Richard F Wright, MD

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Harvard Medical School	Doctorate	Other	Not Specified

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Brigham and Women's Hospital	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - Brigham and Women's Hospital	Other	Not Specified

Certification	Cert. Body	Year
Internal medicine	Internal Medicine	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on June 08, 2026 -

Pacific Heart Institute - Santa Monica - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 360W And 280W

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Comment - “ Excellent doctor and a sense of ... ”

Excellent doctor and a sense of humor

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“Excellent doctor and a sense of ...”

Excellent doctor and a sense of humor

Anonymous 06/08/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 24, 2026 -

2001 Santa Monica Blvd - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W

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Comment - “ Very good... ”

Very good

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“Very good...”

Very good

Anonymous 03/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on January 13, 2026 -

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Comment - “ Very professional, knowledgeable... ”

Very professional, knowledgeable and caring

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“Very professional, knowledgeable...”

Very professional, knowledgeable and caring

Anonymous 01/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 30, 2025 -

Pacific Heart Institute - Santa Monica - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 360W And 280W

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Comment - “ Breath of fresh air... ”

Breath of fresh air

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“Breath of fresh air...”

Breath of fresh air

Anonymous 11/30/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 17, 2025 -

Pacific Heart Institute - Santa Monica - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 360W And 280W

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Comment - “ GOOD EXPERIENCE.... ”

GOOD EXPERIENCE.

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“GOOD EXPERIENCE....”

GOOD EXPERIENCE.

Anonymous 09/17/2025

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Review by Anonymous on March 24, 2026 -

2001 Santa Monica Blvd - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W

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Comment - “ Dr Wright always listens attenti... ”

Dr Wright always listens attentively to my questions and gives consideration to his answers and makes sure I understand and am satisfied. I could not ask for more..

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“Dr Wright always listens attenti...”

Dr Wright always listens attentively to my questions and gives consideration to his answers and makes sure I understand and am satisfied. I could not ask for more..

Anonymous 03/24/2026

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Review by Anonymous on March 04, 2026 -

2001 Santa Monica Blvd - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 280W

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Comment - “ Professional and nice doctor... ”

Professional and nice doctor

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“Professional and nice doctor...”

Professional and nice doctor

Anonymous 03/04/2026

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Review by Anonymous on December 02, 2025 -

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Comment - “ I'm very happy with care I recei... ”

I'm very happy with care I received.

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“I'm very happy with care I recei...”

I'm very happy with care I received.

Anonymous 12/02/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 19, 2025 -

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Comment - “ We commend Dr. Wright and the st... ”

We commend Dr. Wright and the staff every chance we get.

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“We commend Dr. Wright and the st...”

We commend Dr. Wright and the staff every chance we get.

Anonymous 09/19/2025

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Review by Anonymous on July 29, 2025 -

Pacific Heart Institute - Santa Monica - 2001 Santa Monica Blvd Suite 360W And 280W

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Comment - “ Dr Wright is the best... ”

Dr Wright is the best

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“Dr Wright is the best...”

Dr Wright is the best

Anonymous 07/29/2025

Internal Medicine Physician - Cardiovascular Disease

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Pacific Heart Institute 280W

Cedars-Sinai Pacific Heart Institute

2001 Santa Monica Blvd

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Paul Natterson, - Internal Medicine Physician

Alexandra Lajoie, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Sarina van der Zee, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Nicole Weinberg, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Devin Kehl, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Peter Pak, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Peter Pelikan, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Saarik Gupta, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

Chenpang Soong, MD, PhD - Internal Medicine Physician

Robert Merz, MD - Internal Medicine Physician

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