Emily Wright is a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP) in the Breast Health Clinic at the Margie Petersen Breast Center. Her passion for educat ing and caring for women was sparked during a summer volunteering at a women’s clinic in Southern Africa, where she witnessed the challenges of childbirth and family planning with limited resources. This experience fostered her commitment to supporting women in difficult situations. Emily then pursued her master’s degree in nursing at Duke University. After graduating, she worked at a non-profit organization providing testing and support for new expectant mothers followed by an infertility clinic in West LA. Her experiences caring for women in unexpected and vulnerable situations has guided her to the Breast Health Clinic. Driven by the belief that knowledge is power, Emily strives to provide compassionate care and education to her patients.
Medical Service
DermatologyClinical Interests
• Women’s Health• Breast Health
• Infertility
Locations
2121 Santa Monica Blvd.,
Santa Monica,
CA
90404
(310) 828-8585
Education
Master’s of Science in Nursing
WHNP Specialty, Duke University
Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
Brigham Young University
- 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
Saint John’s Physician Partners
Outside of her professional life, Emily enjoys hiking, traveling, reading, and going on family adventures with her husband and children. She also loves baking and sharing sourdough bread.

Reviews
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5
Emily was amazing. Very helpful during a somewhat stressful time for me.
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5
Emily Wright is professional, compassionate, and very respectful. She listens. She hears. I felt safe under her care.
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5
Emily Wright is amazing. I have seen her and referred my daughter whom also felt so comfortable with her. She is compassionate and informative and glad she is part of my health care !!
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5
Emily went above and beyond in her care. She was so kind and helpful.
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5
I had excellent experience with this medical provider.
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5
Ms. Wright was very open to understanding my fears about having a breast biopsy and explained in detail the procedure and next steps for treatment. I was impressed with her knowledge and medical demeanor.
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5
Emily understood my concerns, ordered ultrasound which I was able to have at the office visit.
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5
I love Emily Wright! She is warm and friendly. She asks questions and really listens to what you have to say. She looks you in the eye when you are talking. This is less common than you would think! I couldn't be happier with my care at the Breast Center. EVERYONE I interact with there has been top notch from receptionists, business people, nurses and doctors. I literally recommend to everyone the Breast Center at St. Johns.
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5
Emily is one of the best medical providers I've seen - I felt so reassured and taken care of after my visit.
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5
Emily was very caring and made sure I had sufficient time to ask questions. Very friendly, also.
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5
Provider saw me earlier than my scheduled appointment because I had a long gap between imaging tests and appointment with provider. Very nice.
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5
Emily was fantastic -- so easy to talk with, extremely knowledgeable, approachable, friendly.... She has a wonderful bedside manner and was thoughtful, articulate and helpful.
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5
Excellent care for women ! Finally Wonderful nurse and reviews !
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5
Emely is great. She is sensitive and knowledgeable. She has a great personality and has always a smile on her face.
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5
P.A. Emily Wright was helpful and fully engaged during the session. Excellent person.
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5
Very helpful and pleasant
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5
Emily was very good at answering all my questions and giving me relevant information.
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5
Emily Wright NP was excellent! She listened and got me an ultrasound right away and took her time with me though I was late to my appointment. I would wholeheartedly recommend her
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5
Warm, helpful, competent and easy to take with
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5
All good, no problems.
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5
All around great experience
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5
Nurse practitioner Emily Wright is fantastic! I am so glad to be in her care.
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4.94
I have no complaint
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5
Very knowledgeable and thorough.
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5
This was the best experience. I was greeted with great warmth and caring by the
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5
Everyone was extremely helpful, prompt, and experienced
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5
Emily was terrific - one of my best doctor experiences in quite some time! She was patient, caring, gentle, thorough - excellent!
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4.83
I had a really positive experience in the office and with the doctor. Overall I was happy with the level of care I received
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5
Dr. Spence is incredibly professional. She listens to you as a patient and explains her diagnosis in a clear manner. The description of the appointment in the visits' notes proves that she listens, knows the patient's history and takes the patient's concerns seriously. She is fantastic!
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5
Dr. Spence was in no rush and showed great concern and care
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5
I always have a good experience with Dr. Spence and at Providence Playa Vista!
