- Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation, 901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 3, Santa Monica, CA 90401, (310) 829-8903
What Patients Say
Patients consistently describe Dr Ross as caring, prepared, and professional. Several say he is punctual, answers their questions thoroughly, and knows their medical history well. One patient notes he helped coordinate follow-up care after an emergency visit abroad.
Caring and professional
33% of reviews
Several patients describe Dr Ross as caring, professional, and genuinely concerned about their health.
Thorough and prepared
33% of reviews
Several patients say he knows their chart well, is prepared for visits, and answers all their questions.
Listens and respects
22% of reviews
Some patients say he makes them feel heard and never makes them feel uncomfortable.
Source: sjpp.org · Most recent review August 2026
About
Dr. Richard L Ross is a family medicine doctor in Santa Monica, California, board certified in Family Medicine after training at McGill University - Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. He treats a range of common conditions including ADHD, hypothyroidism, vitamin D deficiency, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, depression, type 2 diabetes and anxiety. His procedures include routine adult exams, screening blood tests, colon cancer screening, breast cancer screening, prostate cancer screening, adult vaccines, chest X-rays and EKGs, along with sports medicine. Dr. Ross practices at Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation, Elite Orthosport Physical Therapy, Providence Facey Medical Foundation and The Doctors of Saint John's, and speaks English. He prioritizes long-term relationships with his patients and believes in listening to them and helping them take ownership of their health care. Dr. Ross stays current with medical science and incorporates his interest in exercise into his practice by offering sports medicine and encouraging patients to adopt healthy lifestyles that include physical activity, self-care and proper nutrition.
Conditions Treated
- Anxiety
- Breast cancer screening
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol/triglycerides)
- Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Depression
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Type 2 diabetes
Specialized Treatments
- Adult screening blood tests
- Chest X-ray
- EKG (electrocardiogram)
- Sports medicine
- Adult vaccines
- Colon cancer screening
- Routine adult exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
Insurance coverage can vary by location and plan. Confirm directly with the provider's office when you schedule.