Name: Dr. Shilpa Shinde-Garg

Specialty: Internal Medicine

Qualification/Board Certification: Medical Doctor, Internal Medicine Residency Training

Affiliation(s): Kaiser Permanente Southern California

Locations: Los Angeles, California

Languages Spoken: English

Accepting New Patients: Not listed in the provided profile

NPI Number: 1023295961

About the Doctor

Dr. Shilpa Shinde-Garg is a dedicated internist with over 20 years of clinical experience, practicing in Los Angeles, California. She earned her medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Kaiser Permanente Southern California in Los Angeles from 2005 to 2008. Her training at one of Southern California’s most prominent integrated health systems provided her with a strong foundation in both outpatient primary care and inpatient hospital medicine, shaping her into a well-rounded and versatile internal medicine physician.

Dr. Shinde-Garg practices at the Kaiser Permanente facility on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, where she serves adult patients within a fully integrated healthcare environment. She holds subspecialty expertise in both General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine (Hospitalist), a dual focus that distinguishes her from many outpatient-only internists. Her Hospitalist subspecialty means she is experienced in managing acutely ill patients in the inpatient hospital setting, coordinating complex care, and overseeing smooth transitions between hospital and outpatient care. This breadth of experience across both clinical settings gives Dr. Shinde-Garg a comprehensive perspective on adult health management that benefits her patients at every level of care.

She accepts Medicare and Kaiser Permanente insurance plans, including Medicaid, and offers convenient online appointment booking for patient convenience.

Key Highlights:

• Internist with 21+ years of experience
• Subspecialties in General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist
• Trained at Kaiser Permanente Southern California
• Experienced in both outpatient and inpatient hospital care
• Accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and Kaiser Permanente plans
• Online appointment booking available
• Speaks English

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Southern California School of Medicine

Residency: Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) — Internal Medicine, 2005–2008

Fellowship/Additional Training: Not listed in the provided profile

Medical Conditions Treated

As a general internist with hospitalist experience, Dr. Shinde-Garg diagnoses and manages a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions affecting adult patients. Common conditions she treats include:

• Hypertension and high blood pressure
• Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes
• High cholesterol and lipid disorders
• Heart disease and cardiovascular risk management
• Respiratory conditions and infections
• Gastrointestinal disorders and digestive concerns
• Thyroid and endocrine conditions
• Kidney and urinary tract conditions
• Anemia and blood disorders
• Acute illnesses requiring hospitalization
• Infections and inflammatory conditions
• General adult preventive health concerns

Medical Procedures Performed

Dr. Shinde-Garg provides a comprehensive range of clinical evaluations and medical procedures across both outpatient and inpatient settings, including:

• Comprehensive physical examinations
• Preventive health screenings and risk assessments
• Chronic disease monitoring and management
• Diagnostic laboratory test ordering and interpretation
• Blood pressure and glucose monitoring
• Electrocardiogram (EKG) evaluation
• Inpatient hospital admissions and management
• Medication management and adjustment
• Care transitions and discharge planning
• Referrals to specialists and subspecialists
• Annual wellness and preventive care visits

Services Offered

Dr. Shinde-Garg offers a comprehensive range of internal medicine services tailored to meet the health needs of adult patients across both outpatient and inpatient clinical settings. Her dual expertise in General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine positions her as a uniquely versatile physician who can deliver consistent, high-quality care whether a patient is visiting for a routine wellness exam or requiring more intensive management during a hospital stay.

In her outpatient practice, Dr. Shinde-Garg provides thorough annual physical examinations, preventive health screenings, and personalized chronic disease management for adult patients dealing with long-term conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and high cholesterol. She works collaboratively with patients to develop individualized care plans that incorporate evidence-based medicine, lifestyle modifications, and medication management strategies aimed at optimizing long-term health outcomes and reducing the risk of serious complications.

Her Hospitalist subspecialty adds a critical dimension to her clinical skill set, enabling her to manage complex, acutely ill patients in the hospital setting with expertise in diagnosis, treatment coordination, and safe care transitions. As a hospitalist, Dr. Shinde-Garg oversees the medical care of admitted patients, coordinates with specialists and multidisciplinary teams, and ensures patients are discharged safely with clear follow-up plans — a role that requires both clinical depth and strong organizational and communication skills.

Practicing within the Kaiser Permanente integrated care system further enhances Dr. Shinde-Garg’s ability to deliver seamless, coordinated care, with direct access to a broad network of specialists, diagnostic services, and support resources that benefit her patients at every stage of their healthcare journey.

Services offered include:

• Comprehensive adult primary care and wellness visits
• Annual physical examinations and health assessments
• Preventive care and chronic disease risk reduction
• Chronic disease management (diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol)
• Inpatient hospital medicine and acute care management
• Hospital admissions, monitoring, and discharge planning
• Care transitions and post-hospitalization follow-up
• Medication management and review
• Diagnostic test ordering and interpretation
• Specialist referrals and integrated care coordination
• Medicare and Medicaid patient services
• Online appointment booking

Accepted Insurances

Dr. Shinde-Garg accepts the following insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Patients are encouraged to contact the office directly to confirm their specific plan and coverage before scheduling an appointment.

• CMS Medicare (Medicare)
• Kaiser Permanente (EPO, HMO, Medicaid, Medicare, POS)

Practice Locations

Location 1 Address: 4950 W Sunset Blvd, 6th Floor IM Office, Los Angeles, CA 90027 Phone: (323) 783-4892

Location 2: Not listed in the provided profile

Hospital Affiliations

• Kaiser Permanente Southern California — Los Angeles, CA