Veronica Banta, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Dr. Banta earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She completed her internship and residency at the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Center in Santa Monica. Dr. Banta is a self-described hugger, who makes her patients feel welcomed and nurtured. In her spare time, Dr. Banta enjoys many activities both indoors and outdoors. These include running and hiking as well as Latin dancing and playing the piano.