Sonya S. Heitmann, MD
- 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.
Westlake Village Primary & Specialty Care
|
1250 La Venta Drive, Suite 207, Westlake Village, CA 91361
US
About
Dr. Sonya Heitmann completed her internal medicine residency at the University of California, Davis and later became a board-certified obesity medicine specialist. She enjoys teaching and was a clinical assistant professor for Drexel University prior to joining UCLA Health. She is currently an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Her areas of interest include diabetes and obesity medicine. She works closely with patients to help achieve their weight loss goals through the UCLA Health medically-supervised weight loss program PRO - Program for Reducing Obesity. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2012
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC Davis, 2012
Internship
Internal Medicine, UC Davis, 2010
Degree
MD, UC Irvine School of Medicine, 2009
Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2019-2021, 2023
Locations
UCLA Health Westlake Village Primary & Specialty Care
Fax:805-494-6922
Hospital Affiliations
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical Services
Areas of Focus
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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Recognitions
- Super Doctors® Southern California Rising Stars, 2019-2021, 2023
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.
283 total ratings | 194 reviews
5.0
October 31, 2025
Great
5.0
October 31, 2025
Dr heitmann is a great listener and motivator
5.0
October 30, 2025
She is always gracious and accommodating
5.0
October 30, 2025
Dr. Heitmann and her staff are always very responsive and professional.
5.0
October 30, 2025
I’ve never had a better Doctor in my life.
5.0
October 29, 2025
ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL!!!
5.0
October 28, 2025
Dr Heitmann is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of my care. She patient, kind, and informative.
5.0
October 28, 2025
My experience was great!!
5.0
October 27, 2025
It was a sudden emergency consultation because I was having an allergic reaction to a prescription. Doctor Sonya explained everything and gave me a clear plan of action.
5.0
October 24, 2025
Very patient, answered all my questions and gave me all the information I needed to succeed in my weight loss journey!
5.0
October 24, 2025
She listens, is completely thorough, and is whip smart.
5.0
October 24, 2025
She is an amazing physician, all around!
5.0
October 23, 2025
Great as always! Dr. Heitmann even beat me to the exam room! No waiting for even a minute!
5.0
October 21, 2025
Love Dr. Heitmann, great communication and informative
5.0
October 21, 2025
Very good
4.0
October 21, 2025
She was fine.
5.0
October 20, 2025
Direct, thorough while gracious—she is a wonderful, caring doctor.
5.0
October 20, 2025
Showed lots of concern about patient, d help with it
5.0
October 15, 2025
As always, Doctor Heitmann is the most knowledgeable and attentive doctor. Simply the best.
5.0
October 14, 2025
Dr. Is Excellent specialist. Information provided during visit was very helpful with the needed focus on most important things.
5.0
October 9, 2025
Dr Heitmann introduced herself and then went through a series of questions and provided me with guidance regarding my protein consumption
4.0
October 9, 2025
Dr Heitman was pleasant, seemed to care, informative and professional
5.0
October 9, 2025
Efficient, informative, friendly,
5.0
October 8, 2025
It’s excellent program, teaching you how to loose weight and keep it after for a long period . Proper balance in eating habits. I liked very much that Dr. has knowledge about my personal health conditions and mentioned to me that I need to adjust accordingly amount of protein in my diet .
5.0
October 8, 2025
Explains things well, great listener, encouraging, but doesn’t coddle and keeps me on track.
5.0
October 7, 2025
One of the best doctors uCLA has . I’ve learned so much from her .
5.0
October 7, 2025
Just.follow up and she is very through and polite.
5.0
October 6, 2025
Felt comfortable going over my weight loss efforts with Dr. Heitmann and she gave me helpful hints to improve my progress.
5.0
October 2, 2025
Dr. Heitman is very caring and shows concern for my well being. She takes time with me and is a great listener. She is knowledgeable and professional. She takes a sincere interest in my health.
5.0
October 1, 2025
Very personable
5.0
October 1, 2025
Dr. Heitmann was very attentive and helpful.
5.0
September 30, 2025
The best and most patient diagnostician
5.0
September 29, 2025
Excellent
5.0
September 26, 2025
Prompt, efficient and professional
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr Hietman is the best.
4.0
September 25, 2025
Dr Heitman was very thorough and listened to my concerns
5.0
September 25, 2025
Dr Heitmann has great bedside manners. She listens & addresses all issues & always goes out of her way for her patients.
5.0
September 23, 2025
Dr H is always courteous and knowledgeable. She explains everything so I can easily understand.
