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Dr. Brian Laakaniemi, MD

Dr. Brian Laakaniemi, MD

Emergency Medicine*
10+ years of experience

Dr. Brian Laakaniemi, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Irvine, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF NURSING in 2011. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

16200 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine, CA 92618

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Dr. Laakaniemi's Reviews

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3.7
6 ratings, 5 with a written review
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My favorite doctor I’ve ever had
I came into the emergency room due to extreme nausea and dehydration related to pregnancy. Brian got to be the one to tell us we are pregnant and we are having twins. His enthusiasm was very much needed with how sick I felt. He made sure to make me feel better and he took very thorough care of me and made sure everything was properly looked at.
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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Averi – Nov 20, 2024
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I had a stroke about a month ago and he was the attending physician at the ER, usually a stroke patient is kept for 24 hours of observation but he sent me home and the following day I suffered another stroke and was hospitalized for three days!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Mar 22, 2023
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He is an amazing doctor who is truly Worth calling and trusting as a doctor. He has great bedside manner even if he has pulled a double shift (like in my case). Is kind, treats and listens to you carefully. Hoag is veryyyyy lucky to have him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2019
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This man who claims to be a doctor saw me in ER from distance and didnt even come close. He said you must have anxiety problem and if you dont accept being medicated, I cant approve treating you. I had no anxiety but a heart issue! Larer I found out he was gossiping about me. Why anxiety medication? I guess he has low self esteem and medicating patients with anxiety drugs is his way of dominating patienrs. He deserves no license to practice and no job.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Irvine, CA – Sep 18, 2018
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Dr. Laakaniemi is one of the best emergency room doctors I have dealt with. He was knowledgeable and new exactly what I was dealing with. He was quick to see me yet took his time listening to my concerns. He put me at ease and made me feel comfortable
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
3 others found this helpful
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Rae in Las Vegas, NV – Jul 18, 2017
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Dr. Brian Laakaniemi, MD is an emergency medicine specialist in Irvine, CA and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF NURSING in 2011. He is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Long Island College Hospital / School Of Nursing

    Medical School, 2011
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Hoag Hospital Irvine16200 Sand Canyon Ave Irvine, CA 92618
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