Dr. Brian E. Chavez, MD | Laguna Hills, CA | Endocrinology

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Dr. Brian Chavez specializes in endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed his residency at UCSD Medical Center. With 26 years of experience treating patients with hormonal and metabolic conditions, Dr. Chavez brings extensive knowledge to complex endocrine disorders. He speaks Spanish, Chinese, and English fluently.

Dr. Chavez practices at locations in Laguna Hills, California, and maintains hospital affiliations with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He treats patients with high cholesterol, vitamin D deficiency, and various lipid disorders. His expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests, complete blood counts, and iron level assessments. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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accepting new patients
4.5

13 Ratings
26 years of experience
58 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese, English
Ucsd Medical Center
6 written reviews
2 specialties
17 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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Dr. Chavez is a Good Doctor, the only issue I have is what I have at any Doctor Office I go to and see Staff with their Pant scrubs "DRAGGING" on the floor, it looks unprofessional and it's bad hygiene. I don't understand why ANY Medical office would allow their staff to dress like that, SLOPPY!

September 26th, 2016

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Dr ChAvez gets the highest rating from me. He has taken time and care to treat me after thyroid surgery. He is understanding, patient, caring, and tries to find what will work best for you. He has seen me through hard times and I am most grateful to him.

August 31st, 2015

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Efficient, caring and listens to what I need as well as advising what we work to get health to the normal levels.

August 1st, 2015

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Why go anywhere else?

May 22nd, 2013

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Dr. Chavez is a well-intentioned dr. who studies and diagnoses strictly from blood tests, ultrasounds etc. but doesn't really listen to his patients medical issues. In other words, he is no Dr. House. He fails to explain why he prescribes drugs. My daughter came home with a thyroid drug prescription she would have to take for the rest of her life, never explaining this to her. He means well but just doesn't realize the implications of his advice. Her problem was borderline, and he could have given her a milder drug.

November 29th, 2011

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Dr Chavez is Kind and caring and very low key. He is very easy to talk to. Though his name is Hispanic he is Asian. His English is 100 % fluent with no accent at all. His understanding and helpfulness with Diabetes has been 100%. I am type I.I have Hashimotos Thyroiditis and my thyroid function fluctuates. His overal helpfulness with this, my ultrasounds, biopsy, medication, etc has been less than satisfactory.Since Thyroid cancer has taken several people in my family, and multiple autoimmune endocrine problems have presented themselves, my case became complicated. The more complicated the less proactive he was, and the less confidence I had.My recomendation for serious Thyroid and multiple endocrine disorders is to see a university specialist such as UCLA or UCSF

July 29th, 2011

South County Kidney And Endocrine Center

23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102Laguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 916-9100

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat10:00 am - 2:00 pm

SunClosed

Memorialcare Saddleback Medical Center

24451 Health Center DrLaguna Hills, CA 92653

Tel: (949) 837-4500


Dr. Brian Escala Chavez, MD	Dr. Ellen Dongjoo Gim, MD	Dr. Rebecca Sahar Ahdoot, MD	Dr. Mitchell Alan Berner, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Hospital Medicine	Nephrology	Neuroradiology
Accepts New Patients			Accepts New Patients
4.5 (13 Ratings)	2.7 (7 Ratings)	1 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)
26 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	13 Years of Experience	20 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English	Speaks English	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English
Laguna Hills , CA	Fountain Valley , CA	Orange , CA	Beverly Hills , CA
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin	Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health	Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine	Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Cushing Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism
Internal Medicine
Lipid Disorders
Obesity
Osteoporosis
Thyroid Diseases

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Ucsd Medical Center

Medical School

Medical College Of WisconsinGraduated in 2000

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Which hospitals is Dr. Brian Chavez affiliated with?: Dr. Brian Chavez is affiliated with Hoag Hospital Newport Beach.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Brian Chavez?: You can find contact information for Dr. Brian Chavez here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Brian Chavez speak?: Dr. Brian Chavez speaks Spanish, Chinese, and English.
Where is Dr. Brian Chavez's office located?: Dr. Brian Chavez's office is located at 23141 Moulton Pkwy Ste 102, Laguna Hills, CA, 92653.
Does Dr. Brian Chavez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Brian Chavez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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