Our agency (see disclosure) Healthcare-only
Score 14/14
- Headquarters
- Dallas, TX (3714 Matador Dr); serves Los Angeles remotely (source)
- Founded
- 2018 (Ichelon Consulting Group) (source)
- Focus
- Healthcare-only
- Specialties
- Dental, pediatrics, primary care, med spa, skin care, functional medicine
- Services
- SEO and AI-search visibility, paid media, Google Business Profile and reputation management, content, CRM and analytics
Facts you can check
- Healthcare-only since 2018, founded and led by IIT and IIM alumni (Leadership Team: Abhash Kumar, Deep Das, Rohit Gupta). (see page)
- A Dallas, Texas LLC with a 10-person US client team on Central Time, led by Santosh Reddy, Director, Ichelon Consulting US. (see page)
- Signs a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every client; client-facing and delivery teams hold HIPAA compliance training certificates. (see page)
- Retainers from $499/month, custom-scoped, with Goals-Driven engagements and Performance-Linked Payout Models. (see page)
- Original research: Google Business Profile data on 9,452 US healthcare businesses across 9 specialties and 20 metros. (see page)
- 51 state-by-state guides to medical board advertising rules. (see page)
- Free tools (budget calculator, cost-per-new-patient calculator, Google review benchmark checker) and in-house software such as Ichelon Agency OS. (see page)
- Our office is in Dallas, not Los Angeles. We serve Los Angeles practices remotely, mostly by video call, and our Los Angeles page explains how. (see page)
- Our 2026 Google benchmarks include 539 Los Angeles healthcare businesses across 9 specialties (groups under 10 are not reported). In that data the median Los Angeles dental practice had 240 Google reviews (n=126) and the median dermatology practice had 160 (n=72). (see page)
Best for: Los Angeles practices that are happy to work remotely with a Dallas-based team in exchange for a BAA before work starts, a published starting price and monthly goals tied to calls and booked visits.
Note: We are newer to agency-review platforms than several firms on this list, so ask us for client references and judge us on the same criteria. See our US case studies
Score: Focus 2 · HIPAA/BAA 2 · Pricing 2 · Proof 2 · Specialties 2 · Research & tools 2 · Team 2
Healthcare-only
Score 10/14
- Headquarters
- Irvine, CA (source)
- Focus
- Healthcare-only
- Specialties
- Hospitals and health systems, multilocation practices, DSOs and multilocation dental, dermatology, addiction treatment, mental health, senior care, pharma and medical device
- Services
- SEO and local SEO, AI visibility, paid search, social, programmatic and CTV, content, reputation management, website design, branding, TV and video, PR
Notable public facts
- States that its "team of 40 people has marketed more than 1,000 healthcare clients". (healthcaresuccess.com)
- Lists "20+ years of industry experience" and offers clients "a HIPAA-protected call tracking platform". (healthcaresuccess.com)
- Runs a dedicated dental program for DSOs, multilocation groups and PE-backed dental platforms. (healthcaresuccess.com)
- Describes its SEO as "HIPAA- and YMYL-informed". (healthcaresuccess.com)
Best for: Southern California health systems, multi-location groups and DSOs that want one full-service healthcare agency, including TV and video.
Note: Publishes case studies, webinars, ebooks and a podcast. Pricing is quoted per proposal.
Score: Focus 2 · HIPAA/BAA 1 · Pricing 0 · Proof 2 · Specialties 2 · Research & tools 1 · Team 2
Healthcare-only (dental and medical practices)
Score 7/14
- Headquarters
- Santa Ana, CA (source)
- Founded
- 2013 (grew out of Dentistry21, founded 2003) (source)
- Focus
- Healthcare-only (dental and medical practices)
- Specialties
- General and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, med spas, plastic surgery, dermatology, mental health, chiropractic and other specialties
- Services
- Custom websites, SEO and local search, PPC, social media, content, reputation management, HIPAA-compliant hosting and email
Notable public facts
- Lists its office at 1910 E. Warner Ave., Santa Ana, CA and says it "was founded by Dr. Sean who today runs the company as the CEO"; Dr. Sean Fahimi practiced dentistry before building the company. (o360.com)
- Lists "HIPAA Compliant Website + Email" among its core offerings, for dental and medical practices across 40+ specialties. (o360.com)
- Describes its model as "one design fee and a low monthly for hosting and support, with no long-term contract." (o360.com)
Best for: Dental and medical practices in Los Angeles and Orange County that want a custom website and local marketing.
