About
Dr. Manali Shendrikar is a board-certified family physician practicing concierge medicine in Santa Monica, California. She earned her MD and MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed both her internship and residency at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, planting deep roots in the community she now serves.
Family medicine runs in her blood. Her mother, a family physician who immigrated from India, shaped her approach to balancing a demanding career with a full personal life. Dr. Shendrikar cares for entire families across generations and often treats multiple members of the same household. Outside the clinic, she enjoys working out, snorkeling beaches in Thailand and Mexico, and practicing her Spanish. She performs stand-up comedy in Los Angeles, a passion she first discovered as a member of Bloomers, an all-female comedy troupe in high school and college. She has three young children and holds a lifelong dream of climbing Machu Picchu in Peru, a goal she once shared with her late mother.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Texas, Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX
Residency
Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Additional Training
Internship: Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, CA
Certifications
Languages
English, Spanish
Who is Dr. Shendrikar right for?
Dr. Shendrikar is an excellent fit for individuals and families seeking a long-term primary care relationship. Patients who want a physician who knows their full health history benefit most from her approach. She regularly cares for multiple generations within a single family. Adults managing chronic conditions or preventive health goals will find her extended visits and direct-access model particularly valuable. Young adults ages 18 to 26 whose parents are members can join the practice at no additional membership cost.
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Dr. Shendrikar treats a broad range of acute and chronic conditions across all ages. Her clinical focus includes preventive wellness, chronic disease management, and coordinated care for complex health needs. She holds board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine.
Yes. Dr. Shendrikar holds board certification in Family Medicine through the American Board of Family Medicine. She completed her residency training at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center.
Dr. Shendrikar earned her MD and MPH from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She completed her internship and residency at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, California.
Yes, and she particularly enjoys it. Dr. Shendrikar loves caring for multiple generations of the same family. It is a core part of how she practices and builds lasting patient relationships.
Dr. Shendrikar personally contacts her concierge members to discuss lab and test results. She does not leave this communication to staff. Members can also reach her directly on her private cell phone for after-hours questions.
Yes. Dr. Shendrikar provides concierge members with her private cell phone number for after-hours communication. This direct access is one of the core benefits of membership in her program.
Dr. Shendrikar builds her preventive approach around an extended annual examination. This exam includes a thorough health review and supplementary testing customized to each patient's unique health needs. She uses this visit to develop a proactive, personalized wellness plan.
Yes. Dr. Shendrikar actively advocates for her patients with specialists and other health providers. She helps coordinate referrals and keeps care organized across the full healthcare team.
Doctor profile last updated October 31, 2026