Praveen Gupta, MD

PROS — (1.) Holistic Approach.
(2.) Quick with getting to the point.
(3.) Great front office staff.
(4.) Conveniently located in Culver City and Sherman Oaks.
CONS — (1.) Breast Exams could be more thorough.

Generally I’m the type that goes with the flow and is not too demanding. As I left the building after my consult I nearly had a panic attack it was that bad. The building itself is seriously the most ghetto medical building I’ve ever had the displeasure of entering. I triple-​checked the address before I went in because I was in disbelief. I paid my $ 30 copay upfront and went into a five minute consultation with Dr. Gupta that had my skin crawling. I had a lot of concerns stemming from family medical history and a general feeling a malaise and fatigue I’d been fighting for months coupled with an abnormal test result and she didn’t give my concerns the time of day. Of course I am probably worried about nothing but its my health and my life and I’m entitled to ask questions even if they are «dumb» ones.
I left feeling as though I would not get the care I deserved from her. I went back to my primary care doctor and told her about my experience and requested a new referral. She actually never referred me to Dr. Gupta in the first place, the insurance company did when the Gyno my doctor referred me to didn’t have any availability. She told me she had never heard anything good about Dr. Gupta.
When I told my second Gyno that I chose not to return to the first, she asked me who it was and why I didn’t go back, seemingly afraid that I was an overly sensitive and hard-​to-​please patient. When I told her she rolled her eyes and told me that I was forgiven.
All of this is based on feeling, right? Nothing really wrong. UNTIL I got the statement from the insurance company and saw that Dr. Gupta overcharged both me (by 100%) and the insurance company. I don’t usually cry over $ 15 but I made sure I called and demanded a refund excess co-​pay I paid, as I don’t believe this was an accident. Always check your bills!
Lastly, why on earth would she put a 15-​year old photo of herself on her business card? I’m sorry to break it to you Dr. Gupta, but you don’t look like that anymore.

A female family member had the unfortunate occasion to visit this very unprofessional and rude physician. She is also very ARROGANT!!! Bedside manners are absent.
This morning I went for myphysical to my own primary doctor and told his office staff never to send any patients there if they care for their patients.
Please avoid this place and seek someone else.

I really hate writing a negative review about a person rather than a company but I had two terrible experiences with Dr Gupta. First, during my exam, I didn’t speak with her at all. She walked in, examined me then walked out, didn’t ask about any concerns I had or anything. However on her way out WITH THE DOOR OPEN she asked me a very personal question. Everyone in the hallway heard. Embarrassing. During my follow up appointment, she AGAIN didn’t ask me any question or see if I had any concerns: she didn’t ask the reason I came into her office, she just told me everything I already knew from my last doctor. This time I asked if I should close her office door while going over my test results, she responded «no, no one is listening»…there were two people right outside the door. I could hear them talking so I’m sure they heard everything.

I checked Unilocal and seen horrible stuff. I didn’t want to keep going at first but got over it. Overall she is great. Her staff is awesome. So polite and helpful especially the nurse taking my weight lol. The doctor yes she is serious and quiet. But she does her job and I can’t complain. She does say hi to me. And the wait time is never long for me. I’m always there early and I get taken in before my scheduled appointment. I can’t complain. Yes her office can use a little remodeling but so what. I would only like to have ultrasound every time I go to see my bundle of joy. But overall she is not a bad doctor. Her office is private not like those ghetto ones u wait hours to b seen. She also delivers at cedar sinai which is a plus. She wouldn’t have that hospital if she was that bad of doctor. Or she wouldn’t have so many patients or two offices.

I really don’t understand why this doctor doesn’t have five stars. She has been extremely helpful to me finally finding out why I was bleeding so heavily. Without doing surgery and not putting me under the knifeand trying many different methods before surgery like I just drove pills the mini birth control pill. Then she put me on the Prgsetrome cream which also has helped my wrinkles and she took the time to explain to me how using the The mini pill. I am extremely grateful to her I have seen many doctors from Beverly Hills to different parts of Los Angeles I’ve seen doctors at cedars Sinai and she is thebest. And I have no understanding why anyone would give her a lesson five stars when she goes out of her way to save your life. Anyone that does should be ashamed of themselves. I I highly recommend her I was a little bit hesitant when I saw her office and she doesn’t have the best bedside manner but she knows what she’s talking about she cares about you. And now my sis is gone in a period of three months mom. So saving someone’s life is a bad thing that’s only reason why I can think someone would give her a bad review your mothers no she never delivered a child for me. But she didn’t listen and she was willing to try alternative methods for cutting me giving me a hysterectomy putting me on estrogen which a lot of doctors Dr Gupta. Thank you for everything you’ve been a wonderful doctor gave me and I can only speak for myself.

