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Dr. Brian Pikul, MD

Dr. Brian Pikul, MD

Neurological Surgery Research*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Pikul, MD is a neurological surgery researcher in Los Angeles, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Practice

1505 N Edgemont St Los Angeles, CA 90027
Telehealth available

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(323) 783-4704

Dr. Pikul is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pikul specializes in the area of Neurosurgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Pikul's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pikul

4.7
15 ratings, 7 with a written review
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1 star
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Wonderful Surgeon
Dr. Pikul is a wonderful surgeon who has a great team and bedside manner. I had a brain mass removed, he walked me through the process in a way I understood and was patient when answering questions. He made sure I was comfortable with my decision and fully explained everything. His PA was also great.
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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Dr. Pikul – Jul 18, 2024
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Great physician. He did brain surgery on me and had a great follow up.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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bdc – Jun 13, 2018
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Dr. Brian Pikul came highly recommended from a variety of sources, now the Chief of Neurosurgery for this hospital, and also for the region since few KP hospitals have a neurosurgery team. He and his team put in an extraordinary amount of extra work pre-op and during the surgery for a family member. He is meticulous, precise, and an expert in his field according to his peers. I couldn't have been happier with his outstanding results. I don't know what to say other than he can perform miracles.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 others found this helpful
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Oceanside, CA – Feb 02, 2017
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Dr. Pikul is amazing I found out about 12 hours before my first surgery that I had to have brain surgery. I am a single parent and Dr. Pikul talked to my daughters and explained everything every step of the way. My kids and I were at ease with everything that we have gone through. these past few months. He even drew diagrams for my kids (their 20 & 22) to help them really understand what was going to happen.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Teri R. in Ventura, CA – Dec 01, 2016
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Dr. Brian Pikul came highly recommended from a variety of sources, now the Chief of Neurosurgery for this hospital, and also for the region since few KP hospitals have a neurosurgery team. He and his team put in an extraordinary amount of extra work pre-op and during the surgery for a family member. He is meticulous, precise, and an expert in his field according to his peers. I couldn't have been happier with his outstanding results. I don't know what to say other than he can perform miracles. T
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
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Whitney W in Oceanside, CA – Jul 20, 2016
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I was sent to see Dr. Pikul by my specialist in San Diego. There was no brain surgeon that would operate on the mass in my brain because it was near my language and movement centers. I was even told by some doctors to just watch this mass with MRI scans. Dr. Pikul was able to remove it so that the MRI after surgery appears clean but I will have to have radiation therapy as was expected. I am so happy that I have him as my surgeon. I feel so blessed!
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
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2016
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Misdiagnosed a brain MRI that I had done eight years ago. Told me it was like a scar on my brain. It was, in fact, a brain tumor that now eight years later has turned malignant. What a travesty.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Mar 01, 2016
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  • Neurological Surgery Research

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Maxine Dunitz Neurosurg Inst/cedars-sinai Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Oh State U/u Hosps

    Internship Hospital, 1992

  • Ohio State University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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Dr. Pikul is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurosurgery

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    Locations

    Practice

    Kaiser Permanente1505 N Edgemont St Los Angeles, CA 90027
    1
    Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center4867 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90027
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

      4867 W Sunset Blvd
      Los Angeles, CA 90027
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      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.

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

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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