Note: Website-led; ask what monthly marketing is included beyond hosting and support.
Score: Focus 2 · HIPAA/BAA 1 · Pricing 0 · Proof 1 · Specialties 2 · Research & tools 0 · Team 1
Multi-industry (healthcare is one vertical)
Score 7/14
- Headquarters
- Arlington, TX (source)
- Founded
- 2005 (source)
- Focus
- Multi-industry (healthcare is one vertical)
- Specialties
- Healthcare PPC, dermatology, chiropractic and other verticals
- Services
- SEO, PPC, web design, social media, content, reputation management
Notable public facts
- Lists its headquarters at 4604 Park Springs Blvd, Arlington, TX, and names Los Angeles among the 25 cities it works in. (thriveagency.com)
- Says it was "established in 2005" and serves businesses "across industries". (thriveagency.com)
- Its healthcare PPC page describes campaigns run "while ensuring compliance with" HIPAA, and its enquiry forms show monthly budget ranges. (thriveagency.com)
Best for: LA practices that want a large multi-service agency and don't need a local office.
Note: Healthcare is one of many industries it serves, so ask for healthcare-specific references.
Score: Focus 1 · HIPAA/BAA 1 · Pricing 1 · Proof 2 · Specialties 2 · Research & tools 0 · Team 0
Multi-industry (beauty and healthcare featured)
Score 6/14
- Headquarters
- Offices in Woodland Hills, Palo Alto and Los Angeles, CA; New York; Chicago (source)
- Focus
- Multi-industry (beauty and healthcare featured)
- Specialties
- Beauty and skincare brands, healthcare, dental
- Services
- Paid media, SEO, AEO, social media, influencer marketing, creative, email, conversion optimization
Notable public facts
- Lists five US offices, in Woodland Hills, Palo Alto, Los Angeles, New York and Chicago. (brentonway.com)
- Features beauty and healthcare among its industries and publishes calculators and first-party research reports. (brentonway.com)
Best for: Aesthetic practices and skincare brands in LA that want influencer and paid social alongside search.
Note: Serves many industries, so ask for med spa references.
Score: Focus 1 · HIPAA/BAA 0 · Pricing 0 · Proof 2 · Specialties 1 · Research & tools 2 · Team 0
Healthcare-focused (health and wellness)
Score 5/14
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, CA and Scottsdale, AZ (both listed) (source)
- Focus
- Healthcare-focused (health and wellness)
- Specialties
- Hospitals, physician groups, universities and wellness organizations
- Services
- Brand strategy, healthcare PR, advertising, video, print and packaging, websites, email and SMS, marketing automation, inbound marketing
Notable public facts
- Lists offices at 1902 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA and 4400 N. Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. (quaintise.com)
- Describes itself as "Leaders in Health and Wellness Marketing" with "over 15 years of expertise" serving "hospitals, physician groups, universities, wellness organizations". (quaintise.com)
- Says it is a "Certified HubSpot Partner Healthcare & Medical Marketing Agency" and shows client work on its site. (quaintise.com)
Best for: LA hospitals, physician groups and health brands that want brand, PR and advertising from a Santa Monica team.
Note: Brand- and campaign-led; pricing is quoted per engagement.
Score: Focus 2 · HIPAA/BAA 0 · Pricing 0 · Proof 2 · Specialties 1 · Research & tools 0 · Team 0