Dr. Melanie R. Santos, MD | Torrance, CA | Obstetrician-Gynecologist

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Dr. Melanie Santos is a medical doctor specializing in obstetrics and gynecology as well as urology. She earned her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Santos provides care in English.

Dr. Santos practices at Providence Medical Institute in Torrance, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Jude Hospital. She focuses on treating urge incontinence conditions in both men and women. Her expertise includes performing urine cultures and urinalysis testing to help diagnose and monitor urological conditions. Patients have given Dr. Santos an average rating of 3.4 on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
3.4

41 Ratings
22 years of experience
20 insurance plans accepted
speaks English
Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University
19 written reviews
3 specialties
17 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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She is polite and knowledgeable. She also seemed to be my advocate.

March 16th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Great doctor , very thorough

March 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Santos is very friendly and helpful. I really like that she prescribed me a Bio identical hormone cream. It is very helpful so I feel better.

March 15th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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My experience was exceptional.

March 9th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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Loved my experience

March 6th, 2026 | Source: Partner

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I do not recommend this doctor. Her bedside manner is deplorable. She is condescending, belittling and rude. It was a complete waste of my time and I left the office in tears because of how she talked to me and made me feel. I was simply following my Doctor’s order and she made it very clear she was not interested in me or my health.

July 4th, 2024

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I’m a professional woman, 57. I have never been treated with such arrogance and rudeness as I have during my first and last visit with dr. M. Santos. Instead of reading my history she assumed some things which were wrong. When I tried to tell her the correct information she didn’t allow me to say it but raised her voice and talked over me as loud as she could. She was disrespectful and rude. If she doesn’t like people why did she become a doctor?

August 28th, 2022

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I loved Dr. Santos - she was very patient and thorough and took care of my problem. I am now making her my official gynecologist!!!

February 17th, 2022

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Excellent Doctor

July 23rd, 2019

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This is a doctor who should not be seeing patients. Her bedside manner is atrocious. I loathe the way I was treated.

March 11th, 2019

Providence Medical Institute

4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260Torrance, CA 90503

Tel: (310) 782-3370


Dr. Melanie Rena Santos, MD	Dr. Ingrid Anne Rodi, MD	Dr. Shawanda Renee Obey, MD	Dr. Abigail Grace Prushansky, CEO, DNP, FNP-BC, CNM
Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology	Obstetrics & Gynecology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.4 (41 Ratings)	4.7 (57 Ratings)	5 (26 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
22 Years of Experience	47 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience	5 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English	Speaks English, Portuguese, German	Speaks English	Speaks English
Torrance , CA	Los Angeles , CA	Rancho Cucamonga , CA	Torrance , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University	Med School: Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University	Med School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Birth Control
C-section
Child Birth
Fecal Incontinence
Gynecologist
Gynecology
Hot Flashes
Infertility
Interstitial Cystitis
Menopause
Menstrual Pain
Pap Smear
Pelvic Exam
Pregnancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urologist
Women's Health

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated in 2004

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Which hospitals is Dr. Melanie Santos affiliated with?: Dr. Melanie Santos is affiliated with Saint Jude Hospital.
Does Dr. Melanie Santos accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Melanie Santos accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Melanie Santos accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Yes, Dr. Melanie Santos accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Melanie Santos speak?: Dr. Melanie Santos speaks English.
Where is Dr. Melanie Santos's office located?: Dr. Melanie Santos's office is located at 4201 Torrance Blvd Ste 260, Torrance, CA, 90503.

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