Horrible. Ruined my life and my family's life. . I ignored my Lump and lost all my ultrasound Film.

It's taken me 40 years to find a doctor I love going to see! I can't speak highly enough of Dr. Leslie Memsic. Not only is she kind and caring and really LISTENS, but she's very easy-going, has a great sense of humor and instantly makes you feel at ease. Talking to her is like talking to an old friend and I've never once felt uncomfortable. I hope to god she never retires!!! read more

AVOID AVOID AVOID: I chose Dr. Leslie Memsic in Beverly Hills because I wanted the best care. After being diagnosed with the BRCA 2 mutation, I needed a preventative double mastectomy. Upon meeting her, I was really impressed--she put me at ease and made me feel confident that my surgery would go smoothly. As a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump, I expressed my concerns about managing my blood sugar during surgery. Dr. Memsic assured me she would take care of everything and that I would be okay. Unfortunately, my experience was far from what I expected. When I woke up 7 hours after surgery, I experienced a myriad of complications. During the procedure, my blood sugar dropped dangerously low, and my insulin pump was disconnected for 3 hours. I was given glucose during surgery and woke up with a blood sugar level over 550. I felt incredibly weak, had an electrolyte imbalance, and lost so much blood that I required two transfusions. The worst part was my persistent complaints of chest pain, a rapid heart rate, and dizziness in the days following surgery. I begged Dr. Memsic not to discharge me because I knew something was wrong, but both she and the nurses at Cedars-Sinai dismissed me as overreacting. Against my protests, they discharged me in terrible condition and sent me home. Thankfully, my husband took me straight to Henry Mayo, where I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in my right lung. The doctors there told me I could have gone into cardiac arrest if I hadn't listened to my instincts and sought help. I would avoid Dr. Memsic at all costs. While I am fortunate to have survived this nightmare, I wouldn't wish this experience on my worst enemy. I now see a much better breast surgeon, and I'm grateful for my plastic surgeon, Dr. Min, who was excellent throughout the process. Please do your research and always listen to your gut. read more

Her precise ability as a surgeon is equally matched by her amazing beside manner! AAA+++ read more

Dr. Leslie Memsic of the Bedford Breast Center is a wonderful doctor and experienced surgeon. I recently had breast cancer and she saw me through the process from diagnosis to surgery to recovery. Throughout it all, Dr. Memsic's gentle humor, and cheerful and friendly demeanor gave me hope for a successful outcome and the confidence to go through it all. Dr. Memsic and other team members at Bedford Breast Center were terrific to work with. They made me feel that I mattered to them and they hoped for my recovery. After the surgery, it was clear she had taken great care to make me look as good as possible. I shall always be grateful to Dr. Memsic. read more

If you're diagnosed with breast cancer you want Dr Memsic at your side! Every word out of her mouth empowers you with knowledge & confidence. Her energy & attitude are inspiring. The radiation I had following a lumpectomy 10 years ago caused complications with my recent mastectomy healing. Burned skin that wouldn't close for months left me with a leaking hole in my chest. Unlike 3 surgeons who said I'd just have to wait Dr. Memsic immediately recommended constructive solutions. After the wound finally closed leaving me lopsided she offered non surgical remedies no one else considered. She is simply far more knowledgeable than anyone else I saw. Her breadth of experience and intense focus ensures post surgical solutions. Beyond this Memsic is positive, fun, & very kind. It's healing just to be in her presence. Dr Memsic is obviously a born healer. read more

