Michel J Mazouz, MD

I was recently referred to Dr. Mazouz by Dr. Friedman, an endocrinologist who shares his office, in order to have a glucagon stimulation test done. I have a vasovagal reaction to blood and needles so needless to say I was more then a little apprehensive about the test. Dr. Mazouz was more than empathetic and accommodating making sure (personally) that I got an appointment when my mother would be in town to accompany me to the appointment. He also personally drew my blood at each interval and numbed me before my injection so that I didn’t feel any pain! His staff was also accommodating checking on me and bringing me blankets. He even made sure to give me something to drink after the test to tide me over till lunch! I would definitely recommend this doctor for anyone who is looking for someone kind and compassionate, especially if they have anxiety!

I went to Dr. Mazouz all of one time before never going back. I saw him because my PCP retired and referred me to Mazouz. I went in for a general check-​up. He seemed like a nice, friendly guy, but I immediately noticed some signs of his lackadaisical care.
1) After weighing me and taking my height, he told me I was «obese.» Being a guy who goes to the gym four times a week, I told him I’m not a model, but I’m surely not obese. He dismissed me, saying according to the height/​weight chart I was. I had to insist that he test in some other way. Once he begrudgingly took me into the adjacent room and used the handheld BMI machine, he was surprised to tell me I was 14.5% (below average, nowhere near obese). First red flag.
2) He prescribed some facial cream for me, which wasn’t at the pharmacy when I went to pick up. I had to have the pharmacy hound the office for the prescription.
3) When the prescription ran out, I called Mazouz’s office to refill. No one got back to me.
4) I called two or three times over the next couple months, periodically calling to see if they could refill my prescription or if I should come back in to see him. I called at different times, always got their machine, and never got a call back. My final message said «if I don’t get a call back this week, I’m finding a new PCP» — and still never heard back.
My advice would be to not waste your time with this guy.

Dr. Mazouz was my doctor for years before I switched jobs and consequently better insurance to switch to someone else. My review is pretty much a combination of all of the other reviews left on here — he is a very nice man, but I think overall is lazy and doesn’t put a lot of effort into genuinely caring about or getting to know patients. Aside from being asked to come in for any recommendation needed (and charged my co-​pay for the visit every time), recently in dealing with an ongoing issue he kept asking me to come back for a follow up every month. Nothing really out of the ordinary, until he asked me to come in for a follow up and when I came in, he asked me why I was there to see him! Umm, you asked me to come in for a follow up, you should know why I am there. Keep in mind this was after I had waited around an hour after my scheduled appointment time, because this office definitely likes to keep people waiting. I had also voiced some concern with another small issue I was having, consequently took some tests and was asked to call back for my results. When I called, they told me what the results were and called in a prescription for me. My prescription wasn’t called in when I went to go pick it up, so the next day I called back only to have them tell me that there actually wasn’t anything wrong with me, that I was fine. I still wanted to know what was wrong and the receptionist (who is actually really nice and a good improvement from the last girl that was there) said she would talk to the doctor and call me back. Never got a call back. So that was my last visit and I am very much looking forward to not going back.

Dr. Michel Mazouz could care less about his patients but is very fast to charge for his «services» Michel Mazouz was happy bill me to get the results for my physical that I paid $ 300 for initially, he insisted on me coming into the office, even though I had a clean bill of health and then again for a referral that my optometrist had already diagnosed.
Originally I set him up as my doctor as he is part of the Cedar’s group his staff ASSURED me I was covered for the visits and then I received a bill almost a year and a half later, keep in mind he had already extracted over $ 300 from my insurance company for my first visit. I literally called his office 20 times to get an explanation for the erroneous bills, and was assured Dr. Michel Mazouz would get back to me but he never did.
Finally I went to his office in person and was aggressively screamed at, Mazouz pointed his boney finger at me, and in earshot of the waiting room. «I WILL SEND YOU TO COLLECTIONS» Dr. Michel Mazouz yelled! His only retort was that he himself had been erroneously billed one time so I should just deal with it. One would think this situation would make one more understanding?
I am being personally charged for two appointments I never needed in the first place and was told I was covered by insurance for.
Also a big warning, if you work in the entertainment industry please don’t mention it to Mazouz as he will attempt to get his ACTOR SON «David Mazouz» a gig on your show.
Seriously pathetic!
Please don’t see this man if expect any professionalism or respect as a human being or patient.

Francais a Los Angeles ce n est pas simple de voir un médecin et encore moins quand on né parle pas parfaitement Anglais ! C est chez le Dr Mazouz qu il faut aller. Expliquer dans sa langue est plus confortable. Le dr Mazouz est très attentif et délicat, il prend le temps qu il faut. Rassurant et efficace.
Il m a très bien soigné et une autre fois mon fils de 16 ans aussi. Toute confiance.

No communication! Office staff cancelled or rescheduled my appointment twice. I arrived at the third appointment early to find a locked door and no one answering the phone. AVOID!

My experience with Dr. Mazouz’s office is similar to some of the other reviews: Terrible. Disorganized staff that discusses your private information within earshot of the waiting room (it’s a very small, cramped office and the waiting area, reception and patient rooms are all in one small open space). The office is dirty, and in disarray. While Dr. Mazouz himself seems like an affable guy, my experience of his knowledge and demeanor were not impressive enough to merit tolerating his awful staff and filthy office.

I know several people who have gone to him for weight loss, and as an owner of a weight loss clinic I have even referred several clients to him myself. Dr Mazouz has an outstanding reputation as a genuine, caring, and responsible physician. The feedback I have received from those that have been to him has always been very positive. He has a very warm and respectful bedside manner, and never tries to sell or push any of his weight loss solutions. His program is also very affordable and can be billed to insurance, which for weight loss is very rare.

A friend of mine recommended Dr. Mazouz 4 or so years ago and I’ve been going to him ever since.
He’s very thorough, kind and respectful. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about the the health of his patients, which is rare to come by in my experience.
I also really like the gals that work at his office. They’re all very sweet and personable. Vanessa has been there since I started seeing Dr. Mazouz and she is fantastic.
I’ve recommended Dr. Mazouz to several friends and all have been very grateful.

I know I am always in good hands with Dr Mazouz. He has been my doctor for over two years and I am very happy with his services. The friendly staff at the office is another reason I have given Dr. Mazouz 5 stars, I would recommend him to everyone.

Dr. Mazouz is a nice person and has a decent bed-​side manner. But, if you value your time and don’t like feeling abused, stay away from this office. The first time I went in (with an appointment at 10:30), got there on time, and proceeded to wait for an hour in the reception area before alerting the staff that they had 10 minutes to get me in or I would be leaving. They got me in 5 minutes later. He wanted me to come back the for a follow-​up 6 weeks later. I made the appointment for 9:00, and showed up right on time. There were two others waiting with me. At 9:20, while sitting in the reception area, Dr. Mazouz arrived at work. Twenty minutes later, at 9:40, I told the staff they had 5 minutes to get me in. And 5 minutes later I left. It is clear that Dr. Mazouz’ MOA is to stack patients and make them wait for extended periods of time for their appointments. He obviously doesn’t care that I too have a job and my time is valuable. Such disrespect for his patients should not be tolerated. I just received a bill in the mail, which appears to relate to the second appointment…