About Elizabeth Spence, D.O.
Elizabeth Spence, DO grew up in Los Angeles, and is very excited to be working in the community she calls home. Her family physician inspired her to become a doctor, and she now feels privileged to be working with her and her colleagues. She aspires to work with her patients and their families to encourage preventative health care in a holistic manner. She strives to focus on individualized care to educate and empower her patients to make informed medical decisions.
She completed her Bachelors degree with honors in Human Biology at Brown University and returned home to complete her Master’s degree in Physiological Science at UCLA. She worked in research for a few years with a focus on neuroscience and neuropsychology. She then completed her medical degree at Western University of Health Sciences and her residency at a community hospital in Long Beach, CA. She worked as a primary care physician in the San Gabriel Valley and the South Bay for ve years and is very excited to now serve in her own community.
She enjoys exploring the Los Angeles food scene, going to the beach, and spending time with her husband and two young children.
Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsClinical Interests
Preventative CareWomen’s Health
Holistic Medicine
Locations
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(424) 443-5555
Education
Medical School
Western University of Health Sciences
Internship
College Medical Center
Residency
College Medical Center
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 Medicare Advantage
- Blue Shield of CA PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Coventry/First Health PPO
- Health Net HMO
- Health Net PPO
- HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan PPO
- Oscar EPO
- SCAN Medicare Advantage
- TriCare
- United HealthCare PPO
- United Healthcare HMO
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross
The Doctors of Saint John
Board Certification
American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
American Osteopathic Board
Reviews
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- 188 Reviews
- 109 Comments
Dr.Spence always responds to my questions on line right away and I really appreciate her help and my health progress. Thank you!!
Providence PatientDr. Elizabeth Spence listens very well, and has a gentle, kind disposition. She is responds timely to emails. She is an asset to the group.
Providence PatientThis office is the most efficient doctors office I have ever been in. Dr. Spence is amazing!
Providence PatientDr was very nice
Providence PatientI received the care that I was after and I am satisfied
Providence PatientGreat
Providence PatientRespectful, courteous, kind. Thorough explanations. Listened carefully & made me comfortable.
Providence PatientDr. Spence is very professional and I felt very much at ease during the visit.
Providence PatientThis was the first time I met Dr. Spence. I am seriously considering her as my primary care physician. I liked her demeanor and her attentiveness. She was thorough, thoughtful, and proactive. I felt at ease and in good hands with Dr. Spence. She also followed up with me via the app the same day. Overall outstanding first impression.
Providence PatientWonderful, Super Nice!Dr. Elizabeth Spence
Providence PatientWonderful, Beautiful and Super Nice!Dr. Elizabeth Spence
Providence PatientEven my primary doctor on Vacation, Dr. Spence is a substitute doctor... I appreciate her treatment.
Providence PatientDr. Spence is great. She takes her time and thoroughly explains and examines. She also listens to my concerns and questions
Providence PatientDr. Spence replaced a Providence physician who left the practice. I am very happy to be her patient.
Providence PatientShe was great. I didn't like my last provider in this office
Providence PatientDr. Spence is very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs as a patient. Also warm and personable.
Providence PatientDr Spence is very easy to talk to and she is very professional. She is getting a bit difficult to get an appointment than before
Providence PatientLook forward to Dr. Spence and I working together Feel I'm in good hands
Providence PatientI am new to this provider and group. I am very satisfied with the service and customer service. So glad switch to this Hospital stay was very pleasant and good.
Providence PatientOffice is very well run. Best! The office is very well run. She is an excellent doctor. Office help very helpful.
Providence PatientGreat experience. Very thorough. Very professional.
Providence PatientThis Was my 1st. Visit with Dr. Spence . So, this survey Is not at this time something I am able to complete. I Like Dr. Spence and I am hoping to have her as my primary Doctor- we just need time to have a Doctor - Patient relationship . On this visit she did cover as much as she could as far as medical information goes. She is a nice, courteous and I have the confidence that she will be doing her best to help me.
Providence PatientI find Dr. Spence to have excellent communication & listening skills. I am happy to have her as my health partner.
Providence PatientTimely wait to be seen . Listened to my concerns appeared concerned and attentive.
Providence PatientThe staff were attentive and caring. Dr. Spence was super with my care and questions I asked
Providence PatientDr. Spence is outstanding, and I am lucky to have her as my provider.
Providence PatientLove the doctor
Providence PatientI already have recommended Dr. Spence and Providence to others
Providence PatientCaring .. Very straightforward..
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientAlways a positive experience.
Providence PatientMy whole process was the best experience ever. Thank you!
Providence PatientVery thorough in getting history since I am a new patient at this practice
Providence PatientFirst visit with this provider because regular provider had full schedule. Prompt, courteous, helpful, kind, knowledgeable. Answered all our questions
Providence PatientI felt very comfortable with Dr. Spence.
Providence PatientDr. Spence is very pleasant as well as efficient.
Providence PatientVery nice staff and Doctor. The office is very clean. My nurse was very professional and friendly. I had good experience there.
Providence PatientVery caring!
Providence PatientMy Dr. Was fabulous! She took ample time with me and got me to all the Doctor said I needed to get to. My doctor was fabulous and so was her staff.
Providence PatientOne of the best and most caring doctors I have ever had.
Providence PatientDr Spence is great. My referral for a health problem has been delayed because the department that handles insurance authorizations hasn't gotten to me yet and it's been 3 days.
Providence PatientThe visit was a great experience
Providence PatientVery pleased with Dr. Spence
Providence PatientDr. Spence was extremely patient and professional, which proved to be such a great first experience at this office with this doctor.
