Summary

Dr. Brian Minkus is a family medicine physician who earned his Doctor of Osteopathy degree from Western University Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific. He completed his residency training at Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital and has been practicing for over three decades. Dr. Minkus speaks both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations in Southern California.

Dr. Minkus practices at UCI Health Lakewood and maintains his own practice, Minkus Family Medicine, in Artesia, California. His clinical expertise includes managing weight concerns and treating high cholesterol in both children and adults. He performs essential preventive care services such as heart rhythm monitoring, colorectal cancer screening, and breast cancer screening. Patients rate Dr. Minkus 4.0 out of 5 stars for his comprehensive family medicine care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 37 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital
  • 15 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Brian L Minkus has 2 locations

Minkus Family Medicine

18502 Gridley RdArtesia, CA 90701
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Uci Health Lakewood

3700 South StLakewood, CA 90712

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4.2 
37 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English Speaks Spanish, Vietnamese Speaks English, Arabic
Artesia , CATorrance , CAPlacentia , CANewport Beach , CA
Med School: Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: Ain Shams University, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Brian L Minkus

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • Alignment Health Plan - HMO
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Bright Health
  • CalOptima
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Inland Empire Health Plan
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Medical Mutual
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Premier Health Plan
  • Prestige Health Choice
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Brian L Minkus has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Brian L Minkus has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

37 Years Experience

Dr. Brian L Minkus holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of California that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Coast Plaza Doctors Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Western Univ Health Sci College Of Osteopathic Medicine Of The Pacific in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Minkus' NPI number is 1235165507.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Brian L Minkus affiliated with?
Dr. Brian L Minkus is affiliated with Uci Health Lakewood.
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What languages does Dr. Brian L Minkus speak?
Dr. Brian L Minkus speaks Spanish and English.

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