Testimonials

“Dr. Susko leaves no stone unturned. He is insightful, takes time to listen to his patient, and puts it all together. I know if there is a problem, Dr. Susko will be there for me.”

“He is meticulous about analyzing rheumatologic and related conditions and his manner is exactly what you would hope for in a first class, or should I say world class physician. You never get the feeling that he is too busy to hear what you have to say.”

“I have always found him to be generous with his time and a careful listener. His staff is friendly and professional. I feel very fortunate to have such competent and compassionate care.”

“Superior treatment and medical knowledge. Great relationships with other excellent doctors. Up-to-date on research and treatments. Gentle and attentive demeanor.”

“Dr. Susko is amazing. We visited his office for my Mom's condition. He was very professional, with high attention to detail. He spent quality / focused time. He explained all the details of his analysis, and our options in great detail, and helped us make the right decision for the treatment. He has also been super responsive when questions come about. I would highly recommend him.”

“This Doctor is unusual in the fact that he does not discount older patients and act less caring due to their age. My Mother is 90 and his concern was more sincere and more intense than half of her other doctors. ”

“My Mom is elderly and forgetful, so I always take her to all her appointments with all of her doctors. Dr. Susko has ALWAYS spoken directly to her, and waited patiently for her response. He speaks to her "face to face", letting me fill him in on the facts on how she is doing. I have always been very impressed with how Dr. Susko relates to my Mom and takes the time to make sure she understands everything. Dr. Susko is an Absolute Treasure! ”

“Dr. Susko saved my life and for that I will always be thankful. His care is way above par and his knowledge is amazing. He treats me like I was his only patient. Fantastic doctor and very brilliant.”

“A caring individual and doctor who listens to his patients. His office staff makes you feel totally welcome, also a reflection on the doctor.”

“Incredibly caring and very thorough. So glad I found him and appreciate his care and insight.”

“Dr. Susko leaves no stone unturned. He is insightful, takes time to listen to his patient, and puts it all together. I know if there is a problem, Dr. Susko will be there for me.”

“I am most grateful for his attention and help with my problems. He has, also, treated my husband successfully from an attack of polymyalgia. I hope that I am able to stay with Dr. Susko and that his successful practice does not change.”

“He explained all the details of his analysis, and our options in great detail, and helped us make the right decision for the treatment. He has also been super responsive when questions come about. I would highly recommend him”

“His demeanor is always kind and attentive. He listens carefully and is the most thorough note-taker I've ever known among my many doctors.”

“It can be a good tactic to look for doctors who teach other doctors. He also doesn't hesitate to call on other experts when the need arises. (I had an almost-unheard-of reaction to an osteoporosis medication, and he had it nailed down within minutes by making a call or two.)”

About Dr. Susko

Dr. Susko was born and raised in Los Angeles. He lived in Santa Monica in his high school and college years. He attended Loyola High School and Loyola Marymount University. He attended the Ludwig Maximilians University School of Medicine in Munich, Germany, ranked in the top 10 medical schools in the world at the time. Internal medicine residency was at Presbyterian Denver Hospital and included training at the University of Colorado, Denver General Hospital, and Fitzsimmons Army Hospital. He then practiced internal medicine for one year at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles.

He then did a three-year fellowship in rheumatology at LA County USC Medical Center which included physical rehabilitation medicine both at Rancho Los Amigos Hospital and USC University Hospital. He was then hired as full-time faculty at the USC Keck School of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology. Dr. Susko served their full time for 10 years. Responsibilities were diverse. Clinical responsibilities included a busy outpatient practice. He had primary responsibility for the care of multiple hospitalized patients at the USC University Hospital acute rehabilitation ward. He participated in clinical trials for new drugs to treat rheumatoid arthritis, including as principal investigator. He gave lectures to USC medical students every year. He was attending physician for inpatients at LA County USC both for rheumatology and internal medicine for months out of each year supervising a team of physicians at all levels of training. He was a member of the USC Department of Medicine Practice Operations Development Committee, and chairman of a subcommittee.

In 2003, he started his private practice in Santa Monica at Providence St. Johns Health Center. He also taught as voluntary faculty for the Cedars Sinai Medical Center Department of Rheumatology 2003-2014. He was the chairman for the St. Johns Health Center postgraduate assembly, the major annual continuing education lecture series, in 2005 and again in 2015. He has also been invited by Providence St. Johns Health Center to lecture for a timely Rheumatology topic in the community every year since 2010

His extensive academic experience enables him to provide truly exceptional patient care. Dr. Susko is an expert diagnostician. He regularly sees patients seeking a second opinion for that reason. He is a solo practitioner with a caring and competent staff. He provides uniquely personal medical care that is increasingly rare in today's health care environment.

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