On May 2nd, 2023 I visited Dr. Leslie Memsic at her office located at 415 Rolling Oaks Drive, Suite 260, Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 to check a lump in my left breast. Dr. Memsic examined me and and decided to do an ultrasound during the visit. She saw a shadow on the ultrasound and felt that we should do a biopsy. In Dr. Memsic's words, "I want you to live a long life, let's do a biopsy." After a few moments while sitting with me she changed course and said she wanted to not do an MRI first. On May 5th, I received the prescription for an MRI from her office. I was told by Dr. Memsic's assistant to call Rolling Oaks Radiology in Thousand Oaks for an appointment. When I spoke to Thousand Oaks Radiology on May 5th they told me they will contact my insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois) to get the MRI authorized. On May 24th, Taylor, Dr. Memsic's assistant messaged me via KLARA (Bedford Breast Center Medical Portal). Taylor reported to me that my insurance would not authorize the MRI and that Dr. Memsic was made aware and she suggested I come back in 6 months. I immediately called my insurance and was told that Dr. Memsic could appeal and get a pre-authorization through a peer-to-peer conversation. I messaged Taylor and gave her the phone number to call and all the details provided from BCBSIL to start the appeal process. In the same conversation with Taylor, I asked her to ask Dr. Memsic if I should get a biopsy in the meantime. Three hours later, I received a message from Taylor that Dr. Memsic does not need to see me and to follow up in 6 months. That same day, I got on the phone with Dr. Memsic after I received the Taylor's note. Dr. Memsic told me personally on the phone that she had just reviewed my May 2nd ultrasound film and it does not look bad. Again, she told me to come back in 6 months. On August 16th, I had my annual mammogram followed by my annual ultrasound at the Bedford Breast Center located at 436 North Bedford Drive, Suite 105, Beverly Hills 90210. I had run into Dr. Memsic in the office and said hello. Dr. Heather Richardson had been my main breast Doctor for about 6 years, but I went to see Dr. Memsic who was closer to my home for the lump. Immediately following the ultrasound, while in the office she biopsied me in two places in my left breast and she biopsied me under my left arm pit. Then, I asked Dr. Richardson to pull up my May 2nd ultrasound film from Dr. Memsic for comparison. She told me she does not have access to any reports or film from Dr. Memsic's Thousand Oaks office? I found that very strange since they are all Bedford Breast Center Physicians working together. Later that day I called Dr. Memsic's Thousand Oaks office at 805-370-8006 to request my May 2nd ultrasound film. The call was answered by a staff member as the "Bedford Breast Center." I left a message with the assistant requesting my film from Dr. Memsic. On August 17th, Dr. Richardson called with my pathology which was: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 with Lymph nodes involved. That is when I went into panic mode because I saw Dr. Memsic three months prior and she completely ignored the signs & symptoms, even after feeling my lump and seeing a shadow which concerned her at the time. Between August 17th, and August 26th, I began planning my treatment. During this time, I decided to leave Bedford Breast Center because I feel they were unorganized and did not follow through with their initial plan. I began working with a Breast Oncology Surgeon at Cedar Sinai Medical Center. They asked me to gather all reports and film from the past 3 years. Dr. Richardson provided 3 years worth of film and reports immediately. I requested my May 2nd, ultrasound film from Dr. Memsic separately, because Beverly Hills Breast Center does not have access to Dr. Memsic's ultrasound machine for some reason. On August 26th, I reached out to Dr. Memsic requesting the May 2nd ultrasound film. I have documentation of the notes sent back and forth from Dr. Memsic's assistant. She gave me so many excuses about Dr. Memsic not being available to speak. I repeatedly asked for the ultra sound film and I did not receive a solid answer. Finally, after repeated attempts, I was told on August 29th that the ultrasound machine in Thousand Oaks must be physically delivered to the Beverly Hills Office in order to open it up and gather the film? This seemed odd. I requested to speak to Dr. Memsic August 28th and 29th with no response. I called repeatedly and left messages with the front desk. I was told many excuses and lies for days which are all documented in the Bedford Breast center patient portal. This back and forth lasted daily with no response from Dr. Memsic. She just ghosted me. The last message I had sent through the patient portal was on September 7th. Finally, on September 8th, at 4pm PST, I received my one and only phone call from Dr. Memsic apologizing for losing the film. In her words, "it disappe read more

Dr Memsic is simple the finest there is. She quite literally saved my life. Her experience combined with her caring and genuine personality make her one of the best surgeons we have in L.A. read more

