I'm a first time mom who spent so much time researching pediatricians and am so happy to have found this doctor! He has a wealth of knowledge and is so thorough, listens to my concerns and answers all of my questions - questions I've already spent countless hours looking up online and in books and his answers always give me reassurance I've made the right decision having him as my child's doctor. I drive across town just to see him - with LA traffic that says a lot! The women at the front desk are beyond wonderful! Sweet and professional, know us by name, call to remind us of our appointment and accommodating. Office is always clean and quiet. There is a parking garage as well as metered parking. Overall a fantastic experience. If you are looking for a new pediatrician I can't recommend him enough! read more

Dr. Bral is a rare gem. He is not only experienced and intelligent but navigates with wisdom and compassion. He goes above and beyond to research, communicate, and connect us with a team of care givers to help our son thrive. Though fully versed in western medicine, Dr. Bral thinks outside the box and even has a metaphysical mindset which aligns with our family values. His soulful and caring approach is very special. He takes the time to answer all of your questions and truly cares about his patients. Also his wonderful and lovely family work with him to keep the office running smoothly. We feel incredibly blessed to have Dr. Bral as our pediatrician. read more

Back in the day, we had this idea of going to a family doctor whom you would know forever. This is a memory I had lost after becoming an adult. I am not really into Western medicine, but I also know my son needed to see one. Dr. Massood is that warm, loving, and patient doctor! He knows how to be with children. He isn't rushed or makes you feel like a number. He also isn't prescribing or administering medication or vaccines if it is not necessary. He works wholistically along with the parent. We will continue to see Dr Massood. And no, he isn't retiring anytime soon. He loves what he does. read more

He is a great doctor, with experience, knowledge and you can see that he loves what he does. He always took the best care of my 2-year-old daughter, he always diagnosed her correctly. All its staff is friendly and attentive, I recommend him 100% read more

Dr. Bral is one of a kind, he was an answer to our prayers. I wish there were more doctors like him. He is so caring for his patients. I ask a million questions and he always answers them. I feel blessed my daughter gets to have a pediatrician like him. The entire office is very sweet and they don't judge you for the decisions you think are best, they are understanding and work with you on everything. Dr. Bral will call you back just to make sure your questions were answered. He truly wants the best for your family. You can tell he is very passionate about what he does. He will be our pediatrician for all our kids when more come. read more

So sad Dr Bral Massood passed. He was our pediatrician. A great n compassionate human and an excellent doctor. Everyone in his office is incredibly nice and warm. We are heartbroken he will not be there anymore. God bless his soul. read more

Doctor Bral was my pediatrician as a very young girl. Thanks to him, my heart disease was handled and taken care of as a child. For years, many doctors would tell me I shouldn't have a baby because of the disease. But I remember how strong Dr Bral would tell my parents I was, how much faith he had in me and my health. Today I am 38 years old and I have a newborn baby. I am dying to surprise the doctor and show my baby to him, I'd like to thank him for keeping me strong and for giving me all the advice on how to keep myself alive and well. Strongly recommend this pediatrician as he is truly the real deal. Caring, intelligent and takes his time with his patient and the parents. read more

I am a Family Nurse Practitioner student in my final semester of my Master's program. Dr. Bral and his family welcomed me into their office and allowed me to follow Dr. Bral and learn about the field of pediatrics. Dr. Bral has a tremendous amount of experience and stays up to date with current best practice. Not only is he knowledgeable, but he is also extremely affable and truly cares for each patient as if each were his own. He is a great doctor and I am grateful for the opportunity he has provided. read more

I believe God lead me to this Dr. My baby girl was having a horrible time with previous pediatricians until I discovered Dr Bral's office. My baby girl has been doing remarkably well ever since. Follow the Dr's advise and pay attention in the visits. It will help you tons with your little one. Especially if it is your first child :-). Thanks Dr and thanks to his staff, they are all wonderful to interact with. read more

I can't say enough wonderful things about this office! They are wonderful with my daughter and me. It's easy to get an appointment. They are always friendly. Parking is easy. And every time my daughter sees the same doctor who is patient and very sweet with her. read more

