Summary

Bruce L. Kagan is a psychiatrist and neurophysiologist who joined the UCLA faculty in 1986. He became a full professor in 1998 and served as Director of the Psychiatry Research Residency Track from 1994-2004. He has chaired the Medical Institutional Review Board for Neuropsychiatry since 2004. He is currently Chief of Staff of the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. Dr. Kagan earned his BA cum laude in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry from Yale University. He received the MD and Ph.D. (physiology) degrees from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. His laboratory research centers on channel forming toxins. He is currently studying channels formed by amyloid peptides in Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease to elucidate the pathogenesis of these illnesses. He is also screening chemical libraries for channel blockers that could be used as therapeutic agents.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.3
  • 44 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucla Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Locations

Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan has 5 locations

Semel Institute For Neuroscience And Human Behavior

760 WESTWOOD PLZ RM 48-270LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Va West Los Angeles Healthcare Center

11301 Wilshire BlvdLos Angeles, CA 90073

Ucla Health Adult And Geriatric Psychiatry

300 MEDICAL PLZ STE 1100-220LOS ANGELES, CA 90095

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44 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 44 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Urdu
LOS ANGELES , CAEncino , CALong Beach , CALOS ANGELES , CA
Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University Med School: University of Southern CA Med School: Dow Medical College in Pakistan Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • L.A. Care Health Plan - HMO
  • Magellan Health
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucla Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University in 1982.

NPI Number

Dr. Kagan's NPI number is 1336173921.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan's office located?
Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan's office is located at 760 WESTWOOD PLZ RM 48-270, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90024.
Which hospitals is Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan affiliated with?
Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan is affiliated with Ronald Reagan University Of California Los Angeles Medical Center.
Does Dr. Bruce Laurence Kagan accept my insurance?
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