Dr. Joseph M. Smurda, MD | Los Angeles, CA | Psychiatry

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Dr. Smurda graduated from the Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1997. He works in Los Angeles, CA and specializes in Psychiatry.

accepting new patients
4.4

30 Ratings
29 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
13 written reviews
1 specialty
6 areas of expertise
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Smurda knows everything and listens to everything and I've had some wonderful conversations with him. What else could I want.

April 17th, 2019

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call to make appointment,just to get a medication very expensive visit prefer to go another doctor

September 4th, 2012

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Not really sure what the negative reviewer is saying. Dr. Smurda is attentive, empathetic, understanding, returns phone calls promptly, and has been a great doctor.

August 4th, 2012

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After seeing a few psychiatrists I wouldn't recommend over the years before I found Dr. Smurda, I was thrilled to find a competent physician with a great chairside manner, including a sense of humor. He has a lot of experience with difficult to treat conditions, he's very knowledgeable and, unlike my previous psychiatrist, doesn't jump immediately to a new med if I hit a rough patch, preferring to tinker as little as possible with my meds. He takes me seriously but doesn't hesitate to laugh when it's appropriate. Dr. Smurda is a great team player, calling my therapist after each of my appointments and responding to other treatment team members promptly. I can't think of a situation in which I wouldn't recommend him.

May 20th, 2012

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I was having a difficult time coping in several areas of my life. I had been to two psychiatrists before seeing Dr. Smurda. The previous two rushed the evaluation session, treated me like I was one of many on a conveyor-belt going through their office and I felt no connection or empathy from either one of them. Dr. Smurda took his time doing the evaluation; was extremely empathic to the difficulties & sensitivities of my particular situation and clearly prescribed the correct medication, because I got through this trying time faster than I thought possible. He is truly the BEST!

May 25th, 2011

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He treated me with kindness and respect.He talked with my other doctor to coordinate my care because I have a number of medical problems.

May 14th, 2011

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He was very sensitive and kind when I told him about difficult subjects. He is very experienced and has treated more than 10,000 patients (one of the residents told me). I saw him at UCLA where he volunteers.

May 13th, 2011

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He was very easy to speak to, even on sensitive subjects. I know that he volunteers at UCLA and has worked in homeless shelters. He clearly loves his work and went the extra mile to make sure I got better.

April 28th, 2011

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He is rude, insensitive, unexperienced and totally money oriented.

April 13th, 2011

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I am very happy with Dr. Smurda. He is knowledgeable, doesn't jump to conclusions, doesn't rush to change meds and always prescribes generi ...

April 4th, 2011

Smurda Joseph Office

12300 Wilshire Blvd Ste 330Los Angeles, CA 90025

Tel: (310) 820-3333

Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm

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Dr. Joseph Michael Smurda, MD	Sam Schulze, PMHNP	Dr. Amaar Malik, DO	Dr. Weei Loallen, MD
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.4 (30 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
29 Years of Experience	2 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience	8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English		Speaks English	Speaks English, Mandarin, Chinese (Mandarin)
Los Angeles , CA	West Hollywood , CA	WEST COVINA , CA	LOS ANGELES , CA
Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Charles R. Drew University	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: Albany Medical College
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Psychiatry

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of MedicineGraduated in 1997

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