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Dr. Arnold Brender, MD

Dr. Arnold Brender, MD

Family Medicine*

Dr. Arnold Brender, MD is a family medicine physician in Huntington Beach, CA. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 24 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (24 reviews)

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  • Practices at Top HospitalOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews
  • Hospital SatisfactionPatients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Brender's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brender

3.5
24 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 star
58%
58%
4 star
4%
4%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
4%
4%
1 star
33%
33%

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This Dr should not be allowed to practice medicine
This site will not let me write a true review. In short, I am in the process of filing a formal complaint with the medical board of California. Please see my real review on google. and y e l P.If you've had a similar experience I urge you to report it to the medical board of california
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Helpful
Apr 01, 2025
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AME that gets it.
Dr. Brender discussed ways to stay healthy without medication or surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Brain – May 28, 2022
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He's efficient, straight-forward, but sometimes a bit fast in his explanations. He will listen and slow down and explain things in depth when you ask him. I have been going to see him for over 20 years and have a high degree of faith in him and his staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Dan Pankratz – Jun 03, 2020
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I cannot find words to describe this physicans commitment to his patients!! I saw him when his practice was in the early years,and his dedication is still as strong. If your diagnosis is rare or has been over-looked by others(m.d.)he is your best choice.He is respectfully a perfectionist and will not stop searching for a diagnosis if need be.His waiting times can be long,however most likely he is answering to other patients needs and concerns throughly too..Lisa
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Lisa Hunt – Dec 12, 2018
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The first time I went to this Dr. he kept me waiting for well over an hour past the appointment time. When I finally saw him I found his overall behavior and demeanor to be very strange. I found him to be great at talking but extremely poor at listening. Still, I decided to give him a 2nd chance. The 2nd appointment was a repeat of the first - extremely late to see me, talked a mile a minute and didn't seem to hear or listen to anything I was saying. Worst physician experience I have ever
What went well
  • 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
4 others found this helpful
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Nov 29, 2018
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Sadly moved to AZ and trying to find a family dr as good as Dr Brender - I've been with him many years and always look forward to his professionalism and personality.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Carl Carver in Peoria, AZ – Apr 27, 2018
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Always been a great doctor to my entire family. . Listens before he speaks . He's the most compassionate doctor ever. Treated my elderly mother so gentle even though with her dementia she couldn't stop flirting with him. He had always kept a great sense of humor. Never conceited. Always addresses any of my family problems. We all love him and are very pleased with him. Would recommend him to anyone. He's a great doctor! !! Was so sad when our insurance company changed policy
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Paulina B in Lakewood ca – Jan 12, 2017
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I have been seeing Dr. Brender for most of the last 20-some years. I had to change plans to have eye surgery because my eye doctor was not in GNP group. After I went back, I instantly connected with the doctor and he oversaw me getting one hip and two knees replaced, as well as other problems in the years following. He is very knowledgeable about medicine and knows how to treat a problem.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Westminster, CA – Oct 30, 2016
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About Me

biography

Arnold J. Brender, MD has over 30 years of medical experience and specializes in sports medicine at Beach Physicians Medical Group in Huntington Beach, California. He provides expert medical care, including sports medicine treatments for knee pain...read more
  • Family Medicine

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  • Irvine Medical Center.

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of California

    Residency Hospital
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 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.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

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