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Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD

Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Hollywood, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 35 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (35 reviews)

Practice

8733 Beverly Blvd Ste 408 West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Dr. Lapesarde's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lapesarde

2.7
35 ratings, 16 with a written review
5 star
37%
37%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
3%
3%
1 star
54%
54%

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ZERO STARS
Arrived to my appointment on time but still had to wait 30 mins to be taken in. Once I was in the room they made me undress myself and I waited naked and cold for over 40 mins. I went outside to ask how much longer and they said 5 more mins but no one came.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 26, 2025
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Took great care of needs
Dr. Lapesarde cared for me during a very high risk pregnancy. She was very attentive to my urgent needs. She continues to care for me postpartum and meets my on going needs exponentially.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2025
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She actually read my file!Really liked her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 14, 2024
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Polite
Telehealth
Dr is very sweet understanding and polite
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 13, 2024
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Great once I got in
After multiple canceled appointments I finally got to have an appointment. I really liked the doctor, it was the easiest gyno exam I’ve ever had. Would definitely recommend her.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aug 20, 2024
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Zero stars would be accurate. She was a nightmare (would have been worse if I continued). Run, don't walk, from Lapesarde. Don't expect her to follow up, explain, look at or clarify any test or scan results...do your own diligence. She pushed me to change insurance to contract a major surgery with a disreputable surgeon in his private (non-hospital affiliated) surgical center, without explaining all possible treatments for what I had going on (fibroids). She suggested I had cancer, which I suddenly had to disprove by going to two highly credible doctors including an oncologist, because she didn't follow up with my diagnostic results. She used my tests to justify a DNC with risks and for reasons she did not explain, which was proven entirely unnecessary by the Ultrasound and MRI results she didn't even look at. I cancelled the DNC fortunately after I consulted with better doctors who ruled out cancer and found very credible doctors, thank god. Read her reviews. It's astonishing.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2022
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It took 2 weeks of calling her office and leaving message to get results after an ultrasound (which had very timely fibroid results). I finally received the test results with Dr. Lapasarde over a video conference and was charged as a regular visit. Never have I gone to any doctor where receiving test results were considered a "consultation" office visit. I was also billed twice for services emailed about the matter several times called and staff was very rude and I'm still getting the same bill for services I already paid.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Amelia – Dec 30, 2021
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I agree with almost everyone on here, Dr Lapesarde is very rude and does not spend much time with you at all. Also, I just called her offices to get my records transferred and she no longer has them, from less than five years ago. Her receptionist did not sound knowledgable at all and mentioned that they probably didn't make it when they did a computer upgrade. So I guess no records for any of her patients before the upgrade?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2020
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I am floored at the poor bedside manners of this DR. I simply called my ins to make sure my co-pay was correct, she made rude comments about cheap rich people and threw the gown at my daughter....hence we left
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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I have seen Dr. Lapesarde twice in the last two months and each time I have waited over an hour before I was seen by her. Dr. Lapesarde spent less than ten minutes with me during my Pap Test and her exam was rough and mechanical. My second visit was for a minor operation and I waited an hour and seven minutes. She leaves much to be desired and I will not be seeing her in the future.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Aug 17, 2017
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The worst experience I ever had with a female OBGYN. My expectations were blindsided by this doctor as she has no bedside manner, very rude, confrontational with patients', not helpful with allotting enough time to see patients' with questions, hours of office sporadic, always tried to put off her personal beliefs on me, racist, always rushed to do blood work for no reason, threatened to hurt my child if had down syndrome, and overall treated with disrespect. DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU VALUE YOURSELF
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Panchali Corwin in Culver City, CA – Jan 25, 2017
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Rough, poor bedside manners, poor listener, interrupts while you're speaking, double books patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 11, 2016
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Dr. Lapesarde is an amazing doctor! She delivered both my children and I love her. Her office is small and friendly and the staff is excellent. I tell all my friends to go to her and they all love her too.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 02, 2016
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Dr. Lapasarde and her staff are wonderful! It's always easy to get an appointment and be seen by her, she's kind and compassionate, and a great doctor! Two thumbs up!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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VALLEY VILLAGE, CA – Nov 01, 2016
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I've been a patient of Dr. Lapesarde for 10 yrs. I think her and her staff are excellent. She's very intelligent, thorough, and on top of all my test results. I highly recommend her and her team.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Caly Gallopo in Hollywood – Oct 20, 2016
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I have been going to Dr Lapesarde for over 10yrs. She has delivered 3 of my children. Her staff are great and always make me feel taken care of!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Sheree Wright in Los Angeles, ca – Oct 11, 2016
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care philosophy

To provide optimal care to my patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Boston Medical Center Corporation

    Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
Board actions foundState licensing board
More than three years ago

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Locations

Practice

Renaissance Health Services8733 Beverly Blvd Ste 408 West Hollywood, CA 90048
1
Office9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 401 West Hollywood, CA 90069
2

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Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy Kamuela, HI 96743
3

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Community Health Centers Arbor1418 E Main St Ste 210 Santa Maria, CA 93454
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

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  • Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital

    67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
    Kamuela, HI 96743

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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