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Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD
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Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD

Family Medicine* Age 58
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Sarachek graduated from University of California, Davis School of Medicine in 1992 and completed a residency at Santa Monica Hospital.Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA and has 32 years experience. Dr. Sarachek currently practices at Primary Care Ocean Park - Santa Monica Family Physicians and are affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital and Providence Saint John's Health Center. At present, Dr. Sarachek received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 156 times. Dr. Sarachek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Sarachek is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Immunization Administration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Muscle Spasm
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Joint Pain
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Pharyngitis
Urinary Incontinence
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Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
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Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
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Athlete's Foot
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchiectasis
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Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Canker Sore
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Neck Pain
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Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Colon Cancer
Common Cold
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Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
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Dysentery
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Emphysema
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Enteritis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genital Warts
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ingrown Nail
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Rash
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Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica
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Sebaceous Cysts
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Tension Headache
Testicular Dysfunction
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
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Varicose Eczema
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
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Warts
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Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Circumcision
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Obesity Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Primary Care Ocean Park - Santa Monica Family Physicians
    2701 Ocean Park Blvd Ste 118, Santa Monica, CA 90405
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 829-8917

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sarachek
4.8
Based on 156 Reviews
5 Stars (138)
4 Stars (11)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (4)

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Nov 16, 2024
Great experience and primary care personnel was very attentive and easy by to talk too.
— Nov 16, 2024
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Specialties*
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of California, Davis School of Medicine
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Santa Monica Hospital
    1995
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sarachek's profile.

Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD is affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital and Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Sarachek, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA