Joan Isabelle M. Barcenas, FNP-C
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4.7
- 93 Ratings
- 90 Comments
Family Nurse Practitioner
About Joan Isabelle M. Barcenas, FNP-C
Joan Isabelle Barcenas, FNP-C, is a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience as a registered nurse. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Western Mindanao State University in the Philippines and her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialization in Family Medicine from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
Joan’s journey to become a nurse practitioner was driven by her dedication to education and improving patient wellbeing. She is passionate about teaching key topics such as nutrition and exercise to enhance patient health outcomes and reduce illness risk. She believes active community involvement and building meaningful connections are fundamental aspects of her role as a medical professional, especially for underserved populations.
Outside her medical career, Joan loves spending quality time with her family, traveling to exciting places and pursuing culinary adventures.
Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsClinical Interests
• Family Medicine• Primary Care
Locations
1831 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite B,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
(310) 400-5565
Education
Nursing School
Charles R. Drew University, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Western Mindanao State University
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 PPO
- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Coventry/First Health/Coventry PPO
- Health Net – HMO
Saint John’s Physician Partners
Outside her medical career, Joan loves spending quality time with her family, traveling to exciting places and pursuing culinary adventures.

Reviews
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4.7
- 93 Reviews
- 90 Comments
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Good Experience
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4.71
Very thorough practice
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5
Excellent at getting the help I needed for an upcoming surgery.
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5
Perfection
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5
Extremely professional and care for me
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4.71
Joan was thorough and attentive to my health issues.
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5
They are the best!
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4.94
Excellent care. Have recommended this practice several times
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5
Great experience
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5
Myself and my family are patients with this provider. Each person that works there is respectful, professional, kind, thorough and extremely caring! I highly recommend them!!
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5
She's a knowledgeable care provider.
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5
This is the best doctors office I have Bieber been too. We have been with them for over 10 years and the service is exceptional from all involved
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5
Very Attentive
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5
This office represents what medical care should be. Efficient. Caring. Professional. Proper follow up.
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5
The whole team is excellent!!
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5
The receptionist, Nurse Practitioner, nurses, doctor and scheduler are excellent - always.
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5
Always treated with dignity and respect.
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5
Always friendly, inquiring & shows concern for my health.
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5
Competent and kind
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5
Consistently excellent care. Thanks!
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5
Always a pleasant, cordial, and professional experience!
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5
They have a well run and efficiently friendly office. Providers are professional and cheerful.
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5
She was great. Listened and addressed all my concerns
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5
I would recommend this office and their personel to everyone
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5
Very good
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5
Always pleasant, thorough, and friendly
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5
Joan is amazing! Shes caring, kind, answers questions. Im lucky to have found her and Dr. Shafipour.
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5
Excellent provider!
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5
I will stay with them for ever!
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5
They're the best. Thorough. Caring. Clear. Very satisfied.
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5
Excellent establishment and helpful.
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5
This practice is exemplary in terms of office staff and medical staff. They are professional and always very helpful but also engage with me as a human being. This is vital for comfort, trust and healing.
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4.94
The provider showed interest in my wellbeing & satisfaction. Very pleasant
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5
Joan is caring, pleasant, and responded well to all my questions and concerns.
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5
Very good
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4.89
I usually have a good experience with my care provider .
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5
Best team
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5
Everyone was professional.
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5
Thank you so much for seeing me on such short notice! You did a wonderful job no notes
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5
Competence and kindness throughout the office.
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5
I am extremely happy with their services, specially the front desk. Thank you.
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4.89
Excellent as always!
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5
They helped me feel comfortable and calm
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5
Best PCP, PA, and staff. I feel fortunate to have them helping me.
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5
Excellent service
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5
Joan B. NP impressed me as a very profesional and knowledgeable nurse practitioner.I feel I have received an excellent service.
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5
Joan is thoughtful, caring and knowledgeable.
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4.71
All good
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5
Joan is a extremely qualified. I hope to see her again
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5
Joan was thoughtful , respectful , smart and very easy to understand . She followed up with an X-ray exam and called with results same day .
