Dr. Ricardo Avila, MD

Dr. Ricardo Avila is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the prestigious David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. With 23 years of experience caring for patients and families, he brings extensive expertise to comprehensive healthcare across all ages. Dr. Avila is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to connect with diverse communities and provide culturally sensitive care.

Dr. Avila practices at multiple locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area, including Whittier and Downey, with his primary affiliation at Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center. He specializes in managing weight concerns and obesity, helping patients develop healthy lifestyle approaches. His expertise extends to treating high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, conditions that require careful monitoring and treatment. Dr. Avila also focuses on preventive care through adult immunizations, including flu and shingles vaccines. Patients consistently rate his …care highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.