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Dr. Karol Watson, MD

Dr. Karol Watson, MD

Cardiology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karol Watson, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (9 reviews)

UCLA Medical Center Cardiology

200 Medical Plz Ste 365 Los Angeles, CA 90095
Telehealth available

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Dr. Watson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Watson

4.6
9 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 star
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1 star
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BEST OF THE BEST
I AM A RETIRED ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE WITH A MASTER'S DEGREE FROM UCLA NURSING. I WORKED WITH MANY DOCTORS DURING MY 50+ YEARS OF NURSING IN 3 STATES. I LOST MY FATHER AND GRANDFATHER TO HEART ATTACKS AT AGES UNDER 60. BOTH BROTHERS HAD HEART ATTACKS IN THEIR 40'S. I HAVE LUPUS AND NOW STAGE 4 BONE CANCER AT AGE 77. DR. WATSON HAS KEPT MY HEART HEALTHY AND ME HAPPY SINCE SHE STARTED AT UCLA. SHE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST.
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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KAREN LOWTHERT, RN, CNS – Jan 23, 2024
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I had the pleasure of meeting Dr Watson today and I left confident that I was in the best hands possible for my medical condition. She took the time to review my medical history, asked brilliant questions, put a smile on my face and set a medical path for my condition. I highly recommend this doctor.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Costin Harnoncourt in Santa Monica, CA – Jan 09, 2019
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Dr. Karol Watson, MD is a cardiologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1989. She is affiliated with medical facilities Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and...read more
  • Cardiology

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  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 1992
  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Internship Hospital, 1991
  • Harvard Medical School

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Locations

UCLA Medical Center Cardiology

UCLA Health Westwood Specialty Care200 Medical Plz Ste 365 Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Practice

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center757 Westwood Plz Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Practice

Office100 Medical Plz Ste 630W Los Angeles, CA 90095
3

Practice

UCLA Department of Surgery10833 Le Conte Ave Los Angeles, CA 90095
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Office200 Med Plz Ste 365 Los Angeles, CA 90095
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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 50 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    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

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  • 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 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

    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.

    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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