Endnote: I've never recommended a physician to my Internist, who I've been with for 25 years because he's a heavy hitter: former Chief of Staff at Cedars, refers to the best physicians in the area, I've had occasion to need them, and he's always right. But I've started that ball rolling for the first time. Just had my post-test consult, and the more Dr. Berookim teaches me about how to respect what's happening in my body, the better my health will be. The results of my tests arrive at my internet's office on Tuesday. And on Wednesday, I plan on speaking with him directly about how strongly I recommend Dr. Berookim, without hesitation, and the reasons why. I truly have never met a gastroenterologist who's as bright, state of the art, and with a bedside manner that absolutely, positively can't be beat. He needs to be among the "best of the best" to whom my internist can make referrals for many years to come because he IS the best of the best. read more

Amazing doctor, he is really friendly and actually cares about his patients. He never rushes you out of his office and he makes sure all your questions are answered. No words can describe how professional and amazing this doctor is! Thank you Dr. Berookim for all the great service and helping me with the issues i had. read more

I came back for my follow-up after a few months and I can't appreciate how much this office has done for me. Thank you for being so kind and patient with me. I know I am difficult, but you guys stuck by my side, Thank You! read more

After having called several other doctors and not being able to get an appointment within two weeks, I found Dr. Berookim on Yelp and called his office. Bianca, at the front desk, was able to get me in within two days!! I was very confident in my decision to go see Dr. Berookim after having read the reviews on Yelp. Once I got to the office, I didn't have to wait 10 min to go in and see him, it was pretty quick. He took his time to find out what was going on with me and made me feel comfortable enough that I could ask him any questions and he answered them all very professional and courteously. He is definitely my go to Dr.! Thank you very much! read more

I absolutely adore Dr. Berookim. I recommend him to everyone. Unfortunately when they called to remind me I should get a colonoscopy, they no longer take my insurance. If the out-of-pocket wasn't so much, I would do it. If he takes your insurance, you will not be sorry. Best of the best! read more

He is a great doctor, he takes his time and listens to you and tries to relate to what you are having problems with. I had severe pain for 3 weeks and after seeing him and following his advice I was pain-free after that. He really took his time and listened to me. Great guy, and great doctor! read more

My husband went to Dr. Berookim for some stomach problems he was having and told me about what a great doctor he was and how he was very considerate. So of course when I came back from my school trip to Ensenada to do dental work on children I was experiencing some not so ideal stomach issues. I went to Dr. Berookim per my husbands recommendations and I just want the entire YELP world to know what a really great doctor he is. He talked to me with the outmost patience which is hard to find these days. He explained to me why I was feeling the way I was and also told me what to do to feel better and he even called to check up on me a few days later! I was so pleasantly surprised. I am really happy my husband found Dr. Berookim and I would recommend to him to all my family and friends. read more

I went to see Dr. Berookim because of persistent stomach pain and other GI symptoms. I was nervous that I could have something serious because I kept going to different doctors and could not get a straight answer. My aunt had seen Dr. Berookim for a colonoscopy and received great care, so I made an appointment to see him asap. Dr. Berookim was incredibly friendly and understanding. He was patient with me and reviewed my old records and colonoscopy findings which were performed by another gastroenterologist. He also suspected that there is more to my abdominal pain and suggested a capsule endoscopy to evaluate my small intestine. The procedure was very easy and noninvasive. All I had to do was swallow a pill looking item that was also a video camera. The procedure allowed Dr. Berookim to determine that my abdominal pain was the result of inflammation in my small intestine. Even though my diagnosis is more serious than I hoped for, I'm grateful that Dr. Berookim took the time and was able to diagnose me correctly. I have made some changes to my diet and added some new meds; I'm feeling a lot better. I'd definitely recommend Dr. B. to others looking for a Gastroenterologist located in Beverly Hills read more

Dr Berookim was instrumental in saving my life. He discovered a mass in my esophagus. I am in post op mode now and continue to visit Dr B for help with my recovery. I highly recommend this compassionate,caring doctor. MB Los Angeles read more

What can I say about an extremely personable doctor and one of the greatest doctor's I've ever become treated by. He's TOPS in his field and extremely capable of searching for the treatment and necessary care for the symptoms. I have continually suggested to people I'm acquainted with, to see him, and my opinions are convincing and trustworthy. I'm in need to see him today with the possibility of strep throat, but I have been treated by him for gastro issues since a year and a half ago...plus,insisted my husband sees him as needed. I highly highly recommend him. Just read his reviews, just speak to his marvelous staff and I'm certain you'll be confident and pleased!!!!!!! By downtown Judye Brown of Sherman Oaks, Calif read more

