
Providence PatientDr Dada was amazing. She took her time to listen and ask questions and showed genuine care for me and for my condition.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is exceptional- in terms of knowledge and expertise, but also in showing compassion and providing the best patient care.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is a smart, kind, knowledgeable doctor.
Providence PatientAt first it was going to be difficult to get in before 3 months time but then when I had an emergency they were able to fit me in within a weeks time and I appreciate them taking my health concerns very seriously
Providence PatientTop marks in all areas
Providence PatientDr. Dada was very kind and attentive to my issues, she didn't make me feel uncomfortable when I was telling her about my issues. I was so happy after leaving, because I felt like she listened to my concerns about my migraines and was genuinely trying to find a solution to alleviate them.
Providence PatientExcelente experience
Providence PatientDr, Dada is a fantastic Doctor who has provided me with exceptional care with sympathetic and cordial manner.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is the best, I always feel safe and heard with her regarding my migraines.
Providence PatientExcellent care!
Providence PatientSo far my experience has been excellent in my visits to all specialists and my PCP
Providence PatientAll good!
Providence PatientDr. Dada was friendly, knowledgeable, caring, and parient.
Providence PatientI consider Dr Dada part of my health care team. I appreciate her interest and her patience. She always makes me feel at ease and explains everything so well. She is so easy to understand.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is great, very knowledgeable and an understanding listener. I hadn't had an in-person visit in a few years, but I don't remember having to wait so long in the exam room before being seen. That is my only complaint - I think I waited 45 minutes.
Providence PatientDr Dad? made me feel as if she knew me forever and I was comfortable to express myself
Providence PatientVery good and professional care
Providence PatientGood happy with doctor
Providence PatientShe's the best
Providence PatientDr Dada has great bedside manner. When I asked her questions she responded in a way I could easily understand. In addition, I felt she asked all the right questions to discover what was going on with my health. I told her she had great patient rapport.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is not only an incredible doctor who explains all the options and uses shared decision making for implementing treatment, she also goes out of her way to connect to her patients. She has spent significant time with me discussing struggles I'm having and offering support and encouragement that is unparalleled. Not only did I have my medical condition treated, I left her office feeling more capable of handling difficulties in my life. Dr. Dada goes above and beyond what I expect from a medical provider.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is very good.
Providence PatientDr. Dada and her office staff are absolutely lovely to work with. From the moment you walk in the door they are kind, patient, thorough, and make you feel well cared for.
Providence PatientVery good experience
Providence PatientDoctor was very good. Front desk need to improve.
Providence PatientGood experience every visit!
Providence PatientDr. Dada and her team are amazing! Also the Playa Vista location is so easy to get to (and parking is easy!!).
Providence PatientProvider and team were all very helpful with all of my questions and concernsI appreciate that.
Providence PatientI think the question about "best possible provider" is ridiculous. Dr. Dada was excellent. How would anyone know whether the first visit was best possible unless they had been to almost every provider?
Providence PatientDr. Dada was extremely helpful in addressing my health concerns! I'm grateful for her help.
Providence PatientAll time spent with the Provide was excellent.This was my first time with the ProviderUnfortunately,I had to wait four months for an appointment to be available
Providence PatientMy wife and I love Dr Dada. She's the best.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is always professional and caring; she listens well, answers all my questions and puts her patients first. I have been to other doctors that rush me throughout my medical appointments and Dr. Dada has Never done that.
Providence PatientDr Dada had a very calming presence and explained everything to me very clearly. She provided excellent care.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is by far one of my favorite caregivers/physicians I've ever worked with. She's kind, compassionate, thorough, and easy to understand. I would highly recommend.
Providence PatientShe's the best doctor I've ever seen. Never experienced listened from anyone else like Dr Dada and she is great at explaining my problems so I understand what is happening in my body. She's also been committed to helping me find the medication that will help my condition.
Providence PatientDr Dada was extremely professional, knowledgeable and compassionate. I am grateful for her advice and treatment plan.
Providence PatientDr dada is truly amazing. She has helped so much! I literally drive 4 hours just to be treated by her
Providence PatientEverybody were polite and friendly and got all answers of my concerns.
