Summary

Among one of the best-known addiction experts in the country, Dr. Robert Waldman, MD, brings to his work a unique blend of critical-care clinical experience and private-practice treatment of drug and alcohol dependency. He has been actively practicing addiction medicine for 32 years.Currently, he heads the detox program at the ultra-exclusive Medical Home Detox Institute located in Salt Lake City. Dr. Waldman is an expert in medically safe detox techniques and has been licensed by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. During the “medical trial of the century” regarding the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson. Dr. Waldman was called as an expert witness on the treatment of drug dependency and has appeared on the television shows Insight, Relapse, and Dr. Drew as well as offering expert testimony in many legal actions.Previously, he was appointed Co-Medical Director of the Recovery Unit at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital.Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he matriculated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, achieving cum laude distinction upon graduation. He attended medical school at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia where he also served his internship and residency in Internal Medicine.Attracted to the challenges and science of nephrology (kidneys), he served a fellowship under Dr. Robert Narins at Temple University, also in Philadelphia. He relocated to Los Angeles where he developed a very successful private practice in nephrology and internal medicine, eventually serving as the Medical Director of FMC Inglewood, a local dialysis facility.His expertise in renal medicine, or the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, would prove useful in his treatment of patients with severe substance abuse. (Renal failure is increasingly a symptom of acute drug and alcohol dependency with the advent of ever-more dangerous illicit drugs and the abuse of powerful legal painkillers.) Dr. Waldman resides in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and three children, and Grand Kids. His hobbies include mountain biking, basketball, coaching soccer, hiking, and backpacking.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.1
  • 48 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Temple University Health System
  • 11 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Robert Philip Waldman has 5 locations

Waldman Shwayder And Musngi Medical Group

4644 Lincoln Blvd Ste 540Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baldwin Hills Dialysis Center Llc

3705 S La Brea AveLos Angeles, CA 90016
Mon5:00 am - 7:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed5:00 am - 7:30 pm
ThuClosed
Fri5:00 am - 7:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Fresenius Kidney Care Inglewood

336 E Hillcrest Blvd Ste 100Inglewood, CA 90301
Mon3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue3:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu3:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat3:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed

Medical Home Detox

1192 E Draper Pkwy # 213Draper, UT 84020

Marina Del Rey Hospital

4650 Lincoln BlvdMarina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Accepts New Patients
4.1 
48 Years of Experience 4 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
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Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine Med School: New York Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Robert Philip Waldman

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Robert Philip Waldman has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Robert Philip Waldman has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Addiction Medicine
  • Internal Medicine
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

48 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Temple University Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Hahnemann University School Of Medicine in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Waldman's NPI number is 1487689329.

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Dr. Robert Waldman's office is located at 4644 Lincoln Blvd Ste 540, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292.
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Dr. Robert Waldman is affiliated with Cedars Sinai Marina Hospital.
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