About Julia Blank, MD
Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Julia R. Blank, MD says that becoming a physician was a matter of serendipity meeting destiny.
Dr. Blank’s hero growing up was her grandmother, who was an OB/GYN with a home office, and as a child, Dr. Blank loved spending her summers there. She thoroughly enjoyed hanging out in the waiting room, chatting with her grandmother’s patients.
Virtually every conversation with her parents would inevitably include at least one comment that started with, “When you’re a doctor …” Dr. Blank feels very blessed that the family trade — practicing medicine — is something she loves doing.
Dr. Blank received her medical degree from the Albany Medical College of Union University in New York. She completed both her internship and residency at the Bryn Mawr Hospital in Pennsylvania. Dr. Blank moved to Los Angeles in 2003 where she has been practicing ever since.
One aspect of practicing medicine that Dr. Blank likes most is taking care of her patients over the long term. She enjoys getting to know them and their families, and helping them to understand how their life choices impact their health.
When not working or keeping current on the latest medical research, Dr. Blank loves hiking and doing other outdoor activities with her children. She also enjoys reading and playing the piano. In fact, before medical school, she enjoyed picking up occasional gigs playing lounge music, or as a piano accompanist. Her favorite vacation spots are the Amalfi coast or the Cotswold’s. And if those aren’t in the cards, then her next favorite vacation spot is at home spending time with her family.
Dr. B was kind, compassionate and very professional and knowledgable.
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Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
881 Alma Real Dr.,
Suite 101,
Pacific Palisades,
CA
90272
Education
Medical School
Albany Medical College of Union University, Albany, NY
Internship
Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA
Residency
Bryn Mawr Hospital, PA
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO: 339918
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO: GWR127
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO: 100018111010
- Cigna Commercial HMO: 8160641
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 3717104300
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435275
- SCAN Health Medicare HMO: 047127
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO: 0309480038
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
When not seeing patients or staying up on the latest medical research, Dr. Blank enjoys spending time with her children, hiking, reading, and traveling. She also enjoys playing the piano. In fact, before medical school, she picked up occasional gigs playing lounge music or as a piano accompanist. Her favorite vacation spots are the Amalfi coast, the Cotswolds, and home.
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Dr. Blank and her theme are very professional, caring and offer the best medical service.
Providence PatientJulia Blank is excellent primary care physician: thoughtful competent and diligent
Providence PatientI have always had excellent care from this provider and the people in her practice. They are prompt, courteous, and responsive to any and all concerns and questions I may have.
Providence PatientI have been seeing this provider for over 10 years with never a problem.
Providence PatientI have had nothing but good experiences with this provider.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is always attentive and takes the time to explain results. The staff is very friendly and professional.
Providence PatientI am very happy with Dr Blank.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is fantastic. She's a great listener and not an alarmist
Providence PatientDoctor Julia Blank is my new primary care provider.She is an excellent physician.I have been physician for over 40 years and have interactions with thousands of medical doctors and few of them were as good as Doctor Julia Blank.
Providence PatientAlways good and with personal interest and kindness!
Providence PatientI am very happy with the excellent care provided by Julia and her team.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is professional, knowledgeable, kind and very interested in my well being. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor.
Providence PatientDr. J Blank is a complete professional
Providence PatientThe last visit was one of the best since I've been with this practice.
Providence PatientDr.Blank is so awesome. I feel lucky to have her as my primary care physician. Her entire team is awesome!
Providence PatientAstonishing and thorough video visit. Dr Blank reviewed my medications and selected the best prescription for my illness, which I picked up the next day at my local CVS pharmacy.
Providence PatientSince I've been with Dr. Blank I've managed to keep up with my doctors visits and any labs and things that I've never done before. Dr. Blank make the process simple and always responds when I have any concerns. I appreciate her very much.
Providence PatientDr Blank was the best with information, care, and professionalism. She really took care of me and my health! The rest of the support staff was great!!
Providence PatientOur Family loves Dr Blank. She has great bed side manner, is professional, thorough, and easy to talk to
Providence PatientDr. Blank IS THE BEST!