Providence PatientKind, knowledgeable and thorough
Providence PatientDr. Dada is amazing! She listens and is so respectful and is excellent at communicating to patient taking in the whole picture and seeing who I am as a person. I'm so grateful to have her on the health plan and can't say enough good things about her. Also. Angel in her office who I made the appointments with twice is a stellar person and always takes the time and is so helpful. Unfortunately, the day of my appointment she was not in the office. Also, Dr. Dada's PA is great but I don't recall her name. Thank you. Again. Dr. Dada is truly a professional who cares and listens.
Providence PatientDr Dada was exceptional. Thank you Dr Dada for listening and helping. Your compassion and genuine kindness was greatly appreciated!
Providence PatientDr. Dada is a thoughtful, informed provider
Providence PatientDr Dada really helped with my Rx and info about the med. Additionally she helped with names of doctors she knew at the location to which I am moving
Providence PatientDr. Dada was clear in her thoughts and advice. Spent a lot of time and care.
Providence PatientDr Dada is an extremely good listener and able to offer sold solutions to issues at hand.
Providence PatientDr. Dada was very helpful, kind, and informative.
Providence PatientVery thorough and caring
Providence PatientShe is always very pleasant
Providence PatientDr Dada is absolutely amazing! I literally drive 4 hours just to be treated by her.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is great. The only downfall the visit does not start on time and if you call in you have to wait for a month or longer to get your next appointment.
Providence PatientVery calm, good listener, empathy
Providence PatientDr. Dada was thorough, caring and personable as well as professional. Thank you.
Providence PatientShe is excellent. One of the best experiences I have had seeing a doctor
Providence PatientHonestly, Dr. Dada was amazing; kind, caring, thoughtful, smart, focused, helpful, considerate, warm. I thought she was one of the best doctor's I have encountered in years, and although I am really thrilled that she helped determine I don't need the services of a neurologist (which is great news), I am really sad that I won't have the opportunity to work with her and have her be part of my medical care. She was just stellar and I will recommend her to any and all people I know who may, indeed, need a neurologist.
Providence PatientYou asked all the right questions have nothing more to offer
Providence PatientVery good experience as usual!
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Dr.Dada and I thought her very smart and super knowledgeable and sensitive, asked the best questions, one leading to the next. I highly recommend her!!!
Providence PatientDr. Dada was/is extremely compassionate and empathetic. She is also extremely knowledgeable in her field. She is the best doctor I have seen so far with my condition. I would highly recommend anyone to her.
Providence PatientProvider was very thorough in information gathering, compassionate, and answered a lot of questions for me. I felt like I was in very good hands.
Providence PatientGood doctor
Providence PatientDr Dada is outstanding. She is patient. She listens carefully. She is thoughtful and gentle in physical exam. I never felt rushed
Providence PatientGood experience....easy to understand MD
Providence PatientDr. Dada has been a Godsend. I had been dealing with persistent migraines for over three years and until I saw Dr Dada I did not know or understand that I was suffering from them and was non-functional most days. Dr. Dada finally found a solution that gave me relief that allowed me to live a pain-free life. On top of being an extremely competent skilled doctor, she is also a caring and kind person who always listens and makes you feel heard. I was so impressed by her that I sent my daughter, who also suffers from migraines, to her and she also received the best care for that condition that she'd ever had and now is also migraine free.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is a wonderful doctor.
Providence PatientWonderful and very nice, Dr. Dada
Providence PatientExcellent care
Providence PatientDr. Dada is absolutely wonderful. I left my appointment feeling that she is genuinely concerned about my well being.
Providence PatientVery caring loving caring very humble she shows her love I am so happy I am in her care
Providence PatientDr Dada was wonderful - kind, empathetic, while very skilled and professional.
Providence PatientI was treated with the utmost respect. I felt valued as a patient and that my care was very important to my provider.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is extremely attentive and caring. Her approach is more holistic and open minded.
Providence PatientShe was on time, listened to my concerns, tested me to see my issues and gave an assessment of where she thought I was at at the time. I left her office comforted by what she said.
Providence PatientI only have positives abo ut Dr Dada and the staff. They are friendly, courteous and respectful.
Providence PatientVery good personality
Providence PatientDr Dada was very compassionate, listened to all my concerns, and made clear she cared for me as a whole person. She's an exemplary provider and I would recommend her highly.
