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Dr. Richard Guttler, MD

Dr. Richard Guttler, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Guttler, MD is a diabetes & metabolism endocrinologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1967. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

1328 16th St Santa Monica, CA 90404

Make an Appointment

(310) 393-8860

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Guttler is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center Santa Monica, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Guttler specializes in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
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Dr. Guttler's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Guttler

3.1

35 ratings, 13 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
9%
9%
3 Star
0%
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2 Star
0%
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1 Star
46%
46%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Chuck S – Aug 24, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Rosalba F – Oct 10, 2019
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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
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Denise in Birmingham, AL – Nov 03, 2017
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Katherine G in Los Angeles, CA – Dec 14, 2016
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Stephen B. in Encino, CA – Nov 14, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila McCoy in Los Angeles, CA – Oct 29, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Xochi in Los Angeles, CA – Oct 28, 2016
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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
Karen in Los Angeles, CA – Oct 25, 2016
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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
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Myra Heeg in North Las Vegas, NV – Oct 24, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Debbie Alexander in Phoenix, AZ – Oct 21, 2016
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
M S B in Santa Monica, CA – Oct 18, 2016
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mary in Southern CA – Oct 15, 2016
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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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Los Angeles, CA – Oct 15, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I care only for patients with thyroid and parathyroid diseases including cancer. Each has their own primary care physician.

biography

I am a board certified endocrinologist.However I trained with JT Nicoloff at USC in clinical thyroidology. I do not see diabetic patients and only see thyroid/parathyroid patients. I cross trained in nuclear thyroidology and was certified to treat...read more

  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism

  • Interventional Radiology

  • Cytopathology

  • Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Royal Society Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1974

  • Los Angeles County University Of California Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1971

  • Los Angeles County - Usc Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1968

  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1967
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology
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Internal Medicine
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  • Endocrine neck Sonologist, 2010

  • Thyroid nuclear physician, 1974

Focus on Thyroid Eye Disease

Locations

Practice

Rheumatological Rehab Medical Group1328 16th St Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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