Dr. Brett Wertman, MD

Cardiology*•Male•Age 49

Cardiology*

Dr. Brett Wertman, MD is a cardiologist in Ladera Ranch, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003. He specializes in Cardiology.

Dr. Brett Wertman, MD

Coastal Cardiology Of Orange County-Ladera Ranch

333 Corporate Dr Ste 100 Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
(949) 998-5002
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Dr. Wertman is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach Newport Beach, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for cardiology.

Dr. Wertman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Wertman specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease & Interventional Cardiology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals

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Dr. Wertman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wertman

4.0
26 ratings, 14 with a written review
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I am ready to leave his Doctor. Although I think he is very good and thorough, I never get call backs from him or his staff. He ordered bloodwork through Quest, never got a call back about results and the MyChart was never updated. I had asked for the results o be Faxed to my gastroenterologist, for anesthesia clearance for a colonoscopy, it never happened. Called and left messages 3 times, no call back. I'm looking for a new cardiologist.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 28, 2025
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Non-attentive, non-communicative cardiologist
I am a retired physician and have never had poorer treatment from another doctor. I was admitted to cardiac telemetry from the emergency room after suffering, a cardiac event. I had an urgent angiogram by Dr. workman. Unfortunately, I never saw him again. He never came by my hospital room after the angiogram. I was sent home by a hospitalist without a diagnosis from Dr. Wertman. I have contacted him multiple times to find out a diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan but he refuses to speak with me.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
3 others found this helpful
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Dec 06, 2023
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Non-responsive
I had an echo cardio gram done and was waiting to hear back on the results. Doctor never called me. I called the office to inquire and was told I’d get a call back, never did. This went on for several more attempts, each time I was promised a call back and never got one. Finally after placing a stern call to this office and offering a piece of my mind, the doc called me back. Agree with other reviewer, office is a joke I’ll be seeking another provider.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Patient – Aug 07, 2023
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BE AWARE
WARNING...first let me explain I never do reviews I am 50 and this is my second review I have ever done but had to let other people know so they find a better option. I saw Dr. Wertman on 4/21/23 as first time patient and I have had a previous heart attack wanted to do check up make sure every thing was ok so he ordered CT scan of my heart to make sure to build up. I did the test the next day and kept waiting for him to call me with results. HE NEVER DID. I called 3 times asking for results was told he will call me NEVER DID. I finally gave up after over a month of waiting called office and asked them to just send me my results so I can go to another Dr make sure my heart is ok they said they will sent it and again they NEVER DID. stay away from this Dr and his joke of a practice and office.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2023
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Wonderful doctor and staff
I had a very good experience. I received kind and full attention. Dr Wertman was knowledgeable, helpful and kind in communication. I got a promt and friendly service by everyone. I felt treated well.
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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Jul 26, 2022
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Dr. Wertman's Ladera Ranch office staff cost him a patient. While he seems to be a capable physician who is generous with his time, the feckless and unreliable office staff has bungled too many of my urgent lab and Rx refill requests and compromised my care. As a result I was forced to find a new cardiologist. Suggest you do likewise if planning to see this practitioner in the group's Ladera Ranch offices. Can't speak for the Irvine office.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
5 others found this helpful
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S. Olsen – Sep 09, 2021
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Dr. Brett.Wertman. is a very caring. / helpful / very. Professional. Cardiologist.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Alincalibasi – Dec 17, 2020
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Dr. Wertman is super nice and knowledgeable doctor . I have crazy uncontrollable hypertension, hereditary from my mother side. I’ve been taking several medications for it prescribed by different doctors but it seems nothing is working to control it steadily. I’ve been rushed to ER few times because my BP would go up to 195/119. This time I feel that he’s the right doctor for me. So far so good. I have total confidence in him.
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
8 others found this helpful
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J – Dec 16, 2020
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I made an appointment to see Dr. Wertman for high blood pressure and a rapid and irregular heartbeat. He spent about 40 minutes reviewing my previous records and new tests. He looks you in the eye and is a great listener. He made his recommendations to me for the near future and explained why each test was necessary. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
9 others found this helpful
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Denise Urbanowski – Sep 14, 2020
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Dr. Wertman impresses me that he has spent the time before my visit to go over my chart so he's familiar with my medications, prior test results and condition. Spends the time to ask questions, explain tests and results, and listen to current concerns. Makes good recommendations and doesn't seem anxious to push expensive procedures that may not be required, preferring a wait and see approach. Highly recommended.
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
11 others found this helpful
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Jul 27, 2020
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Dr. Everyman is such a great doctor. Not only professional but also kind and helpful. He knew my father could not wait that long for his stress test, so he rescheduled a earlier appointment. He is also very professional and explained everything clearly in details. Great experience. Strongly recommended!!!
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
13 others found this helpful
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Lucy Wang – Mar 11, 2020
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I was being treated in Arizona for heart issues and high blood pressure when I moved. Every visit Dr Wertman spends considerable time going over my health issues. He consistently listens to what I say and asks questions when he needs clarification on something. He is a very caring and thorough physician. My blood pressure is now being managed and is lower than it has been in years. I think he is a marvelous doctor.
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
20 others found this helpful
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Patricia King in CA – Mar 06, 2019
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Professional, friendly and caring. Highly recommend.
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
20 others found this helpful
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San Clemente, CA – May 08, 2017
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Dr Wertman is a super star to my family after saving my life. I travel from Temecula to visit him and his excellent staff. Very realistic and thoughtful about provedures and prescriptions
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
31 others found this helpful
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Temecula, CA – Oct 09, 2016
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Dr. Brett Wertman, MD is a cardiologist in Ladera Ranch, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine in 2003. He specializes in Cardiology.

  • Cardiology

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  • Ucla Medical Center

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  • Ucla Medical Center

    Internship Hospital

  • University Of Washington School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2003
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Interventional Cardiology
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Dr. Wertman is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Coastal Cardiology Of Orange County-Ladera Ranch

    Coastal Cardiology Of Orange County-Ladera Ranch333 Corporate Dr Ste 100 Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
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      1 Hoag Dr
      Newport Beach, CA 92663
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Superior clinical outcomes in heart bypass surgery and heart valve surgery

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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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    • Sutter Santa Rosa Regional Hospital

      30 Mark West Springs Rd
      Santa Rosa, CA 95403
      Recipient of 9
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (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.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% higher than the national average

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    • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

      27700 Medical Center Rd
      Mission Viejo, CA 92691
      Recipient of 5
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

      Cardiac Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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