Dr. Memsic and her team are incredible. Scheduling appointments, and getting in touch is a breeze. The entire staff are pleasant, knowledgeable and on top of it! They are there for you from scheduling a consult visit, through surgery, and every step of the post op checkups with quick and compassionate and informative responses. Dr. Memsic herself is astounding. She is brilliant, witty, on point, and no nonsense with an honest compassion for her patients which shines through her bedside manner. She talks to you like an equal, and respects that though she is the surgeon, the body she is working on is yours, and thus shows you and walks you through everything, making sure you feel 100% confident with the decisions you are making. I have never gone into surgery so relaxed and calm. I knew I was in the best hands possible. I can say that Dr. Memsic gave me the gift to get my life and body back. Thanks to her I am on the road to recovery, and feeling better than I have in years already. It wasn't only the physical pain, but the mental stress I had been dealing with that had really worn me out. After seeing so many surgeons and hearing over and over various (and at times conflicting) diagnosis and being treated like I was going to a drive through car wash vs having a major surgery done, I had nearly just thrown in the towel. I'm glad I didn't ! The second Dr. Memsic walked into the exam room for the consult I remember feeling a rush of relief and excitement all at once. She had read all the notes and labs etc that I had submitted prior to my apt, and then did a follow up ultrasound herself, right there, tilting the screen so that she could discuss what was going on with me. I felt in the driver seat the entire time, there was never a doubt in my mind that I was in the best hands possible with Dr. Memsic. Both doctor and staff worked with me for scheduling my surgery at an in network facility convenient to me, as well as payment options and plans. This is a wonderful team, and you can tell they enjoy working with Dr. Memsic as much as she enjoys working with them. You couldn't ask for a more competent and caring Doctor and Team. read more

Dr Memsic is extraordinary. That's all there is to it. As she is no longer a partner at this particular location, many of the staff are not at the same level of care, depth of experience, medical knowledge, and with an eye towards patient care first. The radiologist in particular is lacking in a great many skills that one would hope for in such a high-end practice. And unfortunately the week that I was for a scheduled, they had in a replacement tech who clearly was in above her head in terms of understanding the many levels involved in women's health. This actually was acknowledged by management and discussed thoroughly, so I know that they took appropriate action to ensure that other women will no longer face those challenges in the near future. But in terms of Dr Memsic herself, who is the main draw at this location, and clearly the heart and soul of the operation, you could not ask for a better physician. Fortunately, there's a two-hour-free parking lot directly across the street - definitely a blessing in this area - and most of the front desk staff are efficient and on their game in terms of paperwork and efficiency. If this is your first visit, or if you're not yet familiar with what the office has to offer, ask for Erica, who clearly has a good understanding of the different doctors, their specialties, their personalities. They take a great number of the major insurances, and the only other recommendation I would have is if you do need to have a surgical procedure, feel free to request anyone that you're comfortable with in the area... You're not required to actually have your surgery done at their in-house surgical center - though from what I understand that one is very well run and priced similarly to most in the area. read more

This is a very dangerous doctor in my opinion. Please review the letter I posted from the medical board of CA. They confirmed Dr. Memsic deviated from the standard of care. I also posted a photo of the damage she caused to my arm. She operated on it twice. It kept getting worse. Luckily, a different doctor (at another practice) was able to successfully correct the damage. His name is Dr. Zarrabi and he's fantastic. read more

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I found out I had breast cancer in spring of 2023. After going to numerous doctors to discuss my case-- I was unsatisfied I had the answers to my concerns and I was still uncomfortable making my decisions on treatment. A friend of mine recommended Dr Leslie Memsic at Bedford Breast Center. Within the first hour consult every question I had was answered and all my concerns were eased-- I felt heard. I had made up my mind that Dr Memsic was my surgeon. She is refreshing. She is a strong, unique, passionate and doesn't follow a script. She speaks to YOU and speaks facts. If she doesn't have the facts, she gets them. She also listens and believes/ trusts her patients. The breast cancer journey is daunting. It changes you. There really isn't a simple way to express the numerous nuances emotional, physical and even logistical. DR Memsic and her whole team made the process much better. I had enough negative medical experiences prior to meeting them to compare it to and these women just stood out. I had a double mastectomy. For me that's what made sense. It's different for every woman. The surgery and both surgeons, Dr Memsic and DR Killeen (breast reconstruction) were fantastic. The recovery wasn't my best moment in life but honestly I feel this team made it better.I also had a DTI mastectomy for those that are interested and qualify. It went well. I'm very pleased with the outcome. I'm very grateful for those that dedicate their lives to helping and healing. Anyone facing breast cancer owes it to themselves to get multiple opinions. I would highly recommend BBC and DR Memsic and DR Killeen as one of those opinions.If you are reading this review because you are newly diagnosed with cancer-- you will beat this, you are never alone and I promise you it does get better. There is a strong team to talk with at Bedford Breast Center. Remember follow your intuition and do not stop until you feel comfortable that your conversation and questions are satisfied--. You deserve nothing less. read more

