Dr. Tristan Bickman, MD
Tristan Emily Bickman MD
1304 15th St Ste 213 Santa Monica, CA 90404Accepting new patients
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What went well
- Listened & answered questions (98)
- Trusted the provider's decisions (96)
- Appointment scheduling (95)
What could be improved
- Staff wasn't friendly (19)
- Appointment was rushed (18)
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions (17)
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Summary: she's horrible and negligent and almost cost me long term illness. I had an appointment and she didn't get back to me on any of my results. I kept waiting and nothing. I called 2 weeks after and they said she'd call me back at 3pm and that they couldn't give me my results. She never called so I called back a couple hours later and they said they booked her to call me at 7pm and I begged for my results, the receptionist said everything was exactly average and fine. No call again at 7pm so I called one more time and she answered very angry and irritated and tried to rush me off the phone before realizing I have a serious issue. She said my results were NOT fine which I would never know if I had believed the receptionist and said to email her right now. I did and got no response in the morning, a week later when i followed up, and 2 weeks follow up. Had to go to a new gyno and found out i has a serious issue. She's evil and greedy. Almost cost me my life.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Feb 02, 2021
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Used a lab that is out of network that she has a financial interest in. She also sent us a bill for the visit copay after we already paid it in the office. A simple $45 visit became $335 simply because of her greed. Beware!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Office environment
Ava Monroze – Oct 14, 2020
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I can’t recommend Dr. Bickman enough. I am new to LA and had been looking for a new OBGYN, so I decided to see Dr. Bickman after reading all of the other glowing comments about her. Scheduling was very easy, and I was able to get an appointment for my annual exam within a week. At the appointment itself, Dr. Bickman was very friendly and knowledgeable, and she really took the time to get to know me, to listen to my medical history and concerns, and to provide quality care. I will definitely be back!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
Jul 11, 2020
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Do not go here. Dr. Tristan Bickman has no respect for her patients. I've seen her twice and both times had a bad experience. The first time she made me wait 1 hour for my appointment, and then saw me for 10 minutes and that was it. The second time I went to her office, I was informed that she was also running at least 1 hour behind, so I told them I couldn't stay and left--a woman, one of her patients, followed me outside and vented to me that she was so frustrated with Dr. Bickman also, because it was like that every time she went there. I went back the next day and finally had my appointment, after waiting for at least 30 minutes. This was two weeks ago. She did a culture and I STILL didn't get the results back. I called her office when it had been 1 week and they told me they'd get back to me and never did. It's completely absurd. I also requested an IUD and I still haven't heard anything about it.
Overall a really bad experience. I will not be returning.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
- Office environment
- Staff wasn't friendly
- Long wait times
- Appointment was rushed
- Didn't listen or answer questions
- Didn't explain conditions well
- Didn't trust the provider's decisions
Oct 26, 2019
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I had a great experience with Dr. Bickman. She is experienced, kind, compassionate, and a great communicator. Her office offers convenient hours, a clean waiting room, and friendly front desk staff. She went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable and feel like my health concerns were being heard and addressed. I highly recommend Dr. Bickman!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Colleen – Oct 10, 2019
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Dr Bickman is amazing. I completely agree with all the positive reviews. She is smart, kind and competent. She has taken care of me for years for my annual exams and issues and now she has just delivered my first baby. She was amazing. It was the best experience I could have ever imagined. She took great care of me and my daughter. She listened to me every step of the way and made sure I was safe and my baby was safe too. She is one of the few doctors left who actually cares about her patients. It is clear she is passionate about what she does so well. She sees you every visit and does your delivery too! Almost non-existent now with healthcare. If you want a doctor that is medically superior and actually cares about her patients too then see Dr Bickman. You will be so happy you did!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Sep 13, 2019
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Dr Bickman is the best ever. I started seeing her right out of college when I moved to LA and over the past 15 years she has really become like family to my husband and I. When I got pregnant he started coming to my appts with me and he loves her as much as I do. She delivered our first baby last year and we could not have been more thrilled with the experience. She’s calming and so easy to talk to and really helped us through the entire process. She gives each patient her full attention and makes you feel like you are in the best hands (and you are!). I live on the east side and drive across the entire city to see her. She's worth every minute I spend fighting traffic to get there!
