
Vance M. Washington, MD
- Family Medicine
Average rating:
4.6
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.
Marina del Rey Primary Care
|
13160 Mindanao Way,
Suite 301,
Marina Del Rey, CA
90292
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2018
Residency
Family Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center - Family Medicine, 2018
Degree
MD, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2015
Locations

Areas of Focus
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- Medicare Advantage
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
4.6
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.
279 total ratings | 177 reviews
5.0
January 30, 2025
Dr Washington was open and friendly and seemed to genuinely care about my health concerns.
5.0
January 27, 2025
Dr. Washington was great and a pleasure to meet him!
5.0
January 26, 2025
I found Dr. Washington to be very good diagnosing my health issue.
5.0
January 21, 2025
He was very concerned about my condition, he was interested in my in my getting well, he prescribed me some medication that should work.
5.0
January 16, 2025
Both the nurse and Dr. Washington were very thorough and kind.
5.0
January 15, 2025
Doctor was nice
5.0
January 13, 2025
Very nice and well attended
5.0
January 13, 2025
He was understanding, listened to my concerns and was cared about my health.
5.0
January 13, 2025
Once connected he was very helpful In identifying the problem and prescribing medication. He completed the notes so I could follow them and get the medications
5.0
January 9, 2025
Productive
5.0
January 7, 2025
I really love that he suggested natural at home remedies along with traditional OTC and prescription meds. Not many doctors are forward thinking enough to suggest elderberry and oregano oil along with Flonase. 5 stars!!!⭐️
5.0
January 6, 2025
What a nice person! Compassionate, caring, listened well! Highly recommend!
5.0
January 6, 2025
Asked good questions. Gave good directives.
5.0
January 6, 2025
Just Great! Very Thorough!
5.0
January 5, 2025
Good listener, excellent explanation.
5.0
January 4, 2025
Dr. Washington is a favorite of our family. His experience at immediate care is vast. I appreciated the advice to gargle, continue my home treatments (broth, hot tea, etc.) and begin some supplements.
5.0
December 26, 2024
He showed that he cared for my well being and was very supportive
5.0
December 21, 2024
Dr. Washington was great! Combined serious experience with humor, answered questions I could muster while in pain and provided specific direction for the antibiotic term.
5.0
December 19, 2024
Love the hospitality
5.0
December 19, 2024
Quick visit, efficient, thorough, and with good communication.
5.0
December 18, 2024
A+
5.0
December 17, 2024
Thorough, timely, listened to my complaints
5.0
December 17, 2024
Doctor listened attentively and was very quick and helpful
5.0
December 16, 2024
Dr. Vince Washington was very attentive, professional and provided good instructions and patient education
5.0
December 11, 2024
Great
5.0
December 11, 2024
Dr Washington was really great. Appreciated his candor and quick support.
5.0
December 9, 2024
Dr. Washington was efficient, kind and helpful!
5.0
December 9, 2024
Quick visit, put at ease
5.0
December 8, 2024
Very kind and knowledgeable
5.0
December 8, 2024
I wish he could be my primary. Dr Washington. Is top notch.
5.0
December 5, 2024
Nice. Efficient.
5.0
December 3, 2024
I had a very positive and professional experience today. The is knowledgeable and cares about me as a patient.
5.0
December 2, 2024
It was great
5.0
December 1, 2024
He was very personable and straight forward, quickly ordered up an xray and diagnosed my problem. then laid out my options. It was a very efficient and informative visit
5.0
November 29, 2024
Good doctor (Dr. Washington) Very informative and knowledgeable. And efficient.
5.0
November 26, 2024
Was very good and clear and fast
5.0
November 26, 2024
Very patience and kind. Listen to what I had to say
5.0
November 21, 2024
Very good visit, on time, friendly and professional staff.
5.0
November 21, 2024
It went very well I explained everything to him we examine me I'm prescribe some medications both over the counter and behind the counter
5.0
November 21, 2024
Felt like he listened well and he was friendly and nice.
5.0
November 19, 2024
Very fast, very efficient, very helpful
5.0
November 18, 2024
He has kept me informed calling me several times abd I feel he truly cares about helping me. He’s fantastic.
5.0
November 14, 2024
I’m very happy with the follow up I had with Dr. Washington. He is knowledgeable, thorough and communicates kindly.
