Robert D. Ashley, MD
- Internal Medicine
Average rating:
5.0
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.
15th Street Plaza Family Medicine & Internal Medicine
|
1260 15th Street,
Suite 1502,
Santa Monica, CA
90404
About
Other Hospital Affiliation: St. John's Health Center
Specializing In: Internal Medicine, Acupuncture, Sports Medicine and Wilderness Medicine.
Other Training & Special Interests: Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honors Society. Recipient of the Alice S. Freed Award for Preventative medicine.
Personal Interests: Backpacking, running, biking, yoga, softball, tennis, basketball, playing guitar and playing with my kids.
Foreign Language: Spanish and rudimentary understanding of Persian.
Dr. Ashley is a board-certified internal medicine physician. He provides adult preventative and acute healthcare services. He also is a licensed medical acupuncturist. Dr. Ashley has special interests in sports medicine, nutrition and preventive medicine. His goal as a primary care physician is to optimize patient’s health by focusing on diet and exercise and by providing personalized evidence-based healthcare.
Languages
Education
Medical Board Certification
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2010
Residency
Internal Medicine, UC Davis, 2000
Internship
Internal Medicine, UC Davis, 1998
Degree
MD, George Washington University School of Medicine, 1997
Locations
Hospital Affiliations
UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center
Areas of Focus
Videos
Advance Directives
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Blue Shield of California
- Centivo
- Cigna
- First Health
- Health Net of California
- Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
- L.A. Care
- MultiPlan
- UFCM Health System
- Prime Health Services
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- TRICARE
- UnitedHealthcare
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Links
- uclahealth.org/15th-street-plaza
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Reviews
Overall Rating:
5.0
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.
333 total ratings | 209 reviews
5.0
July 30, 2024
Great as usual
5.0
July 28, 2024
Dr Ashley is the BEST
5.0
July 25, 2024
Great
5.0
July 25, 2024
I know I'm always in good hands with Dr. Ashley. Exam went well.
5.0
July 25, 2024
Great and relaxing
5.0
July 24, 2024
Always caring and thorough.
5.0
July 23, 2024
Good experience
5.0
July 22, 2024
Good but rushed. He was busy
5.0
July 19, 2024
Great
5.0
July 19, 2024
The best
5.0
July 19, 2024
Dr Ashly is caring and professional Dr , he listen and have care for paitent
5.0
July 19, 2024
Dr Ashley is the BEST pcp l could ever imagine.
5.0
July 17, 2024
Caring, good listener, respectful
5.0
July 15, 2024
I get that he is knowledgeable and that he cares:)
5.0
July 15, 2024
Dr. Ashley is the best doc.
5.0
July 12, 2024
Very personal and close attention to the detals and explanation. Quick referrals, physical therapy and prescriptions.
5.0
July 12, 2024
Carefully walked through diagnostics to begin to understand what is going on with me.
5.0
July 10, 2024
Absolutely positive and helpful.
5.0
July 10, 2024
Great
5.0
July 8, 2024
Great doctor. Kind, good listener, and smart.
5.0
July 5, 2024
Excellent dr, great listener, compassionate
5.0
July 5, 2024
He's wonderful. Professional and not an alarmist. Easy to have him take care of me
5.0
July 4, 2024
Very good communicator and also listens well
5.0
July 3, 2024
Great.
5.0
July 1, 2024
Always a great experience
5.0
June 21, 2024
Very friendly
5.0
June 20, 2024
Dr. Ashley is always great. He first takes time to listen to what I have to say and ask all relevant questions and takes good care of me.
5.0
June 18, 2024
On time and professional
5.0
June 17, 2024
Dr. Ashley is the best doctor imaginable. He helped me with current issues that I am having, and took bloodwork.
5.0
June 15, 2024
He listened to my concerns and ordered the appropriate follow up tests.
5.0
June 13, 2024
Dr. Ashley is always on time and a great diagnostician.
5.0
June 12, 2024
Dr. Ashley is a kind, competent and trustworthy advocate for my health and well-being.
5.0
June 12, 2024
Dr Ashley takes time to listen and when I'm done talking he asks more questions that I did not think of. He is thorough and patient. I never feel rushed and I feel heard.