I can’t recommend her more highly.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Jamie Braverman – Aug 30, 2019
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Dr Bickman is outstanding. She is thorough and thoughtful. She listens very well to me at each visit and genuinely cares for her patients and their health. She delivered my baby and I couldn't have felt safer. She is very knowledgeable and very well respected in her community. Her bedside manner is kind and compassionate. If you want a practice with a doctor that you will see the same every time, that gets to know you and treats you like a friend, the go see Dr Bickman. You will love her!! I can't wait to have another baby just so I can go see her again!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Aug 23, 2019
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Dr Bickman is a wonderful doctor. I have been seeing her for many years. She is the only doctor I will go to. I wish she could do everything for me. She is one of the only doctors that actually listens to me and takes a good history. She is thorough and experienced and gentle and kind. She has helped me with my problem and I am so grateful to Dr Bickman for her outstanding care. If you want a doctor who actual cares and listens to you, the go see Dr Bickman. You won't be disappointed.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jul 25, 2019
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I have only great things to say about Dr Bickman. She has helped me immensely and changed my life. She is experienced and bright and attentive. She is thorough and misses nothing. Dr Bickman is also very sweet and gentle. I highly recommend her! If you want experienced and nice and thoughtful and highly respected, go see Dr Bickman, you won't regret it!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jul 16, 2019
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Dr Bickman is wonderful. She took care of me for over a year, helping me get pregnant and delivering my baby. I couldn't have done any of it without her. I am forever grateful to her and her impeccable care. She is safe, smart and professional. You can tell she loves her job and is very passionate. Her bedside manner is kind, gentle, caring and thorough. I highly recommend Dr Bickman if you want excellent medical care with a doctor who is also friendly and attentive.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Jul 16, 2019
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Dr Bickman is wonderful. I transferred to her half way through my pregnancy, on the recommendation of many friends. I wish I had listened to them sooner. She is smart, and nice and patient. She answered all my questions and always took her time with me. I had a perfect labor and delivery. She made sure that my baby was safe and I was too. I am so grateful to Dr Bickman. Her confidence and competence really showed through at the hospital. I am so grateful she was there for me. I highly recommend Dr Bickman. She is the best!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
sidney in los angeles, CA – Jun 24, 2019
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I love Dr. Bickman! I looked for a long time for the right doctor. When I found Dr. Bickman it just felt right. She helped me get pregnant and delivered both of my children. She is very knowledgeable and answers your questions. I never felt rushed out, she always made me feel really comfortable and relaxed. I have recommended her to everyone I can and they have loved her as well!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
Candace in Los Angeles, CA – Jun 21, 2019
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Dr Bickman was great. She has delivered my children. Each pregnancy was amazing with her. She is very responsive on email and returns phone calls swiftly. She is smart, conscientious and experienced. I felt very safe with her each time. I credit her with giving me my family. I had wonderful deliveries too. My babies were always well taken care of. I highly recommend Dr Bickman. Her staff is also very nice and office is clean. Staff is responsive and kind.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
leah s in los angeles – Jun 20, 2019
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Dr Bickman is a wonderful doctor. I have been seeing her for over five years and I would never see anyone else. I travel from Portland, Oregon now to see her. She delivered my two children and I had very high risk pregnancies. She knew exactly how to manage my pregnancies and gave me two beautiful children. I trust her with my life and the life of my children. If it wasn't for her they would not be here now. She is also very kind and approachable. I could ask her anything. She is the best doctor I have ever been to and I have seen a lot of doctors, due to my complicated medical history. I will never stop coming to her. I highly recommend her, if you want the best.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
j.f. in portland, OR – Jun 15, 2019
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I was having a chronic problem that no doctor could figure out. It was effecting my life. I went to see Dr Bickman and she listened to me and examined me thoroughly. She was very understanding and took her time with me. It took us a few visits but now I am cured! I am so happy. I never thought this would go away. I credit Dr BIckman with "fixing" me and taking such good care of me. She is also very friendly and I could tell immediately that she has a lot of experience. Her expertise has changed my life. I highly recommend Dr Bickman. Her assistants and receptionists are really nice too.
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
e goldman in CA – Jun 13, 2019
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Dr Bickman is a wonderful doctor. I was referred to her by my internist. He said she was the best and he was right! I completely trusted him. Dr Bickman is so intelligent, and nice and a very safe doctor. She just delivered my perfect daughter for me. She always answered my questions at the visits and listened to me always. She saw me each visit and stayed with me in labor! It was so special. It is very rare now for doctors to see you always and be with you for the delivery too. I feel so blessed to have been referred to Dr Bickman. She is the smartest doctor I've met!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
nina m in CA – Jun 13, 2019
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Dr Bickman is an outstanding doctor. She delivered my two children and i couldn't imagine anyone else to be my doctor. Dr Bickman is smart, experienced , warm and kind. She always listened to all my questions and I never felt rushed at visits. I also always felt safe. She answers texts and emails at all hours of the day. I don't know how she does it! She also delivers all her own babies! If you are looking for a doctor who is attentive, compassionate and knows what she is doing, then go see Dr Bickman. You will love her!!
What went well
- Appointment scheduling
- Office environment
- Staff friendliness
- Wait times
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
b price in SANTA MONICA, CA – Jun 13, 2019
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Beautiful office, great location. Beyond friendly and helpful staff. Dr. Bickamn takes her time with you making sure you feel safe, leaving with no questions unanswered. I always feel I am in great care when I come to every appointment.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
May 09, 2019
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I was relatively new to LA and did not have an OBGYN when I discovered I was pregnant with my second child. I had had a very rough delivery with my first child that almost cost me and my son our lives, so that, coupled with a recent trip to Brazil and Zika exposure, I was in a bit of a panic over my newly discovered pregnancy. I was referred to Dr. Bickman by a friend of mine and she was a godsend.
Dr. Bickman agreed to see me the very next day after I called her office. She reviewed my previous medical history and walked me through all of the reasons that this pregnancy and delivery would be different than the first. Additionally, she had both my husband and I immediately tested for Zika. After the first appointment, I knew I was in good hands.
I had to have a scheduled c-section due to the nature of my first delivery, and Dr. Bickman and her team accommodated me changing the delivery date a couple of times. Everything went according to plan and the recovery was easy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
May 02, 2019