5.0
November 14, 2024
Easy quick
5.0
November 12, 2024
Very pleasant experience with no waiting.
5.0
November 12, 2024
Dr. Washington was fantastic. Thorough, informative, took the time to listen to me, and was very efficient in his examination and diagnosis.
5.0
November 11, 2024
The doctor very courteous and knowledgeable about all the issues that I was having. Hopefully this cough will stop with the antibiotics and the cough syrup.
5.0
November 11, 2024
Great
5.0
November 10, 2024
Dr.Washington is very professional and caring
5.0
November 7, 2024
Exceptional
5.0
November 7, 2024
Dr. Washington was extremely pleasant, thorough and informative with his explanations!
5.0
November 5, 2024
He got straight down to business, asked for my symptoms and prescribed me my medication. The visit was very easy to book and he was polite! All you want in a doctor
5.0
November 5, 2024
He was professional & helpful
5.0
November 4, 2024
Thoughtful, nice, patient. Made me feel at ease and in good hands.
5.0
November 4, 2024
I was checked in, waited no time at all- was seen by nurse, followed by Dr- had chest xray and within 5 minutes I had my diagnosis and was on my way. Will always return to this location and hopefully will have a repeat experience
5.0
November 4, 2024
Professional staff, smart caring doctor, in an out with diagnosis and prescription in 30 minutes.
4.0
October 31, 2024
Nurse was friendly and concerned. Dr. Washington was respectful and helpful. I felt rushed, however, and did not fully understand the reasons he was concerned with my ears, especially as I went in with laryngitis and sore throat symptoms. I will check MY Chart later for his notes, for clarity.
5.0
October 15, 2024
Very helpful and informative. Gave me perfect instructions on how to heal my leg and take care of it!
5.0
October 15, 2024
Was in and out within a few minutes. Nurse and Dr. Washington were super nice. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
5.0
October 14, 2024
Good
5.0
October 12, 2024
Great doctor. Gave me information about the site another doctor had biopsied. Told me what to buy to improve healing. Friendly and informative.
5.0
October 12, 2024
My doctor was fantastic and very concerned and engaged with treating my condition.
5.0
October 7, 2024
The best
5.0
October 3, 2024
Very understanding doctor (Dr. Washington). Helpful with suggestions.
5.0
October 3, 2024
He was efficient, asked pertinent questions, friendly, and gave me a clear course of action.
5.0
October 3, 2024
Knowledgeable, kind, highly communicable.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr cleaned the wound. Numbed it and cleanly closed the wound with 5 stitches. I was first in line. All done in less than 30 minutes.
5.0
September 30, 2024
Dr Washington rocks. He is very personable and takes the time to explain any questions that I have.
5.0
September 27, 2024
Muy buena excelente
5.0
September 27, 2024
Listened well, and made some good suggestions
5.0
September 23, 2024
Great experience. Quick and everything was accurate and helpful
5.0
September 23, 2024
Super nice fast thorough relaxed and covered by insurance with lowest copay and his treatment worked!
5.0
September 20, 2024
The doctor was very helpful; knowledgeable, kind, and clear in explaining things. Thank you!
5.0
September 19, 2024
Excellent communicator. Fast and efficient.
5.0
September 16, 2024
Fast, direct, friendly, knowledgeable
5.0
September 16, 2024
Perfect
5.0
September 16, 2024
Not a long wait/ Explained my injury to me, answered my questions, was informative and reassuring.
5.0
September 15, 2024
Nice, efficient, clear
4.0
September 15, 2024
Doctor was not sure if diagnosis. Said he was going to send in prescription but I didn’t hear anything an hour after the visit and had to call in to see if the prescription was sent and it was not
5.0
September 15, 2024
Dr was thorough, respectful, professional and efficient.he answered questions and took his time.
5.0
September 14, 2024
Easy check in. All staff treated me well. Providers saw me within 5 minutes after check in. Dr Washington was honest about not draining my hematoma onsite and that he’d have to refer me to a specialist. Although I do wish it could’ve been done onsite
5.0
September 14, 2024
Very attentive throughout the entire appointment and was very caring. I really appreciate being fully listed to and the rapid treatment time, it was overall a very efficient and effective visit.
