About Wakana Saeki, MD
Born in Japan, Wakana Saeki, MD came to the United States when she was 9 years old. She graduated from UC Berkeley, where she majored in Molecular and Cell Biology. She received her medical degree at the UCLA School of Medicine, and she completed her Internship and Family Medicine Residency Program at Northridge Hospital in 1998.
Certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Saeki worked for the UCLA Medical Group for three years before founding the Peak Health Medical Group with her partner in 2001. She is justifiably proud of Peak Health’s growth over the past 15 years, and she and her partner are honored to have joined the Doctors of Saint John’s organization.
Dr. Saeki remains fluent in the Japanese language, and she is proud to serve her community with a large Asian American population.
Dr. Saeki is married and has three delightful daughters. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors with her family, playing badminton with them, and watching her daughters play basketball.
Dr. Saeki and her staff is professional, caring, courteous, respectful, and prompt. They all explain their roles clearly and what will happen next. They followed all COVID-19 related safety protocols with a smile in a pleasant and friendly environment.
Real Patient
Medical Service
Adult Primary Care & PediatricsLocations
1821 Wilshire Blvd.,
Suite 100,
Santa Monica,
CA
90403
(310) 575-3100
12555 West Jefferson Blvd.,
Suite 301,
Los Angeles,
CA
90066
(424) 443-5555
Education
Medical School
UCLA Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, CA
Residency
Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Northridge, CA
Languages
HMO
- Aetna Commercial HMO:5562699
- Anthem Blue Cross Commercial HMO:GWR122
- Blue Shield Commercial HMO:100103606013
- Blue Shield 65 Plus Medicare HMO:100103606013
- Cigna Commercial HMO:9226128
- Health Net Commercial HMO: 3717077695
- Humana Medicare HMO: 435305SCAN
- Health Medicare HMO:047122
- United Healthcare Commercial HMO:0309480026
- United Healthcare Medicare HMO:0302470002
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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Good experience
Providence PatientI rely on Dr. Saeki to help me stay healthy. She is the best doctor I have ever had.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is very courteous, patient, a good listener, and handles history and exam In a very professional manner
Providence PatientI feel at ease because Dr Saeki's explanations are very easy to understand.
Providence PatientVery helpful
Providence PatientDr Saeki is the best doctor I ever had, she is always on top of things.
Providence PatientDr. Wakana Saeki was appropriate, culturally sensitive and excellent in her approach. She listened to my issues.
Providence PatientExcellent care!
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is exeptionally knowledgable and she is such a caring professional!
Providence PatientThey are nice and friendly
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientMy care was a good experience.
Providence PatientDr Saeki has been my PCP for YEARS. She is an axcellenr doctor, cant thank her enough.Everyone at SJPP is a 5star employee. From the front desk, to the nurses, to the dioctors, to rhe hispital staff are AMAZING. Thank you.
Providence PatientThe best family Doctor.the staff in the clinic is very helpful.
Providence PatientMy primary physician always reviews my prescriptions and health issues. She listens to my concerns and offers advice. I feel like she really knows me.
Providence PatientDr Saeki has been my care provider for years. She is an excellent doctor with wonderful bedside manners. She is very patient and thorough during visits.
Providence PatientHard to grt an annual exam appt. About 2 months out. I am very happy with Dr. Saeki as my GP. I imagine others feel the same smd that is why her slate is so full.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientI love having Dr. Saeiki as my PCP. She always makes me feel comfortable regardless of what I see her for.
Providence PatientEverything is good. Thank you.
Providence PatientI have been satisfied with the care I get with Dr. Saeki.
Providence PatientAll good. Everyone does their best to accommodate
Providence PatientDr Saeki is a good listener, kind, knowledgeable and thorough.
Providence PatientI love the office.I go to I love my doctor
Providence PatientD4 Saeki and her team are great
Providence PatientThank you for everytime.
Providence PatientDr Saeki is the best doctor I've ever seen
Providence PatientDr Saeki is a professional, kind and competent Doctor. I am lucky to have her as my Primary Doctor
Providence PatientProvider is excellent and easy to talk to
Providence PatientIt is planned smoothly from the appointment to the examination.
Providence PatientDR, saeki is a wonderful person and a Dr. Always listening, caring, explaining, helping and make me feel good. I thank God I have her .Thank you Dr. Saeki and st. John .
