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Dr. Monica Perlman, MD

Dr. Monica Perlman, MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Monica Perlman, MD is a public health & general preventative medicine physician in La Jolla, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of California, Irvine School of Medicine in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center and Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 30 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (30 reviews)

Practice

9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320 La Jolla, CA 92037
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(858) 864-9800

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Perlman specializes in the area of Public Health & General Preventive Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Perlman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Perlman

3.1

30 ratings, 12 with a written review
5 Star
47%
47%
4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
3%
3%
2 Star
3%
3%
1 Star
43%
43%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 22, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mike Stalsby – Jan 27, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Scott Lacer – Jan 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 08, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
HANNA CAHSAI – May 18, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gary – Mar 17, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 31, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Larry Fox – Dec 29, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sheri H. – Jun 18, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mr – Oct 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jul 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 06, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Excellent at treating disease but focus on the prevention of disease by integration of treatment geared towards modifiable risk factors.

  • Public Health & General Preventive Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Preventive Public Health Medicine

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  • University Of California, Irvine School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Preventive Medicine®
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Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Center for Neurological Study9850 Genesee Ave Ste 320 La Jolla, CA 92037
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Monica Perlman MD Inc4645 Carmel Mountain Rd Ste 204 San Diego, CA 92130
2
De Anza View Pharmacy3737 Moraga Ave Ste B103 San Diego, CA 92117
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Practice

Monica Perlman MD Inc7855 Ivanhoe Ave Ste 110 La Jolla, CA 92037
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

    9888 Genesee Ave
    La Jolla, CA 92037
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr
    San Diego, CA 92103
    Recipient of 50
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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