This guy has a real bug up his tush about opioids. I pretty much destroyed my lower back, so my lady doc started me on an opioid. It worked just fine at controlling my 6-8 level back pain, but when I moved to Cali and ended up in LAcare with Nudelman he harped constantly about my daily pill. You must be an addict, he proclaimed. Gee, one pill a day qualifies you as an addict? Who knew? He was so anti-opioid he totally forgot my other issues. Why am I so tired all the time, I complained. Why is my stomach so bloated? Geez, looks like I'm carrying triplets. What's this weird rash doing on my lower legs and feet? But the fatigue was the worst. I could barely get out of bed in the morn. Happily, I found another doc, because my old broken leg/knee forced me to seek a doc who could replace it, which several prior docs had already confirmed. Nudelman didn't want to even send me to a specialist. I found that Calmediconnect may not want to cover that, so I wised up and left him for another doc and, doncha know it, it probably saved my life. Seems my new lady doc at ucla knew exactly how to proceed, a biopsy confirmed it - I had multiple myeloma! She saw the hip lesion and got me going on the treatments. Happily, it wasnt too late. It was a brutal treatment regimen, but a year and a half later I am - happily - in remission. Scary how things work out, huh? Screw you Nudelman, try practicing some medicine next time. And how/why did LACare decide to hire you? We hear about the failures of managed care, and I certainly would add this guy. Don't think that advanced years means good experience, my ucla lady is barely thirty but she figured it out read more

Dr. Nudelman has been my primary care doctor for a while now. I honestly don't know what I would do without both the BEST DOCTOR EVER and the AMAZING JUDY. They both work so hard to provide the absolute best care for their patients...and they actually care, a lot. I found this to be quite rare in previous experiences. I never dread my appointments, but quite the opposite. I always look forward to seeing my two favorite medical providers. Judy works so hard to keep the office running perfectly. She is always on top of referrals and always aims to get the best provider, not just the first or easiest one. I also can't say enough positive things about Dr. Nudelman! He's not only an impeccable provider, but he also is an incredible person. I leave the office always cracking up and in great spirits. It's like seeing family at this point, and I will be a forever patient of Dr. Nudelman. Judy styles the office so great & always has such a warm and non sterile feeling. Plays great music and always has a smile on. Not to mention she is so incredibly knowledgeable and great at everything she does (literally I never feel anything when she draws my blood- she is seriously magical!). read more

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Dr will try and not refer you to specialist and will prescribe meds instead. Wife went for 4 visits and gives no diagnosis because he doesn't know cause of the issues. Switched doctors and the second opinion was diagnosed in 30 minutes. Nudelman also broke HIPPA violations on visit. I'm very disappointed in ethics of this doctor. Im in healthcare to serve the needs of others and hope he thinks similarly. I wish him the best but i would not recommend at all. read more

I had a mortifying experience at this doctor's office. I do not believe his doctor will protect your privacy, since he violated another patient's privacy within five minutes of meeting me. The first thing he did when he stepped out of the office and saw me was to make a racist joke about how Japanese people cannot pronounce the letter 'r'. When he took my family history, he asked a bunch of unnecessary and probing questions like whether or not I forgot my brother's birthday or if my father abused me. Later on, he tried to convince me to take antidepressants, and would not let up even though I told him other medical professionals had already made it clear I did not need them. After I repeatedly insisted that while I completely understood the value of antidepressants, I did not need them at this time, he asked me if I had noticed another patient of his in the waiting room. He then disclosed to me that this person had auditory hallucinations and was on antipsychotics, "but you would never know just by looking at him." After I tried to confront him on violating his patient's HIPAA confidentiality, he continued to try to push antidepressants on me, saying that the reason he felt I needed them was because I did not look like a happy person, because I was not smiling at him. As for the medical care--he took a number of blood tests during the first physical, and I now have to have them redone because he did not instruct me to fast first, rendering many of the results worthless. read more

I agree with the Yelp review that says he pushes antidepressants. He does not take the time to listen to your complaint before drawing conclusions and writing you a prescription. He interrupted me mid-story, and from his end, that was all he cared to hear. Whether or not I need the prescription, I feel I should be heard. He makes you come see him every month or so in order that he can collect his copay and bill your insurance company. He's rude, crass, arrogant, and kept pushing my buttons, even after commenting that I was "sensitive" until I cried at my last office visit. Before this visit, I thought he was okay and tolerated his personality because his location was convenient to me, and I don't have any serious health problems. I will not be going back. read more

