Eileen McGrath MD

Eileen McGrath, MD

Family Medicine

Not Accepting New Patients

About Eileen McGrath, MD 

Eileen M. McGrath, MD, had a hero growing up that inspired her to go into the medical field. The fictional namesake of a 1970s TV show made a big impression on her. This was, of course, the genial Dr. Marcus Welby, MD, who made house calls and had an overarching love of people, thus motivating her to go into medicine.  

Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. McGrath received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. She completed her internship at Providence St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica and completed her residency at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California.   

Dr. McGrath spent time in college with a family doctor, shadowing him as he tended to patients. She watched as he took care of people in jail and delivered babies in Ithaca, NY. “He was a true family doctor,” she says, and that inspired her choice of family medicine as her specialty.   

Dr. McGrath is a first-generation American whose parents come from Ireland, and her Irish heritage is important to her. She makes a point of visiting the Emerald Island every couple of years, where she enjoys visiting with at least 68 first cousins. She loves the ocean, mountains, and outdoor activities. Her favorite activities are running, hiking, and biking along beach trails. She loves to travel when on vacation. Besides Ireland, her favorite places include Peru, Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, and Japan. Her bucket list destination? The 7th continent: Antarctica.  

Dr. McGrath’s husband, Mark Needham, MD, also practices family medicine. Their daughter is currently in medical school at Case Western and looking forward to carrying on the family’s medical legacy. Their oldest son is a professional dancer in New York and their younger son graduated from Herb Alpert Music School at UCLA. 

I have always thought highly of Eileen McGrath. She’s always been professional in every aspect. I have been a patient of hers for over 30 years, following her whenever she moved locations. I can’t say enough good things about her.

Real Patient
Eileen McGrath

Selected: Up Next:

Eileen McGrath, MD
Family & Internal Medicine

Selected: Up Next:

Family & Internal Medicine
01 / 02

Locations

901 Wilshire Blvd., Floor 3,
Santa Monica, CA 90401

Education

Medical School
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
1982

Internship
Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program

Residency
Santa Monica – UCLA Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program

child checkup

Reviews

At Providence, we’re dedicated to providing you quality, personalized health care. We are constantly striving to optimize your experience.

As part of ensuring you have a positive experience with Providence, our online provider directory includes ratings and patient comments for select providers. More about our survey.

  • 4.9
  • 266 Reviews
  • 407 Comments
  • 5
01/27/2025

Dr McGrath was as always very attentive, proactive, and invested in learning what was going on with me healthwise. I felt that due to our long history she understood and was proficient in recommendations for my particular issues .

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/25/2025

Dr. McGrath is very easy to talk to and always listens very carefully. Excellent provider!

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/22/2025

Eileen McGrath is great, compassionate and well informed about my history.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/21/2025

I have been with Dr. McGrath since moving here in the mid-1990's. She has always been an excellent GP and is very effective In understanding my hesitancy regarding unquestioned use of pharmeceuticals or invasive testing. She skillfully helps me find effective resolutions and I appreciate her very much for that.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/19/2025

I am extremely grateful to have Dr. Eileen McGrath as my primary caregiver. She is thorough and follows all test results extremely carefully and closely. Any patient would be very fortunate to be under her care!

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/17/2025

Always a good experience

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/16/2025

I have seen Dr. Eileen McGrath since 1995. She is a superb physician, knowledgeable and empathetic. She has become the MD for my three-generation family.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/12/2025

I was very sick and I walked in without an appointment and she fit me That day.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/11/2025

Even though the CA wildfires were everywhere and Dr. McGrath was worried about her Palisades office and staff, she still spent the time I needed and took care of everything I needed too.

Providence Patient
  • 5
01/06/2025

Dr. McGrath is the bestalways has beenalways will be!

Providence Patient