Richard F. Wright, M.D.
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Saint John’s Physician Partners
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About Richard F. Wright
He has served as President of the American College of Cardiology, California Chapter, and on the Medical Advisory Board at the Los Angeles Zoo, where he served as the cardiologist for the Great Apes.
Dr. Wright is a renowned lecturer and was a co-author of the U.S. guideline on management of patients with heart failure. A recipient of the Specialist of the Year Award from the American College of Cardiology, California, he continues to be listed in peer surveys as one of the top cardiologists in the state.
Harvard Medical School
1977
LAC+USC Medical Center
1978
Brigham and Women's Hospital
1981
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiology
1984
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Saint John’s Physician Partners
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Saint John’s Physician Partners
Santa Monica, CA 90404
Saint John’s Physician Partners
Providence Saint John's Health Center
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The doctor was very clear, and also clearly explained problems I had had in understanding other ailments that were not his particular specialty
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I have been under the care of 3 Cardiologist. Dr Wright is easily the best! Always takes the time to explain everything in detail, makes it a lot easier for me to understand. Great Doctor!
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dr Wright is terrific. he's very bright, on top of things, attentive.
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Really grateful to be able to have complete confidence in Dr Wright's knowledge and abilities.
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Dr. Wright is my cardiologist. Our visit was virtual. He is super.
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my experience was excellent
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Excellent Doctor
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Quality care
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Excellent care by Dr Richard Wright
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excellent care!
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Dr. Wright listened to my questions and concerns and explained everything clearly. He also made a specific plan for future healthcare needs which I found extremely helpful.
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knowledgeable and informed
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My Service Provider is the best, very professional and has time for his patients and clients.
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I could not ask for a better heart specialist than Dr. Wright.
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I feel so blessed to have Providence and Dr Wright
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30 years of superb care
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Very professional, congenial. knowledgeable, respectful & inspired trust & confidence/care & hope re the diagnosis.
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All my experiences in Dr. Wright's office have been good.
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All good. Been a patient since 1984. He is the best and his staff too.
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Dr. Wright listens, offers clear, common sense advice and provides scientific information for further details. His staff are all polite, professional, efficient and friendly, yet protective of my privacy.
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clear and concise explanations
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Dr. Wright is a first rate doctor and person. Glad to have him as my cardiologist.
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He's very knowlegable and realistic.
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Dr. Wright is a great Dr. he listens to you and answers all my concerns.
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Dr. Wright has been my only heart doctor and will continue to be.
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Dr.Wright and staff are beyond excellent
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excellent
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I felt that the care provider asked pertinent questions and was considering with great care and very knowledgeably the possible causes of my health problems, which I appreciated very much, and always commenting in a very understandable way about what he was thinking.
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I recommend Dr. Wright for any cardiologist issues. Have been a pt of his for 8 years.
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outstanding doctor and service
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Dr.Wright is the best that comes. He is extremely knowledgeable, patient , listens to all my concerns and really cares to help me getting healthy in long terms.
Providence Patient
The visit was perfect in every way!
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He is very knowledgeable, seems to care about me as a person, is is very professional but on a down to earth level etc.
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Dr. Wright is absolutely one of my two favorite care providers. He is thoughtful and caring, and very knowledgeable. I trust Dr. Wright absolutely. I've been his patient for more than 35 years.
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All of my expectations were met or exceeded during my recent visit to Dr. Wright's practice.
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All good.
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Doctor Wright is fabulous......I waited 30 min to get the altrasound.....then waited 40min to see the Doctor.....My time is precious also.....
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Dr Wright has been excellent.
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Dr Wright is one of the brightest health care providers I've had the pleasure of working with. He takes as much time as needed to answer my questions and explains things in a clear and concise manner.
Providence Patient
Dr. Wright is an amazing doctor. Spent time explaining and answering my questions. He made sure that i understood everything he was explaining.
Providence Patient
No detail is too small for Dr. Wright and his staff. All of my concerns are addressed as they arise. I feel confident that Dr. Wright and his staff are efficient, thoughtful and responsive to my concerns.
Providence Patient
I don't always get everything I needed to know answered or explained but I think that's due to the fact that I don't make myself as clear as I should and I don't insist on it. Dr Wright is excellent and I feel blessed to have him as my doctor and his staff was very friendly and seemed efficient, too.
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Dr. Wright was extremely attentive, caring, professional, knowledgeable. I wish there would be more doctors such as himself. I felt great and confident after leaving his office knowing that he will help me with a problem I have been suffering/dealing with for the past 4 years.
Providence Patient
Dr. Wright makes going to my cardiology appointment an enjoyable experience, and I really appreciate his "bedside manner."
Providence Patient
Very efficient practice. Very well run and knowledgeable staff. A pleasure to deal with.
Providence Patient
Dr. Richard Wright at Providence Pacific Heart Institute is the most professional and highest quality provider of all my 5 providers
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I was very satisfied with Dr. Wright's attentiveness and thoroughness , the time he took to explain in evaluating my condition and his recommendations..
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Very knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful.
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Thorough, thoughtful.
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a very nice person and great doctor
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Dr. Wright is very efficient and knowledgeable. I trust him completely. He also takes the time to listen and is very patient. Thank you, Dr. Wright.
Providence Patient
excellent service in all respects
Providence Patient
Dr. Wright and his medical team have always been some of the best in the business. I appreciate their attentiveness to my concerns and their responsiveness to my questions in My Chart. They are a big practice... so calling them to schedule an appt. etc can sometime be frustrating - but other than that - I don't have anything but good things to say about them.
Providence Patient
Everything was fine. I saw my echo cardiogram and visit reports online. The visit report included physical examination including height and weight but they were not measured.
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The doctor has a sense of humor - he is witty, intelligent & kind & wears great ties! What more can one ask for?
Providence Patient
l always get the best care from my Cardiologist Dr Richard Wright and all the team members and he is the best. It is always a pleasure to be seen by him. Thank you.
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Everything was more than good - he is exceptional.
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Richard Wright is the finest example of a medical professional.
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This provider is so competent and caring I traveled 375 miles to return home and get care from him.
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