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Dr. Brian Madden, MD

Dr. Brian Madden, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Madden, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance and Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

The Doctors of Saint John's - Palliative & Supportive Care

2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 245E Santa Monica, CA 90404
Telehealth available

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At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Madden specializes in the areas of Family Practice & Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Madden's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Madden

4.2
13 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
77%
77%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
8%
8%
1 star
15%
15%

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Caring, compassionate, Doctor
He treated my husband for the last week of his life. Was so kind, caring, and compassionate. He explained everything that was going to happen slowly and in words I understood. I highly recommend Dr. Madden.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Winifred Reaber – Nov 14, 2023
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My wife, a nurse, and myself are both healthcare professionals. We know what to look for in a top notch physician and when we changed doctors several years ago, we came to Dr. Madden. As others have said, he is a gret doctor, easy to talk with, and what I particularly like about him is that he works with you - not on you. If you are looking for an exceptionally smart and kind doctor for you and your loved ones, he is a wonderful choice!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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GaryB in Los Angeles, CA – Dec 07, 2018
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Great doctor, very human and easy to dealt with
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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alex braun in San Diego, CA – Jan 06, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Brian Madden, MD is a hospice & palliative medicine internist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 1998. He is...read more
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
Family Practice
Hospice Care and Palliative Medicine
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Locations

The Doctors of Saint John's - Palliative & Supportive Care

The Doctors of Saint John's - Palliative & Supportive Care2021 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 245E Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance

    4101 Torrance Blvd
    Torrance, CA 90503
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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