I normally don't like leaving negative reviews, but, as another reviewer pointed out, in this case, it could save someone's life. I went to Dr. Memsic because I thought I might have a hernia. Our appointment lasted about 20 seconds. She briefly touched my belly and then told me I had a hernia. Before my appointment, I was told the consultation would include an ultrasound so I asked if we should do one to make sure I had a hernia, and she said that wasn't necessary, and then she directed me to her surgery scheduler's office, where I was asked to put down a $3,200 deposit to lock in surgery for a few days later. I had recently had spine surgery where the surgeon went in through my belly, so I said I would need to talk to him before I committed to another surgery, and the surgery scheduler said she'd hold the spot for me until the end of the day. I then got a second opinion. The doctor told me that I did not have a hernia and was shocked and appalled that Dr. Memsic diagnosed me with one without doing an ultrasound or MRI or another type of imaging -- and that she wanted to open up my belly again while I was still recovering from the other surgery that was less than a month ago (because a hernia repair surgery on an inflamed, swollen belly would probably do more harm than good, even if I did have a hernia, which I didn't) -- and that she was planning on doing the surgery without even bothering to do the imaging first to know what she was looking for. It seemed like her plan was to just open me up and look for the non-existent hernia. The whole point of imaging -- apart from diagnosing things -- is to know what you are looking for before you cut someone up and start rooting around. I then got a third and a fourth opinion. All of the doctors agreed that I did not have a hernia and that Dr. Memsic, being an out-of-network provider for all insurance companies, was motivated by the money she would make on the surgery, and that she knew the surgery would be a "success" because after the surgery I wouldn't have a hernia because I didn't have one to begin with. It would be very difficult for me to claim that she did anything wrong because I would be "fixed" and there would be no way to prove that there was nothing wrong with me in the first place. The fourth doctor I saw said the only explanation he could think of for what happened is that Dr. Memsic must have been under a lot of financial stress because of the high overhead for Beverly Hills practices and that she acted "unscrupulously." The surgery scheduler herself was a very kind, pleasant woman and I don't believe she knows that Dr. Memsic is running a shady practice that puts her financial gains over the wellbeing of her patients. But I am confident that Dr. Memsic herself does not adhere to the hippocratic oath of "first, do no harm." She knew I didn't have a hernia and tried to pressure me into having an unnecessary surgery. After all that, she billed my insurance company for $5,700 for the ultrasound that she did not do. Considering several other reviewers have noted that she diagnosed them with hernias that mysteriously "vanished" when they were examined by other doctors, I would recommend staying very, very far away from this doctor. read more

As you will read.. I am not alone in my love, gratefulness and appreciation for Dr Leslie Memsic! She has thee most caring, compassionate empathetic heart She genuinely cares about YOU & I! I hope she receives the same respect of care, compassion and empathy from others in her everyday life! Shes truly a remarkable! Thank you for taking care of me Dr Memsic! Cindy read more

Cannot say enough good things about Dr Leslie Memsic (and the Bedford Breast Center in general). I go there for my yearly mammogram/ultrasound and everyone there from Dr Memsic to the techs to the front desk are absolutely first rate. Highly, highly recommend the Bedford Breast Center. read more

It's time for the yearly update for Dr. Memsic. I saw her this week after the mammogram appointment at the Margie Petersen Breast Center. What a treat to see Dr. Memsic! Even though I only see her once a year, I know that she cares about each patient equally. She understands the stress that a survivor feels waiting in the room for the mammogram results. She has always said to me that I should not have to wait that long for her & to be sure that the staff calls her to let her know that I'm waiting. I like that kind of care & concern. The visits with Dr. Memsic do not take as long as they did in the past with the other doctor. When I mentioned about a prior billing "situation", she said that if anything ever comes up, to be sure to call her. She does not want to have patients worried about billing "challenges". I am so glad that Dr. Memsic is part of the Margie Petersen Breast Center. She is truly a doctor that cares about each patient's needs, concerns, & questions. read more

Dr. Leslie Memsic is a gift from God sent to all women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and need surgery. Her resume is extremely impressive but most of all her kind compassionate and caring mannerism made a most difficult time much easier. Her surgical skills are extraordinaire. I had seen other surgeons but immediately knew after meeting with Dr Memsic My prayers have been answered. Dr Memsic spent time going over Procedures and was there with emotional support as well. She is an outstanding physician and I would recommend her very highly to anyone. read more

