David Cutler, MD, has been Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor for the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for 26 years and is now Chairman of the Santa Monica Family Physicians medical group. From 2004-2010, he was Chairman of the Family Medicine Department at Saint John’s Health Center. He is certified by the America Board of Family Medicine and in Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Originally from Boston, he graduated cum laude from Dartmouth College and received Honors grades from Tufts Medical School. Dr. Cutler is active in the UCLA Program in Global Health leading yearly missions to Haiti. In addition, he explored international health during periods of practice in New Zealand and Myanmar. Dr. Cutler has a special interest in cardiovascular disease and performs treadmill stress tests in his office. David and his wife, a clinical psychologist, have been married for 33 years. Their three grown children reside in LA with sons employed in cloud software and commercial real estate. Their daughter is in medical school. The Cutler family enjoys adventurous family vacations skiing, boating, scuba diving and exploring distant cultures.
Medical School
Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA
Internship
UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
Residency
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Board Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine
Dr. Cutler is the best! He cares about me and my husband and want's the best for us. He masterfully coordinates our health care. I can't say enough good things about him. Love him!!!Providence Patient
12 minute visit, no time to go over meds. Not acceptable. Looking for a new provider.Providence Patient
Very good doctor. I have been with Dr. Cutler for many years. He understands my problem. He respects my concern.Providence Patient
I'm very happy with Dr. Cutler and extremely fortunate to have him as my physician.Providence Patient
Always WELL TAKEN CARE of by Dr. Cutler. I have referred patients to him - Excellent MD.Providence Patient
David Cutler for me is one of the most wonderful doctor with the best knowledge of medicine and very kind and dedicated to his patients.Providence Patient
A great PCPProvidence Patient
everytime I visit, I have a medical student doing the exam. I prefer the doctor since I usually see him only once a year.Providence Patient
Consistently excellent!!Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is very good at listening to my Healthcare needs. He's not that good with Emotional Health issues. The staff is very attentive.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler was amazing! Thank you for really taking the time and showing you care. I also really appreciated the follow-up phone call the following afternoon.Providence Patient
Since this was an urgent care visit because my usual provider was not in the office the day I needed services, I was so pleased that Dr. Cutler (who I had never seen before) was so responsive, took my concerns seriously, discussed all possible actions i could take and explained everything in a respectful manner.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler has an amazing combination of medical knowledge and interpersonal skills / patient care. And his staff is equally professional and attentive.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is a great physician!Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler's care is excellent.Providence Patient
Good.Providence Patient
took a long time once I was in the officeProvidence Patient
This was for an initial consultation, and I made the decision to become a patient of Dr. Cutler's. He seemed extremely knowledgeable.Providence Patient
very good doctorProvidence Patient
I feel confident in his decisions.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is of the highest caliber Dr. anyone could want.Providence Patient
great experienceProvidence Patient
Good doctor. It was a good visit. Dr. Cutler explains things clearly. I left with all my concerns answered.Providence Patient
Good listener, kind and patient.Providence Patient
Very Professional and courteousProvidence Patient
Excellent health care from an excellent, dedicated physician.Providence Patient
Very good.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is attentive, reassuring (sp) & patient!Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is is a very knowledgeable and thorough PCP.Providence Patient
No complaints, good service and helpful medical care.Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Dr Cutler. I was very impressed. Based on this initial contact I have decided to switch my primary care physician to Dr Cutler after many years with my former physicianProvidence Patient
I like very much Dr Cutler and I trust his medical knowledge and abilities. I don't like the lack of privacy! I understand the need for a typist however, the typist should not be in the room when the doctor is examining me. Her presence upset me and made me feel uncomfortable.Providence Patient
This was my first visit with Dr. Cutler and I was very pleased with the care I received. I was so pleased I referred him to my sister and she felt the same way. I found Dr.Cutler to be very personable, knowledgeable and thorough. For a first visit I felt very comfortable and I knew I made the right choice. I would highly recommend him to anyone who asked and I hope to have a long professional relationship with him.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is very pleasant to visit, he has answers when I bring up any question.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler has been a very attentive and responsive as my primary physician for 15 years.Providence Patient
My overall experience was excellent , Dr. Cutler is best doctor I have ever had.Providence Patient
He listened if I had anything to say.Providence Patient
Provider was knowledgeable. He understands my problem. I have been with him for a long time. I just had to wait little longer on my last visit. Front desk said that everyone was delayed. It took me 2 hours to get to the city and it was raining. Also the nurse too long getting back to me. Doctor ordered blood test. Hope my next visit will be better.Providence Patient
always accessible. quickly responds to questions sent via Epic.Providence Patient
Everything was terrific!Providence Patient
I am 100% pleased with the care I get from Dr. Cutler & his office team.Providence Patient
All good - My provider is ALWAYS VERY PREPARED when I visit.Providence Patient
I could not ask for a better doctor in my wildest dreams. Dr. Cutler is a top notch physician.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is one of the most thorough pleasant doctors I've ever been too.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler did an excellent job of correct diagnosis and useful recommendation for me to "weather" a viral infection.Providence Patient
EXCELLENT CARE AND SERVICE!Providence Patient
Very pleased with this group. I have been going for over twenty years!Providence Patient
All good!Providence Patient
I think Dr Cutler never gives up until he has answers. When I had breast cancer, even though all he tests including a mammogram and several biopsies came out fine,he did not believe they were accurate. He insisted I go to the most competent cancer expert he could recommend and she found the early cancer. I am fine for many years due to Dr Culer.Providence Patient
[...] all was great experienceProvidence Patient
Dr. Cutler is the most knowedgeable and communicative doctor I have ever had and makes me feel that my health and wellness a important to him.Providence Patient
Doctor is prompt, listens, and offers his expert opinion.Providence Patient
Very good service. I like Dr. Cutler's advise, care. He takes time to understand. His assistant student helper was very professional and nurse and front desk.Providence Patient
Best diagnostician I have met since the late Dr. [...].Providence Patient
very good doctorProvidence Patient
Very professional.Providence Patient
Doctor has excellent communication skills.Providence Patient
I have always had excellent care from Dr. Cutler, and have sent him patients.Providence Patient
Dr. Cutler is an excellent doctor who has managed my recent health care with experience, professionalism. and attentiveness.Providence Patient