David Wallis, MD

Went to him for a few years and thought he was good, though the wait to see him was ridiculously long — usually well over an hour. Then one day I said I wasn’t comfortable with taking a prescription drug daily to stave off migraines. He went off on me… truly. He was very condescending… acted like I should know all the risks etc. of each drug and what a moron I was to have that opinion. Wow. Isn’t that what I am seeing him for? I never went back.
Also, if considering him — had bad experiences trying to refill prescriptions. Lack of follow through etc.

Dr. Wallis takes time to really know his patients. He shows his genuine care by speaking openly and honestly, even when the words may not be welcome. He goes beyond just the symptom at hand and treats the whole person. On our last visit, he bent over backwards to accommodate us, even though it was 15 minutes after hours.

Excellent at communicating and pinpointing what could be behind an illness or injury, great at listening and explaining as well for me as the patient. Not only does he provide great care, it is also very interesting to learn from his thorough diagnosis. Highly recommend. I first went to Dr. Wallis for a shoulder injury, I was referred by a friend who is an avid soccer player that had gotten a knee injury treated with great outcome thanks to Dr. Wallis. After my experience with Dr. Wallis’ diagnosis and subsequent steps for treatment of my shoulder injury, it was an easy decision to keep Dr Wallis as my primary MD, also after his office relocation to Hermosa Beach.

He is the absolute best! I am so fortunate he was recommended to me by a friend. He takes time with you and motivates you to do the right thing. I am not the best when it comes to taking direction, especially medically. But he makes you want to succeed.

Dr. Wallis is competent in that he orders the common tests for ascertaining the status of a person’s health. However, his interpersonal skills are sorely lacking and interfere with his ability to gather the information he needs to adequately assess the patient. Further, he feels it is his duty to reprimand the patient because they have chosen the doctor they chose in the past who is well-​liked but has moved to concierge medicine.
Dr. Wallis actually stated that he was «stricter» than my previous doctor! Really? Stricter? I seek the care of a doctor for his expertise and experience to help ME determine the correct and tolerable treatments for myself, not to have a self appointed patriarch chide me! It is clear that Dr. Wallis does not really respect his patients nor know how to interact with them to achieve the best health outcome. You can make a better choice than this person to assess and guide you, in my opinion.

Been very pleased for many years.

Great doctor! Takes the time to talk to you, asks questions and comes up with a plan that works best for you.

Dr. Wallis asks all the right questions and really listens to the responses, then explains the possibilities and options clearly. Plus, he has a positive attitude.

I chose him because of his interest in sports medicine. Very happy with his care — understands athletes and their expectation of higher function.