Anytime one is told that they need to see a breast surgeon you are put on edge. The staff here could not have been nicer. They were very pleasant on the phone and very friendly upon my arrival.I did not have to wait a long time to go into the room and Dr Memsic came in very quickly. She has a very calm personality and really put me at ease. She explained everything thoroughly and answered all of my questions without hesitation. I highly recommend Dr Memsic. read more

Dr. Leslie Memsic was recommended to me. I am always treated with the highest respect and concern. She has a wonderful sense on humor and I feel so blessed to have her as my Doctor. read more

This is probably the most important review I will ever write because it can actually save someone's life. After such great reviews and a referral, I took my best friend who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer to see Memsic. Our appointment with her was great, she was super positive, told my friend her tumor was not that big and she was probably a level 1. She pointed out my friend had low hormone receptors (5-10%) but that it was enough for a hormonal treatment. If my friend did a double mastectomy, she would not need radiation and would only need chemo if her HER2 results were positive. We left the office thinking this wasn't a big deal. Do a double mastectomy, take anti-hormonal pills for 5 years after and all would just be a bad dream. Despite loving Memsic we looked into a second opinion at UCLA. That appointment was very different. The doctors, a whole team of them including surgeon, oncologist and plastic surgeon explained to my friend that she needed to wait and they needed to see MRI and wait for results to determine the best plan. That just the size of tumor alone indicates she was a level 2 (size was 8 out of 9) they further saw a mass on the MRI (which Memsic never requested) they told my friend that despite the result of the HER2, she needed chemo. We were devastated. How can one doctor be so different than the other??? Meanwhile Memsic team was introducing my friend to a plastic surgeon and scheduling the surgery ASAP, not even knowing the results of some of the testing. Finally the results came and she was HER2 positive and chemo was a must! Surgery first could have been super dangerous for my friend. UCLA doctors were thorough and right on since the beginning considering health first. When we confronted Memsic and told her results she finally agree that chemo needed to be done, low balling the amount. We told her we decided to go with UCLA. She later sent an email saying she could still do the surgery even though my friend was using many of the UCLA team. We begun to suspect Memsic intentions and got it confirmed when my friend received a letter from her insurance company that Memsic sent them a bill of $6,000!!!! For what?????? One consultation??? DISHONEST!!! Lost the surgery and trying to collect a pay check right??? If you care about your health, seek a different doctor. The UCLA doctors said "health first, reconstruction surgery, we can talk later" Memsic was all about surgery and reconstruction. Oh and the kicker?! She found a hernia on my friend which she would also operate. A hernia my friend never knew she had or can even see now. So disappointing. I hope everyone going through this horrible disease seek a few options and opt for an aggressive treatment because your life depends on it. Ps: we had a third consultation which confirmed the UCLA doctors treatment options. We needed to know we were doing the right thing. Don't let the fancy address and high price make you think it equals to best. Do your research and best wishes if you are reading this because you have been diagnosed with cancer. read more

Dr. Memsic was my savior, an angel in disguise! I had a four inch needle lodged in my hip flexor area and it was painful and scary. I saw four doctors before I found Dr. Memsic. One urgent care doctor, two ER physicians and another surgeon all said it was too delicate or too hard to locate. Dr. Memsic saw me on a Friday and got me into a surgical room on the very next day, Saturday, to get that needle out. I was so thankful to her for setting aside her schedule to help me out of a jam. She was careful not to disturb the muscle tissues and I healed quickly enough to go on a hiking/fishing trip with my son only 7 days later! Her staff was wonderful too. I actually felt loved by them all. Bottom line, Dr. Memsic is caring and extremely competent. I trust her completely and recommend her highly for caring, intelligent surgical treatment. read more

Dr. Leslie Memsic is a dedicated and compassionate doctor. She and her staff welcomed my questions and were helpful in answering my concerns. I went to Dr. Memsic for hernia repair. The procedure went well. Dr. Memsic called me herself to see how I was doing post-surgery. I ended up with some complications that were not a result of the surgery. Dr. Memsic did everything in her power to help me get through a rough patch. She checked in with me daily and went out of her way to make sure I was doing better. I highly recommend Dr. Memsic as an outstanding doctor with the warmest bedside manner I have ever experienced. She truly cares about her patients and gives her complete attention in each appointment. read more

