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.
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Family & Internal MedicineMedical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
901 Wilshire Boulevard – Floor 3
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
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO: 4235369*
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO: GWR149*
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO: 100016309009*
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO: 100016309009*
- Cigna Commercial HMO: 0613459*
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 3717530847*
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435263
- SCAN Health Medicare HMO: 047090*
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO: 0309480049*
- United Healthcare Medicare HMO: 0302470013*
* = Currently not accepting new enrollment
Other
- 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 Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Reviews
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The doctor made time for my especial needs
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5
My Dr. Eileen McGrath I have been blessed to have care for me and my adult children in their younger years.I trust Dr McGrath and the practice and she means the world to me and my family that I name my daughter after her and she is 38 yrs old now. I have been blessed to have my medical care from Dr.McGrath for 40 yrs.I consider Dr. McGrath a dear friend andI am going be so sad when my friend retires. She is the best!
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5
I have the best Primary Care Physician in my life. She is the best in her profession. Simply the best.
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5
Compassionate and professional
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5
Dr McGrath knows my history - despite my seeing a number of specialist at different institutions. She makes sure she gets records and I feel better knowing she is aware of my overall health.
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5
They are always very close to the appointment time I had scheduled. Every time someone comes in the office, they tell me their name and what they are going to do. I feel like I am not just a number. They are very professional but yet friendly.
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath has been my primary doctor since 1986........she keeps me on track in a good way.
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4.93
She is wonderful.
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5
The staff at Dr. McGrath's office is totally amazing. Changing insurance carriers at the beginning of the year created many issues, all were easily solved by the office. THANK YOU!
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5
Eileen McGrath is a consummate medical professional and I trust her every recommendation with regard to my health and how to navigate that. I feel very fortunate to have her as my physician!
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5
She is the best care provider one can find, very conscientious, and a highly motivated, knowledgeable, and compassionate person whose presence in the world makes a genuine difference. An exemplary practitioner of and adherent to the principles of the Hippocratic Oath.
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5
Needed pre-op appointment for elective foot surgery as I could no longer wear a shoe without extreme pain. This was reason for visit so closely following yearly health check. Very happy with Dr McGrath. The best.
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4.64
Dr. McGrath is fantastic. She's been my doctor for over 20 years. She knows me and understands me and my medical needs.
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4.64
Always good
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5
I have been a patient of Dr. McGraths because she is an excellent doctor and medical provider and trust her on all medical issues
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5
I have been with Dr. McGrath and her staff for years and years and always had excellent care
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5
Dr. McGrath has always been there for me and concerned about my physical and mental health.
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5
Dr. McGrath and her staff are so efficient and helpful!
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5
Dr. McGrath is the best doctor I have ever had. I am very happy that I once again have insurance that covers my visits with her.
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5
Dr McGrath is an excellent physician in every possible way. I recommend her highly always.
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5
All good. No issues
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5
My continued reliance on Dr McGrath over the last two and a half decades confirms the good experience I have under her care.
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5
Dr McGrath has given me excellent care and advice for over 20 years!
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5
McGrath is wonderful. I love her.
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5
The doctor was excellent. I had been to Urgent Care, downstairs in her building, and was sent upstairs to see her. The whole experience was good, and I decided after that 1 visit to select her as my medicare primary care GP.
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5
Always lovely with Dr McGrath
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5
Excellent experience. Dr. Mcgrath went above and beyond to deal with my immediate medical problem and concerns.
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4.93
Addressed the problem and ordered needed test right away
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5
Health care provider was excellent.
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5
During the past 35+ years I have been receiving excellent care by Dr. McGrath and team of doctors. Dr. McGrath has always been available to me to provide care and treatment for my medical needs. She is a superb doctor.
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4.17
I feel like I'm in good hands.
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5
Dr McGrath is always aware of my health and any issues that come up. She always acts on my issues and then checks up on the treatment she recommends. I have referred her to friends and family. She is grade A, # 1, and the best Doctor I've had in my life. I couldn't recommend her any higher. She is Tops !!!!
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5
I feel like Dr McGrath is the best doctor I have ever had. She cares, is knowledgeable, and I feel like I am in good hands with her
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5
I'm grateful to have Dr. McGrath as my Doctor. She is always caring, considerate, knowledgable and helpful and works with me as a "whole person" not the just sum of any of my medical issues.
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5
I love Dr. McGrath's straightforward (but friendly) demeanor. Her staff is also present and appreciated.
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5
Dr Mcgrath is very knowledgeable and gives me great advice.
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4.64
There are not enough words for me tell you how well Doctor E McGrath looks after me, she treats me like I'm her mother with patience kindness and understanding. I'm extremely lucky to have her as my primary care physician
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5
Dr. McGrath is a great doctor.
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5
I love Dr. McGrath and her staff. Always feel taken care of and listened to.
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5
Dr. McGrath is a thorough and thoughtful professional who I trust implicitly with my health and I am fortunate to have my care in her hands!
