Summary

Dr. Joel Sarachek is a family medicine physician with 34 years of experience providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from the University of California Davis and completed his residency training in family practice at Santa Monica Hospital and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center in 1995. Dr. Sarachek speaks English and is dedicated to delivering personalized care to families in his community.

Dr. Sarachek practices at Providence Saint Johns Health Center and sees patients at Primary Care Ocean Park in Santa Monica, California. He treats a wide range of conditions including acne, allergies, and anxiety and depression. His practice focuses on preventive care through camp physicals and cancer screening, while also managing chronic diseases for long-term health maintenance. Patients rate Dr. Sarachek highly for his compassionate approach, giving him an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 34 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Santa Monica Hospital
  • 273 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English
Santa Monica , CAGraham , TXPlacentia , CAManassas , VA
Med School: University of California Davis Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Uniformed Services University Of The Health Sciences F Edward Hebert School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel Ivan Sarachek

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 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
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • TriWest - Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel Ivan Sarachek has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel Ivan Sarachek has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Santa Monica Hospital1995
Santa Monica UCLA Medical Medical Center Family Practice1995

Medical School

University of California DavisGraduated in 1992
University of California Davis School of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Dr. Joel Sarachek speaks English.
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Dr. Joel Sarachek is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center.
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