Neurologists Accepting First Health in Santa Monica, CA
9 verified neurologists in Santa Monica, California accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Vascular Neurology & Stroke, Movement Disorders, and Behavioral Neurology & Dementia. Common hospital affiliations include Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.


Doojin Kim, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurology, UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA20+ years94+ pubs
Vascular Neurology & Stroke


Barbara Giesser, MD
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA30+ years90+ pubs
Movement Disorders


Verna Porter, MD
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA30+ years57+ pubs
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia


Michael Gold, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, UCLA
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA30+ years267+ pubs
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia


Anita Tipirneni, MD
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA10+ years27+ pubs
Vascular Neurology & Stroke


Daniel Brooks, M.D.
Neurohospitalist
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA15+ years47+ pubs
Vascular Neurology & Stroke


Jason Tarpley, M.D., PH.D.
Vascular Neurology
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA15+ years70+ pubs
Vascular Neurology & Stroke


Jose Carrillo, MD
Neurology
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA20+ years113+ pubs
Neuro-Oncology


Shamsha Doran, MD
Neurology
Santa Monica, CA20+ years1+ pubs
Clinical Neurophysiology
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know these neurologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these neurologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a neurologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Vascular Neurology & Stroke, Movement Disorders, and Behavioral Neurology & Dementia. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these neurologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.