Providence PatientWhen I really needed medical help everyone from receptionist to nurse to doctor gave me the care I need assp
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is caring, thoughtful and no nonsense. She's terrific.
Providence PatientVery good staff n dr listens very carefully very considerate
Providence PatientI fully appreciated the thoughtful discussion of all that was happening with my health.
Providence PatientExtremely satisfied with my care provider
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is attentive and listens carefully to my concerns. She answers my questions and explains things in a kind and thoughtful manner.
Providence PatientDr.Saeki Is the best. Stuff is very good and I am very happy with this place.
Providence PatientAll of my experiences with my care provider have been good. Very professional and she explains things to me in detail.
Providence PatientVery caring
Providence PatientDr.Saeki is very good listener and very helpful.
Providence PatientGreat experience with Dr Saeki being thorough and listening. Didn't feel rushed.
Providence PatientNice and attentive Doctor
Providence PatientMy doctor was very helpful and through
Providence PatientOnly good experiences
Providence PatientDr. Saeki and coordinator's make it extremely easy to address any medical concerns and or questions I may have. Very thankful for the staff that has worked with me regarding my healthcare.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is always so patient, friendly and helpful during my visits with her. She listens well, shows concern and care for my well being. She spends time with me and doesn't give the impression that she needs to rush to get to her next patient.
Providence PatientShe very profesional
Providence PatientI'm very satisfied with the care that I received from my doctor.. She is a very patient and caring doctor can't ask for a better doctor.
Providence PatientMy entire family have been seeing Dr. Saeki for over 20 years. It is very hard to find such a good doctor who speaks Japanese like Dr. Saeki. We never had bad experience.
Providence PatientOnly good experiences
Providence PatientDr. Saeki has been my primary care doctor since I was eighteen years old. I am now forty five years old and feel beyond fortunate to have found a highly skilled and empathetic doctor like herself. Dr. Saeki has always been available to help me to make medical decisions that I feel comfortable with because she knows me well and takes time to listen to my concerns, without interruptions or appearing to be overwhelmed to have to see other patients.
Providence PatientProvidence St John's has the BEST doctors and staff. They ARE ALL GREAT!!!!!
Providence PatientOutstanding caring and efficient MD
Providence PatientDr. Saeki provided me with excellent care.
Providence PatientI really like my doctor she listens To me with my problems or sickness
Providence PatientDr Saeki is always very kind, helpful, knowledgeable and thorough.
Providence PatientDoctor and her nurse are both great
Providence PatientI'm very fortunate to have Dr. Saeki as my primary provider. She's a great listener, always there for me, very understanding, helpful, caring, explain things well with patience.
Providence PatientI have always had a good experience with Dr. Saeki. She listens well and has good advice for me.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is a very good doctor.
Providence PatientThanks for your professional service
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is very friendly and listens to me.
Providence PatientShe is wonderful and everything is great. I just wish it would be more available days for the appointment.
Providence PatientDr saeki is an excellent doctor and extremely kind and thorough
Providence PatientVery good and polite
Providence PatientFriendly and helpful staff. I feel like my doctor knows me and helps keep me healthy.
Providence PatientAlways very good experience
Providence PatientAll good experiences
Providence PatientVery patient in listening to my concerns and explaining things to me
Providence PatientI would highly recommend Dr. Saeki. Thank you for listening to the patient and explaining everything cleary.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is consistently caring, knowledgeable and courteous. I am lucky to have her as my GP.
Providence PatientI'm very satisfied with my doctor. She is a doctor that every patient would love have as their doctor.
Providence PatientI greatly appreciated Dr. Saeki and her very competent staff taking care of my healthcare. Thank you so much!
Providence PatientHappy with your service very good
Providence PatientExcellent Dr.
Providence PatientGood experience every time I visit my doctor. Experience includes reception and care with nurses taking my vitals and vaccination.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki and her staff have been fantastic in every way possible. Can't say enough good about each and every one of them.
Providence PatientGood with respect.
Providence PatientGood service all around. Everyone from reception to Dr. Saeki are very helpful, supportive and attentive.
Providence PatientPCP out of the loop of my surgeries and other stuff since I last saw her. She read my charts, had good things to add. Am very satisfied.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is great. She's thorough, asks good questions, provides good responses to my questions, and caring. On the other hand, I rely on her expertise so I wish she would be more definitive about what she recommends rather than me having to evaluate complicated medical options.