Providence PatientI've been swing Dr. Blank for 20 years. She is an excellent physician. Caring and thorough.
Providence PatientFlawless. Occurs when I need it.
Providence PatientA caring doctor with excellent office people.
Providence PatientExcellent , caring Doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an amazing PCP. She is very technically competent and compassionate. She is thorough and thoughtful.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is always patient, caring and great at explaining what she's doing and what I need to do.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is terrific. Your orthopedic surgeons are sociopaths.
Providence PatientShe is very professional and also very friendly
Providence PatientDr Blank had to explain to me what the heck my Gynecologist was doing. My gynecologist is always rushed and hurried. It was Dr Blank who gave me the time with a calming explanation.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is a consummate professional and listens carefully, thoughtfully and always has great advice for care.
Providence PatientI've always felt well cared for by this physician/practice. When I indicated a person did not get back to me with test results, I always get an email telling me to go to My Chart for test results...so I always get them in a timely manner - just not from the doctor by telephone or follow up visit if that is what you were asking. The doctor does make a note in My Chart If everything is fine, and I'm sure I would hear immediately if something were wrong.
Providence PatientEveryone is always professional and pleasant.
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDr Blank is professional and took time to explain various aspects of my exam and follow-up. Her nurse was friendly and communicated clearly and she was great at drawing blood in a painfree manner.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is well informed, takes time to share information and explain things, and understand my needs and preferences well.
Providence PatientDr. Blank and everyone at the office has always been very attentive and kind. The doctor herself is very knowledgable and interested in me. That is a gift.
Providence PatientOverall a 5 rating
Providence PatientAlways good service
Providence PatientLove having Dr Blank as my doctor
Providence PatientI am so happy to be part of this group, I have been treated with respect and care!!
Providence PatientDr. Blank is exceptional. I am privileged to be her patient.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is wonderful. She is an excellent listener, a practical problem solver and I always come away with my questions answered as to how to better care for my husband. I'm very grateful she is my husband's PCP.
Providence PatientDr Blank is wonderful.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor
Providence PatientDr Blank is the best. She is always conscientious and cares about me. She understands the big picture of my health and is always helpful and provides excellent advice and recommendations. I can always depend on her.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an exceptional doctor! My only complaint is that I had to wait a few months to get an appointment for my annual physical.
Providence PatientVery good care. More inconsistency in communication with office around filling prescriptions.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is a thorough and empathetic provider. She is intelligent and committed to providing the best care. I don't feel rushed or judged and she provides me with great support and care.
Providence PatientJust amazing
Providence PatientDr. Blank always calls me to personally go over my lab results, even if she needs to call on a weekend.
Providence PatientI always have good things to say about Dr Blank. She listens and is an excellent doctor
Providence PatientAll good. Very smart MD with good ideas
Providence PatientDr Blank helps me understand what I need to know about my health and listen, allow me to work with how my body response to medication.
Providence PatientAlways with care and respect .Answering all my questions and concerns.
Providence PatientGood experience with doctor
Providence PatientDr Blank, is an exceptualy good doctor and addresses all of my health issues. All her office staff is kind, thoughtful and helpful.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientDr. Blank is consistently a fantastic health care provider and is a great listener with an empathetic bed side manner.
Providence PatientThe provider that attended to my needs was very compassionate and made me so comfortable . I love when she demonstrated all the exercises for me to do that really satisfied my health issue. I was f was fully satisfied. So grateful.
Providence PatientFriendly, helpful, open minded, informative and knowledgeable. I feel well taken care of.
Providence PatientAlways friendly and competent atmosphere
Providence PatientDt. Blank is the best. I see her for everything. I've never had a better physician. She spends time getting to the root cause of any issue and is very knowledgeable.
Providence PatientVery attentive, able to solve my issues, excellent partner in care
Providence PatientMostly good experiences
Providence PatientDr. Blank and the entire staff are excellent!!!!Dr. Blank is the gold standard!!! Best doctor ever. The gentleman who took my blood sample was awesome as well. The staff is totally friendly and professional. I recommend Dr. Blank to anyone looking for a great doctor and my family and friends all love her!!!!!
