
About Mark Needham, MD
Mark Needham, MD, had a hero growing up. His grandfather, a small-town doctor in Ohio, inspired him, and Dr. Needham looks forward to beating his grandfather’s 50-year practice streak. Dr. Needham received his undergraduate degree from Stanford University, then attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland and received his training in family medicine at Santa Monica Hospital.
Medicine is a family affair in the Needham home in Santa Monica. Not only does his wife, Eileen McGrath, MD, also practice family medicine, but their daughter is currently at medical school at Case Western Reserve University, and she looks forward to carrying on the Needham family medical legacy. Dr, Needham also has two sons living in New York. Patrick is a professional dancer and choreographer, and Kevin graduated from the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
In his spare time, Dr. Needham likes to hike and mountain bike, golf, travel, read, and of course, keep current on the most recent medical trends and discoveries. He is also an avid Lionel model train fan, and he is currently building a reproduction of the Santa Monica Canyon and Pacific Garden Railroad in his backyard.
I have been with this provider for over 20 years because of the attention, care and concern for me and my health. His demeanor is encouraging and open and his response to my messages via the portal is as close to immediate as possible.
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Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
901 Wilshire Blvd.,
Floor 3,
Santa Monica,
CA
90401
Education
Medical School
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH
Internship
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Residency
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO:898995
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO:GWR151
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO:100090333013
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO:100090333013
- Cigna Commercial HMO:3717238
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 3717029494
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435298
- SCAN Health Medicare HMO:047110
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO:0309480035
- United Healthcare Medicare HMO:0302470081
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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Dr. Needham got me in quickly for my concern and gave a referral to follow up and rule out a possible concern.
Providence PatientI MUCH appreciate the level of care.
Providence PatientHe is nice and friendly!
Providence PatientDoctor Needham regularly takes the time necessary to understand my concerns and to give me clear answers. He is always very responsive to my inquiries. He is a model family physician.
Providence PatientI feel that I am extremely fortunate to have Dr . Needham as my primary care physician.
Providence PatientDr Needham is a wonderful and empathetic doctor.
Providence PatientDr, Needham and his staff are extremely informed and really care about me!
Providence PatientI am very happy with visit. I feel very good after the visit.
Providence PatientDe Needham is amazing. Makes me feel that he is listening as he takes his time Never feel like he's rushing me out to move onto the next patient Very knowledgeable Excellent excellent bedside manner. It's too bad he is not seeing new patients because I would refer a bus load to him.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is excellent, very well informed and explains things in a great manner. He's very patient, attentive, and provides EXCELLENT care and guidance.
Providence PatientBest Doctor. I've had him over 20 years.
Providence PatientAs a retired physician myself, Dr. Needham and I have developed an excellent relationship and we can discuss any concerns I have at any time.
Providence PatientDr. Needham has been my physician for more than two decades and I like his attention to details and his knowledge.
Providence PatientI already referred a friend to Dr Needham. .I've never had such a good GP...
Providence PatientDr. Needham is excellent.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is present, knowledgeable and provides expert guidance.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with this practitioner. I was and remain very pleased with our interaction.
Providence PatientAlways treated professionally and care
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Dr. Needham. I was very happy to meet with him.
Providence PatientDr. Needham goes above and beyond to stay on top of my medical needs.
Providence PatientVery kind and details.I trust Dr. Needham.
Providence PatientLove Dr. Needham
Providence PatientDr. Needham was very attentive, clear, professional, and friendly. Especially helpful in answering questions I had and explaining things he was looking for during the exam.
Providence PatientDr. Needham was professional and caring. He had been highly recommended to me.
Providence PatientThe doctor is caring and informed, beyond average
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and has been for over 30 years
Providence PatientDr Needham the BEST doctor you can have !!!!!
Providence PatientI always enjoy talking to Dr. Needham.
Providence PatientVery thoughtful and caring doctor. He listens to his patients and provides excellent advice.
Providence PatientAll professional in and out in no time
Providence PatientI travel from Santa Clarita to see Dr. Needham for my important health needs. He is amazing. So knowledgeable and kind. I don't want him to retire ever!