It is really difficult to find a doctor that is willing to move past the "normal" diagnoses that everyone seems to have, and instead will actually work with you and help with your specific concerns and ailments. I was born with multiple bowel atresias (I think that's how it is spelled), and so obviously my whole life I have had to deal with everything from obstructions to chronic pain. It is a sensitive subject and when I moved away from my childhood home to LA I was worried about finding a doctor who could continue to give me the level of care I came to expect from my lifelong doctor. Dr. Derookim is that doctor for me. He listens, is patient, makes you feel like your voice is heard and your opinion matters. Every time I come in for a visit he spends a good amount of time with me, I never feel rushed, I always feel like I am a top priority. He also is very easy to talk to and kind--I feel safe with him as my doc. Also, it doesn't hurt that his office is so close to my own! read more

I went to Mexico last week and came back with some crazy bug. My stomach was killing me and all sorts of horrible things were going on ( don't think anyone cares for the specifics). I went to Dr. Berookim because I was referred through a friend. He is an amazing and very thorough Doctor! Within a day of seeing him I was pretty much 90%. He is very knowledgeable and spent a good amount of time with me until he figured out exactly what was wrong and the best way to fix me. Already sent one of my very good friends to him for some gas issues they were having. Highly recommend him! read more

I have been experiencing really bad heartburn for the past few months. At first I was just trying to ignore it, but recently it became really uncomfortable. I started asking a few friends what kind of doctor I should go see for this and they recommended I go to a GI doctor. One of my friends was also dealing with heartburn and had recently gone to Dr Berookim and loved him. She told me I had to go see him because he is the best GI in Beverly Hills. I called his office and made an appointment that week. On the day of my appointment I got there a few minutes early to fill out paperwork and didn't have to wait more than about 10-15 minutes before I was brought back. My experience with Dr. Berookim was great. He asked me a bunch of questions about my heartburn conditions. He told me my heartburn, also known as GERD, was pretty mild and as of right now the best treatment would be to make some lifestyle modifications. He told me that if this does not work then I should come back and we can reevaluate. I really appreciated him telling me first and foremost to try and treat it myself instead of pushing more invasive diagnostic exams or treatments. It has been a few weeks since my appointment with Dr Berookim and my heartburn has decreased from the simple diet changes he suggested. Dr Berookim is a great doctor and I would highly recommend him for any GI needs! read more

My visit to Dr. Berookim's was fantastic. His office was clean and classy. He actually listened to what I had to say and did his best to work through my issues. Even though my problem didn't turn out to be as serious as initially though, he still kept in touch just to make sure everything was good and to offer additional advice. Unfortunately, that level of attention is RARE with other doctors in my experience so I really appreciate that he went the extra mile for me. He's officially the only gastroenteritis I'll see. Honestly, I wish he was my family doctor. read more

I am going to be blunt when I say this... My digestion functions about as well at 2007 Britney Spears. We all know how that went, but please, I'm not asking for pity, lol! I've gone to countless doctors, had innumerable digestive tests done, even had surgery, etc. but nothing has helped "B.Spears"... And since nothing came from ALL of these efforts (and shady practices- one of the GI DOCs I went to here in LA mysteriously disappeared one day... Leaving me "shit out of luck"- ha!), I ditched medical intervention for about four years and tried to figure it out on my own. For a little while I was OK... Not wonderful, and I did have to go to the hospital several times, but I was reluctant to try a new gastroenterologist because of the no good "advice" previous "specialists" gave me. A few months ago though, I could no longer take the excruciating pain in my digestive tract... And as a girl who is known for her 6-pack, it is rather disheartening when people NOW ASK ME HOW FAR ALONG I AM! Yelp to the rescue... Thanks to all the awesome remarks here on Yelp, I decided Dr. Berookim would be my last ditch effort. I'm stubborn as crap (lol) so me submitting myself to seek medical intervention is a huge deal... But I'm HAPPY I DID! Dr. Berookim is top notch. He doesn't sugar-coat anything, tells it like it is, but also genuinely cares that his patience feel better! He prescribed me some medication but then asked to do a test on me because my symptoms seemed relatable to a specific virus... And BAM! Guess who tested positively and was able to treat the shit out of it (ohhhh poop puns?). Sure, treating it helped, but unfortunately my struggles are life long (much like the infamous Pop Princess... Wonder if I'll get my own show in Vegas one day?). That being said, I have NO PROBLEM with Dr. Berookim journeying along next to me as he is extremely knowledgeable and doesn't treat me like a science experiment (I have a feeling Ms Spears feels differently about her "team"). If you're in pain, embarrassed about #2 issues, feeling bloat/gassy/pregnant/constipated/etc, I HIGHLY recommend seeing Dr. Berookim! He'll put your mind at ease and even make you laugh at your symptoms (laughter is the best medicine, right?). read more