Providence PatientI like Dr. Blank, she was patient and answered my questions. Took time to review my history. I've recommended this office to others
Providence PatientDr.Julia Blank is an outstanding physician. She is so thorough and really cares. She also provides great advice regarding my future health and well being. I also appreciate that she takes time to train students that are pursuing medical careers. Overall, I am so pleased with the care that I receive from Dr. Blank.Many "Thanks" to her and all of her staff members.
Providence PatientAlways gives her full attention, addresses every concern.and comes up with a plan of action. Never feel rushed . She is compassionate and we always find something to laugh about
Providence PatientNo bad experiences. She is always attentive and prepared.
Providence PatientGreat doctor and office staffalways.
Providence PatientAlways have a good experience
Providence PatientAlways amicable
Providence PatientDr Blank is excellent. She listens and is very thorough and thoughtful with her responses.
Providence PatientShe was very supportive for all my concerns and has been supportive since the visit as well.
Providence PatientJulia Blank is an internist who comes to each appointment with all of my background information at hand.Then she allows me to ask questions which she answers immediately or takes the time to research the answers .Her staff is trained ,competent and friendly. I feel so lucky to be taken care of by that office of people.
Providence PatientDr Blank is very important to my medical team and is there to see me when mt primary care provider is not available.
Providence PatientI have appreciated the care I receive from Dr Julia Blank and her staff. Especially because they show they care about me!
Providence PatientVery detailed, very efficient!
Providence PatientI've been seeing Dr Blank for many years now I absolutely love her and I'm grateful she is my primary care doctor I'm lucky. She is the best doctor I've ever had and she really cares about her patients
Providence PatientDr Blank was excellent, listened to my questions and took very good care of me. She is awesome. Thank you
Providence PatientI continue to see Dr. Blank as my primary care doctor.
Providence PatientAll good. I'm reluctant to recommend to others because I don't know what they need -- there isn't a whole lot of warmth and loving care, just very competent checking and care, which is what I need.
Providence PatientI've had the best possible care by Dr. Blank
Providence PatientThis doctor was not my regular doctor, but she took the time to speak with me related to concerns that I had about some short term memory loss that I was experiencing. She listened to me and talked me through my feelings, and really listened to me. She reassured me that some of what I was experiencing was normal, and she gave me some solid advice about taking care of myself by exercising more regularly and eating a healthy diet. I felt she took extra time with me and gave me some kind and solid advice. Thank you Dr. Blank
Providence PatientDr Blank is always fantastic. She knows me well and is always aware of my complex health issues.A+
Providence PatientVery thoughtful to my needs
Providence PatientI see Dr. Blank for annual physicals. She is thorough, knowledgeable, kind, and I have been very pleased with all of the providers she has referred me to for imaging, colonoscopy, ophthalmology, and dermatology. My only complaint is that the time it takes to schedule my annual physical. Because physicals are not urgent, it can take three months to get in. I once had an unforseen conflict and had to wait several more months. Then, that appointment was canceled by the office because of a conflict that came up for Dr. Blank. The rescheduling took another several months.
Providence PatientOverall, I had a good visit. It was my yearly wellness check. Dr. Blank is very thorough.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is a wonderful provider that I highly recommend!She takes the time to listen to all your needs and concerns and is extremely knowledgeable.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is the best!!!
Providence PatientGood experience.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is a great doctor. I am very happy with her medical care and she always refers me to the best doctors.
Providence PatientDr.Blank is an excellent doctor. Our whole family goes out of their way to see her as their primary doctor. And as our family grows more of us see Dr. Blank as our primary doctor. She is an excellent doctor.
Providence PatientAlways able to provide information and answers.
Providence PatientIt is always a good appointment and all get taken care of. Have not had a bad experience and I have been going ten years guessing as I do not know
Providence PatientDr Julia Blank is a phenomenal provider and our family's trusted primary car physician. I will be recommending her to whoever is asking us for reference.
Providence PatientI have always had a very good service with my Dr. And her group.
Providence PatientAll good - I'm very happy w/Julia Blank and all the other doctors and staff at that office. I feel lucky they are in our community!