5.0
September 22, 2025
I never feel rushed. Dr. Heitmann listens to my questions and replies fully.
5.0
September 22, 2025
Always caring!
5.0
September 19, 2025
Dr. Heitmann answered all my questions kindly. I'm so lucky to have her!
5.0
September 19, 2025
Doctor is Caring, knowledgeable professional. Answered all my questions developed plan to help with my health problems.
5.0
September 17, 2025
She is very thorough, covering all of my health issues.
5.0
September 15, 2025
Terrific
5.0
September 15, 2025
Dr. Heitman was thorough and took the time to answer my questions.
5.0
September 13, 2025
Dr Heitmann is always polite, professional & friendly. She listens to & answers all my questions.
5.0
September 12, 2025
She’s great
5.0
September 10, 2025
She was positive about my results and gave me a game plan
5.0
September 9, 2025
She’s very responsive and is competent in addressing my weight issues.
5.0
September 6, 2025
I have complete confidence in Dr. Heitmann as we work to improve my health together.
5.0
September 5, 2025
I always appreciate seeing Dr. Heitmann
5.0
September 4, 2025
Dr Heitman has been WONDERFUL since I started seeing her 12 years ago! Thank you!
5.0
September 3, 2025
Dr. Heitmann and her assistant did a great job as usual.
5.0
September 2, 2025
Gave me a one day appointment which i greatly appreciated
5.0
September 2, 2025
Doctor always listens and helps. She asks the questions.
5.0
August 27, 2025
Annual physical. My Dr is excellent. Very knowledgeable and informative.
5.0
August 25, 2025
Dr Heitmann is always knowledgeable, considerate, and wonderful. She’s been my Dr since 2016.
5.0
August 23, 2025
Comfortable & safe Listened to & heard Valued & respected
5.0
August 22, 2025
Attentive, caring and knowledgeable, focused on a diagnosis and required treatment.
5.0
August 22, 2025
She explained everything, both the good and the bad and took her time with me.
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is thorough & caring
5.0
August 22, 2025
Dr Heitmann is always extremely thorough with her exams. In addition she is very patient with all our questions.
5.0
August 21, 2025
She is always positive and has options for me to do improve or do something different
5.0
August 20, 2025
She listens, positive suggestions, talks alternatives
5.0
August 20, 2025
Friendly, professional, always reliable, absolutely excellent
5.0
August 14, 2025
Annual Physical. Very comprehensive exam. Good discussion about going forward. Labs and X-rays ordered and done today. EXCELLENT DOCTOR!
5.0
August 14, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is always very concerned about my overall health. She is the best. I recently broke my hip and she is making sure that all the doctors and specialist are covering what they need to cover.
5.0
August 13, 2025
With the Dr. We discussed How I was feeling. As for the PRO program it was my second day in the PRO program and trying to learn food portions, how to read labels etc. there is a lot to learn
4.0
August 13, 2025
She called and we discussed my issues in a few minutes and she increased my metformin from 1 to 2 pills a day. This was my first contact with her and the PRO program
5.0
August 12, 2025
Dr. Heitmann does a great job as usual.
5.0
August 11, 2025
Doctor is interested in my success.
5.0
August 7, 2025
She was absolutely outstanding. It was my first appointment and she really took the time to listen and to respond. I learned SO much.
5.0
August 7, 2025
Always informative and understands any concerns I might have ...
5.0
August 6, 2025
She is always very supportive and offers practical recommendations for improvement.
5.0
August 6, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is kind, considerate, and thorough. Best doctor ever!
5.0
August 5, 2025
Dr Heitmann listened to my concerns, reviewed plan of care. She is extremely knowledgeable, efficient and very personable!
5.0
August 4, 2025
Very helpful information
4.0
August 4, 2025
Dietician was very knowledgeable. Doctor was helpul with my prescription and encouraging with my progress
5.0
August 1, 2025
She’s knowledgeable patient and a very good listener.
5.0
July 31, 2025
Very informative and supportive as always.
5.0
July 31, 2025
My Doctor is caring, personable, and listens to your issues and tackles it... one step at a time approach ! Says we will figure it out! She is always helpful!
5.0
July 18, 2025
She had a brief but meaningful conversation
5.0
July 16, 2025
Very informative. Respectful. Kind.
5.0
July 15, 2025
We discussed my health issue and she helped me define the steps I needed to take.
5.0
July 15, 2025
Very attentive to what I had to say and didn't try to cut me off. Also had great recommendations and seemed really concerned about my health.