Providence PatientI love this provider but it takes months to get an appointment and there is a short window so I had to take work off because there are no appointments in the late afternoon.
Providence PatientDr. Wakana Saeki is the greatest and the best primary Dr. Any one wishes to have. Always listening to me as a patient, very, very caring, comparison, always return my calls no matter what day or HR. Very helpful to make my decision, explain everything very well. I love her and told her even that she's young, not to retire as long as I live.Thank you ST. John for getting great Drs always love ST. John
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is very caring, patient and compassionate. She takes the time to answer all my questions and is very good at typing and listening at the same time. I appreciate her expertise and competence. Thank you!
Providence PatientDr Saeki was very kind and gentle but her nurse was totally opposite. She did her job but did not show any kindness and warm to treat patient. I felt like she just took care of things. Did not see any compassion and gentle care. But doctor self and reception was excellent.
Providence PatientVery close to my home
Providence PatientVery satisfied
Providence PatientBest healthcare I've ever had.
Providence PatientNone, she is very passionate about my well being
Providence PatientDr Saeki good understanding my words
Providence PatientI am happy with my care provider
Providence PatientDr. Saeki always listens to me, answers my questions and responds quickly to my requests for referrals to specialists.
Providence PatientI've been going to Dr.Saeki 15+ years. She is an excellent healthcare provider. She is very thorough every time I have a doctors visit with her. She takes the time to explain and listen to all my medical issues.
Providence PatientDr.Saeki, is the best. She listens, adds things to my chart and goes over any questions or concerns in a way I understand. She is quick to respond when I leave message in my my chart. I am very pleased with the care I receive from Dr. Saeki and her staff.
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr. Saeki for 20 years, always have had a positive experience
Providence PatientDr saeki was kind and thorough. We appreciate that she speaks Japanese and English. She was prompt and efficient.
Providence PatientVery nice
Providence PatientLove St Johns what can I say you're Great..love you guys
Providence PatientWonderful ! Dr. Saeki
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is an excellent, professional physician. I was able to get a referral very quickly for a specialist. The office staff are always friendly and helpful.
Providence PatientMy doctor and her nurse are both great
Providence PatientDr Saeki is an excellent doctor who has always listened to my concerns.5stars doctor. She is amazing.
Providence PatientI'm very satisfied with the quality of care that I've received from my doctor.
Providence PatientIt's my first visit. I originally made an appointment for an annual physical but as I have cataract surgery soon, it happened to be pre-op. She was very helpful. Although I need to see her in a couple of months for a physical, I am satisfied with this visit.
Providence PatientShe is the best. Caring and efficient
Providence PatientI have always felt that my provider cares about my health concerns and tries to answer my questions so that I feel understood.
Providence PatientBest provider anyone can wish to have
Providence PatientWe love Dr.Wakana Saeki
Providence PatientOnly good, friendly experiences, very satisfied and grateful
Providence PatientIts always very helpful talking with doctor Wakana Saeki !! She's the best as a doctor and person
Providence PatientExcellent
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is very helpful and reliable. I could be very happy with my visit if one of the receptionist is a bit nicer.
Providence PatientI feel very fortunate to be under Dr. Saeki's care at the Playa Vista office. There is literally not a bad thing I can say about my care or treatment from the staff. It is extremely important to me that I have a primary care physician that I can trust, and I have that in abundance with Dr. Saeki. Very grateful.
Providence PatientThe best primary health provider you wil have. Takes her time to discuss healths issues. Highly recommended.
Providence PatientThis was my first appointment with Dr Saeki. She was extremely patient and thorough. I am looking forward to having a long term relationship with her as my Primary Physician.The entire experience surpassed my expectations. My only concern is that her practice is so very busy and It may be difficult to book appointments In a timely manner. Overall excellent!
Providence PatientSince Ive switched to Dr Saeki I am extremely satified with the medical care
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with Dr.Saeki. I liked that she had read my file before she came in to meet me so she was ready to discuss things with me when she came in
Providence PatientVery satisfied with the care I received from my doctor.
Providence PatientI had a followup correction to my medical record that I submitted to my doctor via emessage on MyChart and she replied quickly. I appreciate being able to communicate with my providers via emessage rather than calling and interrupting work flow for something that needs attention but is not urgent.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki has been my care provider for over 15 years. She has always taken good care of me. She Is very knowledgeable when it comes to all my health concerns/issues. She is patient and has excellent bedside manners.