DO NOT choose this doctor! Especially if you speak English even with a slight accent. They will try to claim that they do not understand you or your messages and that's why it takes them so long to return your calls ( FYI- I live in US 17 years and work as a scientist in Biotech, plus do real estate on the side.) To deal with this office is to deal with the people with luck of respect, professionalism and ethical manners. read more

Dr. Nudelman is a good doctor with, what seems like, a solid foundation. The experience, however--far from any expectations and definitely left a terrible taste in my mouth. The receptionist/nurse is rude. It appears that she hates her job, she is rude on the phone, she is rude in person, she is rude when taking blood, she is rude to talk to, she's rude in many ways than you'd ever imagine. I had a physical appointment, which I should have cancelled after the receptionist was rude to me on the phone making the appointment, but I went, despite my better judgement. The doctor, himself, was very nice and asked the right questions. His exam was thorough enough for a physical and he made conversation with me, unlike the receptionist. The receptionist is the nurse. She came to take my blood. She, on the other hand, barely said two words to me and was pretty annoyed that I was asking her questions. It was pathetic. After calling in to find out my results, the receptionist was, surprise, rude and contradicted the time frame that the doctor told me of when my results would be ready. Finally, I got in touch with the doctor (after waiting an extra long period, a week, for results, not because of the lab, but because the receptionist decided to make me wait) he explained to me the results. I asked him to fax them to my work and explained that I need to stand by the fax machine so to please let me know when he would fax over the results. He promised that he would have his receptionist call me before sending the fax of results. A couple hours later a coworker gave me my results. How embarrassing and an outright violation of privacy. There was no call from the receptionist (again, surprise) or any consideration that these are sensitive medical documents. I called the doctor to confront him about this incident and his response was "OK." Doctor -- if you don't find it in your heart to fire your receptionist/nurse, I'll do it for you. There are many other qualified (and not rude) candidates and you don't need someone ruining your practice by turning patients away, especially in such economic hard times. Yelpers - save your money and your co-pays, and do not bother with this office. That is, unless you'd like to be treated like crap and you can put up with extreme rudeness from the staff. read more

Nice guy, I like the way that he sits with you and interviews you during a physical, very old-school style. However; the complete lack of 1990s era technology (such as email, or even the use of computers) was a major turn off. Finally, some major irregularities were discovered in a routine test. I was never called. That sort of negligence in patient care required that I simply move along to another physician for another complete physical. Odds are he never even read my results, which makes the negligence even worse. read more

If you're looking for a Good Doctor Who makes time for his patients and listens to your problems this is the best doctor for you so glad I found Dr. Nudelman read more

Dr. Nudelman has been my primary care physician since 2002. Here's a list exceptional qualities of the doctor, his staff, and his business. 1. Dr. Nudelman takes the time to get to know you as a person. He has a genuine sense of humor which puts me immediately at ease. 2. My medical experience has been only first rate. I'm not a doctor but his diagnostic skills appear to be first rate since my overall health is as well. 3. He answers medical questions succinctly and intelligently and in plain English. 4. Judy, the RN and office manager is definitely "retail friendly". She's never rattled and always has things under control. 5. Appointments are easy to make and I don't think I've ever waited more than 10 minutes until I'm called. I'll bet less than 1% of the physicians in the country can make that claim. This is my first ever Yelp review. My principal reason for posting this is in reaction to some of the negative reviews on this doctor. After reading them I was wondering if they're actually reviewing the same person. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Nudelman for several years, and he has always been an excellent doctor! Attentive to my needs, and always promptly answers any of my questions. He also makes my visits very pleasant, and he has a very good sense of humor. I would highly recommend him! Eugene L. read more

Dr. Ronald Nudelman has been our primary physician for over 10 years. He takes time with his patients and readily discusses concerns and problems they present. He is low key, witty and has a unique sense of humor - very refreshing for a doctor. Authorizations to specialists are readily provided as needed. For sudden illness, he is accessible and returns calls promptly. It is generally easy to get an appointment in a timely fashion through the always polite and ever efficient Judy, who serves as both nurse and office manager. This is not a corporate "get them in, get them out" office. Visits are quiet and relaxed, wait times are minimal. It's Art News and The New Yorker, not People magazine. Unfounded reports on this website should be viewed with great skepticism. My husband and I have many medical options in our insurance plan, but we have stayed with Dr. Nudelman thanks to the sincere doctor/patient relationship we have developed with him over the years. Robin & Tony Santa Monica read more

This is a heartless Doctor. If you ask questions or disagree, this 'doctor' turns into Mr. Jekyll. He is not safe to go and his follow up procedures are not professional. I requested the materials multiple times and only received them by having to visit the office. If you are going through difficult times, he is the last doctor you should go to. THIS WAS A HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. read more

