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Dr. Lawrence Bruksch, MD

Dr. Lawrence Bruksch, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*

Dr. Lawrence Bruksch, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Santa Monica, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He is accepting new patients.

3 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Practice

2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 468W Santa Monica, CA 90404

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Dr. Bruksch's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bruksch

3.0
28 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Wonderful experience with Dr and staff
I had an exceptional experience at Dr Bruksch’s office. From the moment I called and spoke with Fay, I was impressed by her level of care and helpfulness. She’s warm, kind, and a true pleasure to work with. At my first appointment, things only got better – the office nurse, Evette, is an absolute gem and made me feel right at home. Meeting Dr. Bruksch was a wonderful experience; he's not only highly knowledgeable but also a genuinely kind and approachable person. I immediately felt comfortable and at ease with him. It’s clear that the team here is passionate about what they do. The entire office has such a welcoming and positive atmosphere, which made every step of the process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend this practice to anyone seeking excellent obgyn and prenatal care in a supportive, friendly environment, I’m so grateful to have found this team! I love coming to my prenatal visits!
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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iG – Mar 25, 2025
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Not a safe doctor for L&D
I’ve talked to many women/doulas/nurses who have seen him at work and no one has anything good to say. I watched him fail to provide evidence based care and completely ignore his patient’s request for him to stop touching her or simply answer a question and talk her through a procedure. He completely ignores patient rights. I think it’s scary that he’s still allowed to work in L&D where birthing people need extra support and time to make their decisions regarding their care.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Oct 22, 2022
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horrible experience. DO NOT GO TO DR. BRUKSCH. I have chronic UTI's. I am well educated about UTI prevention and take proactive measures to prevent them. I had symptoms and made an appointment with whatever doctor was available (I previously saw Dr. Chan who was lovely). Dr. Bruksch walked in, did not introduce himself to me, had not even glanced at my chart and told me that he wanted to get a catheter sample. He explained to me in an incredibly belittling way that most women think they have bacteria infections but dont so I probably dont even have one. He said this without asking me ONE QUESTION. He was incredibly rude to the assistant. She had prepared everything and he yelled at her. He stuck the catheter in without any warning or telling me what would happen. After, in his office he didn't have a mask on and mansplained the very basics of UTI prevention. I kindly told him I had been using all of these techniques and he told me that there was nothing he could do. I could go on..
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 others found this helpful
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Sep 18, 2021
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Dr. Bruksch is easily the best doctor I have ever dealt with. He made our pregnancy and birth as easy as can be - his knowledge and straight forward attitude is refreshing. Our labor was somewhat complicated and Dr. Bruksch explained the situation and the options and made our decisions easy. We and our beautiful baby daughter thank him for all of his awesomeness.
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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The Sullivans – Nov 22, 2020
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I work in a medical building in a nearby office and many of my coworkers and women that I speak with in the building have seen Dr. Bruksch over the years, myself included. He's very full of himself and quite a jerk. He's abrupt, thinks he knows everything and is frequently wrong. I should have written this review many years ago, just ran into an old friend who's surgery Dr. Bruksch screwed up and it reminded me. The other doctors in the group are lovely.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
14 others found this helpful
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Mar 19, 2019
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Never
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
12 others found this helpful
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Feb 15, 2018
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Dr Bruksch is one of the most unsympathetic, cold human beings i have experienced in my battle with endometriosis. My regular doctor (the miraculous and lovely Dr. Jitsen Chang) was out of the office today, but i began having severe back and stomach pain and bleeding , so i scheduled an appointment with whoever was in. Firstly, i arrive for my appointment on time, only to be told the doctor had something else to do and wanted me to come back at one. He didn't apologize or even tell me himsel
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
20 others found this helpful
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Faith in Los Angeles, CA – Mar 09, 2017
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Great experience - he is so knowledgeable and you just don't find many doctors with his experience level anymore. Dr. Bruksch delivered me and I have been seeing him for many years. He is fantastic!
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
5 others found this helpful
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G in Los Angeles, CA – Apr 21, 2016
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Not pleased. Did not show up to my delivery. Spends too little time (few minutes) with a patient and does not answer your questions, seems always in hurry. He should retire if he is this uninterested in practice.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
13 others found this helpful
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Santa Paula, CA – Feb 26, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Lawrence Bruksch, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in Santa Monica, CA. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance. He is accepting new patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

    Medical School
  • University Of California Los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • University Of California-los Angeles

    Residency Hospital, 1979
  • Northwestern University

    Internship Hospital, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology®
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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  • English

  • Persian

  • Spanish

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Locations

Practice

Plaza-Towers Ob./Gyn.2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 468W Santa Monica, CA 90404
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Practice

Office8601 Lincoln Blvd Ste 160 Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Providence Saint John's Health Center2121 Santa Monica Blvd Santa Monica, CA 90404
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd
    West Hollywood, CA 90048
    Recipient of 37
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 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.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Recipient of 17
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    79%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    14% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St
    Burbank, CA 91505
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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