Providence PatientExcelent
Providence PatientI was amazed every step of the way - Dr. Spence was so smart and helpful and her tech too. And the man working at the desk on her floor who checked me in and brought me to the lab was so sweet! Such a great team!!!
Providence PatientWonderful care and attention
Providence PatientI felt very comfortable with my exam and all my questions were answered.
Providence PatientDr. Spence is amazing.
Providence PatientReally nice to meet Dr. Spence. Appreciated the time she spent explaining certain things to me. Can't wait to continue seeing her for care.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor
Providence PatientAll good!
Providence PatientI thought Dr. Spence was really great. She was Very knowledgeable and helpful in addressing my concerns.
Providence PatientEveryone in this office, from Dr. Spence to the technicians and assistants is pleasant and professional, attentive and warm.
Providence PatientDr, Spence is an excellent doctor. I have complete confidence in her. Very professional and kind.
Providence PatientDr. Spence was kind and answered all the questions I asked.
Providence PatientDr. Spence was very nice and I appreciated she was able to see me on very short notice. I needed an empty prescription refilled. I will be seeing her again in 3 weeks for follow up.
Providence PatientI received very professional care thank you
Providence PatientDr. Spence is excellent.
Providence PatientDr. Spence was easy to schedule an appointment with, and always is very responsive when I have questions or when results come in and she has to offer feedback. I'm really glad that I chose her as my PCP.
Providence PatientSo far so good. See you on the next follow up visit scheduled in September
Providence PatientEveryone was very helpful and attentive at my recent visit.
Providence PatientI felt heard and in god hands
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Doctor Spence and I was attended and listened to carefully. She always made me feel very comfortable in the room together.
Providence PatientDr Spence was very knowledgeable, informative and easy to talk to
Providence PatientIt was my first time with her and I felt prettyComfortable with her.She tried to help me.
Providence PatientExcellent so happy to have her as my doctor
Providence PatientThis one my second visit.I'm very satisfied . First visit I was thinking that she has no empathy . But this time she prove me wrong . She is a good doctor
Providence PatientIt was my first appt with Dr. Spence. I switched to her as my PCP due to changes in my insurance coverage. She was great. She listened to my questions and concerns and provided answers and solutions.
Providence PatientI was very pleased that the Dr. Spence could see me within a week, and was available to schedule a follow up within a reasonable amount of time.
Providence PatientAll good!
Providence PatientThis was my first time meeting with Dr. Spence and she was lovely. She even did my Pap in the office as part of the annual check which saved me the time and hassle of making a separate appointment with an OBGYN to get it done. Very lovely experience establishing primary care here.
Providence PatientMy current provider Dr. Spence is relative medical new relationship. However I find Dr. Spence Is good listener and present at our meeting. My prior primary care Doctor was not good for me. So happy to change Doctor
Providence PatientThis is a new practice and provider for me due to a change of insurance. I was so pleasantly surprised by both the doctor and all the staff. Excellent care and service. Thank you
Providence PatientEveryone was kind and attentive.
Providence PatientOur family is so fortunate to have Dr. Narvaez as our doctor! She is kind, caring, and genuinely cares about her patients.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez is always so kind and helpful.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez is thorough and caring. She will always be my doctor.
Providence PatientDr Narvaez and her team are wonderful it's always a pleasure seeing themService is always over the top
Providence PatientNew doctor I felt cared for and pleased to be with this group of doctors
Providence PatientDr was amazing. the phlebotomists in the lab weren't the best with human interaction and felt a little rude. Might have been a bad day.
Providence PatientI love my doctor Linda Narváez She takes the time to listen and take care of my concerns I'm so happy and grateful with Doctor Narvaez
Providence PatientDr Narvaez and her medical team are always very helpful, attentive, efficient, & pleasant.
Providence PatientKind and knowledgeable
Providence PatientI really like my doctor. I feel cared for and cared about.
Providence PatientWonderful dr.
Providence PatientI have been her patient for years and love her dearly. She is the best
Providence PatientVery nice first visit and supportive
Providence PatientExcellent care and support for my condition.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez and her staff are the best!
Providence PatientI'd like to Thank Dr Narvaez for being my doctor
Providence PatientDr Narvaez is patient, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent bedside manner.
Providence PatientI have been going to Linda Narvarz for years before she joined Saint John's.
Providence PatientShe is excellent.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez is always available to my needs and is Informative to all my questions and concerns.She's the best.
Providence PatientBery happy l like the experiences with Dr. Narvaez
Providence PatientI have the best DR!
Providence PatientI love Dr. Narvaez; she is always attentive, answers my questions, she also ask questions (two way conversation). She is pleasant and easy to speak with. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Providence PatientAppreciate Dr Navarez reviewing my medical record with me for accuracy
Providence PatientI have the greatest respect for my provider. Always treats you as family and goes above and beyond with help and sharing her knowledge with me. She is the best.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez is one of the best. She takes the time to listen & understand your concerns. She is open-minded, and I feel comfortable sharing anything with her. Plus, she has a great attitude.
Providence PatientDr Narvaez is always caring and informative, she has been a great doctor for my health for many years.
Providence PatientDr. Narvaez has been great since day 1 two years ago :)
Providence PatientDr Narvaez is the best family practice doctor. She is knowledgeable and courteous.
Providence PatientLinda is very patient, extremely nice and caring. She takes her time with me and she is very detailed.
Providence PatientEveryone I encountered was helpful, clear and I never felt rushed.
Providence Patient