5.0
September 14, 2024
Dr. Washington helped me with my stitches with care and ease. Explained what he was going to do each step of the way. Glad I was able to meet him.
5.0
September 12, 2024
Went well
5.0
September 10, 2024
Dr Washington was excellent
3.0
August 29, 2024
Didn’t feel like I was talking to someone who cared about my health, felt like I was talking to someone who saw me as a checklist. Asked about an issue and got no actual help from the doctor
5.0
August 27, 2024
Went fine …h knew exactly what the next step is
5.0
August 24, 2024
He explained me what is he going to do and He did the test. After that He told me what kind of medicine I needed. He was courteous and kind.
5.0
August 24, 2024
Thorough inquiry by doctor and understood issue. Made further recommendations.
5.0
August 24, 2024
addressed all my issues
5.0
August 22, 2024
My doctor was able to let me know the potential causes of my migraines.
5.0
August 20, 2024
Dr. Washington was friendly, kind, thorough, and attentive. Great experience.
5.0
August 19, 2024
Great! Very direct and straight to the point!
5.0
August 19, 2024
Nice and knowledgeable
5.0
August 19, 2024
Confident understood the issue had a solution
5.0
August 8, 2024
He was understanding and thorough.
5.0
August 8, 2024
From the receptionist to the doctor to the nurses, everyone was very nice and friendly and efficient! Great experience for being in the pain I was in!
5.0
August 6, 2024
You guys are amazing always there in caring for me when I really need you. Now all I need is the medicine to get better over Covid. Thanks a million you guys are true hero?s!
5.0
July 30, 2024
Dr. Washington was awesome! Great demeanor and down to earth.
5.0
July 29, 2024
Attentive and to the point
5.0
July 25, 2024
Dr. Washington was AWESOME!!!!
5.0
July 25, 2024
good experience with my doctor very helpful and knowledgeable with information
5.0
July 23, 2024
Very quick and asked good questions.
5.0
July 23, 2024
Efficient. Listened then explained exactly what I need to do.
5.0
July 23, 2024
He gave me the advise that I was seeking.
5.0
July 22, 2024
He was friendly and thorough
5.0
July 22, 2024
Efficient friendly decisive
5.0
July 22, 2024
Dr. Washington was a good listener, and I feel confident in the treatment and follow up.
5.0
July 21, 2024
Asked lots of questions, and discussed possibilities and options.
5.0
July 20, 2024
Dr Washington was great. Very efficient
5.0
July 20, 2024
Excellent bed side manner. Very professional. And he took the time necessary to truly talk with me about the situation.
5.0
July 16, 2024
Listened well
5.0
July 16, 2024
It was great
5.0
July 15, 2024
Very personable & good at explaining things.
5.0
July 15, 2024
Courteous snd thorough
5.0
July 11, 2024
As good as it gets, I’d say.
5.0
July 9, 2024
Good
5.0
July 9, 2024
He gave clear instructions.
5.0
July 9, 2024
He was absolutely wonderful respectful and non-judgmental.
5.0
July 8, 2024
Dr Washington got so excited to see me and as I did. I love him so much. He is the best Doctor ever. He cares about his patients. He showed love and compassion when he found out I my Mom died and I needed grief counseling. Keep him forever. I go to Urgent Care just to see him and when I’m sick he takes care of me
5.0
July 4, 2024
Dr.Washington was very professional,Respectful and very helpful.
5.0
July 2, 2024
Knowledgeable, clear
5.0
July 1, 2024
Very nice and efficient.
5.0
July 1, 2024
Explain things well.
5.0
July 1, 2024
Fine
4.0
June 29, 2024
It was quick really so don’t have a lot to say positive or negative. He seems like a good guy and was efficient. It was a busy night when I was there so I understand.
1.0
June 27, 2024
We were not satisfied with doctor . We have had bad experience.
5.0
June 27, 2024
Quick and to the point. Very friendly.
5.0
June 24, 2024
Courteous and professional
5.0
June 22, 2024
First time with Immediate Care Dr Washington and everyone was great!!
5.0
June 21, 2024
Knowledgeable, respectful, professional, caring MD
5.0
June 18, 2024
Great
5.0
June 17, 2024
It was very good
5.0
June 17, 2024
Everyone from front to back were cheerful and kind. I was a walk in and it went fast and well. Thanks.
