Dr. Marc D. Wishingrad, MD | Santa Monica, CA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Marc Wishingrad is a gastroenterologist with 37 years of experience helping patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine and completed his internal medicine residency at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Wishingrad further specialized by completing a gastroenterology fellowship at Stanford University Medical Center in 1995. He speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Wishingrad practices at multiple respected medical centers including Providence Saint Johns Health Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. He has extensive experience treating colon polyps, ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's disease. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations. Patients have given Dr. Wishingrad an average rating of 4.4 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.4

30 Ratings
37 years of experience
speaks English
Stanford University Medical Center- Gastroenterology
16 written reviews
1 specialty
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
1 office location
Male

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Dr. Wishingrad is a gift. I am grateful to be under his care!

April 3rd, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I am beyond grateful for Dr. Wishingrad and his wonderful team. Dr. Wishingrad was instrumental in saving my life ten years ago. He continues to make me feel like a priority, although my guess is he makes all his patients feel this way. In the brochure for LA, it should say come see the Hollywood Bowl, the Santa Monica coastline, and Dr. Wishingrad.

August 19th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Wishingrad is an exemplary physician - professional, knowledgeable, thorough, compassionate, caring, and took the time to listen to all of my concerns and answer my questions.

August 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very good

July 3rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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If I could give Dr. Wishingrad a score higher than 5 I would.

June 23rd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. WIshingrad is the best doctor I have ever had. I only wish all doctors were like him.

June 13th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Dr Wishingrad is the best of the best. A fascinating discussion as always . Five stars !!!

February 21st, 2024 | Source: Partner

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Always a gratifying experience.

December 26th, 2023 | Source: Partner

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If you have SIBO run AWAY form this doctor. It took him six months and multiple visits to recommend the first test, while I had a history of SIBO with prior test to prove it. - till my condition became extremely bad. Plus the getting a medication order from this office -good luck with that...They just don't care. If you want GOLD standard of treatment have your primary GI refer you to GI Motility Clinic for SIBO at Cedars Hospital in LA not Santa Monica

August 4th, 2021

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Dr. Wishingrad is rude and unhelpful. Medicine and healing are complex and nuanced. However, Dr. Wishingrad is impertinent and blinded by his own self-proclaimed genius. If you are looking for someone that will listen to you and is open to questions, I recommend you seek help from someone else.

August 5th, 2020

Cedars-Sinai Gastroenterology - Santa Monica

1919 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200Santa Monica, CA 90404

Tel: (310) 453-1871

Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri7:00 am - 4:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed


Dr. Marc D Wishingrad, MD	Rebecca Humphries, APRN	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Theresa Obonyano, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
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37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Santa Monica , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine	Med School: Emory University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Nutritional Support
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Stanford University Medical Center- Gastroenterology1995

Residency

University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Internal Medicine1992

University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center- Internal Medicine1990

Medical School

University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of MedicineGraduated in 1989

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Is Dr. Marc Wishingrad accepting new patients?: Dr. Marc Wishingrad is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Marc Wishingrad's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Which hospitals is Dr. Marc Wishingrad affiliated with?: Dr. Marc Wishingrad is affiliated with Providence Saint Johns Health Center, Ucla Santa Monica Medical Center, and Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Marc Wishingrad's office located?: Dr. Marc Wishingrad's office is located at 1919 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA, 90404.
Does Dr. Marc Wishingrad accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Marc Wishingrad accepts on their Vitals profile.
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