About 2 months ago my mom ended up in the emergency room at Cedar Sinai due to severe stomach pain. She had constant pain in her stomach after eating food and was having difficulty maintaining her weight. The doctor at Cedar Sinai recommended that we seek a GI specialist as soon as possible because they couldn't figure out what was wrong with her even though they ran blood test and took X-rays. Her primary doctor was no help either. I was recommended to Dr. Berookim by a good friend of mine. I called and explained everything to Dr. Berookim and he was eager to have me bring my mom in. He scheduled an appointment for us and taking my mother to Dr. Berookim was the best decision I made. I have TOTAL confidence in Dr. Berookim expertise and his professional yet warm and caring manner. He was very comforting throughout the visit and asked as many questions as possible to pin point the problem. He recommended a colonoscopy test so he can determine why my mother was having abdominal pain. He also ran a more detailed blood test just to make sure he is not leaving anything out. He truly took the time to talk to us, educate us, and also diagnose my mom. She is currently on the medication that he has prescribe and is able to eat and feel normal again. She has also took what Dr. Berookim told her into consideration and has applied it to her daily diet. I would also like to provide kudos to the front desk, who called me, scheduled her appointments, and walked me through any problem or questions I had. Thank you Dr. Berookim. Please note that I that the likelihood of me recommending your GI practice to others is most definitely! read more

I'd been struggling with heartburn for months when I went to see Dr. Berookim. I had an excellent experience with him and his staff. I even had an endoscopy which went flawlessly wherein he performed several tests to make sure all possible causes of my issue were explored. In the end I'm feeling much better and have Dr. Berookim and his team to thank. I highly recommend them! read more

I just moved from Chicago and had seen a few general doctors there about some ongoing colon pain. I had had some bleeding and sporadic knife pains. The general doctors kept throwing around ideas and trying antibiotics but nothing worked. I wanted a 2nd opinion once I moved to LA and after seeing the reviews I had to give Dr. Berookim a try and I'm glad I did because he saved my life. First of all, he is a warm, kind, incredibly personable man that made me feel at ease from the first handshake. I explained my story to him and he gave me something for the pain but said he wanted to try a colonoscopy even though I was 21. During the colonoscopy, he ended up finding early stage rectal cancer that could have been life-altering in just 2 years time. He helped me through the process, get me set up with a colorectal surgeon and has done follow-ups with me. Today, the pain is gone, i'm healthy, and I have Dr. Berookim to thank for it for taking the time to make sure everything was okay. I highly recommend him. read more

There's ZERO doubt Dr. Berookim is a top notch MD! He's leading the way and provides care above and beyond. He has personally called me for a follow-up call after my appointments and also via email. I drive from Newport Beach and Palm Springs to see him as we don't have access to a leading MD in our areas. Thank you Dr. Berookim and your staff for always taking care of me. I'm so grateful to have found you and your expertise in the area of SIBO. You changed my life for the better! read more

So grateful I went to see Dr. Berookim after I read all his amazing reviews on yelp! I was able to see him very quickly and, after assessing, realized my issue was better suited for a pulmonologist. He thus referred me to be seen to the kindest, most thorough pulmonologist in the same building for the same day. Despite the transfer to another specialty, he still dove into my GI history and recommended/conducted tests he thought would be worthwhile since I was already at his office. I'm extremely grateful for his assistance, attention and expertise, and would recommend him highly. read more

While my father was visiting me from Virginia, he was challenged by IBD health issues. While in Cedars, Dr. Berookim was assigned his case. Dr. Berookim showed concern and gave us all confidence that he would help my father and he did. Throughout the follow up visits until my father went back East, Dr. Berookim continued to manage his condition. He made personal calls to check on my father. My father and my entire family sincerely appreciate his caring, concern and efforts. I would definitely feel comfortable recommending him for anyone suffering from GI related illnesses. His staff is also friendly and efficient. Michael B. read more