Providence PatientAll good.
Providence PatientDr Blank is very familiar w2ith me and my health history. She listens and provides clear answers.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is always present and professional. I also felt very comfortable with the initial nurse taking my vitals; she was friendly and helpful.
Providence PatientI've been seeing Dr. Blank for many years now and she is respectful and cares about my health concerns. I think the office staff could be nicer when you call and to schedule appts they are always rushing and or sound stressed out and their attitude reflects to the patient
Providence PatientVery detailed, knowledgeable and informative; appears genuinely concerned about my health; always provides me with detailed answers for my questions about my heath concerns.
Providence PatientDr Blank is thoughtful and compassionate, she is insightful and knowledgeable! I always feel my concerns are respected & solved!
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an extremely thoughtful, meticulous and attentive physician. She listens deeply and respectfully, is very thorough and is a clear communicator. She is very caring and compassionate.
Providence PatientCare and kind .
Providence PatientGood doctors!! Always there for you!!
Providence PatientEverything was the best possible.My only suggestion is to change their voicemail to indicate they do not pick up calls during the lunch break
Providence PatientThe provider was not my regular physician, but the provider nevertheless stepped in and resolved my issue quickly.
Providence PatientVery easy to talk to. Very respectful.
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientDr. Blank and the staff are absolutely wonderful! I always feel well cared for, heard and respected.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an excellent provider!She makes me feel at ease and always takes the time and care to answer my questions
Providence PatientDr Blank is excellently informed medically and listens to my questions and answers them fully.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an excellent doctor. She really listens, has empathy and is very knowledgeable. 10 stars!
Providence PatientDr Blank is always informative and professional. She listens carefully and asks follow up questions. She is incredibly well informed about medical conditions. Her office staff is helpful and friendly.
Providence PatientDr Blank is kind and compassionate. She listens carefully and responds fully to my questions.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is professional, knowledgeable, efficient and caring. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Blank as my doctor.
Providence PatientI'm from a medical family and have known many physicians; Dr. Blank is an exemplary general practitioner.
Providence PatientDr. Julia Blank is an outstanding physician. She also takes the time to listen and she is compassionate (yet professional) with subjects that are difficult to discuss.
Providence PatientAlways consistently good
Providence PatientDr. Julia Blank is a very caring and compassionate physician.
Providence PatientDr. Júlia Blank and her staff are very professional, kind and courteous.
Providence PatientDr Julia Blank cares about my health. She diagnosed cancer and has been instrumental in my recovery and health maintenance. Always thoughtful, considerate, and helpful in every way. She's the best.
Providence PatientI've been going to Dr. Blank for 20 years and she is wonderful!
Providence PatientLove Dr. Blank and the medical assistants in the back are compassionate and great!
Providence PatientOnly good experiences
Providence PatientDr. Blank is very easy to talk to and I never feel rushed during my visit.
Providence PatientAlways available or has back up provider when not available.
Providence PatientDr. Blank was extremely helpful and empathetic. She gets an A as well as her helpers. I feel very fortunate to have such great health care.
Providence PatientAlways teated well on every level.
Providence PatientVery efficient, business like and pleasant
Providence PatientDr Blank is always great - knowledgeable, respectful, thorough, kind I could go on!
Providence PatientGreat work
Providence PatientDr. Blank is a wonderful doctor
Providence PatientAlways prompt and courteous to me. Good doctor and good office
Providence PatientGood listener, I feel taken care of, in good hands.
Providence PatientThe office staff is great - I love Dr. Blank - she is smart, personable, attentive, and helpful. She follows through on everything she says she's going to do as well and has given me great recs for other doctors I may need to see as well.
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr. Blank for many years and although I have moved out of the immediate area and am in the process of finding other healthcare providers closer to home, I will continue to see Dr. Blank as my primary care provider. She is knowledgeable, communicates clearly, and I feel she knows me as both a patient and a person. She provides information and asks questions as needed and is always professional.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an excellent primary care physician
Providence PatientI really like and respect Dr Blank. She is kind, answers my questions thoroughly and gives me excellent medical care.