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4.17
Dr. McGrath gave me her undivided attention and thorough annual physical. She always reads every test result thoroughly and explains simply what they mean. She remains the best and most ideal primary care physician ever.
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5
Dr McGrath is wonderful. She knows all my health issues and take great care of me. She also Is able to coordinate information snd care with the different specialists as well.
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5
Dr. McGrath as usual was thorough, kind, detail oriented and highly informed and analytical. During my yearly physical, she found a mass in my left breast and immediately gave me a referral for 2 tests to St. John's Hospital Breast Center, made sure I had a copy of the order in my hand with the phone # for appointment highlighted and told me to call for an appt. As,soon as I got home. Dr. McGrath knew that I had Tomo mammogram six months ago. THIS IS WHAT MAKES HER A STANDOUT: meticulous and caring about her patients well being. Always ON IT.
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5
She's the best!!
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5
Dr. McGrath is very professional and conscientious.
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath has been my doctor for many years. She has always been an outstanding professional, a knowledgeable, caring, and kind doctor.
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5
Dr. McGrath is the best. She's been my doctor for 32 years for a reason. I also travel 45 minutes to get to her because she's the best.
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5
Very good care and attention
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4.64
I am extremely happy with my primary care physcian
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4.93
I've been seeing Dr. McGrath for at least 15 years, perhaps more. She has provided me with excellent, even enlightened, care during this period, during which I transitioned from middle-aged to senior status.
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5
You are lucky to have Dr McGrath, she is so knowledgeable, understanding, patience and efficient!!
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4.86
Dr. McGrath is extremely competent and professional.
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5
Always good
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5
Dr. McGrath is the best.
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5
Dr. McGrath has been my primary provider over 2 decades. I drive an hour to her office, I wouldn't switch her for any other doctor.She's the best of the best!'n
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5
I have been seeing Dr McGrath for over two decades and she has only gotten better with each year. Staff has always been great as well.
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5
Dr. McGrath is always available to provide excellent medical care and advice. She is the best doctor I have had.
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5
I travel over 150 miles to get this excellant health care. It's worth the drive!! Dr. McGrath has been my personal physican for over 20 years and is compationaate, understanding and includes my input in all health care decisions. Couldn't ASK FOR A BETTER PERSONAL PHYSICAN!!
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5
Dr. McGrath is caring, patient, and knowledgeable .
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath is a consummate medical professional & provider who extends the utmost in prescriptive care to maintain the best possible health! She is extremely knowledgeable and capable in overall healthcare and I feel extremely comfortable and secure under her watch!
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4.83
Dr. McGrath is a very responsive doctor who gives clear advice yet listens to her patient's concerns.
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5
Dr. McGrath always spends a good amount of time with me and addresses all of my questions and concerns.
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5
Dr McGrath is a great doctor!
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5
Dr. McGrath is always on top of things, committed to excellence, thoughtful and the kind of doctor that is rare to find. Suggestion box: Clone Dr. McGrath
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5
Dr. McGrath is always prepared with medical records and excellent recall of my medical history and always asks pertinent, important questions. She is consistently the best in EVERY way.
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5
I have always felt that my needs were important to Dr. McGrath. She takes her time to answer any concern that I bring up and does it so that I understand what she is telling me. I strongly feel that what she is telling me is in my best interest.
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5
I love Dr. McGrath and will follow her whoever she goes.
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5
Dr. McGrath is extremely knowledgeable and empathetic. I trust her completely.
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5
Dr McGrath is friendly, knowledgeable, caring,helpful, thorough and sees that all your concerns are addressed. I'm so fortunate to have her as my physician
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5
She is very smart and her advice is always on target.
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5
All good.
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath and her staff are the BEST!
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5
Dr McGrath has been my GP for the last 40 years. I don't believe I could have better personal care anywhere. I'm dreading a time when she decides to retire.
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5
Been my MD for many years
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5
Dr. McGrath is wonderful. She listens and gives excellent advice, whether it's medication or refers me to a specialist.
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5
Very helpful and caring
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5
Dr. McGrath listened to my concerns and addressed all of them by either running a test or providing me a with a referral. I appreciate her promptness and that she cares.
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5
Always good
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5
Dr McGrath has been my health care provider for close to 20 years .. And it's because of the great care she provides .. I wouldn't trust my healthcare to anyone else
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath is terrific :)
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5
She is excellent
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5
I always feel that I receive excellent care from Dr. McGrath.
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5
Being away from home with unexpected health issues was made much simpler by my visit to Urgent Care and Dr. Eileen McGraths diagnosis.
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5
We have had excellent care from Dr. Eileen McGrath for over 35+ years!
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5
Excellent experience. Dr. McGrath is caring, thorough and accurate.Her referrals are always A-1. She is meticulous about prescriptions, blood tests and in putting in orders for a mammogram and colonoscopy when records show it is time.Dr. McGrath is a patient's ideal doctor in every way.