Providence PatientI really appreciate Dr Saeki's open-minded willingness to see if I could control my LDL with diet alone. She seems on top of my medical records and is responsive to my requests via the portal or phone. All of her staff are extremely positive and efficient. All in all, a pleasant experience "going to the doctor."
Providence PatientAll staff including registration desk and nurse taking vitals, were friendly and respectful. Dr. Saeki was excellent - this was my first visit with her.
Providence PatientEverything was perfect
Providence PatientI have recommended this doctor and her office to a number of people. I trust her completely with my health.
Providence PatientAlways there for me, super: listener, pleasant, caring, comforting. Takes time, search all medical records and needs. I thank God and blessed for having Dr. Saeki, hope I'll always have her till my last breath. Prowed and thankful for Saint John hospital having great Drs.
Providence PatientGood
Providence PatientExcellent bedside manner
Providence PatientDr. Saeki always treats me with respect and provides the care I need in a timely manner.
Providence PatientFirst, I loved the nurse who greeted me, she was the nicest, warmest person I have ever experienced at a doctor's appointment. From meeting her to meeting Dr. Saeki, my experiences was exceptional!
Providence PatientThank you for your time listening and care.Thank you again.
Providence PatientShe is always very responsive and attentive and explains things well. I never have trouble getting prescriptions renewed, which has sometimes been a problem with other doctors I've seen.
Providence PatientGood I'm happy with Wakana and herStuff thank you
Providence PatientDr Saeki and her staff are the utmost professionals. I am happy to have Dr Saeki as my primary care physician.
Providence PatientThis is my second time seeing Dr. Saeki. She Is very courteous and knowledgeable, and actually the best doctor I have seen since I moved to LA, 14 years ago. I would strongly recommend her.
Providence PatientAll good
Providence PatientI love the entire Providence St. John's network. I rely on Dr. Saeki, and trust her completely with my healthcare.
Providence PatientI'm happy with my Doctor.
Providence PatientI always have good experience
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with Dr. S I think she's a keeper
Providence PatientLove Dr Saeki. I referred a friend of mine to her.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit to this doctor and to this medical office in Santa Monica - so much better than my experience at the Playa Vista location. I will drive the extra mile to visit Santa Monica instead. I also like my interaction with Dr. Saeki as she really listens to your concerns and questions.
Providence PatientDr Saeki has great bedside manner. One thing I didn't receive at my annual wellness check was a urine test. I thought they were standard but maybe it was something that I needed to ask for. Also I didn't know I was due for a colon cancer screen till I was overdue for one.
Providence PatientDr w saeki was professional and thorough. She addressed our questions and concerns. We appreciated that she spoke fluently in Japanese and English. She took the time to review my prior medical history.
Providence PatientVery nice as she is always professional and explains thoroughly.Also the nurse is very polite and cares for us very kindly.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is great. This was my first appointment with her as my GP. I'm very glad to have her as my doctor.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is always attentive and gives advice easy to understand. The practice is very busy and wait time for the lab was long.
Providence PatientAlways very thorough
Providence PatientVery friendly office as soon as you walk inWaiting time is very short Next appointment is already scheduled
Providence PatientDr. W. Saeki is the best Dr. I ever had. She has lots of patience with her patient, she takes lots of time to listen, care, and explaining very well, she has big heart and make you feel so comfortable, like a family this is where any provider office should be not like other places like a robot. I love Dr saeki, I'm so fortunate to have her and hope I will always have her. I told her even you're young, don't ever retire unless I'm gone.
Providence PatientAn exceptional MD. Thorough, caring, skilled best physical I have ever had. I am a nurse. MSN. She is just wonderful!!!
Providence PatientDr. Saeki addressed my concerns in detail. Cannot ask for more and definitely will recommend Dr. Saeki to others. Thank you!
Providence PatientExcellent.
Providence PatientVery thorough and timely process
Providence PatientWonderful !Dr. Saeki
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is a courteous, gentle, and patient care provider
Providence PatientDr Saeki is excellent and appreciated.
Providence PatientShe listen me well and know my medical record very well.
Providence PatientShe is a good listener and great doctor
Providence PatientEasy appointment no complaints
Providence PatientDr. Saeki cares about the patient, listens, is knowledgeable and takes a practical helpful approach.
