
About Nora Vasquez, MD
Although born in Colombia, Nora P. Vasquez, MD grew up in Fontana, California, and it was her father’s medical problems and the lack of cohesive and accessible medical care that inspired her to pursue medicine as a career.
Dr. Vasquez attended the University of California in Riverside (UCR) where she received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Biochemistry. Her professors at UCR encouraged her to participate in the study development of monoclonal antibodies, including some of the early research in osteoporosis treatment that is still relevant today. She earned her medical degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago College of Medicine, and she is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.
Although she loved her time in Chicago, Dr. Vasquez returned to Southern California to complete her internship and residency at the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica in the Family Medicine Residency Program, where she served as Co-Chief Resident in her final year. Immediately after graduating, Dr. Vasquez joined the Santa Monica Family Physicians, and she has been here ever since.
Growing up in an adventurous family, they have camped all over the Western United States, and they also traveled back to Colombia often. She developed a life-long love of nature and travel as a result of these experiences.
Dr. Vasquez loves the Los Angeles Dodgers, and fondly remembers listening to Vince Scully call the games on the radio. Cooking, skiing, hiking, and travel are Dr. Vasquez’s other great passions. She loves to hit the slopes in Beaver Creek, Colorado and Mammoth, California whenever she can. And she is also happy to visit our local mountains when there is snow. She enjoys hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and says that the Dolomites in northern Italy is her all-time favorite destination.
Last Christmas, Dr. Vasquez and her husband brought three generations of Vasquez women together so they could teach their two daughters how to make her mother’s special Colombian Empanadas. She says her greatest passion of all is to enrich her daughters’ lives, opening their worlds, and allowing them to experience everything they can and want to do. “I practice medicine with a passion because I love it”, she says. “And because I also want my girls to be proud and empowered women.”
Dr. Vasquez is always straight to the point explaining what is going on or what could be the problem. She fully explores the situation before referring me to a specialist. I never feel passed on or ignored. I trust her opinion totally.
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Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
2701 Ocean Park Blvd.,
Suite 118,
Santa Monica,
CA
90405
Education
Medical School
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Internship
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Residency
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Languages
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO: 4249157*
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO: GWR158*
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO: 100101649010*
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO: 100101649010*
- Cigna Commercial HMO: 3800062*
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 3717530832*
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435272
- SCAN Health Medicare HMO: 047104*
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO: 0309480034*
- United Healthcare Medicare HMO: 0302470006*
* = Currently not accepting new enrollment
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
Dr. Vasquez grew up in Fontana and loves the Los Angeles Dodgers, fondly remembering listening as a child to Vince Scully call the games on the radio. Hiking, skiing, cooking and travel are Dr. Vasquez’s other great passions. She loves to hit the slopes of Beaver Creek, CO, Mammoth and even the local mountains when there is snow. She enjoys hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains and names the Dolomites in northern Italy as her all-time favorite destination.
Last Christmas, Dr. Vasquez and her husband Chris brought three generations of Vasquez women together to teach their two daughters how to make her mother’s special Colombian Empanadas. She says her greatest passion of all is to enrich her daughters’ lives, opening their worlds and allow them to experience everything they can and want to do. “I practice medicine with a passion,” she says, “because I love it, and because I also want my girls to be proud and empowered women.”

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This was urgent care considering this I think Dr abd office did a great job and wait was expected as no appointment. Wait was not too bad.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientI was impressed with the ease to speak with Dr.Vasquez. I was able to start my care right away.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientExcelent
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez has provided for my medical care since 2005. Always very attentive!
Providence PatientDr Vasquez has always been very responsive and thorough with all my medical needs over more than 20 years. I have always been happy with her care.
Providence PatientWould appreciate a little more time with provider, but overall it was very good.
Providence PatientI have been seeing. This provider for many years. Not only she has been very professional at all times, but has always been accurate in all, her diagnostics.
Providence PatientDr Nora Vazques was very prompt, professional - she diagnosed the likely problem within 30 seconds and then referred us to Providence St John's ER for add'l treatment.