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5
Dr. Eileen McGrath is a consummate and knowledgeable medical professional whose assessments and judgments I trust implicitly. She is someone who genuinely cares about your health and outcome.
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5
I am so fortunate to have Dr. Eileen MacGrath as my primary physician.I drive 45-50 mins from my home to see her, been doing that over 20 years.She is the best in what she does, her bedside manners are just wonderful,She is caring, knowledgeable, explains to me in a way I understand what my health is going through. I love my doctor, she took care of my daughter and mother, three generations and mom drover an hour to see her.
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5
Dr. McGrath is amazing.
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5
Dr. McGrath is the best. She takes good care of me.
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5
Dr. McGrath is always available to answer any questions I have regarding my health. I am extremely satisfied with the care and services she provides.
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5
I always receive excellent care with Dr. McGrath.
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5
I have always felt important as a patient with Dr. McGrath. She shows concern for the issues I may have and explains in terms that I could understand. I have never felt rushed through the procedures.
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5
Dr. McGrath and her staff are fantastic. I am very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. McGrath and her staff. They are professional, knowledgable, kind and always give me plenty of time to make sure I'm understanding what is being said.
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5
Excellent service.
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5
Dr Mc Grath is extremely professional
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5
Caring, Listens well, asks questions too!
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4.92
Eileen is very competent and caring. She's a great medical provider
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5
I was very pleased that I was able to see Dr. McGrath on the day I called as I needed to be seen before the weekend. I was able to get started on medication right away.
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5
I am always pleased to have my health care concerns dealt with by Dr. McGrath. She is caring, attentive and the best! She was my mother's doctor as well, so we have a long history together.
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5
Very caring and has tests to prevent any problems
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5
I had never been to this urgent care. McGrath was terrific.
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5
Dr McGrath and all members of the care team are outstanding!
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5
She is fantastic and incredibly caring
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5
Dr. McGrath always takes time to listen to me and answers my questions. She is friendly and easy to talk to. She keeps my records up-to-date and reminds me of anything I need to do.
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5
Dr. McGrath and her staff are wonderful! Always helpful and considerate!!
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5
Dr. McGrath has an incredible memory for every part of my health history including the smallest details. She is quite knowledgeable and makes me feel comfortable asking her questions. She has a positive attitude which Is Infectious.
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5
Dr McGrath was very helpful and supportive.
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5
World Class Healthcare!
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5
Excellent and respectful.
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5
Very satisfied with the care given to me
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5
Dr. McGrath and her office always provide top quality, professional services.
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5
Dr McGrath has been my primary physician for many years. She is always attentive and cares about her patients.
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5
Good experience.
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4.57
This was an Urgent Care visit to administer a Covid-19 test. Dr. McGrath was prompt and to the point and very well informed. It was understandably a very short visit so the answers provided must be viewed in that context. I was very pleased with her efficiency and general approach and knowledge.
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5
Very professional
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4.64
Dr. McGrath was thorough and knowledgeable on this Urgent Care walk-in visit. Understanding and personable.
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5
I absolutely love my primary physician, Dr. McGrath. She makes me feel important, good, I look forward yo seeing my doctor.she's compassionate, caring, sweet, funny and much more:)
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5
Dr. McGrath always has good information and advice for me.
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5
Always good, sound medical advice
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5
Dr. McGrath is always right and she is always on top of the situation.
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5
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.
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5
Excellent. I use MyChart for questions after and between appointments. Not phone call. Always a prompt response.
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5
Love Dr. McGrath. She is great.
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5
Dr. McGrath is wonderful...so informative and compassionate.
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5
Dr. McGrath has always provided me with excellent, thoughtful, and professional treatment. She is caring and smart and attentive. I feel very grateful to have her as my doctor.
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4.58
Always excellent treatment
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4.64
Dr McGrath is always great, caring and supportive.
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5
Dr. McGrath is extremely attentive and professional.
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5
The offices are clean, very well run and people are all great. Dr McGrath has been my doctor for a very long time. I trust her and she has never not given me honest and good advice and treatment. Also always keeps up to date on my records and outside appointments I need to maintain good health. She also is just an honest, down to earth good person
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5
Dr McGrath is an excellent physician. She been taking care of my health for many years and I am extremely grateful for that!
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5
Dr. McGrath has always provided top notch medical care. She treats me with respect and I look forward to our visits.
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5
Dr. McGrath is the best. She's very smart, attentive, and kind. All things you want in a doctor.
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5
She is the best. I feel so fortunate that I have her for my family physician.
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5
Dr. McGrath always response promptly to concerns and questions on "My Chart" and during health appointments.
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5
BEST PHYSICIAN I HAVE EVER HAD IN 80 YEARS! WILL MAINTAIN DR. MC GRATH AS MY PRIMARY UNTIL THE END OF MY LIFE.
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