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Dr. Mai Brooks, MD

Dr. Mai Brooks, MD

Breast Surgery*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Mai Brooks, MD is a breast surgery specialist in Thousand Oaks, CA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Harvard University in 1988. She is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 15 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (15 reviews)

Locations

Valley Surgical Associates

Valley Surgical Associates2190 Lynn Rd Ste 200 Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
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Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brooks is affiliated with Los Robles Regional Medical Center Thousand Oaks, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.

At a Glance

  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Brooks specializes in the area of General Surgery. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Brooks' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brooks

4.3
15 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
73%
73%
4 star
7%
7%
3 star
7%
7%
2 star
0%
0%
1 star
13%
13%

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I have been seenDr Brooks since 1998. She saved my life having had breast cancer 3 times. She is warm, gentle and compassionate and knowledge. Truly the best!
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
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Fern Rice – Oct 20, 2022
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Mai Brooks is an execellent doctor with a kind and gentle manner. She is well-informed and current procedures. A quick return call regarding lab or biopsy reports. She is knowledgable and efficient, perfect for the time-sensitive work she is involved in. An outstanding surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 others found this helpful
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Cathy A Sharp – Jun 06, 2020
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She did not even do a PT scan on my mom when she diagnosed her (even though there was cancer in the lymph nodes). She was treated for Stage 2 cancer based on Dr Brooks diagnosis. Fast forward a year later and the cancer was in the bones of her spine and many other places. Drs do not think the cancer grew that fast and that it had been there at her initial diagnosis. Dr Brooks wrongly diagnosed my mom and didn’t even do so much as a scan. My mom would have had an entirely different treatment plan. Dr Brooks is lazy and inefficient.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 others found this helpful
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Steph in Thousand oaks, CA – May 22, 2019
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Beyond competent, thorough and compassionate. She's the best!
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
2 others found this helpful
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Laila B – May 24, 2018
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Dr. Mai Brooks is an amazing surgeon who is not the least bit aware of just how amazing she is! She is so aware of the female body and of how important that body is to her female patients that upon completion of the surgery she returns the body back to its most beautiful state . Dr. Brooks is warm, compassionate, and deeply caring for her patients. There aren't enough accolades in the English language to express the surperbness of this fabulous doctor.
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
5 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lonnie in Thousand Oaks, CA – Jul 14, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I try my very best every day to provide compassionate and competent care for my patients. I treat every one of my patients the way that I would like to be treated myself if I were in his/her shoes. I wake up every day, looking forward to seeing...read more

biography

Dr. Mai Brooks' Facebook Dr. Brooks graduated Summa cum laude from UC Irvine. Dr. Brooks then received her medical degree from Harvard. Subsequently, she completed her surgery and oncology residency and fellowship at Harvard's Brigham and Women's...read more
  • Breast Surgery

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  • Harvard University

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Brigham And Women's Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • Harvard University

    Medical School, 1988
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
General Surgery
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  • English

  • Armenian

  • Spanish

  • Los Angeles Super Doctor, 2007

  • Southern California Best Physician, 2008

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Los Robles Regional Medical Center

    215 W Janss Rd
    Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
    Recipient of 46
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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