Providence PatientIt was very informative she provided me with everything that I needed she was very caring and very easy to talk to and everyone at the office was very nice as well all around it was a wonderful experience for my first time to a neurologist and very informative .
Providence PatientDr Dada was kind, caring and professional. She understood my medical problem right away. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
Providence PatientAlways a good experience with Dr DaDa
Providence PatientDr Dada the first doctor who I felt heard and seen by in 15yr
Providence PatientExcellent service very caring loving great attitude and she listen
Providence PatientProvider saw me for the first time as a consult for a special procedure. She was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to my questions. I rate my experience 100% satisfied.
Providence PatientDr. Dada listened to my needs and helped me tremendously. I would refer her to anyone in need of a neurologist.
Providence PatientDr. Dada was excellent. She spent a decent amount of time with me to listen to all of my concerns, order applicable tests and explain what she thought was causing my symptoms.
Providence PatientDr. Dada has improved the quality of my life dramatically. I am so grateful to her and her excellent staff. Thank you!
Providence PatientI thought the Dr. Dada was exceptional. Now I understand why it takes so long to get an appointment with her. I was running late for my appointment because of a transportation issue and she still took all the time I needed to answer all my questions and concerns. Explained what to expect in a way that I could easily understand. I was nervous and anxious and she has a very lovely bedside manner and immediately put my mind at ease. I couldn't recommend any doctor more highly and I've been seeing a lot of specialist lately. It's nice to be treated like a human being and not a file.
Providence PatientShe was a very kind and caring person
Providence PatientDr. Dada listens carefully and is very helpful.
Providence PatientVery down to earth and kind
Providence PatientI was extremely impressed by Dr. Dada.
Providence PatientAll Doctors are very busy right now but Dr Dadda is very thourough with me, try her best to address all my concerns. Very appreciate her knowledge and compassion as a Doctor
Providence PatientSeems like a qualified doctor. She listens well and voiced her opinions.
Providence PatientDr. Dada was wonderful!
Providence PatientDr. Dada is always very professional and very personable. She listens to my concerns and I feel very confident in her recommendations for me.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is a compassionate, friendly provider that I would recommend to all.
Providence PatientDr. Dada is amazing. I have struggled with migraines for years and Dr. Dada was the first doctor I have ever had that truly listened to me and provided me care that was helpful and insightful. I left feeling optimistic about my condition and will continue to schedule with just her from here on out.
Providence PatientVery caring and thorough.
Providence PatientMy visit with Dr. Dada was efficient and easy to schedule. She was able to answer all of my question in a thought out way and give me confidence in her ability. I appreciated her help!
Providence PatientWonderful
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientDr. Dada provided great info and listened to all my questions, never interrupted me or dismissed my concerns, etc. Wonderful doctor!!
Providence PatientMs. Dada was attentive, friendly, careful to explain what she was thinking/doing regarding my problem. Also lightly humorous. All in all a positive experience.
Providence PatientI had a very good appointment with Dr. Dada. She asked all the right questions to narrow down what she thought I suffer from and also asked for an MRI to rule out anything else.
Providence PatientDr Dada is amazing, always listens to my concerns and cares obviously for me as an entire patient. She is extremely patient and kind
Providence PatientDr. Dada took time to listen to my history and concerns. She explained information in an easy to u see stand manner. I love that she gave me several options and helped me choose the best one for me. I am so happy to have a plan and I look forward seeing Dr. Dada again.
Providence PatientI had an exceptional experience meeting with both Dr. Dada and her staff. They are all extremely caring and professional. I was referred to her as a specialist and this was my initial visit. After speaking with her assistant Helen and explaining my current situation, she was able to schedule me with a office visit with Dr Dada. Dr Dada reviewed my history, ran several test, provided a Diagnosis and treatment plan. She placed an order for additional blood work, asnerve stress conductivity test, and scheduled me for a follow up appointment with her in a month. I was so relieved after meeting with the doctor and her entire staff. I would recommend Dr. Dada to anyone.
Providence PatientDr Dada was extremely helpful, professional and so thorough. I appreciate this referral and care!!
Providence PatientDr Dada was wonderful, kind, attentive and informative. She is a lovely person whose kindness matches her high intelligence. I'm grateful to have met her and intend to continue seeking her care and advice.
Providence Patient