I spent 4 days in denial about a lump I found on my breasted. Then I finally mustered up the courage to call the Bedford Breast Center. A last minute fit in appointment for me was exactly what I needed. The girls at the front were sweet and took me back soon after my arrival. Dr Memsic came in with a great big smile and a warm hug. She was thorough in her assessment and exam. Her sense of humor lightened up my situation and made it easier to relax. Luckily she was able to assure me that I was fine and ended the visit with another warm hug and words of encouragement. Did I mention that she stayed late just for me. So glad to have met this group of girls. read more

Dr Memsic is an extraordinary surgeon- she is responsive, caring- always available. In my experience she goes above and beyond in her work, care for her patients and keeping the family held and informed. I/ we owe her much and are quite grateful that she was the surgeon of record on our case....... If you need to be cut and like honesty, caution and skill, then you too will find that Dr Memsic is for you!!!! read more

Dr. Memsic is a brilliant, effective, talented, communicative, warm, funny, and caring doctor. You can sleep well at night knowing that you are in Dr. Memsic's hands. She is the ray of light when you need it most. (And, the team at her office are very friendly and know what they're doing.) read more

Dr Memsic is quite possibly my favourite human on the planet! She is just BEYOND spectacular - as a wonderfully caring human AND tremendously talented surgeon. She performed for me bilateral mastectomy, operating closely with Dr Catherine Chang, in their Sister adjacent Cassileth Plastic Surgery, for immediate reconstruction (OTM DTI - over the muscle, direct to implant) . I'm thin and athletic. Retaining full use, strength and functionality of my pec muscles was /is of paramount importance to me. Both surgeons worked totally in concert to ensure bilateral mastectomy and reconstruction went hand in hand, and my full functionality remained post surgery. They LISTEN. They CARE. THEY GET IT!!!! TRULY. And if you embark upon this journey, you might be shocked at how many DON'T! Really! After interviewing 5 surgeons (who, in my experience, I found tended to be quick to recommend ONLY that procedure THEY themselves were most comfortable/familiar with, and NOT THE procedure MOST suitable for US, the individual cancer patient... aka HUMAN who lives through and with it thereafter ) and being left with my head spinning with conflicting information and procedural recommendations, I didn't know whether to cry with relief, or dance for joy, upon meeting both of these surgeons. I'm pretty sure I did both, right there, in their offices. In addition to a trouble free surgery, the Pre and Post surgery care are truly OUT OF THIS WORLD! Daily contact from one's designated nurse. 24/7 email/text access to her too, for questions, sharing of photos of one's recovery etcetc. All overseen by Dr Chang. EVERY interaction I had, from the first call to reception at Bedford Breast Centre, to Surgeon consults with both Drs Memsic and Chang, to their back to back surgeries, in-hospital visits, and every other support staff within their practices, truly is incomparable. Yes! INCOMPARABLE. Even in Beverly Hills, where there're likely as many Plastic surgeons as there are Starbucks :). It's simple. Don't hesitate. GO! You, your health, your body, your mind, your soul will be very relieved, and happy, that you did Oh. And yes, Dr Memsic DID belt out 'Happy', by Pharrell Williams, as I was wheeled into the OR, as I'd requested. And yes, her hands, those of this tremendously talented surgeon, gently holding my hand, and her quiet, reassuring, smiling face, WERE the last things I was aware of as the anaesthesiologist did her thing, and I counted backwards from 10 on Surgery day! Make that appointment. You'll be glad you did. She really is a living, earthbound angel, with very talented hands. read more

I CAN NOT THANK YOU ENOUGH For last ten year I have an amazing experience. Thank You from all My hart. Our relationship started 10 years ago. She was waiting for Me at the office at 8 pm to deliver to Me in person a good news about My MRI results. On January, 17 2019 , She perform My lumpectomy. I Love My doctor and feel extremely safe and confident to being Her patient. Her office staff wonderful very accommodating. Inna Agranovich, Calabasas, CA read more

She seems to be a very kind compassionate lady. But her billing practices are awful. Watch out for the huge balance bill that will follow since she doesn't work well with Anthem BX. I would recommend double checking your network vs out of network providers if you don't want to end up with a colossal bill. read more

