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Dr. Stephen O'Hara, MD

Dr. Stephen O'Hara, MD

Neurology*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen O'Hara, MD is a neurologist in Los Angeles, CA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with medical facilities Kaiser Foundation Hospital West La and Torrance Memorial Medical Center.

2.4 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 2.4 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

6041 Cadillac Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034
(323) 857-2443

Hospital Highlight

Dr. O'Hara is affiliated with Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. O'Hara specializes in the area of Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Surgical 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. O'Hara's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. O'Hara

2.4
8 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
25%
25%
4 star
13%
13%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
63%
63%

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He is an absolute nightmare! Arrogant and sarcastic beyond belief. Never been treated this poorly by a doctor. I walked away asking myself "WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED? AM I IN BIZZARRO WORLD?!?
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Tanya – Aug 14, 2019
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I get frequent migraines so I made an appointment with Dr. O'hara. He is a little quirky but a great doctor. He took the time to listen to all my symptoms and concerns. Then he did a very thorough job at explaining everything and coming up with a plan to help get them under control and scheduled a follow up meeting so we can see what worked or doesn't and continue to go from there. The doctor and his staff are genuine and nice. I highly recommend.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 09, 2018
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Terrible. Aside from getting the appointment and the other office staff, everything you can imagine in a terrible doctor was here. It was like an episode of Children’s Hospital but real. What’s worse is that it seems my review was taken down here. It was very thorough, and fair, giving high points in the area they were such such as wait time. Pretty easy to figure out who sought to have an honest review taken down when it implicated the reality of poor medical care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
Helpful
5K Runner in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 26, 2017
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Very rude right from the beginning of the appointment. Asked what the problem was and then cut me off before I could even get the answer out. He was curt, unfriendly, did not listen or show any empathy or concern for the problems my mother was experiencing. When doctors can't figure out what is wrong, they assume you are faking or it's in your head. He treated my mother so poorly and she cried on the way home. Congrats, you made a sick person feel worse. Hippocratic oath on your wall means zip.
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
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Advocate4yourself in Los Angeles, ca – Nov 09, 2016
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Dr. O'Hara is the most proactive, positive and trustworthy neurologist I have met. He knows about all the latest medicines, treatments, the research on going, etc. He is warm, friendly and has the best personality. His staff if top notch, also, so you feel well taken care of always. DKK
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
Dorothy Kay Kinkaid in Los Angeles, CA – May 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

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  • Neurology

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  • Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • Evanston Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1980

  • Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Neurology
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Locations

Practice

Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center6041 Cadillac Ave Los Angeles, CA 90034
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Torrance Memorial Medical Center

    3330 Lomita Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90505
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    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

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Kaiser Foundation Hospital West La

    6041 Cadillac Ave
    Los Angeles, CA 90034

    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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