The family doctor Montebello has trusted for 40 years.
Dr. Sudha Govindarajan cares for every generation: Medicare wellness visits, diabetes care, and everyday family medicine, in English and in Spanish. New patients are welcome.
- 40 years of experience
- Medicare & Medi-Cal accepted
- Se habla español
- Accepting new patients
Care for the whole family, at every age.
Senior & Medicare care
Annual Wellness Visits, chronic condition management, and coordination with your specialists. Caring for seniors on Medicare is a large part of this practice, and the part we are proudest of.
Diabetes care
A personal focus of Dr. Govindarajan: prevention, day-to-day management, A1C monitoring, and practical guidance on food and medication that fits your life.
Women's health
A long-standing specialization of Dr. Govindarajan: well-woman exams, preventive screenings, and attentive care through every stage of a woman's life, from young adulthood through menopause and beyond.
- Preventive care and physicals
- Vaccinations, including flu shots
- Blood pressure, cholesterol, and heart health
- Sick visits
- Referrals to trusted specialists
Do we take your insurance? Almost certainly.
Dr. Govindarajan accepts Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Medi-Medi (both together), plus most major PPO plans:
- Medicare
- Medi-Cal
- Medi-Medi
- Most PPO plans
45+ plans accepted in total. Not sure about yours? Call us and we will check it while you are on the phone. It takes two minutes.
Call to check your insuranceTurning 65?
New to Medicare, or not sure your plan still fits? Our partners at VHS Insurance Agency help our patients sort it out, at no cost. Learn about free Medicare help.
A free service for our patients
Turning 65? Questions about Medicare? You do not have to figure it out alone.
Medicare has a lot of moving parts, and picking a plan is a big decision. That is why our office partners with VHS Insurance Agency, licensed Medicare specialists who work with our patients directly. Call them with any Medicare question, big or small.
- Turning 65 and new to Medicare
- A second look at the plan you have now
- Medicare and Medi-Cal together (Medi-Medi)
- What a plan really costs, and what it covers
- Enrollment windows and deadlines
- Help in English or Spanish
Their help is free, with no obligation. And before you enroll in anything, they check that the plan works with this office, so your care with Dr. Govindarajan continues without interruption.
VHS Insurance Agency is an independent licensed insurance agency and is separate from Sudha Govindarajan, M.D., Inc. Using their services is always your choice and never affects your care at this office. Not connected with or endorsed by the United States government or the federal Medicare program.
Awards & recognition
2023 Excellence Award — Outstanding Leadership in Women's Health · Bella Vista Medical Group IPA
Clinical Excellence Award 2010 — Outstanding Diabetes Management · Physician Associates
Top Performing Provider, 2009–2011 · CareMore Health Plan
Service Excellence Award 2013 — Outstanding Controlling High Blood Pressure · HealthCare Partners
Certificate of Excellence 2014 — Outstanding Colorectal Cancer Screening · HealthCare Partners
Meet Dr. Govindarajan
Dr. Sudha Govindarajan has practiced family medicine for 40 years, the last several decades right here in Montebello. Patients describe her as direct, thorough, and deeply committed. Many families have trusted her across three generations.
Her rule has never changed: the patient comes first. Every visit gets the time it needs, every question gets a straight answer, and nobody leaves her office confused about their own care.
"Caring with compassion and commitment."
- Medical degree
- Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College, 1975
- Residency training
- Olive View Medical Center (Sylmar, CA) and a Michigan State University–affiliated program
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Hindi, and Tamil
- Outside the office
- A traveler who has stood at both the North Pole and the South Pole, a dancer, an avid reader, and a devoted bridge player
What patients say
Hours and location
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | No office visits · calls answered |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Montebello, CA 90640
Phone: (323) 728-8181
Fax: (323) 724-9725
Parking is available on site, and there is street parking nearby.
Our waiting room — come on in.
Common questions
Do you accept Medicare and Medi-Cal?
Yes. We accept Medicare, Medi-Cal, and patients who have both (Medi-Medi), along with most major PPO plans. Call us and we will confirm your exact plan in about two minutes.
Who is Bella Vista IPA?
Bella Vista IPA is an independent physician association: a network of trusted local doctors across the Los Angeles area who work together to coordinate patient care. Dr. Govindarajan is a proud participating physician. For you, that means smoother referrals to specialists and one connected team looking after the whole picture of your health. If your health plan lists Bella Vista as your medical group, this office is in your network. And if you would like your care coordinated through Bella Vista, call us — we can help you choose them as your medical group.
Are you accepting new patients?
Yes, new patients of every age are welcome, including seniors joining Medicare. Call (323) 728-8181 to set up a first visit.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Dr. Govindarajan and the office staff serve patients in Spanish every day; you can complete your entire visit in Spanish, from the front desk to the exam room. Dr. Govindarajan herself also sees patients in Hindi and Tamil.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring a photo ID, your insurance cards, and a list of your current medications (or simply bring the bottles). If you have recent test results or records from another doctor, bring those too.
I need help choosing or reviewing a Medicare plan. Can someone help me?
Yes. Our office partners with VHS Insurance Agency, licensed Medicare specialists who help our patients directly, at no cost and with no obligation. Whether you are turning 65, reviewing your current plan, or have both Medicare and Medi-Cal, they can walk you through your options and make sure any plan you choose works with this office and keeps you connected to her Bella Vista network. See the Medicare help section above for their direct line.