After finding out I was pregnant I enrolled in the AIM program of California which left me limited choices when it came to which Obgyn to choose. Throughout the course of my pregnancy I experienced some of the most telling things. If you take anything away from this review its DO NOT GO TO GUPTA. She is rude, not sympathetic, distant, and the list goes on. She only spent sometimes less than 1 min. in the exam room with me and I felt like her one nurse was more my doctor than she was. She runs 3 separate clinics and is the only doc. On staff and is on call so if someone goes into labor than you can forget about your appointment you had scheduled. She should really stop practicing and I’m shocked than someone like her even has patients. I hate that my money went to that dirty, non updated facility. Oh and don’t count on any more than one ultrasound during your pregnancy either.

I agree with everyones opinion. She is really bad. She is the worst doctor I’ve ever met. She is horrible. My friendly suggestion — avoid her.
The most time she spent with me was probably 2 minutes. She talks about serious issues for couple minutes on a way out from the room. Doctor is rude, looks like always mad, unfriendly and doesn’t care about you. The most important issue for her is your weight. Nothing else. Every time I come she points I gained too much weight. (Total gained 25lb. I don’t think it’s too much). Basically other problems doesn’t exist. Just weight. She is the worst. Of course she didin’t participate in delivery because was on vacation. She new that so was suggestion induce before even my due date.
I was sharing my problems with nurse and she was very helpfull and kind. She spent the most time with me. She was talking, explaining existing problems, advising (knowing it’s not her duties). Office stuff is super cool and helpfull.
Office by itself and equipment is super old.

Went to Dr. Gupta for my annual exam and she was the worst gyno I’ve ever been to. There was no introduction, she was unfriendly and she just burst into the room quizzing me about my age and technical questions without even a hello or looking at me in the eyes. It was beyond obvious that she couldn’t have cared less about me, she only touched one spot on my breast and called that an «exam», and when I asked her one question about my health she muttered some vaguely incoherent and unhelpful answer as she continued walking to the door. The more I tried to press to get my one and only simple question answered the more she blew me off. It was literally her walking in, grabbing body parts, no concern for my comfort OR well being as a Dr should care about, and her getting through one more patient so she could get her day over with. Sorry to have bothered you by coming in, Dr. Gupta.
The only reason she’s getting two stars instead of one is because her office staff was very kind and treated me the exact opposite of how the Dr. did.

I give one star bc I had a less then ok experience. The efficiency of my first visit was so optimized that I was consulted by the assistant, I undressed and I was «adjusted» on the bed by the assistant and waited. I met the Dr. Gupta for the very first time with my legs up in the air… wtf? Awkward! Dr. Gupta walked in and wasn’t mean, however she was harsh and cold. I wanted to «discuss a few things with her but there was no time as by question 3, she was half way out the door!
I’m sorry, but in today’s world we have choices and I will not go back to her old, dirty, unsanitary office! which by the way has her name misspelled on her office door!!!

