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Dr. Gregory Skipper, MD

Dr. Gregory Skipper, MD

Addiction Psychiatry*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Gregory Skipper, MD is an addiction psychiatrist in Santa Monica, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1974. He is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Practice

2515 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90403

Make an Appointment

(310) 633-4595

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Skipper specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Skipper's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Skipper

3.0

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
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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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Victoria K in North Hollywood – Jun 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
12 people found this helpful
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Michael J. in Indianapolis, IN – Jun 07, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

As an addiction medicine specialist I believe in treating every patient with dignity and respect because I understand the addiction is a terrible demoralizing affliction. I believe that the foundation of successful treatment for addictions are thorough evaluation, individualized treatment, and long-term monitoring.

biography

Dr. Skipper has devoted his 37-year career to assisting professionals in crisis. He has worked extensively with Professional Regulatory Boards, the Federation of State Medical Boards, the Federation of State Physician Health Programs and other...read more

  • Addiction Psychiatry

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  • Ucsd Medical Center - Hillcrest

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • Ucsd Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1976

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1974

  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham Heersink School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Westside Sober Living Centers Inc2515 Wilshire Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90403
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • 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

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    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

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