Last night at bedtime, as I listened to my children talk about their day and list everything they love and are grateful for, they mentioned Dr Bral and his family and how they miss them. My son turns seven today and I thought about how lucky we are to have had the good fortune to know Dr. Bral. This summer we moved to another State and when we visited LA for a few days, I asked my children what they missed most and to list their favorite things to do in order of importance because we could not do everything they loved. My son said he would really like to see Dr. Bral and missed him and that was his number one choice. We were unable to make time for a visit during those few days and my son was very disappointed. I asked him why he preferred to see Dr. Bral over spending time with his friends, the beach and all of the beautiful places we could visit and my son replied he just wanted to spend time with Dr. Bral, he missed his kindness and when he spoke it was with a gentle and honest voice and he always answered questions and even though he was afraid of needles, Dr Bral made him feel safe and everything would be ok. My son loved how kind he is with children and made my son feel like he wanted to be a Dr. who takes care for children too. He said he loved him, enjoyed spending time with his family and always left their office with a warm and loving feeling inside for the rest of the day. My daughter chimed in with "me too" and they were both sad that we were leaving LA without seeing them again. I saw how important this was to them, we changed our flights and extended our stay so that we could make a visit to Dr. Bral possible. After our visit, we all left with a warm and content glow and the feeling that everything will be ok. This beautiful family don't just offer professionalism and an outstanding work ethic, they really care and it shows in their interactions with their patients and families. Seven years ago, I brought my infant son to see Dr. Bral and then my baby daughter, if I could I would travel back to LA for each checkup because I know my children are in good hands and they feel it too. read more

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Dr Bral's service in a profession full of mediocre service goes so far above and beyond. Our son, Dylan was headed to the ER last week with severe flu symptoms and Dr Bral had us come to his office on a Sunday afternoon. He opened the the office by himself and spent an hour with Dylan going over everything in detail. His staff is also so nice and helpful! Thanks so much for bringing a small town doctor experience to the big city. read more

Dr Bral is the best choice for your new born and your child. He was my daughter pediatrician for almost 12 years and we had numerous health emergencies. read more

Highly recommended. Dr Massood is that family member you always wished you had who was a medical Doctor. We love him. Our son loves him. His depth of knowledge and experience are bar none. His warmth and demeanor put him at a different level from the rest. He is the classic, traditional pediatrician, who will take the time on a weekend to call you back if you had a serious question related to your child's health. My husband and I very much appreciate him and trust him and are lucky to have him as our first child's pediatrician. Thank you Dr Massood for your care and for giving us peace of mind. read more

If you're looking for a pediatrician that's down to earth and treats you like family, see Dr Bral. Dr Bral has been my kids' pediatrician for 3 years and counting. His office is always calming and never crowded. During each visit he takes more than enough time to explain plan of care, etc. Go see him if you need a new pediatrician! read more

Dr. Bral has been wonderful, just the type of doctor you want for your newborn. He was recommended by my midwife because I wanted someone who would pace out vaccinations and we are so happy to have found him. It was easy to make an appointment, he takes my insurance and there are no yearly fees. From what I hear with my other mom friends is that most pediatricians are a factory and a zoo with kids everywhere and charge crazy yearly fees on top of what they get from insurance. It's not like that at all at Dr. Bral's. My son was born a little over a week ago and after all the fear that comes with the first pregnancy/labor/delivery... it's been so nice to have a Dr. who has such a calm demeanor. My son has a bit of jaundice and Dr. Bral has been great about checking in with us and assuring us he's okay. My partner and I were laughing the other day how we can't move out of Santa Monica because of Dr Bral. The personal attention means the world to us. read more

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We have been taking our kids to this office for a few months now and have absolutely no complaints. Dr. Massood seems to have a genuine concern for our children's well-being and is very attentive and approachable. The nursing and front desk staff are great, very friendly and professional. Wait times are never very long and the office is very clean and organized. I love this practice and will continue to bring my kids here for years to come! read more

Dr.Bral is my favorite doctor ever! He cares for his patients like they are his own children. He always wants the best for his patients and rarely reccomends antibiotics. However, if he recommends something it's because he knows it'll help you. You just need to visit him once to realize how great he is. He is very knowledgeable and he's the only doctor that I have 100% trust in. My siblings and I have been going to him for over 15 years! Not only is he a great doctor, he also will refer you to other great doctors if need be. read more