Providence PatientThe Provider is the best primary care physician I have ever encountered. His knowledge of my several conditions and treatments for them is excellent.
Providence PatientAll specific questions were addressed in a most appropriate manner and answered professionally.
Providence PatientGood experience
Providence PatientDr Needham is great. He's thorough, patient, and provides follow up.
Providence PatientVery good experience
Providence PatientExperiences had always been excellent!
Providence PatientDr. Needham is the gold standard -- knowledgeable, incredibly responsive, accommodating, appropriately concerned.
Providence PatientFriendly, knowledgeable and professional, the best.
Providence PatientEverything has been very good. My husband and I are both patients of Dr. Needham and are very happy with his care.
Providence PatientDr. Needham continues to provide excellent and thoughtful care.
Providence PatientBeen going to Dr.Needham for many years. He knows my medical history well. I am happy with the care he provides.
Providence PatientDr Needham and staff were exceptional!
Providence PatientAlways a professional and thorough and informative experience with Dr. Needham.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is very responsive to messaging using MyChart. This is a very valuable way to get answers from the doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Needham and his staff were excellent in every regard. Thoughtful, thorough and courteous.
Providence PatientDr Needham is our favorite doctor. Attentive, responsive, caring and informed.
Providence PatientDr. Needham diagnosed a virus, which is why I answered that the information he gave me was not concrete.There are so many viruses out there that it seems each one takes it's own course until it peters out. I can only say that I am extremely happy with his medical services and feel fortunate to have him as my primary physician.
Providence PatientAll services provided went perfectly
Providence PatientDr. Needham is pleasant, friendly, caring, and knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone.
Providence PatientDr. NEEDHAM has been my health doctor for many years; always attentive always responds. He's the best ! I do not hesitate to go to him
Providence PatientI very much appreciate Dr. Needham's thoughtful listening approach and the way in which he imparts information clearly. I am a generally healthy person with few needs but he never makes me feel rushed.
Providence PatientDr. Needham Is so good that I've already sent three of my friends to him to become their primary doctor.
Providence PatientI could not be happier with the experience I had with Dr. Needham! He listened to my concerns and was very easy to ask questions to. I have recommended him to everyone I know
Providence PatientExperiences were good.
Providence PatientFantastic care and compassion
Providence PatientHe always takes the time to explain everything to me
Providence PatientGreat DoctorGreat Staff
Providence PatientAll was fine as usual
Providence PatientDr is researching the problem.
Providence PatientMark Needham is great. Been going to him forever and never had any issues.
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientEverything was timely and met with my satisfaction.
Providence PatientI like my doctor and he's staff. I always have a good experience.
Providence PatientExcellent doctor and practice.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is extremely knowledgeable and has a wonderful demeanor. I feel very fortunate to have him as my GP.
Providence PatientDr Mark Needham and his team are outstanding clinicians and have served my needs with superb abilities!!!
Providence PatientExcellent physician, very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive!
Providence PatientI have been going to Dr. Needham for many years. I feel very comfortable with him.
Providence PatientThis was a first time visit with Dr. Needham as I was referred to him by a friend since my long-time internest/G.P. Retired.He lived up to all expectations and I've already recommended him to friend.s
Providence PatientVery good experience always
Providence PatientDr Needham has proved to be the very best doctor for me, knowledgable and personable.
Providence PatientDr. Needham and his team are wonderful.
Providence PatientKeep up the good work.
Providence PatientHelpful and caring on all questions concerning my health diagnosis .
Providence PatientDr. Needham and his staff are professional and caringBest health care provider
Providence PatientDr. Needham and everyone in his office are always professional, caring, kind and knowledgeable. I have only had good experiences there.
Providence PatientVery happy with Dr. NEEDHAM and he us very responsive always.
Providence PatientI had a need for immediate medical intervention on an issue. Dr. Needham was "on it" completely and provided me with treatment that day. He has also contacted me to make a specialist referral and MRI regarding my condition - unrequested, which is great that he cared enough to make that happen.
Providence PatientBeen going the Dr. NEEDHAM for years. Has always been a great experience!