5.0
July 14, 2025
Pleasant and informative
5.0
July 14, 2025
Competent, Comfortable, Complete
5.0
July 14, 2025
Today is a very pleasant visiting as well as every single visiting since I started being a new patient in 2016. I always feel that I am not just going to see my doctor , I feel that I am visiting my love one in my family .
5.0
July 14, 2025
Excellent
5.0
July 12, 2025
Always informative and caring.
5.0
July 11, 2025
Dr Heitmann is the VERY BEST in everything ! We cherish her !
5.0
July 10, 2025
The zoom exercise class (Pro):was well organized. The physician call gave me good advice.
5.0
July 10, 2025
She is the best! Knows exactly what to do.
5.0
July 10, 2025
This was an educational session as part of PRO. I’m learning a lot from the class, and my one on one discussion with Dr Heitman
5.0
July 10, 2025
She was very caring and understanding and had some helpful ideas.
5.0
July 10, 2025
Dr Heitmann is a great doctor. Patient and understanding
5.0
July 9, 2025
Dr. Was very attentive to my health needs and concerns. She made great suggestions and explained the reasoning behind suggesting.
5.0
July 8, 2025
Thorough
5.0
July 7, 2025
Thorough, caring and professional
5.0
July 3, 2025
She listened to my concerns and made suggestions on those concerns
5.0
July 3, 2025
Great
5.0
July 3, 2025
Very knowledgeable, caring and professional
5.0
July 3, 2025
She was informative
5.0
July 2, 2025
Very thoughtful, very thorough
5.0
July 2, 2025
Very thorough as always
5.0
June 30, 2025
Took time to listen and answer questions.
5.0
June 26, 2025
Dr Heitman has been treating me for 2 years now. She always listens to my concerns and offers great suggestions to help me when needed
5.0
June 25, 2025
Always caring and thorough
5.0
June 25, 2025
Conversational. Pleasant. Caring. Decisive.
5.0
June 23, 2025
Comfortable &safe Listened to and heard Valued & respected
5.0
June 19, 2025
The PRO exercise class with Dr Heitman was good.
5.0
June 18, 2025
Addressed all my questions and listened to my concerns
5.0
June 17, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is excellent, has a friendly and professional demeanor and makes me feel comfortable as a patient. She’s never rushing me and pays attention to my questions and concerns. I appreciate that she always checks her notes from my previous appointments so I never have to repeat myself. I feel she genuinely cares about her patients. I also appreciate the fact that she always engages me in the solutions and encourages me to continue to be proactive about my health.
5.0
June 17, 2025
Excellent feedback and always answers all my questions
5.0
June 17, 2025
She’s the best Dr we’ve ever had…bar none !
5.0
June 13, 2025
Dr. H took care of my problems d concerns
5.0
June 12, 2025
She is kind, thorough and professional. Helps me understand which encourages me to commit to the necessary steps.
5.0
June 11, 2025
Always addresses my concerns
5.0
June 11, 2025
No waiting. Dr was very informative and helpful. Everyone was very friendly and efficient. A very pleasant experience!
5.0
June 10, 2025
Very informative, and listened to my issues and made sensible suggestions.
5.0
June 10, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 9, 2025
Always excellent, lucky to have such a great doctor
5.0
June 5, 2025
Dr HEITMAN is always a good listener and knowledgeable
5.0
June 5, 2025
My experience today with Dr. Heitmann was a video call. Her office called and I was able to schedule an appointment that day. Dr Heitmann is always friendly, knowledgeable, and reassuring. She always listens and answers my questions. I trust her with my care. Dr. Heitmann understands my needs and as a result I feel I have better outcomes. I appreciate Dr. Heitmann’s excellent care.
5.0
June 3, 2025
Excellent
5.0
June 3, 2025
Gives me good feedback and suggestions
5.0
June 2, 2025
On time and caring
5.0
May 29, 2025
Pleasant conversation
5.0
May 28, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 27, 2025
Very professional, answered all my questions
5.0
May 23, 2025
extremely friendly no wait time very thorough
5.0
May 20, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 20, 2025
She is thorough and brilliant. She concise , precise and the best doctor. I feel lucky to have her on my team,!
5.0
May 20, 2025
Always answers all my questions
5.0
May 19, 2025
Perfect with no waiting
5.0
May 19, 2025
Dr Heitmann is wonderful. She takes time to listen to my concerns,covers all bases, is efficient, personalble and very knowledgable and has a sense of humor. She is the best!
5.0
May 15, 2025
All of my questions were answered thouroughly
5.0
May 15, 2025
Dr Heitmann always listens to my concerns and provides helpful guidance.
3.0
May 15, 2025
She acted very rushed and it was my first visit starting a program.
