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Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD

Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD

Neurology*
55+ years of experience

Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD is a neurologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shimizu has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1967. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 9 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (9 reviews)

Practice

2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790 Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310) 829-5968

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Shimizu is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai Medical Center West Hollywood, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Shimizu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shimizu

3.9

9 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
67%
67%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
11%
11%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
22%
22%

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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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Feb 22, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Mar 24, 2018
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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
4 people found this helpful
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Ben Nell in Los Angeles, CA – Feb 22, 2016
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Dr. Russ Shimizu, MD is a neurologist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 55 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Shimizu has extensive experience in Headache. He graduated from University of Colorado At Denver in 1967. He is affiliated with...read more

  • Neurology

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  • L A Co Usc Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital

  • University Of Colorado At Denver

    Medical School, 1967
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Locations

Practice

Lekha M. Rao MD Inc2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 790 Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

    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

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

    View all awards

    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

    View all patient feedback
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