Dr. Nudelman is a very good doctor. He is responsive to my concerns and needs and has kept me healthy. I have multiple health issues, and he has taken care of them all. The office is well run. read more

The receptionist lady is very rude in answering calls and making appointment. Never go there and you would feel you are just nothing to them. read more

Dr. Nudelman is unprofessional, ego-driven, and entirely lacking in social skills and empathy. Dare to advocate for yourself by asking a question using medical terminology and he will quiz you to try to put you in your place. Answer his stupid questions correctly and he'll get angry then pout. Dr. Nudelman would often discuss his dating life without any encouragement and not take the hint from my silence and flat affect that I had no interest in hearing him disparage these unfortunate women (one of whom he insulted because English was her second language). Also, he repeatedly discussed patients' medical issues in his tiny waiting room while other patients were present. Once his pattern of inappropriateness and arrogance had clearly established that he was simply a d-, I mean jerk, I called him out on his bs in front of several patients in his waiting room and was out. On the plus side, it's easy to make an appointment with him because of his horrible reputation. Good luck to you if you ignore the reviews here and elsewhere (not hard to find) that clearly lay out what you're setting yourself up for and decide to roll with this pathetic little man. I give it 6 months before you're posting reviews like this everywhere you can find. read more

Judy, Dr. Nudelman's assistant, is super conscientious and efficient, and professional in handling both the front office and responsibilities in the exam room, i.e. take vital signs, blood draws. Dr. Nudelman himself, is warm, caring, wise, kindly, and for my case of neurotic depression, a walking, talking, cure. I wasn't even conscious of how I hadn't laughed in a long-time. He had me amused and cheerful in no time. Plus, he gives a very thorough checklist type questionaire to fill out about what's going on with you from a doctor's perspective, so you know the bases are all covered. I left my annual appointment today with a smile, some of my lost confidence restored, and a more realistic perspective, I felt. read more

Okay, I love this doctor more and more. He's as absurd and twisted as I am. I just went to see him today as I am ill and he playfully insisted that I should've brought in the monstrous thing I hocked up yesterday. Yeah, we're both gross. Whatever. read more

I like Dr. Nudelman personally. He always to real interest in me even when I had long absenses of in just showing up for basic physicals. I have had several procedures and they were approved straight away. Jusy to is very nice and hardworking seems to be on top over everthing read more

AVOID. This is the worst run doctor's office I have ever had to deal with. The doctor is never in the office (his normal hours are from 10am - 12noon), and his secretary, when she does decide to answer the phone, is rude and not at all helpful. If I could give this office 0 stars I would. read more

If I could give him a 0, I would. Dr. Nudelman was formally my PCP. I had to replace him after he called me "an idiot." Yes folks, that's right - a doctor called his patient an idiot. Well I guess what he actually said was "are you an idiot?" but it's implied. Reason for it: I stopped taking the antibiotics he prescribed me after doing some research and finding out that it had no effects on my symptoms. Also, this was verified by my new PCP and a dermatologist - what he gave me had no effects. My first impressions of him was that he didn't listen to his patients when they were describing the symptoms. Rather he would try providing a solution before you're even done explaining what's wrong with you. He tried telling me that the 7 years of pain and discomfort I've been dealing with in my knees could be due to "trauma" from a past experience. Ha! Right and my knee just clicks every now and then from trauma too. As he's walking me out, for some reason, he decided to ask "what do you do for a living?" Like that's important but he was obviously surprised to hear that I'm working in a field that supports mentally challenged individuals. He had nothing to say. I reported him to my insurance provider. They sent him a follow up to my report. My insurance provider sent me a response back saying: "Dr. Nudelman suggested that it was 'idiocy' to go to the doctor for treatment and refuse the treatment, but he did not in any way infer or suggest that you are an idiot." - straight from the letter. I don't ever post reviews on anyone or any business because I don't care enough. The only reason I'm doing this is to warn you guys. read more

I've been going to Dr Ron for a good 30 years. He's knowledgeable, keeps up on medicine, is smart, fun and charming. And he's always been right. Judy's a doll and extremely competent. Highly recommended. read more

