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Dr. Bruce Appelbaum, MD

Dr. Bruce Appelbaum, MD

Psychiatry*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Bruce Appelbaum, MD is a psychiatrist in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Appelbaum has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia in 1989. He is affiliated with Providence St. Jude Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

3.4 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 3.4 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

18811 Huntington St Ste 200 Huntington Beach, CA 92648

Make an Appointment

(714) 921-1800

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Appelbaum specializes in the area of Psychiatry. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Appelbaum's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Appelbaum

3.4
5 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 star
60%
60%
4 star
0%
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3 star
0%
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2 star
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1 star
40%
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Dr. Appelbaum has been great while filling in for my doctor who had a health complication. His assistant Renee, on the other hand, just called me pharmacy and told them, "I'm going to lose it on this patient," when I asked her about a prescription that I was missing. She followed that up with emails in all capital letters. Not very helpful for someone with PTSD that's simply trying to resolve an issue with a missing prescription (a schedule class IV with low risk and low dependence). I'll experience the withdrawals over being subjected to that kind of treatment.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • 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
Helpful
Red224 – Nov 28, 2023
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Dr. Appelbaum has been great while filling in for my doctor who had a health complication. His assistant Renee, on the other hand, just called me pharmacy and told them, “I’m going to lose it on this patient,” when I asked her about a prescription that I was missing. She followed that up with emails in all capital letters. Not very helpful for someone with PTSD that’s simply trying to resolve an issue with a missing prescription (a schedule class IV with low risk and low dependence). I’ll experience the withdrawals over being subjected to that kind of treatment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Red224 – Nov 28, 2023
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His appointment times are usually on time. He listens and explains well. Very easy to talk to.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • 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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M.O. – Jan 20, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Bruce Appelbaum, MD is a psychiatrist in Huntington Beach, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Appelbaum has extensive experience in Psychotic Disorders. He graduated from Augusta University Medical College of Georgia...read more

  • Psychiatry

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  • University Ca Irvine Mc

    Internship Hospital, 1990

  • Augusta University Medical College Of Georgia

    Medical School, 1989
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Bruce D Appelbaum MD Inc.18811 Huntington St Ste 200 Huntington Beach, CA 92648
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Unavail511 N Brookhurst St Ste 200 Anaheim, CA 92801
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

    101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
    Fullerton, CA 92835
    Recipient of 21
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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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

    77%
    Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

    11% higher than the national average

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