I saw Dr. Memsic for a double Hernia repair surgery. I chose her over some of the larger group practices that I met with because they seemed to have the assembly line approach. I on the other hand was looking for more of a personalized approach due to some other medical issues I had previously. I was incredibly pleased with Dr. Memsic and her entire staff for the job they did. I would highly recommend her and her staff. The skillful, personalized and hands on approach was impressive. Too bad more doctors in the medical field aren't like this. read more

I was a patient of Dr. Memsic in 2010 for Breast Cancer. I was so stressed and scared, and when I met her I found a wonderful, caring and kind Dr., as well as an amazing surgeon. She stayed by my side from the surgery until I was healed. Now, 101/2 years have gone by and she still sees me for routine exams. It is difficult to find the words to express how much I appreciate her dedication and commitment to her patients. I am so grateful for her, and I know you will be too. Faye M. read more

Dr Memsic is one of the finest Dr I've encountered in my life. Professional and caring. She was the surgeon in my bilateral mastectomy . She called me the night before on a Sunday to comfort and make me feel secure. She visited me every single day while I was in the hospital. Can't say enough good things about a Dr with this human qualities. read more

Leslie Memsic, MD, FACS - Great service at Dr Memsic office, nice and professional! - Oncologist Near Me - Beverly Hills, California

I was diagnosed with breast cancer and referred to Dr Memsic by my primary doctor...no words could describe the level of comfort and the peace of mind I felt after meeting Dr. Memsic. She made me forget about all my fears and made me laugh the entire time. She took me into surgery the following week and did an excellent job! The office is impeccable and beautiful. I cannot say enough good things about her staff, each and every single person who works here is amazing and very compassionate. I would highly recommend Dr. Memsic, you will be in the best hands ever! read more

Highly recommend that you do not ever even think of going to Dr. Memsic for hernia surgery. When she operated on my brother, she used a local anesthetic that was not at all effective for him and yet she continued the surgery for almost 30 minutes with him clearly stating he was in a lot of pain and could feel everything. This seemed to be quite irritating to her. Thankfully a nurse came in and suggested Lidocaine, she tried it and the pain subsided. Days after the surgery Dr. Memsic actually texted him to see how he was doing because she knew "she drove a truck through him." More than a little cavalier. The electro cardiogram, which is mandatory before any surgery, was done at the place her office recommended and was completely ridiculous. My brother was in and out in less than 4 minutes, they collected their money and sent him on his way. Clearly not enough time to aquire anything of consequence regarding his heart. Do not assume that the Beverly Hills address means excellent care. When we went back for the first (and last) after surgery check up two of the office people were really ill with bad colds/flu, and 3 days later my brother was also ill just from their careless and poor hygiene. But they sure dressed nice, smiled big and were "really friendly". We are just grateful he lived through it. If he had a bad heart he could have easily died during this surgery. And, by the way, he still has pain in that area. read more

Dr. Leslie Memsic is not only a skilled surgeon but makes you feel totally comfortable. She takes time to answer any questions. I have 100% confidence in her. Feel very lucky to have found her. read more

Dr. Memsic is incredible. I had a double incisional hernia after having emergency colon surgery from a nearly fatal bout of diverticulitis in December 2016. I was laid up for 5 months and had a colostomy bag which was removed in February 2017. Thank God its gone! That was awful. Not only did I have two hernias, I also had a lot of scar tissue and most of my belly button was gone. My abdomen looked horrible even after that nasty bag was removed. Dr. Memsic repaired both hernias and rebuilt my belly button. My recovery was way easier than I expected. In 3 days I was driving without any pain! 6 weeks later I was back in the gym. The result was perfect. Not only did she fix the hernias, she made my abdomen look so much better. I feel fantastic. Thank you Dr. Memsic! My family could not believe how much better my abdomen looks. I'm back in the gym working out like I never had surgery. I couldn't be any happier. She's super funny and has a fantastic bed side manner. I highly, highly recommend Dr. Memsic. PS My hernias were incisional hernias meaning they had to be cut open to fix them. I was not a candidate for less invasive ortheoscopic surgery. Dr. Memsic has small hands which is a super big plus. She can get her hands into small areas without cutting as much as male surgeons with larger hands. Maybe that's why my recovery was so easy. I had my surgery in Thousand Oaks. She comes to Thousand Oaks on Weds. I hope this helps! Good luck to you all. -Jeff read more