My then four year old was going through all of the drawers in the doctor's room. I was of course discouraging him from doing so when Dr. Bral walked in the room and with the love of a true Buddha, he delightedly smiled and said "he is curious. This is very good". I still smile when I think back on the loving encounter. He is the most wonderful doctor. And his wife and daughters, cut from the same cloth, work with him to run a truly loving and amazing doctor's office. They are 100% committed to what they do even after hours. read more

He is a very good doctor . Very loving and caring. We have been going to this office for over 10 years. His whole family is very caring toward patients. My kids like this office & they feel comfortable there. read more

Dr. Bral has been my doctor since I was born and I still go to him regularly or call his office when I don't feel well to get advice. He is probably the most gentle and most patient doctor I have ever been to. I normally don't go to male doctors for anything, but I trust him with my life and I hope that I will be lucky enough that he will be the pediatrician for my kids. He likes to tackle almost everything with natural remedies before antibiotics are given (although he will still give you the antibiotics). If you are lucky enough for him to take your children to him, I highly suggest you do! read more

Love him. Great doctor. Kind, patient, old school - in a good way!

I was referred to Dr. Bral as I'm new in town- he was really sweet with my daughter and identified what was bothering her right away. We'll definitely go back to him. read more

I am super excited dr Massood will be our pediatrician in a few months. My husband and I went for a consult with the doctor and absolutely love him. We have the same health beliefs and had such a great chat with dr Massood. Dr Massood has the best energy , nicest personality , very warm and super knowledgeable. I highly recommend him !! read more

Had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Bral with my new born Daniel. He was very insightful and helped both my wife and me, to deal with our son's Colic in a more constructive manner... During our visit, we had a minimal wait time and the doctor saw us immediately. The front desk was delightful and provided additional information and educational material. I am physician myself so I choose our pediatrician with a different metric. I Highly recommend Dr. Bral for new families. read more

Lucky to have a family doctor who cares for my kids like they are his own. I love Dr. Massood Bral, he has been a great doctor. When my son had apendicitis Dr. Bral, got him the best surgeon I knew my child would be well taken care of. I highly recommend Dr. Massood Bral. read more

I live 2 hours away in Mission Viejo, CA and make the trip to see Dr. Bral for my children - NO hesitation. That should say enough, but it doesn't. I simply cannot express the amount of gratitude I have for him. The difference between Dr. Bral and others is like night and day. I will forever be grateful to him. read more

Dr. Bral is the best. He is always there for our little daughter. He is knowledgeable, kind, patient, and caring. There were occasions that I called his office at night or during weekend , not only he got back to me shortly, he gave me a follow up call the following days to make sure everyone is ok. His office staff is amazing too. read more

Doctor Bral is one of the best physicians I've ever seen. He is our daughter's doctor since she was born. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to talk to parents. A lot of the times as a new parent we would have questions and concerns and he would kindly and patiently answers those questions and concerns. My wife and I feel really lucky to have Dr Bral as our daughter's pediatrician. read more

BEWARE! THE WORST DR EVER. I took my 10 year old son here yesterday for the first time. The doctor told him to sit on the bed, which he did. He checked his blood pressure, his heart rate, and then said lie down. He pulled up my son's shirt, which we thought he was going to listen to his heart or press on his stomach but NO! He put his hands in my son's pants and pulled out his penis. Right there without warning while his sister watched. My son was mortified. When we went home he said he wished he could go back and punch that doctor but he was too in shock at the time. He felt completely violated by this man and I feel horrible for not standing up for him. He should have never touched him without asking and definitely not in front of his sister. TERRIBLE!! read more

We have taken our 3 yo daughter there twice now and we are happy with his service. Our daughter likes the receptionist and the toys but is not so keen on the good doctor yet because she's had shots both times! She calls them "pinches" and the pain is gone in seconds. He seems very sensible about vaccinations (we are pro vax but at the right time), recommending some but not all. His manner is calm and nice and he seems competent with a needle :) We have no trouble recommending him to others. read more