Providence PatientI always get any questions or concerns answered quickly and clearly with Dr. Vasquez. I feel very lucky to have he as my dictor
Providence PatientI have received excellent care from Dr. Vasquez over many years.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez has a professional relational manner that works great for me. Her office staff are very polite and efficient.
Providence PatientEverything good!
Providence PatientI love Dr. Nora Vasquez. She always listens and take her time with me. Sometimes she even goes further and asks if I have any other concerns.
Providence PatientVery easy to talk with, knew my medical background. I was very impressed and happy with Dr Vasquez.
Providence PatientDr. N. Vasquez is a great doctor. I have been under her care for several years and she always takes time to listen to me and I trust her recommendations. I never feel rushed during my visits. The office staff is kind and profesional. I am very happy with the care doctor Vasquez and her team provide.
Providence PatientI have the utmost confidence and trust in Dr. Vasquez and her staff. The best physician I've ever had!
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is the bestvery personable and easy-going, but also very efficient and knowledgeable.
Providence PatientEverything was just perfect
Providence PatientGreat
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is the best!
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez and her team are fantastic. Very limited wait time, she is informative pro-active about my health care.
Providence PatientDr. Nora Vasquez is a wonderful doctor. She listens to me and explains everything clearly. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate and kind.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is easy to talk to about my concerns regarding my health, when she is not pressed for time.
Providence PatientThe Doctor was very helpful and informative. I would see her again.
Providence PatientVery competent
Providence PatientExcellent diagnosis, advice and care. Antibiotics started to work next day.
Providence PatientVery good
Providence PatientDr. Nora Vasquez is amazing
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is the best internist I've ever seen in my life. Thankful to be her patient!
Providence PatientNo comply I am happy with my dr Dora Vazquez.
Providence PatientVery caring doctor.
Providence PatientAlways gives me good advice
Providence PatientExcellent family medical provider
Providence PatientThis provider has proven to me her experience with 100% diagnosis of multiple cases that I needed to consult her about health problems, my appreciation!!
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez shows real concern for my health issues.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is always very understanding and listens to me when I have concerns regarding my health. She is accecible and quick to respond to messages. My family and I have always been very happy to have her as our physician.
Providence PatientNora Vasquez has been our family doctor for more than a decade - and she's the best any of us have ever had, period.
Providence PatientI'm very happy with the group and Doctor but it takes too long to get an appointment. It also took to long to get my blood drawn on my last visit....waited about 25 minutes from the time the Doctor left the room to the time the technician came to draw my blood.
Providence PatientDr Nora Vasquez is a fantastic doctor. Very knowledgeable, and caring. I would say maybe have a few sick appointments if possible available for patients with emergencies..
Providence PatientExcelent experience
Providence PatientExcellent service, always answers my questions and treat me with respect
Providence PatientI've been seeing Dr. Vasquez for a few year now and she is wonderful. She takes her time with me and answers all my questions and concerns.
Providence PatientShe is a very good doctor and care for her patients I really like her
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is the best doctor I have ever had. She cares a great deal about her patients including me. She is the perfect doctor
Providence PatientOffice visits are always very courteous and professional
Providence PatientExceptional attention and smart analysis of health needs and concerns
Providence PatientThis provider always professional, caring and knowledgeable. She is great at listening to any concern I have and takes my seriously.
Providence PatientExcellent experience
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientDr Nora Vasquez and her staff consistently provide me with the medical care I need in a respectful, caring atmosphere.
Providence PatientAlways a good experience
Providence PatientMost people dread a doctors visit, I do t. Dr. Vasquez and her staff are always courteous and professional. Dr. Vasquez is the best physician around. She explains in great detail any procedures, and answers questions throughly. I just love her to pieces!!
Providence PatientHave always had great service & support from this doctor and office.
Providence PatientBest doctor
Providence PatientI was completely satisfied with the care I received.
Providence PatientThe visit itself was excellent and thorough. Two or three days Dr Vasquez phoned me to discuss the results of the tests done during my visit. That conversation was quite thorough and options for ongoing treatment discussed at length. I am so appreciative of her follow-up.