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5
Very professional
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5
I want to commend the Breast Cancer Center for their excellent work. I had an emerging breast infection from a Diep Flap procedure. My micro plastic surgeon who had handled my previous one, did not respond to my phone calls about my emerging infection for three days. I turned to St. John's instead, where I receive care from my onco-surgeon. Every point of contact was outstanding - especially since it was the day before Thanksgiving. From the initial intake, to the follow up call, to the the nurse practitioner, everyone listened and validated my concerns and then clinically examined them in a logical and caring way. It turned out I did have breast infection and because of the St. John's team I received proper treatment for it and will also receive a follow-up appointment to conclude that no infection lingers. When you have breast cancer, having people understand your concerns and address them in a caring and logical way is so important. Your team at St. John's did that and more. Thank you for all that you do to make the care at St. John's exceptional. I hope that you convey this to all the folks there and let them know how grateful I am for their work, which is not only excellent, but also loving.
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5
Dr. Spence is a wonderful Doctor and a person, so easy to talk to and always so helpful.
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5
Super communicative, kind and listens to me. Felt very comfortable.
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5
So far all my visits to the Margie Peterson Breast Cancer have been very good experiences. I'm in my 6th year after diagnosis and it's been a great experience with St.John's. Thank you!
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5
Great service and very professional
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5
Great
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5
Dr. Spencer is amazing! She listen to very detail. Very concerned about my needs. Give the staff 10 gold stars.
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4.89
This visit was to establish care with Dr Spence and I'm very happy with the appointment and looking forward to being Dr Spence's patient.
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5
Excellent experience. Dr. Spence is the best.
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5
I referred multiple people to my doctor. I think she's absolutely exceptional.. She definitely takes her time with me and always listens to all my needs and wants. I'm glad she's younger than me because I look forward to being with her for a long time and for her to be taken care of me when I get into my older years. She has a very calming energy about her, and I never feel rushed. I feel very blessed that I'm able to have her as my Doctor. Her staff is also exceptional as well.
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5
Very good experience
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5
My provider listens intently. I am extremely happy with her performance. Very likable and direct feed back. I would highly recommend her !
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5
This was my first time seeing Dr. Spence, I was very happy and will be using her as my main doctor moving forward now
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5
I found Dr. Spence kind personable professional and knowledgeable. Dr. Spence attentively listened to my concerns providing constructive + helpful feedback. Thank you Dr. Spence .
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5
Dr. Spence is Great. Am glad she is my Physician
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5
It was my 1st time seeing this doctor. She was very nice
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5
Very satisfied with her
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5
Very good . Needed blood test for upcoming MOHS surgery. Dr Spense very helpful
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5
Dr Spence listened and provided competent, measured care
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4.26
This was my 1st visit with Dr Spence. My previous Dr retired and I chose Dr. Spence as my primary care provider. I haven't gotten to know her yet from one visit.
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5
Dr. Spence is an excellent physician. I have complete trust in her.
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5
Dr.Spence always responds to my questions on line right away and I really appreciate her help and my health progress. Thank you!!
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4.37
Dr. Elizabeth Spence listens very well, and has a gentle, kind disposition. She is responds timely to emails. She is an asset to the group.
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5
Dr was very nice
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5
This office is the most efficient doctors office I have ever been in. Dr. Spence is amazing!
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5
I received the care that I was after and I am satisfied
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5
Great
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4.94
Respectful, courteous, kind. Thorough explanations. Listened carefully & made me comfortable.
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5
Dr. Spence is very professional and I felt very much at ease during the visit.
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5
This 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.
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5
Wonderful, Super Nice!Dr. Elizabeth Spence
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5
Wonderful, Beautiful and Super Nice!Dr. Elizabeth Spence
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4.66
Even my primary doctor on Vacation, Dr. Spence is a substitute doctor... I appreciate her treatment.
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4.71
Dr. Spence is great. She takes her time and thoroughly explains and examines. She also listens to my concerns and questions
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5
Dr. Spence replaced a Providence physician who left the practice. I am very happy to be her patient.
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4.94
She was great. I didn't like my last provider in this office
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5
Dr. Spence is very knowledgeable and attentive to my needs as a patient. Also warm and personable.
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5
Dr Spence is very easy to talk to and she is very professional. She is getting a bit difficult to get an appointment than before
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5
Look forward to Dr. Spence and I working together Feel I'm in good hands
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4.71
I 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.
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5
Office is very well run. Best! The office is very well run. She is an excellent doctor. Office help very helpful.
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5
Great experience. Very thorough. Very professional.
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5
This 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.
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5
I find Dr. Spence to have excellent communication & listening skills. I am happy to have her as my health partner.
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5
Timely wait to be seen . Listened to my concerns appeared concerned and attentive.