5.0
June 10, 2024
On-time, Courteous, pleasant, problem solved
5.0
June 10, 2024
Dr. Ashley is the best doctor. He is always kind and patient. He evaluated my condition, listened carefully to my concerns and prescribed a medication to help me. I was seen the same day.
5.0
June 10, 2024
Efficient use of time from check in , discussion with doctor regarding blood sugar, shoulder , sleep apnea health issues.
5.0
June 10, 2024
He is kind attentive and saw me quickly
5.0
June 6, 2024
He is very nice and very helpful
5.0
June 5, 2024
He listened to my concerns and responded appropriately
5.0
June 5, 2024
Did not wait. Dr saw me immediately and answered all my questions.
5.0
May 30, 2024
He's a great communicator, and a good listener. The staff is always friendly and professional.
5.0
May 30, 2024
Doctor Ashley was ver caring and went through my background information in order to come up with an informed decision on how to assess my condition.
5.0
May 29, 2024
Dr. Ashley was thorough and professional.
5.0
May 29, 2024
Robert is my friend and doctor for 15 years. He?s the best.
5.0
May 28, 2024
Best doctor ever
5.0
May 28, 2024
Thorough and pleasant
5.0
May 24, 2024
Thanks Dr. Ashly for always looking my symptom carefully
5.0
May 24, 2024
Good 👍
5.0
May 23, 2024
Wonderful Wonderful as usual
5.0
May 23, 2024
Good experience.
5.0
May 21, 2024
Dr Ashley always takes his time to explain any questions and I always feel well taken care of by him and his staff
5.0
May 13, 2024
Great
5.0
May 7, 2024
Perfect
5.0
May 6, 2024
It is always great to see Dr. Ashley. He answers carefully all my questions. I am very happy to have him as my doctor
5.0
May 6, 2024
Dr. Ashley was on-time, attentive to my concerns and thorough with his examinations.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Dr. Ashley is kind, warm, caring and professional. The best.
5.0
May 3, 2024
Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable
5.0
April 24, 2024
I always have good experience with my doctor
5.0
April 23, 2024
Been a patient of Dr Ashley for many years. He’s great. Has a comprehensive knowledge of health issues, is very thorough. Very happy he’s my primary physician.
5.0
April 23, 2024
Dr Ashley addressed my issues
5.0
April 22, 2024
Dr Ashley is very attentive and caring.
5.0
April 19, 2024
He was on time, very knowledgeable and friendly, listened well and quickly suggested good options.
5.0
April 19, 2024
Thanks for listening
5.0
April 17, 2024
I saw my primary Doctor , Robert Ashley today. It was a very good appointment and I am very satisfied for that .
5.0
April 17, 2024
Got it all right. Listens well.
5.0
April 16, 2024
I’ve been Dr. Ashley’s patient for the last 9 years or so. He’s been consistently great.
5.0
April 15, 2024
Great
5.0
April 15, 2024
Excellent as always
5.0
April 5, 2024
Was a video appointment and I accomplished everything that I wanted to get done Dr. Ashley was a little bit late but he called me on my cell phone to let me know that he was running late and would be on in 10 minutes. That is such good service. I am very pleased with Dr. Ashley.
5.0
March 22, 2024
Dr. Always listen to me.
5.0
March 22, 2024
Dr Ashley is great. He reviewed my progress regarding my health issues, weight loss, need for a colonoscopy, medicine, and discussed current back and neck problems. I had a blood draw to check my cholesterol, A1C, and other values. We discussed my current recovery from cancer. He recommended physical therapy for my back and neck pain and mobility . We also discussed my stress levels and therapy.
5.0
March 21, 2024
He was excellent took time and covered all bases in questions and also care. He cleaned my ears, that were clogged and also helped remove some things from my skin via freezing
5.0
March 21, 2024
Dr. Ashley is the best. He is very thorough. He answers all my questions, and he is one of the best doctors I have ever had.
5.0
March 21, 2024
Dr Ashley is a wonderful doctor who cares about his patients and he asks questions and makes sure you are getting the best care.
5.0
March 21, 2024
My doctor is a great listener and helped solve my Covid woes.
5.0
March 19, 2024
Dr. Ashley is always conscientious & interested in my conditions. He is quick at analysing & recommending treatment. My favorite
5.0
March 19, 2024
Doctor ashley is a very caring doctor. He has helped me to understand some of the medical issues that I am facing.. And also some exercises to help.