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5
This is the BEST medical office that I've ever been to.
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5
Everyone was great!
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5
My care provider Joan was very helpful and caring during my visit with her. She gave me exceptional service.
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5
I love them all.
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5
She was great. Knew her stuff and addressed all my concerns.
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5
I was very pleased with the attention I received, and the tests that were ordered to help analyze the problems I was experiencing. I appreciated the follow up phone call to discuss the results of the tests and the follow up message in My Chart
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5
She was extremely kind , nice patience.Thank you.
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5
The issue I had was not scheduled. I was There initially to get a B12 shot and while there I showed the nurse an infection on my back and the NP came in Imm and took care of it. It was very good to get it taken care of so quickly!
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4.66
It was a good experience
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5
All great - -
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5
Very knowledgeable.
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5
All good
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5
Good
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4.66
Very good just waiting on urologist recommendation
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5
The entire staff is amazing! And the doctor is so personable, down-to-earth, and knowledgeable
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5
Happy I have her as my new doctor
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5
I missed my original appointment that day, and Dr Parks and the admin staff went out of their way to make sure I still got in by the end of the day. It really showed how they care about their patients. I have already recommended Dr. Parks to more than one friend because I feel so confident in her abilities as a doctor, both clinically and with her reassuring bedside manner.
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5
I returned to this practice after 20+ years since we moved back to California from Chicago. They saw us through pregnancy and delivery of our first two children, and I'm happy to say the practice is as good as always.
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4.14
Dr Parks is very kind and listens carefully & is both respectful and responds well and clearly to any questions or concerns. I am always very impressed with her professionalism while being friendly and approachable. My only critique would be that I waited for 30+ minutes in the exam room for her to arrive and then spent less than 10 minutes being seen. I understand it was a busy day in the office & wait times do happen - the care just felt a bit rushed in this particular visit.
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4.86
Excellent care
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5
Dr. Parks was thorough, attentive, and reassuring. Thank you!
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5
Dr Parks listened to my concerns and treated me with respect.
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5
They were very helpful in scheduling my appointment and Dr. Parks was so kind and so nice and really wanted to help me.
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5
Dr Parks was super kind, knowledgeable and proficient with my medical needs during my last visit. I would highly recommend her.
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5
My experience with Dr. Parks has been excellent.
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4.57
I was very impressed by how quickly Dr. Parks came in - virtually no waiting and that was so appreciated. She was very efficient yet I didn't feel rushed. I also was very pleased that the office validated parking!
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5
Dr. Parks is my new GYN. I am extremely happy with her. She is competent, compassionate, helpful, & listened well to all my concerns.
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5
Dr. Parks was excellent
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5
Dr. Parks is very good at the gynecological exam--it's not uncomfortable (or as comfortable as it possible could be). She also explains what is happening Iand what she is doing) during the entire exam.
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5
I've referred friends to Dr. Parks because she is so caring and has excellent bedside manner. She's also very sharp and I trust her judgment as a practitioner.
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5
I had a great experience with this provider and am excited to have her on as my new regular provider
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5
I was sad my regular Obstetrician retired but happy now with Dr. Parks and her Team.
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5
We got new insurance this year and after having the same doctor for 12 years I was worried but this office, the doctor and everyone I felt with was lovely, helpful and happy that I feel comfortable to continue with this office and doctor
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5
Dr C. Parks is very caring, attentive & knowledgeable.
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5
Very friendly, thorough, attentive, helpful!
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5
She is great. All good!
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5
Dr. Parks and all the staff were on top of what my appointments were about. They always got me in quickly and always had any information ready and waiting for me.
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4.92
I am happy with this doctor ! Sweet and understanding
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5
Dr C Parks is an outstanding, professional gynecologist. I like the process that she sat and saw me first & we reviewed my issues & medical record before the exam. She explained exactly what she was doing. She was very patient & did not rush the appointment. I'd recommend her to my family and friends. Excellent care!! Thank you
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5
Dr. Parks is very present in the exam room with me and I know she's hearing me
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