Providence PatientDoctor Blank is extremely thorough, caring and understanding. I highly recommend this practice.
Providence PatientAlways satisfied with the care I received from this practice.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is one of the best primary care providers I have been to. She is kind, thorough, and responsive to questions.
Providence PatientDr. Julia Blank is always very thorough and is always kind and considerate.
Providence PatientDr. Blank was kind and thoughtful and resolved a problem re a prescription that has been extremely stressful for me
Providence PatientThank you so much for your professional care Dr. Julia Blank
Providence PatientLove Dr. Blank. She's smart and kind and patient! So blessed!
Providence PatientDr. Blank is kind and thorough and always available to address any health issues. We're grateful to have her as our doctor!
Providence PatientDr.Blank was so warm and thoughtful! She acknowledged every concern I had with practical solutions and care. The team of nurses was also fantastic and friendly.
Providence PatientDr Blank is simply great and the best for my whole family
Providence PatientGreat
Providence PatientDr. Blank is attentive, explains everything in detail and listens to all of my concerns.
Providence PatientExcellent Doctor
Providence PatientI love my doctor and the Providence team. Keep up the good work.
Providence PatientShe is careful cautions
Providence PatientI have referred many people to Dr. Julia Blank. She is patient, a great listener, so knowledgeable, I have trusted all her advice and have benefited greatly from it. I am so happy to haver her as my family practitioner. She has found her profession and the profession is lucky she did!!!!
Providence PatientShe is my new doctor and I was very pleased with the experience.
Providence PatientAlways a pleasure... listens never rushes me helps me understand stuff even from other doctors. always helps me make. plan.
Providence PatientAll was great
Providence PatientI had a great experience. I was seen right on time. Dr. Blank addressed the issues I came in for, took time to listen to my concerns, and explained what was going on from a medical perspective. The medication she recommended has been extremely helpful already, and she gave me a physical therapy referral that was needed. I am confident my symptoms will go away soon, thanks to her care.
Providence PatientProvided good health care. Answered all my questions.
Providence PatientI switched doctors in January and I am extremely pleased withe the care, service and attention to my medical history provided by Dr. Blank. I am so pleased and very grateful to be taken as a new patient with her practice.
Providence PatientDr blank is the best!!!
Providence PatientDr. Blank is my new Primary Doctor. This was a ZOOM meeting for first time and I was very pleased.
Providence PatientDr. B was kind, compassionate and very professional and knowledgable
Providence PatientDr. Blank is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable, intuitive, and helpful. I am a terrible patient, but she handles me well.
Providence PatientI feel very well taken care off by the doctor and staff.
Providence PatientI feel fortunate to have to have Dr Blank as my physician.
Providence PatientAlways well taken care of
Providence PatientDr Blank is an outstanding physician, who is courteous, knowledgeable and supportive.
Providence PatientDr. Julia Blank is very knowledgeable and patient.
Providence PatientI feel very good about my visits about my healthcare with dra julia blank and protected thank you
Providence PatientDr. Blank and her staff are amongst the best medical practitioner team I have worked within my 57 years. Thorough, efficient, and not only do they answer my questions...but they volunteer information I then found quite helpful. Bravo!
Providence PatientI feel very satisfied with my primary and the team that she has helped to assemble for my care.
Providence PatientExcellent meeting to establish care.
Providence PatientDr Blank is a great Physican and is supportive and very caring.
Providence PatientDr Blank is not just knowledgeable and efficient and professional and proactive but she is also very 'present' - she is there- attentive, responsive, listening, considering, etc.
Providence PatientVery professional, knowledgeable and caring physician. Have recommended her to friends and family
Providence PatientThis was my first visit, since I just changed healthcare providers. I am so pleased with the service of Dr. Blank and I am very happy that I was able to become one of her new patients.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is just the BEST !
Providence PatientDr Blank is the best! I'm happy she is my doctor.
Providence PatientEverything was great. always friendly in this office.
Providence PatientDr. Blank is very thorough.
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr Blank for more than a decade and I trust her implicitly
Providence Patient