Dr. Berookim is amazing! He is so thorough and just wonderful. No wonder his patients love him. Bedside manner - would rate is as superb. His practice is nothing like some others I've been to. A visit to the doctor has become synonymous to a day at the DMV if not worse. It has become an endless waiting game. From the wait in the lobby to get taken in, then to the wait in the exam room for an assistant, and only to wait again for the good doctor to come in and talk to you which sometimes only takes 5 minutes. Dr Berookim is not like any other. He will listen, taking as much time, joke around (only if appropriate) and will try to understand what's going on and discuss options with you. You do not have to do anything you do not want to do - and it's really good when the doctor says "these are your options and you can decide which route to go". If I could rate him the entire galaxy instead of just the "5" measly stars I WOULD! read more

I went to see Dr. Berookim a couple of months ago, after I developed a very challenging GI issue. I found him in Los Angeles magazine, where he was listed as one of the top 10 GI Doctors in LA. I then went to yelp to read his reviews and was very impressed. Dr. Berookim definitely lived up to his impeccable reviews. He is an excellent diagnostician, and is also very personable and compassionate. He was extremely patient with my numerous questions, and was also very reassuring at a time when I was feeling vulnerable and anxious due to my GI issues. He was well versed in natural complementary treatments for my GI issue, which was an added bonus. His staff, Satmattie and Marielle, are very friendly and helpful. I am so grateful I found Dr. Berookim! read more

I can't Thank You enough Doctor Berookim for treating me as I suffered with stomach pain and bloating for 5 months and saw numerous GI's with no results. The test I had 5 months ago with other GI's was a colonoscopy, endoscopy, lactose breath test and a lactulose breath test with each one coming back negative. Doctor Berookim must have felt I still had some type of infection when the lactuose breath test came back negative and prescribed for me Xifaxan. I did the 14 day treatment 3 x a day 550mg of Xifaxan and after about 2 weeks of finishing this treatment I felt normal again and don't even think about my stomach anymore. No more pain and No more bloating. I had a corned beef sandwich yesterday for the first time with french fries at Canters Deli and in 5 months of suffering I enjoyed every bite with no after issues what so ever. Highly recommend Dr Berookim if your suffering stomach pain and or bloating. His staff is exceptional as well. read more

THE BEST AT WHAT HE DOES!!!! I have seen other GI doctors and can truly say DR BEROOKIM IS TOP TIER!! What makes him so great? He is understanding, empathetic, UNDERSTANDING, listens, and truly cares about his patients. He is willing to go the extra mile. I have seen him many times and he and his staff are always extremely understanding, friendly, compassionate, and accommodating! If you are anywhere in LA looking for the best GI doctor it is Dr. Berookim!!! read more

I have to say I'm very impressed with Peyton. I came to him at the recommendation of my new primary doctor for a cough I've been battling for two years. After going through my diagnosis and medical history, he prescribed meds for me that have virtually taken away the cough I used to have. Now that its somewhat established I've had GERD for the last 2 years and its gone untreated until now, he was ready to do an endoscopy along with a biopsy and other tests. I am a big girl and I also have sleep apnea which makes this doubly scary for me since I can't use anesthesia like most. His assurance, his transparency when talking to his anesthesiologist about his concerns, and his confidence in being able to get the job done were all pluses in my book. Getting to the day it was supposed to occur, I'm stressed beyond stressed. My BP is through the roof. I explained to Peyton that so much has happened personally in the short time between scheduling this and now, that he has no idea the stress I'm under. Instead of that snide, disappointed, "If you weren't so fat we wouldn't have this problem" look I've gotten from doctors before, he asked "Did you sleep at all last night?" to which I replied no. He then asked "Were you worried about the surgery?" to which I replied "a little, but my stresses extend beyond that." He placed his hand on the blanket, looked at my husband and said "There's no way I'm doing an elective surgery with her this stressed out, Cedar Sinai is 5 mins away. Please take her to the emergency so nothing happens to her." I was refunded my expense within minutes and on my way to an emergency administered sedative and BP pill. Very professional, very caring, very concerned...everything a doctor is supposed to be and it was greatly appreciated. I've had the worst time finding doctors that can look past my weight, encourage me to lose of course, but understand that not everything is weight related and in some cases, a person's illness could be hindering them from losing the weight they need to. He is a keeper! read more

Dr. Berookim truly cares about his patients he makes sure to take his time to understand the symptoms. He saved me when I had a stomach issue nobody could diagnose. He quickly knew which tests were necessary and treated me to a speedy recovery. I was at a point where water was upsetting my stomach! Dr Berookim had a calming demeanor with great bedside manner. I have recommended many friends to him including my mother. She was very happy with todays visit and received the same care from Dr Berookim she was extremely happy with his recommendations. I highly recommend him read more

Dr. Berookim is an absolutely incredible doctor that helped me out greatly with a very uncomfortable throat condition. He's extremely attentive and spent a ton of time with me explaining my condition. Never did I feel rushed or hurried; every appointment I had his full attention and was taken care of. Thanks again, doc! read more

Excellent doctor, makes you feels relaxed. Very knowledgeable and explains medical terms and diagnosis in relatable terms!

