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Dr. Edward Garon, MD

Dr. Edward Garon, MD

Medical Oncology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Edward Garon, MD is a medical oncologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.9 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 2.9 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(310) 829-5471

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Garon is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Los Angeles, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garon specializes in the area of Medical Oncology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Garon's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garon

2.9
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 star
43%
43%
4 star
0%
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3 star
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2 star
14%
14%
1 star
43%
43%

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No stars
Waited almost three hours while he visited with clinical trial sponsors and then went to lunch. His staff repeatedly told me that he would be in to see me in 15 minutes. What a lie…it was rude and inconsiderate of my time. When I finally met with him I had questions but he could not seem less interested. He even started scrolling through his phone! He seemed annoyed that I had questions after waiting that long! I recommend that you don’t waste your time with him. Never again!
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Mar 07, 2025
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Patient and Thorough
I've been seeing Dr. Garon for about a year now for NSCLC. He takes the time to answer my questions, he doesn't make me feel rushed, I follow up with questions via the portal and when he doesn't respond his NP follows up.
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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HealedNow – Mar 22, 2024
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Doesn't take patients seriously
We had a horrible experience with Dr Garon. He doesn't take patient complaints seriously, even when they are indicative of serious complications. He prescribed my father a steroid over the phone because he suspected pneumonitis though my father insisted that the pain was different (he had pneumonitis multiple times and knew something was wrong). He ended up in cardiac ICU with congestive heart failure. Dr Garon also insisted continuing chemotherapy though my father's white blood cell count was well, well, well below the threshold needed to be safe, giving him false hope. Lastly, my father messaged him and tried to talk to him repeatedly about his persistent low hemo/hemat numbers. He was blown off. Again, he ended up in ICU, this time on a ventilator. He ended up having treatment induced AML, a side effect of his original chemo. This is a horrible example of the saying "You had one job." He's a hematology oncologist who missed leukemia. Give me a break.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
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
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Aug 21, 2022
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So far, my first two visits with Dr. Garon re my new diagnosis of stage IV NSCLC have left my husband and I feeling highly confident that he is focused on finding the most effective treatment for me. Both consultations involved a thorough explanation of my issues and he was interested and extremely responsive to my questions and concerns. Dr. Garon spent as much time as it took to make sure we left with all the information that was available. Never felt rushed. His team is caring and responsive, as well.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan L. – Dec 29, 2020
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Horrible bedside manner, and horrible communicator. He prescribed his medication for my husband and that was basically it. He was extremely hard to get ahold of, even after my husband was admitted to ICU. There was very little follow up and I never heard from him after my husband passed away.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 12, 2020
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Dr. Garon is a lung cancer specialist that my dad was referred to after he found out he could no longer handle chemotherapy. He and his staff have been the most professional and responsive medical team we have seen so far. Due to underlying kidney problems, we have not been able to begin treatment. Dr. Garon sent ten emails in the span of a week to convince a research doctor to admit my dad into a new clinical trial. When you are fighting for your life, you need a doctor who will help you fight.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Kristin in Thousand Oaks, CA – Feb 23, 2018
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Terrible doctor who doesn't care about you. He offered no help for me and gave me no hope. He shows up to your bedside for a few minutes and does nothing. He's a waste of human life. I'm especially angry of how I chose him to waste my time.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 22, 2017
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Staff is very professional and knowledgeable. They made me feel comfortable and relaxed as they went over my treatment. I am confident that they will help me with my cancer.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sherm Johnson in Oceanside, CA – Jun 20, 2016
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Dr. Garon is knowledgeable and his staff is friendly and attentive. Unlike other doctors, he is usually punctual in seeing us during office visits. The one downside is he is only in the office on Mondays and Thursday so sometimes scheduling can be difficult but this is likely due to his involvement with various cancer research and teaching. His nurse practitioner is excellent and very responsive to all inquiries.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
Helpful
Sarah Byun in Redondo Beach, CA – Apr 19, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Edward Garon, MD is a medical oncologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald...read more

  • Medical Oncology

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  • Washington University / College Of Dental Medicine

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Medical Oncology
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Locations

Practice

Premiere Oncology A Medical Corporation2020 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600 Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Practice

The Regents of the University of California200 Medical Plz Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Office5767 W Century Blvd Ste 200 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz
    Los Angeles, CA 90095
    Recipient of 35
    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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    16% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (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™ (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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

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