Doctor Nudleman is the best, he genuinely cares about his patients. From my personal experience he I strained my back and had muscle pain. I asked him if I should take a muscle relaxer and he didn't think that was necessary. Instead he gave me naproxen and recommended I start stretching which I have started doing and take naproxen when I have pain. Well now that I have done so I have no pain. If you are a junkie and need pain killers or want to feed your addiction you probably need to go else where. This Doctor offers the safest and most effective solutions. He is absolutely amazing as well is Judy she is always delightful and she is very efficient they are a great team and always very short wait to see Doctor which is a plus because my last Doctor I would wait an hour to see him. I really don't understand why other people rated low but I have an idea they were unhappy that they didn't get to feed their addictions. This is a great and well run office with an amazing Doctor! read more

Can we do no stars? Aside from Dr. Nudelman's extreme personality disorder (quick to anger, unfiltered outbursts are not a good sign - nor is gratuitous insult), he ignored what was in the radiology report in order to support his own diagnosis. This is NOT okay. Nudelman needs to retire. Now. read more

Dr. Nudelman is great. He's very funny in a dry, sarcastic kind of way. Lots of jokes during appointments with him. He's very personable and spends time with you to understand your medical history and figure out what's wrong. He's been my primary care physician for the past five years. I haven't had a problem getting an appointment in a reasonable amount of time and there's seldom a wait in his office. read more

Dr. Nudelman was assigned to me by my HMO... I was nervous at first, to go to a Dr. I didn't know. But I figured I could change if I didn't like him. He is wonderful. I recommend him to anyone on the west-side. He takes time to talk to me everytime I have an appointment. I have never waited more than 5 minutes to see him, and his office staff are friendly. He's no-nonsense, and seems to be old-fashioned in the manner that he actually wants to address your issues, rather than most busy medical offices where they are so busy they just treat you like a number. Dr. Nudelman does not run his business all hustle and bustle. He actually practices medicine. In this state of HMO's and cutting costs, I get excellent care and time. I feel at ease knowing I have found a doctor I feel comfortable with and whom I trust. read more

Zero stars if I could! Very unprofessional doctor and nurse. The secretary also known as the nurse is very unwelcoming and you can feel her bad energy from a mile away. She has a scowl on her face through out the whole appointment. SO SAD! The doctor talked down to me as I was a patient. Now I can say ex-patient. His apathetic tone and demeanor is not acceptable NOT NOW OR EVER. There are so many younger and more respectable doctors in Los Angeles and I would not be surprised when Nudelman's office is CLOSED PERMENANTLY! read more

Dr. Nudelman has been my doctor for over 20 years. He is very bright and knowledgeable, and has always given me all the time I need to discuss my condition and discuss various courses of treatment. He is thorough and methodical in his approach, and does not jump to conclusions without a thorough exam. He has also been very helpful in helping me manage through various chronic diseases. Dr. Nudelman is also very patient in confirming or "clarifying" any self-diagnosis I have done on the internet. I have also been impressed with his willingness to refer me to a "specialist" when required. Dr. Nudelman is very personal, takes an interest in his patients, and does have a "unique" sense of humor. His nurse/office manager Judy has worked with him for a number of years, and together they provide a very professional and caring experience. read more

Dr.Nudleman is an exceptional specialist with over thirty years of experience in the west Los Angeles area. He is also appointed on the board of directors for many medical facilities in the city of Santa Monica. His success is driven by punctuality and professionalism. I truly admire his work ethic. I've meet many internal physicians, none as extraordinary as Ronald Nudelman. read more

Dr. Nudelman has been my primary care physician since 2002. He has exceptional knowledge as well as a kind and caring bedside manor. His office is very much like the old fashioned, personalized doctor's office setting. No production line patient care with two minutes with a doctor. Dr. Nudelman and his staff take time, listen and discuss your health issues with you. And, he's got a terrific sense of humor. Great guy! read more

Rudeness of his receptionist is explained by Mr Nudelman rudeness. Unsatisfied to the point when had to simply walk out in the middle of my appointment. Looks like Mr Nudelman has enough patients and doesn't need to improve his behaviour basing on feedback given on Yelp and other resources. Save your time and give a try to another doctor, who will try to hear you and treat you with respect. read more

A very kind and attentive doctor that immediately puts you at ease. Dr Nudelman's caring nature and quick wit is always a welcome pleasure. He has a very dry sense of humor that always makes me laugh. You never feel like they're rushing you out as the office is very relaxed but efficient. Judy, with the million things she has to do, always has a kind word and is proficient at running that office. I generally visit four times a year, and each time it's a pleasure to deal with such wonderful people. read more

He is attentive and has a good sense of humor. (There is a review below that states he has an obscene folk art sculpture in his office. I think the reviewer mistook a nose for a penis. There is an (looks like to me) Indonesian mask with an over-sized nose. If memory serves, a penis isn't in the middle of the face.) I will keep him as my doctor. read more