5.0
March 19, 2024
I’ve seen doctor Ashley for over 20 years because he has cared about me and my health.
5.0
March 18, 2024
Dr. Ashley spent a lot of time with me today to help—amazing, he!
5.0
March 16, 2024
Took care of my questions about surgery.
5.0
March 14, 2024
Dr. Ashley has a great patient-care demeanor, and his knowledge is broad and deep.
5.0
March 14, 2024
It was great. The Dr was everything I hope for.
5.0
March 6, 2024
Dr. Ashley saw me on short notice, squeezing me on. He was caring and efficient.
5.0
March 4, 2024
Dr. Ashley is patient in listening and carefully assessing problems.
5.0
March 3, 2024
Excellent
5.0
February 29, 2024
Straightforward and pleasant
5.0
February 29, 2024
Dr. Ashley was outstanding. Took the time to diagnose and explain my injury. Provided me with a cortisone shot that healed my hip pain. Ensured I was not in pain while he administered the shot. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
5.0
February 28, 2024
Dr Ashley conducted an annual exam. He is thorough and professional.
5.0
February 27, 2024
Best doctor very satisfied
5.0
February 26, 2024
He listened and took all appropriate action
5.0
February 22, 2024
He was caring and engaging for an initial visit. That was not a physical examination.
5.0
February 22, 2024
I like my doctor. He’s the best!
5.0
February 22, 2024
Everything went smoothly and DrAshley Is very knowledgeable and it was a pleasant visit
4.0
February 21, 2024
My doctor was very thorough.
5.0
February 20, 2024
Very through pre op exam
5.0
February 17, 2024
Dr. Ashley is intelligent, thorough, and kind. I feel very grateful to have such a competent and caring person as my primary physician.
4.0
February 16, 2024
I was in for my annual physical. He didn’t say much about it when he was finished but he did answer my questions.
5.0
February 16, 2024
Dr Ashley was very caring and saw me even though I arrived late. He was thorough and attentive to my problems.
5.0
February 12, 2024
Responded excellently to prothesis problems and questions.
5.0
February 12, 2024
Very nice , prompt & pleasant. A very kind man
5.0
February 11, 2024
Was excellent
5.0
February 9, 2024
I have a very good experience thank you very much
5.0
February 8, 2024
Caring about me
5.0
February 7, 2024
Dr Robert Ashley is the very best - conscientious, caring and competent
5.0
February 5, 2024
Very open to new ideas
5.0
February 5, 2024
Always comfortable and respecctful
5.0
February 1, 2024
Extremely thorough great doctor.
5.0
January 30, 2024
Dr Ashley listen to my symptoms and then told me what might help. He prescribed two medications. As usual, we spoke about them political scene as well as health matters
5.0
January 25, 2024
He was attentive and thorough
5.0
January 24, 2024
He listens
5.0
January 23, 2024
He is wonderful
5.0
January 23, 2024
Dr Ashley addressed all my issues proactively
5.0
January 23, 2024
Dr. Ashley is always helpful, he’s a good listener.
5.0
January 18, 2024
I am glad I saw him and had a follow up since my hospital stay.
5.0
January 18, 2024
Good experience
5.0
January 17, 2024
Awesome and reassuring!
5.0
January 17, 2024
I’m been with my doctor for many years now which shows how much I appreciate him
5.0
January 12, 2024
He is thorough and empathetic.
5.0
January 10, 2024
Dr. Ashley Has been helping me for the past couple of months with a knee wound that another doctor has fallen very short helping me with. I do not know what I would have done without Dr. Ashley's help..
5.0
January 9, 2024
Wonderful, caring, professional
5.0
January 9, 2024
everything on my list of questions and concerns were covered and answered.
5.0
January 8, 2024
Fine
5.0
December 29, 2023
Dr Ashley spent his time to check in depth my lab results, treatment and respond to all my questions. Excellent care, very personal .
5.0
December 28, 2023
Right on time. Experience was great as usual.
5.0
December 28, 2023
He's GREAT!!