5.0
May 14, 2025
She listened to me and showed great compassion about my situation.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Always answers my questions and concerns
5.0
May 13, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 13, 2025
She listens and she hears what I have to say about my care. She’s always available to help. She genuinely cares.
5.0
May 13, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is always so professional and thorough. Best doctor ever!
5.0
May 12, 2025
Dr Heitmann was thorough and caring, as always
5.0
May 12, 2025
She is very thorough, doesn’t seem rushed, listened carefully and responded to all my questions with respect and the needed information.
5.0
May 9, 2025
Dr Heitmann is always very informative and helpful. I really appreciate her knowledge and patience in explaining everything in detail.
5.0
May 8, 2025
Thorough, great communication and clear understanding of plan of care
5.0
May 8, 2025
Quick and efficient
5.0
May 6, 2025
Very good
5.0
May 6, 2025
She was kind, compassionate and caring. Answered all my questions in detail.
5.0
May 6, 2025
Excellent
5.0
May 6, 2025
Excellent, professional,
5.0
May 5, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is always great. She listens well, and is knowledgeable and compassionate. My appointment was on time.
5.0
May 1, 2025
Comprehensive, Kind and understanding
5.0
May 1, 2025
She answered all my questions explained everything concisely And in understanding matter for me
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr Heitmann is very knowledgeable, shoes a deep concern for her patients, and is very thorough. She listens to her patient’s concerns and recommends solutions. I am very grateful to have her as my primary care physician.
5.0
April 30, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is the most knowledgeable, ethical, professional, and personable physician I have ever known
5.0
April 29, 2025
Answered all my questions; explained plan
5.0
April 29, 2025
Excellent
5.0
April 11, 2025
Doctor was very informative and asked good questions
5.0
April 11, 2025
Great communication
5.0
April 9, 2025
My experience with Dr Heitmann and all the support staff is always exceptional. Everyone is always extremely friendly when I check in and I also receive kind care prior to seeing Dr Heitmann
5.0
April 9, 2025
Very informative and courteous
4.0
April 3, 2025
Just okay
5.0
April 2, 2025
Excellent
5.0
March 25, 2025
Dr Heitmann is always friendly and professional. She is always patient with me and answers my concerns.
5.0
March 21, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is always attentive, efficient, and thoughtful.
5.0
March 18, 2025
The program has significantly helped my weight loss journey, and Dr. Heitmann has demonstrated exceptional care by giving individual attention to each class member—to the point that she makes me feel I'm her only patient.
5.0
March 13, 2025
Dr. Heitmann was very nice and pleasant, and took the time to explain everything that the program I was seeing her about covers. At checkout, I was provided detailed information about my visit and everything that we discussed. It was very reassuring.
5.0
March 11, 2025
She listened to me and gave me good feedback. She always has great information!
5.0
March 11, 2025
Dr Heitman is a fantastic doctor. Responsive and always on point. I’m very luck to have her as my Internist.
5.0
March 4, 2025
Show that she care about my health and explan very well next steps
5.0
February 25, 2025
Great! I came in with several questions and Dr Heitmann handled all my questions
5.0
February 24, 2025
Wonderful Dr. Very helpful.
5.0
February 20, 2025
Quick response to test results and when I asked a question on line she set up a video conference immediately. Very happy about that
5.0
February 20, 2025
She is simply the best
5.0
February 19, 2025
Very good
5.0
February 19, 2025
Thorough, professional, caring
5.0
February 19, 2025
Dr. Heitmann listens and provides good advice.
5.0
February 18, 2025
Good
5.0
February 13, 2025
Great doctor
5.0
January 28, 2025
Explanation of new medication was thorough. Took plenty of time.
5.0
January 27, 2025
Dr Heittman is always so friendly, patient, and thorough.
5.0
January 24, 2025
Dr. Heitmann is my longtime physician and is consistently thorough in empathetically listening to me and providing advice that addresses my issues. She is also warm and supportive, as I would say about her entire team!
5.0
January 24, 2025
Very caring!
5.0
January 23, 2025
Best Dr! I got immediate care for my problem. Dr is very informative regarding my condition.
5.0
January 21, 2025
Awesome
5.0
January 14, 2025
She is excellent
5.0
January 14, 2025
My Dr is extremely caring, efficient and smart. She covers all concerns.
5.0
January 10, 2025
She’s always the best ! Caring , professional and never misses a step
5.0
December 26, 2024
Caring doctor!
5.0
December 13, 2024
Very caring and helpful!
5.0
December 10, 2024
She is thorough and kind! Seems to really care!