Providence PatientAlways a satisfying experience
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is always very courteous and I feel as if we have a personal relationship as she deals with all of my needs regarding Dr. Specialists and referrals and my medications.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez has been my doctor for the last 17 years. I regard her as one of the best doctors I have ever had in my entire life and I am 58 years old.
Providence PatientProvider thorough but very rushed. Going between computer, assistant, and my past and current information. Couple of things were confusing or unclear as to whether a condition or procedure was needed I do believe I got the info I needed in the end. I do have a plan of action. Appreciate written info and referrals.
Providence PatientLove my provider, office staff needs training. Screwed up prescriptions, no responses to my chart emails.
Providence PatientShe is very patience with my mom.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is definitely informed of my medical history. She looks at the entire chart. But she rushes too much.
Providence PatientHelpful tips and suggestions by dr
Providence PatientOverall good experience and provider anticipated my questions about health and had helpful suggestions. Not so much a negative experience during the visit, but scheduling the visit for routine care required setting an appointment several months into the future from what I expected.
Providence PatientExperiences have always been positive.
Providence PatientI believe that she's very carrying and does a great job.
Providence PatientI've been a patient of Dr Vasquez for 30 years. Where she goes, I go!
Providence PatientI am very happy to have Dr. Vas as my primary doctor. She has always been a caring doctor. Dr. Vasques always makes time to answer my questions and concerns.
Providence PatientI have always had the best of health care and guidance from Dr Nora Vasquez.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is the best. She is so smart and keeps up with the latest medical information.
Providence PatientAll went well.
Providence PatientVery satisfying
Providence PatientVery good experience,Dr Nora Vazquez is an excelent doctor
Providence PatientShe is very good I am very happy
Providence PatientThe office is very efficient. Staff prints out records I need and sees to my refills promptly. Dr. Vasquez is an outstanding doctor who listens to my concerns, refers me to specialists when necessary and offers excellent advice for maintaining good health.
Providence PatientMost people dread going to see their doctor. I love Dr. Vasquez and her staff! Always courteous, professional and just nice! Makes a routine office a great experience
Providence PatientBest Doctor
Providence PatientI have always received the best care possible from Dr. Vasquez, for which I am very grateful.
Providence PatientAlways make sure that the medications I am taking all the right ones for the problem that I have.
Providence PatientI have been a patient of Dr. Vasquez for over 20 years and trust her completely with my care.
Providence PatientShe's been great!
Providence PatientI'm very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Vazquez. She knows me, listens to what I have to say.
Providence PatientAll exceptional care- understanding Real listener
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez was very polite, knowledgeable, and efficient. My doctor was out ill and I was a fit in. I was seen promptly, thorough history and exam, lab results and RX completed. She had a new assistant who did not know the computer program and was very patient with teaching the girl how to use it. She also help get my husband's Rx expedited too. Thank you for a great staff including the receptionists!
Providence PatientDr Vazquez was amazing and very knowledgeable.
Providence PatientGreat! So grateful!
Providence PatientExcelent
Providence PatientMy experiences have been very good overall! At the present, very satisfied with medical care!
Providence PatientIt was all good! Thank you!
Providence PatientDr Vasquez has always provided the best professional service and her assistants are great
Providence PatientDR VASQUEZ IS A REALLY GOOD DR
Providence PatientEfficient, Thorough
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez and her team at exceptional. I have been a patient for close to 20 years and have never had a bad experience. I am always treated with respect and professionalism.
Providence PatientVery quick visit but met all my expectations. Was very informative and easy to understand. I was very happy with my visit. Was able to express my concerns and truly felt like the provider wanted the best for me.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez was excellent
Providence PatientYou are the best
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is an excellent, knowledgeable and thoughtful physician.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is caring, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. She is an outstanding physician.
Providence PatientDr Nora Vasquez excellent physician !
Providence PatientAll good!
Providence PatientI love Dr Vasquez. I have been her patient for at least 10 years. She is extremely skilled highly professional and a wonderful person.