5.0
December 27, 2023
Doctor. Ashley was very attentive and caring
5.0
December 27, 2023
NEEDED URGENT CARE FROM MY PRIMARY CARE DOCTOR. PERFECT RESULTS
5.0
December 26, 2023
Very pleased
5.0
December 25, 2023
Dr. Ashley is very patient, kind, knowledgeable, and has been my doctor for around 13 years and I think he is the best.
5.0
December 22, 2023
great doctor
5.0
December 22, 2023
Best of Ucla great experience I wish every doctor was like him thank you have a nice holiday
5.0
December 21, 2023
Dr. Ashley is a superb doctor. Understated, yet brilliant, thorough and extraordinary. He listens thoughtfully, answers questions clearly and respectfully. He’s always up-to-date medically, can be counted on to takes decisive often life saving actions. I trust him, his science and his medical expertise. Dr. Ashley is an outstanding representation of good medicine at UCLA.
5.0
December 20, 2023
Amazing
5.0
December 19, 2023
Great, thorough
5.0
December 14, 2023
Professional. Courteous.
5.0
December 13, 2023
He is caring and listen to the issues with my health
5.0
December 12, 2023
Dr. Ashley’s always been thoughtful, thorough and expert. We usually share a laugh as well. Today was no different. I’m in good hands.
5.0
December 10, 2023
He is not my regular primary doctor. It was a last minute appointment. I was pleasantly surprised. He was very patient and understanding.
5.0
December 7, 2023
Had my annual with Dr. Ashley and was very thorough and helpful. Always excellent feedback.
5.0
December 7, 2023
I love Dr Ashley. I will go wherever he goes. He is patient, excellent doctor, remembers me without having to see the chart name, asks important questions and is positive in my health thank u
5.0
December 6, 2023
Excellent
5.0
December 6, 2023
Always great with Dr. Ashley!
5.0
December 5, 2023
Dr Ashley , is a very good listener & understands my explanation.
5.0
December 5, 2023
Dr. Ashley really listens to me and makes a thoughtful decision on how to help me.
5.0
December 4, 2023
Excellent treatment
5.0
December 1, 2023
I have been a patient of Dr Robert Ashley for many years. Today's visit was for Annual Check up and all concerns and questions were asked and answered in a professional and caring matter.by Dr Ashley Didnt have to wait to be seen.
5.0
December 1, 2023
Always thorough and caring.
5.0
November 30, 2023
I really like Dr. Ashley. I’ve been seeing him for years. He gets me. Today he had a 3rd year UCLA med student with him. I appreciate that too.
5.0
November 30, 2023
Everything went very smooth
5.0
November 29, 2023
Dr Ashley is the absolute best. Terrific clinician and great bedside manner.
5.0
November 28, 2023
Dr. Ashley is attentive and patient. I never feel rushed and he addresses all my concerns. He takes time to ask more questions to get a full assessment of my concerns and needs
5.0
November 28, 2023
Dr Ashley is the best!!
5.0
November 28, 2023
He listened carefully and tested
5.0
November 21, 2023
Took the time to listen and respond. He has always been very patient and and hurried. I like his method of communicating.
5.0
November 21, 2023
Dr Ashley is great. Covered all my issues
5.0
November 20, 2023
I was acknowledged and made to feel heard.
5.0
November 20, 2023
Always listens to what I have to say. And treats me in a respectful manner.
5.0
November 16, 2023
Dr. Ashley is the most knowledgeable and human of any Doctor I’ve had. His ability of making “us” make my heath choices together as a mutual decision is what a I feel doctoring is all about. Thanks Dr.Ashley!
5.0
November 16, 2023
Caring, thorough, listens to my concerns, inquires about previous problems, made recommendations for prescription updates, and further/future procedures.
5.0
November 16, 2023
Thorough annual physical examination with referral for physical therapy on shoulders.
5.0
November 15, 2023
listened all my concerns & very helpful
5.0
November 13, 2023
Dr. Ashley is one of the finest doctors not only in the UCLA system But in all of Los Angeles and beyond. He is a very caring, very knowledgeable and proficient and responsive doctor. We really would like if there were more doctors like Dr. Ashley.
5.0
November 13, 2023
Excellent
5.0
November 10, 2023
I have been with Dr Ashley for nearly 20 years. His medical care is exceptional and bar none. He truly cares about his patients
5.0
November 9, 2023
Questions asked and questions answered
5.0
November 6, 2023
Excellent all the way through
5.0
November 6, 2023
He. Listened well & gave me a referral for ultrasound to rule out a blood clot in my leg
5.0
November 3, 2023
Dr. Ashley is a true physician. He takes his time, is kind, and thorough. He’s a major asset to ucla health.
