Denise S. Garvey, MD

  • Pediatrics|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Woodland Hills Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics |
6344 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Suite 2040 Woodland Hills, CA 91367

About

Dr. Garvey is a Los Angeles native, and attended UCLA Medical School. She did her residency at Cedars Sinai Medical Center where she specialized in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. Garvey is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She has practiced at the UCLA Brentwood office, seeing patients of all ages, since 1998. She has also been the Medical Director of the UCLA Mobile Clinic Project since 1999, caring for the homeless in West Los Angeles. Dr. Garvey enjoys primary care of all ages but especially enjoys helping families dealing with young babies and the challenging teen years. Additionally, she has specialized training in weight management.

Languages

English, Spanish

Education

Medical Board Certification

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 2019

Residency

Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1998

Internship

Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Program, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 1995

Degree

MD, UCLA School of Medicine, 1994

Hospital Affiliations

Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital

Areas of Focus

Videos

Meet Denise S. Garvey, MD

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.9
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
209 total ratings | 150 reviews
5.0
Dr. Garvey addressed my concerns and was able to resolve an issue.
5.0
Dr. Denise was very knowledgeable and answered all of my questions in a manner that I understood. She was very patient centered and provided education. Additionally, she provided services that I would have otherwise never known about.
5.0
Dr Garvey is always very thorough and pleasant. Addressed all my concerns.
5.0
She listened to me and help me with what I needed
5.0
Office staff were effective and polite. Doctor’s aid was professional and caring. My provider listened to my concerns, addressed the issues and was supportive. Very professional as always.