Velinda J. Paranal, MD
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Santa Monica Family Physicians
901 Wilshire Boulevard, Floor 1, Santa Monica, CA 90401
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About Velinda J. Paranal
Velinda Paranal, MD is a native of Los Angeles and has loved practicing Family Medicine in Santa Monica for over 20 years. Historically treating all ages, she now specializes in the care of adults and their changing needs. She is also the Scribe Program Director for Santa Monica Family Physicians promoting office visits that offer high tech efficiency with having a doctor that knows you. After earning a B.S. Biological Sciences from Stanford University, she worked as an environmental educator then as a comprehensive science high school teacher. She was transported to the Midwest by marriage, graduating from the Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Paranal completed her residency at the Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center and is board certified in Family Medicine.
Ohio State University College of Medicine, Columbus, OH
InternshipProvidence St. John's Health Center, Santa Monica, CA
ResidencySanta Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
- American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Providence Saint John's Health Center
She enjoys hiking, yoga, ukelele and aviation with her family. Recently she volunteered on an educational mission to Ethiopia, helping to build a rural school and supporting leadership training for government officials.
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Dr. Paranal is an excellent doctor.
Providence Patient
Everyone is very nice !
Providence Patient
Satisfied
Providence Patient
PCP is very warm, caring and friendly. She listens well and seeks to address the issues brought to her. My physician is well informed and open to my opinions on various management options.Takes care to pair me with the specialist for referral that will be the best match. I feel very well cared for.
Providence Patient
Dr.Paranol is a very caring and responsive doctor. The only complaint I have is that she often runs late and I oftenHave to wait a long time beyond the scheduled appointment time to see her. But I suspect her lateness is that sheIs generous with her time with all patients.
Providence Patient
Very thankful for dr paranl
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