Due to a change in health insurance coverage, we are unable to continue with Dr Bral. Nonetheless, he told us we can still call him if we have questions or unsure of the new PD's recommendations when it comes to vaccines. When we recently requested for an updated list of vaccines completed for our son, his daughter even took the time to call us to make sure our questions were being answered. If we are able to get back to PPO plan, we will definitely work with Dr Bral with every heartbeat. His passion, dedication, kindness are felt all way through since day 1 we went to Dr Bral! read more

As a registered nurse and a nurse practitioner student, I have every confidence in Dr. Bral as a pediatrician. I was lucky enough to shadow him for a couple days and was impressed by his skill, knowledge, and absolute devotion to his patients and their families. More than any physician I have ever known, Dr. Bral genuinely treats the children under his care as if they were his own. And to my surprise, his outlook on medicine is truly holistic - taking into account family preferences and practices, safety, quality of life, and the most up to date evidenced-based practice knowledge. It is no wonder each and every one of the families I met in his office sang his praises. In fact, I was so impressed, I requested a full clinical rotation with him. read more

Dr. Bral is a caring and knowledgeable pediatrician. I've been going to him ever since I was born and i am very pleased with his services.

Have been taking my two and four year old to Dr. Bral since they were born. Both of my boys like going to the Dr despite the shots they've had there. His wife and daughter run the office and are both lovely . We have never needed to wait long for our appointments. Dr. Bral is everything we want in a doctor. read more

Missed Dr. Bral, he is an experienced doctor, with a family run practice. the daughter and wife who manage the office are great, warm and very welcoming from the minute we walked in and while we waited. The doctor was always available. On one occasion he even opened his office on Sunday for us because he did not want us to take the 4 months old baby to the hospital full of germs. So grateful to Dr. Bral, and miss him since we moved, perhaps we got spoiled by his love and service. Never got the feeling that he was all about business. He truely cares read more

My siblings and I have been coming to Dr. Bral since birth, and now that we're full grown adults we still keep coming! The care he gives his patients is unmatched, and his advice and treatments are always solid. He is an experienced pediatrician and a great person read more

My biggest regret is that I didn't find Dr. Bral when my children were born. After realizing the busy well-regarded pediatrician we had been seeing was no longer the right fit for my family, I found Dr. Bral on Yelp, of all places! My children needed annual visits, and Dr. Bral happened to be open on a holiday (which was a life saver for me). Walking into this office immediately felt different from other offices. The waiting room is small, so it's not filled with 6+ families. The whole staff is cheerful and helpful and it was obvious they cared about my kids vs just writing our name on a check-in sheet. Dr. Bral is a dream. I dare say our visit felt luxuriously long, he asked me so many interesting questions about the kids (vs reading questions from a list), and also took the time to notice their behavior and actually speak to THEM. He caught a heart murmur on my youngest and instantly recognized a skin condition that also hadn't been caught at our previous office. At 3 & 6 they felt so comfortable and happy during our visit. We have been back for several sick appointments now and it's the same every time. On top of that, the office calls later in the week to see how the kids are doing. I love the slower pace and more personal attention here. Dr. Bral gives me lots of easy lifestyle and wellness tips for my kids, doesn't needlessly push medication, and truly seems to marvel at the uniqueness of every child. This place is truly the best. read more

I had the pleasure to learn from Dr. Bral as a student for my academy advancement. I would say that Dr. Bral is a great pediatrician whom I would highly recommend to my friends and others. He sees the young patients as a person and he would spend time listening to them and their parents. Many of his patients are long-term and they come in looking for him. I have observed how he would act silly by balancing a tongue depressor on his head, bring smiles to the young patients. Anxious parents are reassured by his calming manner, little children embrace him. He said that the energy of a newborn is so pure that it spreads to the people who are with them. How insightful and beautiful! He definitely loves what he does! He advocates and supports breastfeeding, and have many resources to support the new parents. If you are a conscientious parent like myself who do not want to have 5 vaccine shots at one time, Dr. Bral is flexible and willing to work with your request. The office staffs are also very warm and welcoming. read more

I love this man-like family. He and his practice are very professional and efficient. He takes his time with patients and genuinely cares.