About
David B. D. grew up in New Rochelle, New York and earned his undergraduate degree in music from Amherst College, graduating Summa cum laude. He went on to complete medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and finished his residency in Family Medicine in Santa Monica in 1991. He has practiced in Malibu ever since.
Dr. Baron holds board certification in Family Medicine, a credential he has earned three times. He served as Chief of Staff at UCLA-Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital from 2006 to 2010. In 2011, UCLA recruited him to become Senior Executive Director of the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center on campus, a role he held until 2019. He serves as a regular medical expert commentator on KNX1070 Newsradio and has appeared on Access Hollywood, Showbiz Tonight, and Body Fantastic. Dr. Baron is passionate about preventive medicine, sleep hygiene, stress management, metabolic health, and weight management. Outside the office, he is a proud father of two daughters. He enjoys yoga, hiking, and still plays keyboards in a rock and roll band.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Amherst College, B.A. in Music, Summa cum laude
Medical School
University of Pennsylvania
Residency
Family Medicine, Santa Monica (completed 1991)
Additional Training
Chief of Staff, UCLA-Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital (2006-2010); Senior Executive Director, Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center, UCLA (2011-2019)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Baron right for?
Dr. Baron is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician in Malibu. Patients focused on prevention, metabolic health, sleep, or stress management benefit from his clinical depth. Executives and entertainment professionals who value discretion and personalized access find his practice especially well suited to their needs. Members who travel frequently also benefit from his emergency travel medical services and international care coordination.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Baron treats a broad range of conditions as a family medicine physician. His clinical focus includes metabolic health, weight management, sleep disorders, and stress-related conditions. He also delivers preventive care, manages chronic disease, and coordinates subspecialty care when patients need additional support.
Yes. Dr. Baron holds board certification in Family Medicine, and he has earned that certification three times. That reflects a sustained commitment to clinical standards over the course of his career.
Dr. Baron completed his Family Medicine residency in Santa Monica in 1991 and has practiced in Malibu ever since. That gives him more than three decades of experience in family and preventive medicine along the California coast.
Dr. Baron centers his practice on prevention. He focuses on identifying risk early through thorough annual physicals and ongoing monitoring of metabolic health, sleep hygiene, and stress. His Foundation Documents framework guides how he structures care for every patient.
Yes. Dr. Baron served as Chief of Staff at UCLA-Santa Monica Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital from 2006 to 2010. UCLA then recruited him to lead the Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center as Senior Executive Director, a role he held from 2011 to 2019.
Yes. Dr. Baron serves as a regular medical expert commentator on KNX1070 Newsradio. He has also appeared on Access Hollywood, Showbiz Tonight, and Body Fantastic.
Dr. Baron has served prominent members of LA's entertainment community for more than three decades. He works with adults who want a thorough, relationship-based approach to family medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions, prioritizing prevention, or requiring discreet and highly personal care are a particularly strong fit.
Dr. Baron completed his undergraduate studies in music at Amherst College, graduating Summa cum laude. He then earned his medical degree at the University of Pennsylvania and completed his Family Medicine residency in Santa Monica in 1991.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026