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Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD

Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Karen Lapesarde, MD is an obstetrician gynecologist in West Hollywood, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as French Hospital Medical Center and Marian Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

2.7 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 2.7 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

8733 Beverly Blvd Ste 408 West Hollywood, CA 90048

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Dr. Lapesarde's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lapesarde

2.7

34 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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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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Apr 23, 2025
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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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Nov 14, 2024
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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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Sep 13, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Aug 20, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 14, 2022
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What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Amelia – Dec 30, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 24, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Apr 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Aug 17, 2017
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What went well
No results
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
6 people found this helpful
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Panchali Corwin in Culver City, CA – Jan 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 11, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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Los Angeles, CA – Nov 02, 2016
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What went well
  • 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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VALLEY VILLAGE, CA – Nov 01, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Caly Gallopo in Hollywood – Oct 20, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
2 people found this helpful
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Sheree Wright in Los Angeles, ca – Oct 11, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

To provide optimal care to my patients.
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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

  • Boston Medical Center Corporation

    Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
For detailed information about any of the below board actions, please search for the provider's records on the linked state licensing board or the Federation of State Medical Boards. Information last updated March 29, 2025. To learn more about the difference between these sources, please refer to our FAQs.
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More than three years ago

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Locations

Practice

Renaissance Health Services8733 Beverly Blvd Ste 408 West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Office9201 W Sunset Blvd Ste 401 West Hollywood, CA 90069
2

Practice

Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy Kamuela, HI 96743
3

Practice

Community Health Centers Arbor1418 E Main St Ste 210 Santa Maria, CA 93454
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • French Hospital Medical Center

    1911 Johnson Ave
    San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Queen's North Hawai'I Community Hospital

    67-1125 Mamalahoa Hwy
    Kamuela, HI 96743

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    1% higher than the national average

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  • Marian Regional Medical Center

    1400 E Church St
    Santa Maria, CA 93454
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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