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Robert Waldman

Dr. Robert Philip Waldman, MD

NephrologyInternal MedicineAddiction Medicine
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OVERVIEW

Among one of the best-known addiction experts in the country, Dr. Robert Waldman, MD, brings to his work a unique blend of critical-care clinical experience and private-practice treatment of drug and alcohol dependency. He has been actively practicing addiction medicine for 32 years.Currently, he heads the detox program at the ultra-exclusive Medical Home Detox Institute located in Salt Lake City. Dr. Waldman is an expert in medically safe detox techniques and has been licensed by the federal Drug Enforcement Agency. During the “medical trial of the century” regarding the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson. Dr. Waldman was called as an expert witness on the treatment of drug dependency and has appeared on the television shows Insight, Relapse, and Dr. Drew as well as offering expert testimony in many legal actions.Previously, he was appointed Co-Medical Director of the Recovery Unit at Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital.Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he matriculated from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, Pennsylvania, achieving cum laude distinction upon graduation. He attended medical school at Hahnemann University in Philadelphia where he also served his internship and residency in Internal Medicine.Attracted to the challenges and science of nephrology (kidneys), he served a fellowship under Dr. Robert Narins at Temple University, also in Philadelphia. He relocated to Los Angeles where he developed a very successful private practice in nephrology and internal medicine, eventually serving as the Medical Director of FMC Inglewood, a local dialysis facility.His expertise in renal medicine, or the diagnosis and treatment of kidney diseases, would prove useful in his treatment of patients with severe substance abuse. (Renal failure is increasingly a symptom of acute drug and alcohol dependency with the advent of ever-more dangerous illicit drugs and the abuse of powerful legal painkillers.) Dr. Waldman resides in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and three children, and Grand Kids. His hobbies include mountain biking, basketball, coaching soccer, hiking, and backpacking.
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PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed

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RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Waldman's Rating
50 Ratings with 3 Reviews
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.5 Takes time to answer my questions
4.5 Provides follow-up as needed
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4644 Lincoln Blvd Ste 540, Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
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Waldman Shwayder And Musngi Medical Group
4644 Lincoln Blvd Ste 540
Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
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"Doctor Waldman is a very experienced specialist. He provides his patients all the available treatment options and makes you know that he is without a doubt in your side. Would recommend his treatment."
  • June 5, 2021
"Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. He helped us with our estate planning (trust) and had some excellent suggestions we hadn't considered."
  • March 31, 2021
"Very highly qualified professional !!!!"
  • February 6, 2021

LOCATIONS

4644 Lincoln Blvd Ste 540
Marina del Rey, CA, 90292
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
3705 S La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA, 90016
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon5:00 am - 7:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed5:00 am - 7:30 pm
ThuClosed
Fri5:00 am - 7:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
336 E Hillcrest Blvd Ste 100
Inglewood, CA, 90301
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue3:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu3:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri3:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sat3:00 am - 6:00 pm
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Medical Home Detox
1192 E Draper Pkwy # 213
Draper, UT, 84020
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Accepting New Patients
4650 Lincoln Blvd
Marina del Rey, CA, 90292

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Medical School
Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
Graduated 1978
Residency
Temple University Health System

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (42)

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  • Self Pay
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Aetna HMO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • First Health PPO
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • Aetna Basic HMO
  • Molina Mrktplace CA
  • Aetna Savings Plus of CA
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Tandem PPO
  • Health Net CA HMO
  • Health Net EnhancedCare PPO Small Group
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC Signature Value Focus
  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
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