Providence PatientDr. Needham is wonderful.
Providence PatientIt is always easy quick and informative visiting Dr. NeedHam
Providence PatientIt is always a good experience when we go to see Dr. Needman.
Providence PatientAlways excellent with Dr. Needham
Providence PatientDr. Needham is the best physician I have had in my lifetime. He is extremely knowledgeable, answers all questions I might have and provides me cogent and understandable answers. He is the best!!!
Providence PatientExtremely helpful
Providence PatientExcellent care and help
Providence PatientSuper doctor - super health care - would never go to anyone else
Providence PatientDr. Needham is a gem! Always caring, always knowledgeable, I consider him as much a friend as doctor. He's the best.
Providence PatientDr. Mark Needham is a highly qualified physician. He is extremely qualified and is very concerned about providing the best possible care for his patients.
Providence PatientDr Needham is wonderful physician who I deeply respect. I really admire his intelligence, insight and calm & kind manner. The staff has also been friendly, professional and kind.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is provides great comfort as my pcp, answers my questions, has alway been quick to address messages I leave on the portal and gives me confidence he knows about my overall health. I'm pleased with the time spent and attention given at appointments.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is an excellent physician, bright, thoughtful and caring.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is the best. Always pleasant, knowledgeable, kind, patient, understanding and honest. I would recommend him to anyone.
Providence PatientAs a physician myself, Dr. Needham is what every good physician should be.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is a attentive and caring provider, thank you
Providence PatientDr. Needham is knowledgeable, easy to be honest with (really important to me), caring, thoughtful and listens.I have no negitive comments.
Providence PatientGood experience
Providence PatientDr Needham responded to my messages in a timely fashion and helped me figure out my illness quickly for which I am grateful
Providence PatientDr Needham has always been an excellent doctor !
Providence PatientDr. Mark Needham is great to talk to.
Providence PatientDr needham is as good as it gets.
Providence PatientDr Needham is an excellent DOCTOR !!!! Personable and listens to you
Providence PatientThe best PCP I have ever had!
Providence PatientI liked the doctor very much
Providence PatientVery grateful for the attention and care I receive from Dr. Needham.
Providence PatientDr. Mark Needham has been my primary care physician for 30 years. I have always found him to be friendly, attentive, knowledgeable and reassuring. I cannot recommend him more highly. He is an exceptional doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is an excellent doctor, knowledgeable and caring.
Providence PatientDr. Needham is extremely knowledgeable, listens to my concerns, is always thoughtful in his response and provides excellent care. I feel he is also exceptional in that he never seems rushed nor preoccupied and is fully present for his patients. something remarkable for doctors during this past year that has been so stressful for health care providers.
Providence PatientI AM QUITE SATISFIED WITH MY FIRST VISIT.
Providence PatientVery professional
Providence PatientI can count on my doctor to be there for me/period. Wonderful Doctor
Providence PatientAll good!!
Providence PatientThat was very good.
Providence PatientDr. Mark Needham is AWESOM!
Providence PatientI have been with this provider for over 20 years because of the attention, care and concern for me and my health. His demeanor is encouraging and open and his response to my messages via the portal is as close to immediate as possible.
Providence PatientGreat Doctor. always attentive and informative. have recommended him to four associates. one has already seen him. the other three will in the next three months.
Providence PatientDr Mark Needham is the absolute best!! He is always attentive and caring about my health, I could not find a better physician for my primary health care. The staff is amazing - very friendly and helpful!
Providence PatientDr Needham is thorough in all his explanations, he listens to my concerns, he cares about my well-being and he is the kindest most compassionate doctor I've ever known.
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Dr. Needham. Dr. Needham fully answered all my questions, listened carefully, was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Providence PatientI love my doctor
Providence PatientAll wonderful
Providence PatientDr. Needham has been my primary care physician for about 15 years. I am 100 percent confident and reliant on him.
Providence PatientDr Needham is a good Doctor!
Providence PatientThorough and professional. Good rapport.
Providence PatientI love this doctor.
Providence PatientProfessional, caring service.
Providence Patient