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Brent Michael

Dr. Brent James Michael, MD

Primary Care
Accepting New Patients
24 Years Experience
(310) 507-9717
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Brent Michael

Dr. Brent James Michael , MD

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OVERVIEW

Dr. Brent Michael is a Family Physician and Primary Care Doctor treating patients in the Santa Monica, California area and surrounding communities. He attended Southern Illinois University and completed his Residency in Family Practice at Jackson Memorial Hospital and UCLA Medical Center. Dr. Michael treats patients for a variety of reasons including for annual physical, illness, dermatology consultation, ear infection, acne, psoriasis, and much more.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

Based on patient feedback.

RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Michael's Rating
4.0
Patient Perspective
3.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 470W, Santa Monica, CA, 90404
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5.0 Office cleanliness
2.0 Courteous staff
2.0 Scheduling flexibility
Brent Michael J Office
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 470W
Santa Monica, CA, 90404
6 REVIEWS
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"Doctor and nurse are great- would be 5 stars. The care they both give are exquisite and appreciate how Dr. Brent stays away from “messy medicine” and looks at a patient holistically. The way the office stays organized however is terrible. Probably need to hire 1-2 additional staff members on the back end. I received a bill months later that I automatically paid assuming it was valid. Upon closer look, it was just highlighting my co pay which I have already paid every time I was in office. When calling advising I need to have this refunded, they said they need to look into it because there’s no outstanding balance…yes because you double charged me. Then was told to call back at end of week. Seperate issue- went for my annual physical and got bloodwork done- preventative. Long story short I get a bill from the lab. Assuming I shouldn’t be billed for this, I call the lab and insurance company and BOTH say it’s up to the provider to change the codes. I relay all this to them and they say I’m wrong and the lab needs to fax them. Truly lazy effort on their end to have issues solved leaving me to be handing instead of all these parties talking to each other. Really upset that the way they care for patients isn’t extended into their backend. "
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  • September 11, 2024
"I won’t get into the details of how I disliked this doctor, his consultation or billing because there are plenty of reviews echoing exactly what I say. What I’d like to write is that they won’t stop calling me after repeatedly asking them to remove me off their list. No, I don’t want to see Dr. Brent Michael again."
  • December 29, 2022
"RUN! I don't write many reviews, but RUN away from this doctor. I showed up to my appointment with him, twice, only to be turned away by embarrassed nurses both times because the doctor decided to not show up that day (after sitting in his waiting room nearly an hour). Not only that, but the office ordered a bunch of unrelated and ridiculous tests - which you will see in many other reviews here. My new primary doctor literally couldn't believe what they put me through all for a simple cold. "
  • January 25, 2022
"I had lost faith in Doctors. I had never had such a positive experience with a doctor. Dr Michael is the doctor you wish all doctors could be like. He actually hears you and takes the information to connect the medical dots. He explains and is not dismissive and wants to figure out the root of your problem. I cannot say enough about him as a Doctor but his compassion makes him a Healer."
  • May 20, 2021
"Wait times are usually over two hours despite having an appointment. Staff gossips about patients behind their desk and the whole waiting room hears these patients PERSONAL and PRIVATE info which is a huge HIPAA violation. They constantly write scripts wrong. Make it nearly impossible to get any type of referral. The list goes on and on....just don’t go here. "
  • September 30, 2020
"After going to the doctor for 13 years I appeared today for my annual physical. I was not allowed to be seen however until I paid a small balance of roughly $100. I asked if I could take care of that after confirming with my insurance what the charge was for however that request was denied. I did pay the $100 and asked for a copy of my file. That request was denied. I asked if I could wait to speak with Dr. Michaels to get a copy of the file and that request was denied. I was then asked to leave the office or they would call security to escort me out. I walked in as a patient And walked out feeling like a criminal. Do not go to this doctor. I am filing a complaint with the medical board today."
  • August 7, 2020

LOCATIONS

Brent Michael J Office
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 470W
Santa Monica, CA, 90404

CONDITIONS TREATED

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

SPECIALTIES

  • Primary Care

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School
Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
Graduated 2000
Residency
Jackson Health System

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (15)

  • Accepts Medicare
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  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark BCBS
  • Blue Shield of CA
  • Cigna
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicare
  • Empire BCBS
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • AARP
  • Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare
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