I don't know any other doctor that would call me to check up on me. Fantastic Doctor. I'm so used to doctors telling me that the pain or other symptoms are just in my head after a couple tests with no results. He has been so thorough and compassionate, instead of just writing me off as crazy. Each time i go in for another test, or am given a new prescription, he walks me through the entire process from prep to recovery and lets me know what i can expect. When i was experiencing pain between visits, he called me every day to follow-up and give recommendations until my next appointment. If I could, I would have him as my general practitioner. read more

Dr. Berookim's office is clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in a mid-size medical building on Robertson. Parking in the neighborhood is easy (as opposed to visiting the Cedars Towers which are a bit of a nightmare.) The office staff is super friendly and helpful, and I was able to get an appointment pretty quickly. Most importantly, Dr. Berookim quickly got to the bottom of my mysterious and chronic abdominal pain. He was attentive, easy to talk with, and not even remotely condescending when I asked what I was certain to be a thousand insane questions. Highly recommend. read more

Dr.Berookim is the finest Doctor, and without his expertise in all factions of his practice, I do not think I would be alive one year later to write this. I live in Central Oregon and will travel to wherever Dr.Berookim is for my scheduled checkups and procedures. I trust this man in my case, with my life. With gratitude and highest recommendation. read more

I'd been having digestion issues for several months, but thankfully the doctor was able to get me sorted out. Unfortunately he doesn't accept my insurance, however he came highly recommended so I bit the bullet and paid out of pocket. read more

Dr Berookim is very thorough with his speciality and I really appreciate the fact that he is not willing to give up. He is continuing to investigate my pain and colon blockages that have caused me horrible pain over the years! I feel that Dr Berookim is 100% committed to his patients. Not many Dr's are this devoted. I also believe that Dr. B is a top notch surgeon and I trust him far more than any other GI Physician that I have utilized in the past. read more

I appreciate Dr. Berookim so much! He truly cares about his patients! He us so thorough and kind and so patient. He never made me feel rushed and had answered all of my concerns and questions. I would recommend him To everyone i know! You do not get many great caring doctors like Dr. Berookim! Thank you so much for your help doctor and thank you to the staff who is so professional and kind!! I feel so comfortable and i know i am in good hands i cannot wait to start my new journey! Thank you for all of your recommendations Doctor! read more

Dr. Berookim's incredible knowledge and expertise is matched by his compassion which isn't always easy to find. I have never written a yelp review but I felt compelled to share how grateful I am to Dr. Berookim and Bianca. I have never dealt with a kinder or more accommodating doctor's office before and I am so appreciative. read more

Dr. Berookim is thorough and has a great interest in me as a patient. I've been a patient for about 5 years now. He has always taken his time to advise any procedures that I may need. His staff is also professional and courteous. read more

Extraordinary care. Make sure you pay a visit to him. He's supremely intelligent, caring, kind and makes the whole experience easy. I get really nervous going to all doctors and he immediately makes you feel calm. You won't find anyone better. The staff is also wonderful. Go see him. read more

Dr. Peyton is the best ,he is a Gem, he's knowledgable, friendly and his bedside manner is great... The staff also Bianca and Semata (hope spelled it right) are so helpful! I called them to also questions for the doctor regarding a medicine I have to take and within few hours I receive a call back with an answer! I know there office is super busy but they alms age to still make time to call me back with my answers! Being that I'm a worry body they manage to ease ur pain by following up! Awesome doctor and staff! Thx Sarow read more

Thank you, Dr. Berookim for your care, being thorough, and explaining my symptoms. He has been my doctor since 2013. Dr. Berookim is a great and amazing doctor. His integrity, reputation, and character is remarkable and extraordinary. I had endoscopy and colonoscopy. He was very thorough and captured cells/tissues for biopsy. At my follow-up, he described the procedure with pictures and explanation of the samples taken during my endoscopy. I have been to many doctors in Beverly Hills, and most of the office staff have been snobby/attitudes or have no care of helping. However, his staff has been great too. If you are looking for a gastroenterologist, I highly recommend him with a great staff supporting him. read more