I have been Dr. Nudelmans patient for past two years. He is most caring and knowledgeable doctor. He actually takes the time to explain your medical condition to you and discusses treatment plans available. Never rushes you and answers all your questions . I am very happy that I have finally found a true doctor. read more

Dr. Nudelman is my primary care doctor in the network. I have been several years with doctor Nudelman. To this point I can not say anything bad about him. He has been treating me very well. He and I have always had good conversations. Also he has recommended very good doctors when I needed special treatment. I highly recommend Dr. Nudelman. Uno Anderson Northridge read more

Dr. Nudelman has been my primary care physician for 8 years. Oh dear, someone thinks that must mean I am a friend of his, instead of someone making an obvious qualifying opening statement. If you are looking for a doctor who will kiss your owwie and tell you he feels your pain, keep looking. If you are looking for an independent doctor in a two-person office, with a genuine care for your health, knowledge and experience and a nurse/practitioner/office manager who is overworked but friendly and competent .... this is for you. Dr. Nudelman is funny, but you've got to know how to act like an adult with him. He doesn't tolerate foolishness or ignoring his directions. If you need to get yelled at, for things like not paying attention to a serious, chronic issue, he will yell at you. Just enough. Dr. Nudelman and his nurse, Judy, have a lot on their plate. That's the way the American medical system is. Judy has to process TONS of paperwork. His office hours are weird because he also treats patients at nursing homes. My experience is that he undermedicates. And that is good. But then, I'm not someone seeing him for depression. I question whether any GP physician should be seen for depression. Do you want a two-person team who gets to know you, asks about your family, your business, your dog? This guy does. Yeah, he's a little gruff on the outside at first. She is not a concierge or cocktail waitress. Suck it up, buttercup. I do not post a lot on Yelp, Frankly, I think using Yelp to find a doctor is really, really stupid. People are too different, for a one size fits all assessment. What's great for me might be terrible for you, and the very nature of this website means mostly the "terrible"experiences will post. That really doesn't matter at a restaurant review. But reviewing doctors? Meh. And for the record, I see him afternoons and never between 10-12 in the morning. Why would you trust a review that can't even get the sign on the door right? read more

Dr. Ronald Nudelman is by far the worst doctor I have ever visited in my entire life. I would give him zero stars if I could, he spoke down to me and was unnecessarily rude. He asked me if I had any problems or concerns, I told him about pains shooting from my buttocks to my knees and legs. I had already researched my problem (Sciatica) but I wanted a professional diagnosis and treatment. He said oh you have lower back pain I will prescribe anti-inflammatory medication for you. I replied, I am not interested in making the pharmaceutical companies rich by not addressing the problem then fixing it and instead just take pills. He got very angry and said "I didn't know what I was talking about," I said but you haven't examined me or taken any X-Rays...he said and I'm not going to take X-Rays I know what I am doing I do this for a living. WTF! At one point he said do you want to start over, I said NO, he said so you are leaving. And I left after giving him a professional-no cursing-truthful tongue lashing. What an awful, horrible demeanor this doctor has!! read more

Dr. Nudelman has a big ego, is an inappropriate jokester and is clearly in it for the money. He even made a joke to me that my being healthy doesn't bring him any money. I also don't trust his lab tests because my thyroid was very low (when I went to the ER), but he said it was just fine a couple months earlier. read more

The worst doctor I have tried in my whole life. He is poor in medical knowledge, rude and racist. His nurse is the same rude and helpless as him. All they eNt to do is to charge your insurance. read more

My experience with this man could hardly be worse. He is rude, his staff is rude. I called his office for the first time for an emergency and he never called back. I went to the emergency and got good advice from a different doctor and again good advice from a second doctor on a follow up, but my medical group required me to get the specialist referrals from Nudelman. I needed a xray and MRI for a broken ankle. When I visited Nudelman I told him that I was in pain and swelling and numbness and nerve problem and he said I was fine and I told him I could not walk and he said rudely "I think you can walk", then I said I just need the referral for the MRI and he would not give it to me and again rudely said "I'm not going to argue with you". Months went by and the problem got worse. I called him he was not available. The next day he called me, and again, being rude he said "I'm not your adviser", then he said "I don't work for you", then he said "you need a new doctor", then hung up the phone... hung up the phone on me on his own call to me, it's not like he was busy because he called me. I spent the next two hours detailing a formal complaint to my medical insurance company. He gave me no pain meds, no advice on crutches or boot, and no referral for MRI. Three different doctors disagreed with him and his medical group apologized to me for his behavior. read more