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5
The staff were attentive and caring. Dr. Spence was super with my care and questions I asked
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5
Dr. Spence is outstanding, and I am lucky to have her as my provider.
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5
Love the doctor
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4.94
I already have recommended Dr. Spence and Providence to others
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5
Caring .. Very straightforward..
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5
Good
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5
Always a positive experience.
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5
My whole process was the best experience ever. Thank you!
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4.89
First visit with this provider because regular provider had full schedule. Prompt, courteous, helpful, kind, knowledgeable. Answered all our questions
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4.43
Very thorough in getting history since I am a new patient at this practice
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5
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Spence.
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5
Dr. Spence is very pleasant as well as efficient.
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5
Very nice staff and Doctor. The office is very clean. My nurse was very professional and friendly. I had good experience there.
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5
Very caring!
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5
My 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.
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5
Dr 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.
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5
One of the best and most caring doctors I have ever had.
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5
The visit was a great experience
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5
Very pleased with Dr. Spence
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4.71
Dr. Spence was extremely patient and professional, which proved to be such a great first experience at this office with this doctor.
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5
Excelent
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5
I 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!!!
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5
Wonderful care and attention
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5
Dr. Spence is amazing.
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5
I felt very comfortable with my exam and all my questions were answered.
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5
Excellent doctor
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5
Really nice to meet Dr. Spence. Appreciated the time she spent explaining certain things to me. Can't wait to continue seeing her for care.
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5
All good!
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5
I thought Dr. Spence was really great. She was Very knowledgeable and helpful in addressing my concerns.
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5
Everyone in this office, from Dr. Spence to the technicians and assistants is pleasant and professional, attentive and warm.
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4.71
Dr. Spence was kind and answered all the questions I asked.
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5
Dr, Spence is an excellent doctor. I have complete confidence in her. Very professional and kind.
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5
Dr. 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.
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4.94
I received very professional care thank you
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5
Dr. Spence is excellent.
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4.37
So far so good. See you on the next follow up visit scheduled in September
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5
Dr. 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.
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4.94
Everyone was very helpful and attentive at my recent visit.
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5
I felt heard and in god hands
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5
This 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.
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5
Dr Spence was very knowledgeable, informative and easy to talk to
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4.89
It was my first time with her and I felt prettyComfortable with her.She tried to help me.
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4.94
This 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
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5
Excellent so happy to have her as my doctor
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5
It 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.
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5
I 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.
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5
All good!
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4.66
This 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.
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5
My 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
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5
This 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
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5
Everyone was kind and attentive.
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5
Our family is so fortunate to have Dr. Narvaez as our doctor! She is kind, caring, and genuinely cares about her patients.
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5
Dr. Narvaez is always so kind and helpful.
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5
Dr. Narvaez is thorough and caring. She will always be my doctor.
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5
Dr Narvaez and her team are wonderful it's always a pleasure seeing themService is always over the top
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5
New doctor I felt cared for and pleased to be with this group of doctors
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5
Dr 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.
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5
I 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
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5
Dr Narvaez and her medical team are always very helpful, attentive, efficient, & pleasant.
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4.21
Kind and knowledgeable
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5
I really like my doctor. I feel cared for and cared about.
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5
Wonderful dr.
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5
I have been her patient for years and love her dearly. She is the best
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4.93
Very nice first visit and supportive
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5
Excellent care and support for my condition.
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5
Dr. Narvaez and her staff are the best!
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4.08
I'd like to Thank Dr Narvaez for being my doctor
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5
Dr Narvaez is patient, empathetic, extremely knowledgeable and has an excellent bedside manner.
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5
I have been going to Linda Narvarz for years before she joined Saint John's.
Providence Patient-
5
She is excellent.
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4.29
Dr. Narvaez is always available to my needs and is Informative to all my questions and concerns.She's the best.
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5
Bery happy l like the experiences with Dr. Narvaez
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5
I have the best DR!
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5
I 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.
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5
Appreciate Dr Navarez reviewing my medical record with me for accuracy
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5
I 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.
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5
Dr. 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.
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5
Dr Narvaez is always caring and informative, she has been a great doctor for my health for many years.
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4.93
Dr. Narvaez has been great since day 1 two years ago :)
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5
Dr Narvaez is the best family practice doctor. She is knowledgeable and courteous.
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5
Linda is very patient, extremely nice and caring. She takes her time with me and she is very detailed.
Providence Patient-
4.92
Everyone I encountered was helpful, clear and I never felt rushed.
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