Marc D Wishingrad, MD

Dr. Wishingrad was very easy to talk with about my issues. He doesn’t look much at the forms you fill out, he looks at YOU and listens to the reason you’re there. I could tell he was busy, but he doesn’t have a «rushed» personality, which is a relief. He stayed until my questions were answered. I recommend him. The front desk receptionist and nursing staff were also total pro. The place is immaculate.

Great office. Professional staff.

Wow — what everyone else said about no one answering the phone, not being called back or even being able to schedule an appointment is correct. I called at multiple times throughout various days, left 3 messages over a period of 1 week and never got a call back. Finally called a 7^th time and spoke to the operator and asked if another doctor within the group was taking calls/​patients and she referred me to one of the other doctors.

I LOVE DR. Wishingrad! He’s amazing! He diagnosed me with colon cancer almost 13 years ago at the age of have referred many people to Dr. Wishingrad and they all love him! Looking forward to seeing him again in April 2016!

After listening to a lengthy phone message which gives you the number for the doctor only at the end, I had to leave a message asking for a call back to schedule an appointment (!) because nobody picked up the phone there.
I didn’t receive a call back so I called back again today. Same thing, go through the motions like you’re calling a cable company. Finally get through to the doctor’s office only to get a machine again. At 11am! Dialed ‘0’ for the operator and she said the assistant is at a doctor’s appointment. So, nobody else is covering the desk? Wow.
Receptionist was very friendly and tried to help and said I should leave a message again. I did not, since to me this just shows disregard for a patient if you have to jump through so many hoops just to make an appointment.
Just saw other complaints about this.

Dr. W performed my colonoscopy at the Endoscopy Center of Santa Monica facility at 12 400 Wilshire. Great facility, very nice, well organized with compassionate and attentive staff. Dr. W has a great manner. I would recommend him and this facility, based on my experience.

Dr. Wishingrad is fantastic! Having colon cancer in my family I had to start having colonoscopies at the age of 40… so far I have had two and both were performed by Dr. Wishingrad and his staff. Great bedside manner and Dr. Wishingrad and his staff made it a breeze! If colon cancer runs in your family don’t wait!!! Get screened when you are supposed to!!! If you live in the West Los Angeles area make an appointment with Dr. Wishingrad!!!

10 a.m. and no one answers the phone at the listed office and phone for the doctor that my insurance company provided on Wilshire.
No one answered another office and different phone at Santa Monica Hospital which I found on Unilocal.
I found a third number and had to leave a message there also at about 10 a.m. — since no one answers the phone.
What kind of physician/​practice never answers their phones?
Because he had good Unilocal ratings, I called all three and left messages, while I proceeded calling other doctors whose office can bother to answer their phones.
Someone from one of MW’s many alleged locations finally calls me back.
That person asked me about my symptoms, which include days of steady, constant and worsening pain to the point of not being able to function without pain meds, and I explained if I cannot see a doctor in the next day or so, I will just have to go to an ER. I have none of the symptoms of a common stomach bug or virus.
«The doctor can see you next Thursday afternoon,» he said (over 7 days away).
‘What part of severe pain and having to go into an ER if I cannot see the doctor in the next 24 hours do you not understand?‘
Problem with half these doctors is the brain dead people they have representing them out front. Their hire, their reputation at stake.
I called another, more highly ranked dr at SM hospital who answers their phones and got me in the next day.
If I am impressed, I will post that docs name here so sick people needing to see a doctor in less than a week will be saved the search and wasted unaswered calls that wishingrad inflicts. If you cannot manage a small business with the most rudimentary courtesies and basic functionality, I surely am not going to trust you with my life.

Dr. Wishingrad performed my first screening colonoscopy about two years ago. Colonoscopies aren’t the most fun experience, but Dr. Wishingrad made it an almost pleasant experience. He is a very warm, kind man with a terrific bedside manner. If you’re at all anxious about having a colonoscopy, he will definitely calm you down. In my initial office visit, he answered all of my questions, didn’t rush me and explained in detail exactly what would happen. On the day of the procedure, the OR was a little backed up and Dr. Wishingrad was extremely apolgetic about the delay. After I went home, he personally called me to see how I was doing, and later sent me color photographs of my colon (interesting but not the most attractive part of the body!). I have never needed to see a gastroenterologist for any other reason, but if I ever do, he’s my man — I highy recommend him.

Dr. Wishingrad is a fantastic doctor! He sets my mind at ease every time I see him and he is always helpful. Would recommend him to anyone!

Even in your most far-​flung fantasy of what kind of doctor you’d hope to have for your very first colonoscopy, you wouldn’t dream up the gem that is Dr. Wishingrad. Wow!
Once in the waiting room for my first appointment, it was a speedy 5-​minute fly-​by until I heard «The Dr. will see you now,» (I didn’t even get past the cover of the magazine I had picked up). I was surprised a second time when, within mere minutes of being ushered into an examination room, Dr. Wishingrad entered with a warm, radiant smile, a firm handshake and a bedside manner I thought for sure was extinct.
He takes his time to explain everything to you, answers every question, and leaves you feeling as though you just stumbled upon Olympic Gold in the medical profession. I honestly cannot say enough nice things about him and recommend him to everyone.
The ‘procedure’ was flawless, the follow-​up instructions were clear, and the office called twice post-​op to see how I was doing. Who does that anymore?
If you need a GI doctor, look no further. Dr. Wishingrad is an A+ (and recommended by my primary doctor). I drive from SFV to see him. More than worth it.

This is a wonderful office in all aspects. Dr. Wishingrad has been by my side through a lot. This is a truly devoted as well as superior Doctor. Also the center where many of the procedures are done, makes a somewhat less than pleasant procedure into a very tolerable experience. Not to forget to mention Dr. Wishingrads assistant Tenete, what and incredibly kind and accommodating person. Thanks to them all.

I understand that Dr. Wishingrad now uses email to communicate with patients. This may resolve the communication issues that I experienced.

I debated writing a review about this because, well, who wants to admit they went here on Unilocal; but, since reviews of M.D.‘s on Unilocal,I find, are super helpful, I wanted to share. They got me in the room right one time, and Dr. Wishingrad came in, apologized for the whopping 5 minute wait (seriously, if it was actually 5 minutes past my appointment time, I would’ve been shocked), looked me in the eye, asked questions, and had, probably, one of the best «bedside manners» I have ever seen.
He was sympathetic to my insurance situation (let’s not go there right now) and, while I didn’t want to actually HEAR his advice (which amounted to me having to give up everything I love to eat) it was sound and, like other physicians, he wasn’t in a rush to fix the issue with medication; he wanted to try diet first, and was super adamant (Like, repeating quite a few times) that I should call and please let him know how the diet is doing for the symptoms. While I can say that I hope to never see him again, if I had to go again, I’d do so in a second; I had a really good experience here. (well, as good as one can be discussing such things without wanting to die of embarrassment).