Providence PatientThorough She directs me to very appropriate specialists. She has managed and administered my care for many years. So glad she moved to Providence!
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is great and her nurses are amazing.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez clearly listens to my concerns and does not rush the exam. She has always been exceptionally kind and professional.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is knowledgeable and caring about my condition and concerns. I value her highly as my primary care physician. She has never failed to provide me with the best possible care.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is a good doctor thorough. Staff friendly and very good.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez has taken care of me for many years (30+ years). She is kind and professional and good to me. I thank her and the office staff and nurses for taking such good care of me.
Providence PatientDr. Nora Vasquez is a very nice person
Providence PatientI love Dr. Vasquez and her wonderful staff! Always professional, always helpful and courteous.
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez has been my doctor for over 25 years. I think she is an excellent doctor and also kind and compassionate.
Providence PatientDr.Vasquez is always thorough and always answers my questions. I am always happy to see her. Thank you Dr. Vasquez.
Providence PatientI have been a patient of Dr. Vasquez's for many years and am so grateful for her! Over the years, she has been consistently thorough, knowledgeable, and caring. She takes the time to address my concerns, answer my questions and ask about things in my personal life (e.g., relationships) that could be impacting my health. She clearly articulates her observations and suggestions, gives me multiple options, and collaborates on next steps. I know she takes my concerns seriously and cares about my health.
Providence PatientIn my last visit I told Dr. Vasquez that a condition I have has worsened and she immediate gave me a referral to a specialist.
Providence PatientI love Dr. Vasquez. The first time I had an appointment with her I cried because I was so relieved and happy to finally have a doctor that takes the time and care to answer all my questions and concerns thoroughly, and offer options and solutions.
Providence PatientDr Vasquez is amazing!
Providence PatientExcellent care
Providence PatientI have recommended to many friends! Dr. Vasquez is the best!
Providence PatientI have been a patient of Dr. Vasquez for many years, and I am very grateful for the intelligent and skilled care she has provided me.
Providence PatientI so appreciated the time Dr. Vasquez spent with me during this last visit as it correlated with starting a new medication. She knows I don't like taking meds or accepting that I need them, but her patience, her clarity in explaining things, her allowance for dialog - all were incredible. I realized that, of all the discussions she may have had that day with other patients, this one was probably such a piece of cake, but she recognized its importance to me and was fully compassionate and forthcoming.
Providence PatientDr. Vazquez takes my concern very seriously, I feel safe under her care.
Providence PatientDr Nora Vasquez has been my wife and I primary family physician for over 30 years... She's the best!
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is always straight to the point explaining what is going on or what could be the problem. She fully explores the situation before referring me to a specialist. I never feel passed on or ignored. I trust her opinion totally.
Providence PatientMy experiences are positive when I see Dr. Vasquez!
Providence PatientExcellent, well informed doctor.good at follow up and seeing the total picture!
Providence PatientMy health care provider is a 10
Providence PatientMy PCP is the best.
Providence PatientThe best doctor out there - takes the time to explain - research and care for the patient
Providence PatientDr Vasquez has provided me excellent care for 27 years
Providence PatientDr.Vazques is a vey good doctor
Providence PatientConsistent excellent care.
Providence PatientI've seen Nora for the last 15+ years. She's my doc. She's been a great one and I am happy with her.
Providence PatientSatisfied.
Providence PatientLove Dr. Vasquez. I have been a patient about 25 years.
Providence PatientDr. Vazquez always listens to me & takes action to help me
Providence PatientDr. Vasquez is very proactive and reviews my records each time. She keeps me up to date on any tests or vaccines I need. She helps keep me healthy and has for at least 20 years.
Providence PatientNOra Vasquez is great
Providence PatientI appreciate her professionalism and she is also very personable. I am always treated like a person and not a number.
Providence PatientVery professional, but friendly.
Providence PatientDr Nora Vasquez is a fantastic doctor, very knowledgeable, patient, follows up, and truly cares. Thank you!
Providence PatientMy doctor treated me with respect and courtesy
Providence Patient