Dr. Memsic and her staff treated me wonderfully. Dr. Memsic is extremely attentive and thorough. I was pleased with my treatment from start to finish. I went to see her for what a thought was a rerupture of a bilateral hernia. Fortunately, I did not have to have a repair. I highly recommend Dr. Memsic and her staff. read more

I paid $150 out of pocket for a short and cold consultation (one the receptionist previously assured me was covered by my insurance, alas it was not.) I was fine paying cash for the visitation fee since I wanted the visit. Low and behold, this office still billed my insurance $565 - an amount I am now responsible for. My insurance never should have been billed in the first place, since I paid the doctor's out of network / out of pocket consult fee. I feel taken advantage of in a vulnerable situation. Not happy with this doctor or her staff for attempting to sneakily double dip on a ten minute visit. read more

Personally, I thought I liked Dr. Memsic. She made me feel comfortable and seemed like she genuinely was concerned for me as a person. However, as previous comments mention, billing practices are terrible. I was given paperwork showing a max out of pocket $3000 which I was led to understand would be what I would pay. Just prior to surgery all the real costs started coming out. At this point I am almost up to $10,000 and without contacting me directly, they sent a balance owed of almost $4000 to a collection company MNET. I suffer from a rare genetic condition, HS, and thought surgery was my best option. When I initially contacted the office I was told reoccurrence rate was virtually none but within seven weeks of surgery, I had reoccurrence. During surgery there were complications and they could not stitch me up in the way we discussed (crescent along the crease) Instead they opened me more and--without regard to aesthetics--Sewed me up with long z-shaped scars halfway down my upper arms. That was never discussed as a possibility before surgery. In fact, the pre surgical conversation was pretty much "you know what the complications are, right?" Not only that, but the stitches used to close me up we're not appropriate for the type of wounds and almost all of them opened. I was laid up for 8 weeks with gaping holes and advised to treat with archaic and very outdated wound care. I continued to go back and forth, showing research even, supporting the use of alternative wound care and ended up paying out of pocket for my own wound care. It wasn't until the healing of my wounds became expedited and the cleanliness of my wounds noticed that the staff agreed that my self researched wound care was a valid alternative. In addition, I had to have another doctor remove "dog-ears" left from "poor surgical practices" (per second opinion physician). I was led to believe by the verbiage from Dr. Memsic that she would "take care of that" meaning it would be at no extra charge (since it was caused by poor stitching)and something quick and easy. However when I asked to have them removed at my last appointment, the finance person came in and went over operating room and anesthesia costs. I asked why it wasn't a local anesthesia and in office procedure and she began to backtrack. I left in a hurry and crying. I went to a dermatologist and they were able to remove the dog ears and do it under local and in office, I only paid $25 out of pocket and insurance covered the minor procedure which was a total of $450 billed. Dr. Memsic wanted to charge minimum $2500 (that may have only been the surgery center cost). And back to billing, I was told the back office would go to war for me to have insurance pay as much as possible. I asked if I should appeal on my end and was told no need unless their efforts were unsuccessful. I never received word from Dr. Memsic's office. I just got the notice I was in collections. But not only that, I lost appeal rights with my insurance because of the appeal time period. Now I am virtually in the same position I was pre-surgery except I am heavily scarred and in the hole $10k. read more

Dr Memsic was recommended to me by my compassionate dentist office. Everything thing they said about her was spot on if not more so. When I arrived at her office and was checking in, she came in the door and swept behind me. I felt a wave of positive energy immediately. I was then told that was Dr Memsic. She is there for her patients. She watches over your whole treatment like a best friend, loving mother and compassionate doctor. If there is a problem or delay, she is on top of it. Before and after surgery, she contacted me and spent a lot of time explaining procedures and what some other doctors were talking about. She always returns emails and phone calls promptly. Her staff are also compassionate and helpful. They are on top of their stuff unlike some other offices I have dealt with. I travel from out of state to be seen in this office. I would not trust my life to anyone else! She is truly a God-sent person. read more

Dr.Memsic truly is a heaven sent physician. Who takes her profession as purpose in life to provide excellent care for her patients. My sister Olga was diagnosed with cancer about 10yrs ago and just recently lost her battle in February at Cedar Sinai. Where Dr.Memsic cared for her 5yrs within the diagnosis.. The unconditional love that was given was priceless..Dr.Memsic was like a second mom.. Job well done! Olga is smiling down on you.. Love you for all that you've done for my sister... Truly God's gift to people in need..!! read more