What Patients Say
Patients describe Dr Cutler as caring, knowledgeable, and attentive. Several say he listens well and communicates clearly. One patient notes he sometimes appears rushed with other patients, though still conveys care.
Listens and communicates
50% of reviews
Several patients say he listens, understands, and communicates well.
Caring and kind
50% of reviews
Several patients describe him as caring and nice.
Source: providence.org · Most recent review September 2026
About
Dr. David Cutler is a family medicine doctor in Santa Monica, California, board certified in Family Medicine and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. He trained at Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Santa Monica UCLA Family Medicine. Dr. Cutler has served as Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for 26 years and is Chairman of the Santa Monica Family Physicians medical group.
He treats a wide range of conditions including hypertension, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, asthma and chronic pain, and his procedures include routine adult exams, cancer screenings, vaccinations and preventive care. He has a special interest in cardiovascular disease and performs treadmill stress tests in his office. Dr. Cutler practices at Providence Saint Johns Medical Foundation, Saint John's Health Clinic, Alleviation Healthcare Services, Cleveland Clinic Akron General and Providence Saint John's Health Center, and he speaks English and French.
Conditions Treated
- Hyperlipidemia (High Cholesterol/Triglycerides)
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid)
Specialized Treatments
- Adult Screening Blood Tests (e.g. Metabolic Panel, Lipid Panel, Thyroid Tests)
- Breast Cancer Screening (e.g. Breast Exam, Mammogram)
- Prostate Cancer Screening (e.g. PSA Level)
- Adult Vaccines (e.g. Tdap, Shingles, Pneumococcus, Flu)
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Routine Adult Exam
Insurances Accepted
Most common in California
Others
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