Summary

Dr. Velinda Paranal is a family medicine physician who has dedicated 35 years to providing comprehensive healthcare to patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Ohio State University College of Medicine & Public Health and completed her residency training at UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Paranal is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve diverse communities with personalized care.

Dr. Paranal practices at Santa Monica Family Physicians and maintains hospital privileges at Saint Johns Regional Medical Center in Santa Monica, California. She specializes in treating common conditions such as acne, allergies, and anxiety and depression. Her practice focuses on preventive care through camp physicals and cancer screening, while she also provides ongoing management for patients with chronic diseases. Patients consistently rate her highly, giving her an average score of 4.6 out of 5 for her compassionate and thorough approach to healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 35 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 97 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Santa Monica Family Physicians

901 Wilshire Blvd # 1Santa Monica, CA 90401

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4.6 
35 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic
Santa Monica , CAPlacentia , CAAtlanta , GANewport Beach , CA
Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Velinda Jean Paranal

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna HMO
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage PPO
  • Aetna PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO
  • Blue Shield of CA HMO – Trio
  • Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
  • Blue Shield of CA PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna PPO
  • Coventry/First Health PPO
  • Health Net HMO
  • Health Net PPO
  • HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Multiplan PPO
  • Scan Embrace
  • SCAN Medicare Advantage
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare HMO
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • United HealthCare PPO
  • US Family Health Plan - TriCare
  • Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Medical Specialties

Dr. Velinda Jean Paranal has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Velinda Jean Paranal has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)
  • Yoga

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2024, Inactive

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucla Medical Center

Medical School

Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public HealthGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Velinda Paranal speak?
Dr. Velinda Paranal speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Velinda Paranal's office located?
Dr. Velinda Paranal's office is located at 901 Wilshire Blvd # 1, Santa Monica, CA, 90401.
Which hospitals is Dr. Velinda Paranal affiliated with?
Dr. Velinda Paranal is affiliated with Saint Johns Regional Medical Center.
Does Dr. Velinda Paranal accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Velinda Paranal accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Velinda Paranal accepting new patients?
Dr. Velinda Paranal has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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