5.0
November 3, 2023
Everything went smoothly. All questions were answered left feeling very happy and calm. A great team. I feel lucky to have them.
5.0
November 2, 2023
He was amazingly thorough, listened well, and made me feel like he was not in any way pressed for time.
5.0
November 2, 2023
Tops
5.0
November 2, 2023
It is always a pleasure to see Dr. Ashley
5.0
November 1, 2023
He listened to me and made an appropriate referral
5.0
October 31, 2023
Dr Ashley is personable, listens to me and advises accordingly.
5.0
October 30, 2023
Dr. Ashley is very thorough, efficient and friendly.
5.0
October 30, 2023
Dr. Ashley was friendly, professional and he seemed to care about my health.
5.0
October 27, 2023
Very thorough, non judgemental & professional. I felt he would look into any complaints I had & help me feel more at ease ..,
5.0
October 27, 2023
Fantastic. Love Dr Ashley.
5.0
October 24, 2023
Kind and competent
5.0
October 24, 2023
Always happy to see Dr. Ashley!
5.0
October 24, 2023
Good checkout
5.0
October 24, 2023
Always thoughtful
5.0
October 24, 2023
Dr Ashley listens well and is a warm person as well as being professional. It was a fruitful appointment
5.0
October 23, 2023
Excellent, Dr. Ashley is the best🤙
5.0
October 23, 2023
Dr. Robert Ashley always, always give #5 out of 5 care. He listens to patients issues and go out of his ways to come up with solutions. Thank you, Dr. Ashley.
5.0
October 20, 2023
Doctor Ashley listens to my input and give me a good suggestions
5.0
October 20, 2023
Fantastic doctor! Communicates well, great listener, cares about his patients.
5.0
October 20, 2023
Dr. Ashley has always given conscientious & direct advice & care.
5.0
October 19, 2023
Dr. Ashley is very caring, personable, and knowledgeable.
5.0
October 17, 2023
Thourgh and professional
5.0
October 17, 2023
The Doctor was professional and understanding
5.0
October 16, 2023
Dr. Ashley is the absolute best primary care physician imaginable.
5.0
October 14, 2023
Dr Ashley is patient and asks pertinent questions. He treats me as a human. Very personable and an absolute asset! Can’t say enough positive things about him
5.0
October 13, 2023
Thank you for your attention.
5.0
October 12, 2023
He always listens to my concerns and suggests immediate actions I can take for relief
5.0
October 11, 2023
Good visit as usual
5.0
October 11, 2023
i actually have no complaints with my doctor, he's attentive and listens and didn't make me wait at all.
5.0
October 10, 2023
He’s Great! Professional Caring Attentive
5.0
October 10, 2023
Great care
5.0
October 9, 2023
Very professional, answer all my questions, felt real comfortable.
5.0
October 9, 2023
Dr. Ashley performed an examination and asked questions to determine the state of my health. As usual his manner was friendly and respectful.
5.0
October 7, 2023
Saw Dr Ashley for muscle strain after he ordered X-rays and urine test. He identified the muscle, advised me about exercises, and prescribed physical therapy
5.0
October 5, 2023
Saw my primary care physician for a sore hip. He prescribed exercises and anti inflammatory medication.
5.0
October 4, 2023
Dr Ashley is the best . He is knowledgeable , listening to me carefully , while writing the report in computer , he ask questions when needed . Examined my heart as I requested . he is very respectful and I feel safe and relaxed to tell him all my problems . He gives me referral when needed . I am lucky to have him as my primary Doctor . Thank you Dr Ashley Thank you UCLA
5.0
October 4, 2023
Dr. Ashley is personable, listens well, and makes you feel better by giving you tips, not just prescribing pills. He’s terrific
5.0
October 3, 2023
Dr Ashley is thorough, kind and funny .
5.0
October 3, 2023
He was kind and competent. He spent enough time to thoroughly cover all areas of my health.
5.0
October 3, 2023
Dr Ashley covered everything very well
5.0
October 2, 2023
Always fantastic with Dr Ashley.