Providence PatientDr Saeki has been a thoroughly and thoughtful provider for me
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is rational, explain clearly, and has a very professional attitude to me. I can always count on Dr. Saeki's advise and recommendations regarding my health. Thanks to those advices, I do not have any major health Issue now.
Providence PatientIt is helpful
Providence PatientI always like Dr. Saeki.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki and the office staff provide excellent care to me.
Providence PatientBest office
Providence PatientDr Saeki is the best and her nurses are terrific. Im so lucky to have them
Providence PatientThe best Primary MD you will have.
Providence PatientDr.saeki is very thorough and I like that she takes the time to answer all your questions and that she goes over the labs as soon as she receives them. I got a my charge message from her the day my labs came in.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki always treats me with respect, answers my questions, and provides prescriptions and referrals in a timely manner. She's an excellent physician.
Providence PatientGood understanding everything
Providence PatientAlways listens and handles thoroughly
Providence PatientThank you, Dr. Saeki
Providence PatientThey were really nice and friendly stuff
Providence PatientEverything was great
Providence PatientDr. Saeki has been my entire family's primary care doctor and we're very pleased with her caring kind treatment. She has been our trusted family doctor for over 20 years.
Providence PatientGreat professional
Providence PatientDr. Saeki iand her office is perfect for me!
Providence PatientI have been seeing Dr. Saeki for over a decade now. She is always focussed and respectful during visits and seems very knowledgeable. She also gets back to me promptly when I ask for prescription refills or have questions between appointments, and she listens and discusses health issues without patronizing. This is extremely helpful, because it results in more of a team effort to address any health issues that I have. I also think the quality of her staff has improved since she became affiliated with Providence Saint John's.
Providence PatientI was satisfied
Providence PatientVery professional and courteous staff. Some concerns in my blood work, I know I need to make dietary changes, would be nice to have a pro-active follow up message from the doctor about concerning test results in mychart.
Providence PatientI always feel that I'm getting an excellent care by my provider.
Providence PatientVery professional way to treat pation and had a confidence about Dr. Saeki Wakana.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is an excellent doctor. I would definitely recommend her to others. Thanks.
Providence PatientProfessional, compassionate and responsive care
Providence PatientDr. Saeki has always been so amazing.
Providence PatientAble to communicate/understand completely with her Japanese
Providence PatientDr. Saeki and her staff is professional, caring, courteous, respectful, and prompt. They all explain their roles clearly and what will happen next. They followed all COVID-19 related safety protocols with a smile in a pleasant and friendly environment.
Providence PatientGenerally, my experiences with Dr. Saeki have been excellent. She is very responsive and easy to work with.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki, the nurses, and office staff are excellent. I feel well cared for at the medical office.
Providence PatientDr Saeki is on top of my health care. She is a very good listener and makes recommendations. During Covid I'm seeing her every six months vs the previous scheduled 3 months. This seems to be working as my lab numbers are stable and I have no other health issues.
Providence PatientDoctor Saeki is always there, either online answers, virtual visits or else.
Providence PatientThis was my first visit with Dr. Saeki and I was very satisfied with her courtesy, professionalism and follow-up.
Providence PatientI love my care provider. She is the best.
Providence PatientI am very happy with my primary care provider. she is courteous, friendly and listens to all my health problems. she explains everything and is very helpful.
Providence PatientEveryone was really nice and informative while I was at the doctor's office.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is one of the best MD. she responds even after office hours. Very detailed in explanining my medical problem, treatment..I highly recommend her to my friends.
Providence PatientShe's awesome!
Providence PatientDr.Saeki has been my care provider for over 10 yrs now. I am happy with her care. She knows my history, she listens and takes her time with me. She has good bed side manners and I am comfortable with her.
Providence PatientDoctor S is an excellent GP and has been taking very good care of both me and my wife. On this visit, I mentioned a rough place on my back. She looked at it, decided it might be a pre-cancer mole and froze it off. No muss, no fuss, just took care of it.
Providence PatientMy care provider is excellent.
Providence PatientDr. Saeki always has my records on hand, knows my history, is friendly and easy to talk to, and answers all of my questions thoroughly.
Providence PatientI feel that I'm getting excellent care by my provider
Providence PatientDr. Saeki is our long-time doctor. We are highly satisfied with her care and expertise.
Providence PatientVery informative on all matters concerning current problems
Providence PatientThe doctor was very professional and listened to me. She has very good bedside manner which is hard to find these days. The entire staff was very friendly and professional.
Providence Patient