5.0
June 17, 2024
Dr. Washington was very thorough
5.0
June 13, 2024
Very knowledgeable & helpful
4.0
June 11, 2024
Everything with Dr Washington was good
5.0
June 11, 2024
Helpful. Easy to understand and willing to explain
5.0
June 6, 2024
It was very good
4.0
June 5, 2024
He was concerned and thorough
5.0
June 4, 2024
I needed a quick appointment to address an unexpected problem. I liked Dr Washington. He explained the diagnosis, and told addressed my concerns in case the prescription doesn’t take care of the problem.
5.0
June 4, 2024
Excellent communication, and patient involvement in decisions.
5.0
June 4, 2024
He was very helpful and friendly and nice. He really listened to try to get to the root of the problem and to look for solutions.
5.0
May 30, 2024
Completely satisfied thanks!
5.0
May 28, 2024
The doctor was very professional and prompt He was very thorough
5.0
May 28, 2024
Doctor was very friendly and assessed my situation and recommended a course of action quickly.
5.0
May 27, 2024
These doctors were sent from the heavens. I have been sick for 6 days straight and finally got a pneumonia diagnosis. They were prompt and kind.
5.0
May 26, 2024
Dr. Washington was GREAT! I went in today with a pain in my abdomen, and after evaluation and an X-ray, he confirmed that I just had a lot of gas in my gut!
5.0
May 24, 2024
Great experience
5.0
May 24, 2024
Profesional, calm, listened and explained
5.0
May 24, 2024
Total professional.
1.0
May 23, 2024
He was dismissive to what I had to say, barely tried to figure out what was wrong with me, what is causing my hives. Seemed like he couldn’t wait to get out, only was in the room for no more than 4 minutes
5.0
May 20, 2024
The doctor listened patiently to my complaints and was very informative.
3.0
May 16, 2024
Gave me covid positive results in a less gentle manner than I would’ve appreciated
5.0
May 14, 2024
To the point, Caring,
5.0
May 13, 2024
This is the second time that I have seen Dr. Washington and he is attentive, takes his time, I don’t feel rushed. And I have not had to wait too long which is really great and the facility of course is amazing.
5.0
May 9, 2024
Doctor Washington was nice and thorough
5.0
May 9, 2024
Very knowledgeable and reassuring
5.0
May 7, 2024
Smart, listened to our issues and had solid reasons for his treatment proposals. What more could I want. Give him a raise!
5.0
May 7, 2024
Dr Washington was excellent in every way
5.0
May 3, 2024
Dr. Vance Washington was great.
5.0
April 24, 2024
He was concerned n interested
5.0
April 22, 2024
Dr. Washington was extremely respectful and understanding. Although our visit was short (there wasn’t much to discuss) he took time to listen and understand what I was saying, and work to find a solution.
5.0
April 18, 2024
Very helpful and made me feel at ease knowing what was wrong with me.
2.0
April 18, 2024
doctor was great during the visit but he never sent over my medications to the pharmacy that he said he would be prescribing!! Now i have to wait for up to a day to get a response in order to get me medication??
5.0
April 15, 2024
Professional!
2.0
April 9, 2024
My concerns felt like they were dismissed.
5.0
April 8, 2024
Was nice, good communication
5.0
April 2, 2024
Professional, empathic. Pleasant to work with.
5.0
April 2, 2024
He was able to quickly find the cause
5.0
March 30, 2024
Knowledgeable and friendly.
3.0
March 28, 2024
Asked questions, had nice personality. But did not examine me .
5.0
March 27, 2024
Doctor explained how he was going to treat the situation and described the process thoroughly.
5.0
March 26, 2024
Very professional.
5.0
March 26, 2024
From check in to when I saw the doctor, the process was seamless. Everyone was professional and kind. Dr. Washington was great. Hoping to feel better soon.
5.0
March 19, 2024
My doctor was considerate, responsive and had a sense of humor which is always nice. Necessary also very thorough and sensitive as well.
4.0
March 19, 2024
It was a fast appointment. He listened to my explanation of my leg pain, palpated the areas, ordered ultrasound and asked if I had any questions. Quick and easy.