About
Dr. David Schechter practices family medicine, sports medicine, and mind-body medicine in West Los Angeles, California. He has spent decades caring for patients across these three disciplines, developing deep expertise in each. His practice at 10780 Santa Monica Blvd has served the West LA community through years of shifting healthcare landscapes.
Dr. Schechter brings an integrative perspective to primary and sports care, incorporating mind-body principles alongside conventional medicine. He hosts bi-annual webinars for VIP patients and engages his community through social media on topics across his specialties. His experience, credentials, and multi-specialty focus make him a distinctive option for patients navigating a region where primary care access has grown increasingly limited.
Who is Dr. Schechter right for?
Dr. Schechter works well for adults seeking a single physician across family medicine, sports medicine, and mind-body care. Patients managing musculoskeletal issues, chronic pain, or stress-related conditions benefit from his integrative approach. He suits patients who value a long-tenured physician with a broad clinical skill set. Those looking for priority access in the West LA area will find the VIP program a practical option.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Schechter practices family medicine, sports medicine, and mind-body medicine. He handles primary care needs alongside musculoskeletal and sports-related concerns. His mind-body medicine focus adds an integrative dimension that few primary care physicians offer.
Dr. Schechter has practiced in the West LA area for decades. He spent many years as an in-network PPO provider before transitioning toward a self-pay model in 2024-25. That long tenure in the community gives him deep familiarity with the region and its patient population.
Dr. Schechter does accept new patients. Patients who want to secure priority access, even if the practice later limits its panel, can join the VIP program. Contacting the front office with Cristina is the best first step.
Dr. Schechter integrates mind-body medicine into his primary and sports care practice. This allows him to address the physical and psychological dimensions of conditions like chronic pain. Few West LA physicians combine these three disciplines under one roof.
Yes, sports medicine is one of Dr. Schechter's core specialties. He treats musculoskeletal injuries and sports-related conditions alongside his family medicine practice. Patients with active lifestyles or sports injuries can see him without a separate specialist referral.
Dr. Schechter hosts bi-annual webinars for VIP patients. These sessions bring him together with VIP members in an anonymous group setting. VIP patients also have opportunities to participate in other health-advancing projects he organizes.
Dr. Schechter is active on Facebook and on X under the handle @pain_md_la. He engages his audience on topics related to his specialties through both platforms.
Doctor profile last updated June 12, 2026