About Our Services and Office

Our Services

My goal is to provide our patients with the best possible visit and experience

My office focuses on providing:

Primary Care:

General physicals, general medicine, integrated, preventive-oriented care.

Treatment of high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other conditions with the best of conventional and alternative medicine.

EKG (electrocardiogram) in-office. 

On-site ultrasound and echocardiograms by appointment

Blood draws typically done by the physician with an experienced hand and distracting conversation.

Sports Medicine and Pain

High quality care for sports injuries, back pain, sciatica, neck pain, etc.

Effective treatment of tendinitis, bursitis, foot pain, elbow pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, knee and shoulder injuries.

Joint injections with a gentle touch and a freezing spray beforehand.

Trigger point injections to relieve muscle knots, spasm, headache pain.

Close coordination with high quality physical therapy, bodywork, dieticians, and imaging centers.

Mind-Body and TMS Treatment

Management of stress and stress-related conditions.

Chronic Pain with no clear explanation.

Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms.

Specialty Services

Personalized referral to Top Sub-Specialists on staff at Cedars Sinai and other hospitals.

Referrals to state of the art Preventive Testing for cancer and heart disease.

Staff Privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. Patients who need admission to Cedars-Marina Del Rey Hospital, Brotman Medical Center or Olympia Medical Center are cared for by a colleague or staff physician while in the hospital.  Close affiliation with Platinum Hospitalist Group for in-patient care at Cedars-Sinai and Cedars-Marina Del Rey Hospital.

Our Policies

OUR POLICIES & PRACTICE INFORMATION

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WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

This is a small, personal practice where you see the same physician and get to know the staff, as well.  We respond promptly to concerns and there are no long telephone option trees to navigate.  Our approach is informative and collaborative.  

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WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

✓ Cordial, respectful treatment
✓ Prompt appointment scheduling
✓ Same-day or next-day responses to messages
✓ Thoughtful, individualized treatment plans
✓ Non-invasive options when possible
✓ Your questions welcomed and answered
✓ Confidential care
✓ COVID-safe environment

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WORKING TOGETHER FOR YOUR BEST CARE

To help us provide excellent care:

⏰ Please arrive on time (which is actually early) for appointments
📅 Give at least 24 hours notice if you need to reschedule
💳 Payment due at time of service
📋 Complete forms honestly and thoroughly
🔔 Keep us updated on changes to contact info/insurance
🤝 Attend follow-up appointments as recommended
💊 Follow mutually agreed-upon treatment plans
😷 Stay home if you’re acutely ill; video visit option Please notify us.

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COMMUNICATION

📞 Phone: (310) 836-2225 during business hours
📧 Secure Email: Through patient portal (Updox)
⏰ Response time: Within 24 hours on business days
🚨 Urgent matters: Call the office immediately

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AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES

For emergencies after hours, call (310) 836-2225
The answering service will page Dr. Schechter
For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or go to emergency room.

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CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICY

We understand life happens! Please give us 24 hours
notice to cancel or reschedule. This helps us serve
other patients who need care. A fee applies to missed
appointments without advance notice.

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BILLING & INSURANCE

Separate page, but selfpay and currently Aetna and Cigna PPO only.