Horrible/​Worst OBGYN! I was 21 when I had my first child. Dr. Gupta was the worst Dr. I have ever encountered in my life.
When I would go see her, she was always decent with me, but very rude and disrespectful to her nurses. (That was a red flag) I was naïve and didn’t realize the level of care she was giving me at that time. When I was 36 ½ weeks pregnant, Dr. Gupta told me I wasn’t going to deliver anytime soon. Two days later on a Friday evening, I started labor. I noticed I had quite a bit of blood from my private region. My husband paged the doctor and she never returned his call. I was cramping really bad at night, but the days were fine. It felt like strong period cramps and not shooting pains like I was told labor was. So I thought I had Braxton Hicks. Monday morning (3 days later) my husband decided to call the doctor again, just to be safe. Dr. Gupta rudely stated we should’ve known better to go to the hospital as soon as we saw blood. «Actually NO! Dr. Gupta is an irresponsible, lazy, and unpleasant doctor, who needs to learn what her job is»
I was already dilated 5 cm when I arrived at Cedars-​Sinai Hospital. The nurses were all in complete shock that I wasn’t screaming and moaning in pain. I’ve been told I have a very high tolerance to pain. They quickly rushed me to the delivery room. I never heard or saw Dr. Gupta the whole time I was in the hospital waiting to give birth. When she finally did arrive, literally right before I was about to start pushing. She walks in my room in a bad mood, like I was inconveniencing her time. Cedars allows four people in the delivery room with you and that’s what I wanted too. She refused it and kicked two people out of my room. She stated SHE (queen B) only allows two. She then proceeded to tell me how fat I got & that’s why my daughter was stuck inside of me. I gained about 45 pounds with my daughter. I weighed about 149 pounds the day of my delivery. NOTE! she is a cow herself, a good waddling 300 pounds while telling me this. I pushed for over 2 hours while vomiting green stomach vile each time I pushed, due to a bad reaction from the Demerol they gave me. Dr. Gupta refused to give me an episiotomy, so I tore very nasty and painfully. She then started snapping & talking crap to my sister while I’m on the table delivering. Eventually my body gave out. I became so weak, vision blurry, mentally confused, lost, I thought I was literally dying. I didn’t have the strength to throw Dr. Gupta out of my room. I was also scared out of my mind. I finally just gave up, I completely stopped pushing. At that point, I figured I would die along with the baby. She then gives me an episiotomy, after I already tore. She pulled my daughter right out. Something she could & should have done hours ago. She then states to me that I’m going to be a bad mother because I didn’t want to breast-​feed, while I’m still on the table being sewn up.
I definitely do not think she should be a doctor. I can’t believe they aloud this miserable person to practice. After birth I was held at Cedars for three days, due to a high fever. Dr. Gupta never checked on me once or the baby. She never recommended any pediatricians for my new child & the list goes on. My daughter was born in 2002. In 2011, I had a son, I had such an amazing doctor and such a wonderful experience with Dr. George Kovacs! I wish I would have known better back then. I went right back to my normal weight less than 3 months after birth with both kids and I gained about 40 pounds with my son too. Dr Kovacs always told me how great I was doing in my pregnancy, he was always positive and there for me every step of the way. Dr. Gupta was always negative, nasty and kinda of seemed like she got a kick out of talking down to people. After this experience, I became very judgmental towards all doctors. Cedars-​Sinai is a wonderful hospital and all the nurses took excellent care of me that was the only positive thing.

I have never wrote a Unilocal review but created this account just to say how horrible this doctor is.
I had to give one star because I couldn’t write a review without. Ladies please pay attention to this review — it will save you time and money. I was skeptical about seeing DR. Gupta after reading the mixed Unilocal reviews but after finally going to see her it is now clear as day — she is a complete waste of time. First of all, the office room looked like a jail cell and I was immediately on edge once being in there — she abruptly opened the door and introduced herself. I explained my reoccurring issues of UTI’s and she was of absolutely no help at all. Instead, she told me things that made me feel as if I had something wrong with my body while no other doctor I have seen after her has. She rushed me out immediately and the entire visit was less than 3 minutes. I felt like I was being timed and that she did not care about my issues at hand.
I promise you, there are ton of other gentle and kind OBGYNs out there and this is NOT one. Avoid her at all costs and you will be glad you did.

I haven’t been pregnant, nor will be for a long while as I’m pretty young, so I only see dr. Gupta for check ups.
I love her as my obgyn. She is honest, direct and listens to my concerns. She’s the first OB I’ve had that knew exactly what was good for me and my lifestyle, gave no prejudice or attitude and I’ve had no billing issues. I look forward to having her as my OB when I finally am ready for kids.
I’m being vague as I want to keep my medical led private but I hope this review helps others and they know what I’m referring to.

I have been going to Dr. Gupta for around 6 years. I have found her to be a very fine and intuitive physician. She is warm and friendly, has a holistic approach and always gives fair and good advice. It is difficult to find a physician who can address your issues in a manner that is to your benefit in the long run, i.e., not over-​prescribing medications or not being mindful of other areas of concern. I have seen her in a couple of offices, for the most part I do not have to wait more than 10 minutes, occasionally I have had to wait a little longer. It is always worth the wait. My visits are covered by my insurance and I have never received a bill above my co-​pay. The office is immaculate and the staff very friendly and accommodating.
Dr. Gupta is from the old school of real medical practitioners — no fancy nonsense. Just good medicine, good advice, guidance towards a healthy and productive lifestyle.
Nastassja G.

I have changed many obgyn over the years. I go for yearly check up and my biggest problem has always been with doctors over billing for things i didn’t request and/​or things they did not do. First time ever that i didn’t have this problem. I called and the receptionist was friendly and accommodated my busy schedule. At my appointment I waited only for few minutes. The Dr. was friendly, asked me few questions, gave me good recommendations. and less than 20 minutes I was out of there. Best of all I didn’t receive an unwanted bill. Will definitely go back. Btw this is for the Sherman Oaks office.

She gets one star because that’s the lowest I can give her and still provide a Unilocal review. She was a horrible obgyn for my first pregnancy. I gained 21 lbs during my entire pregnancy, she still tried to put me on a diet at one point. I waited typically at least 45 minutes to be seen for every appointment. I was in labor for 27 hours after being induced and she still didn’t show up at the hospital until after my baby was delivered. Nurses called her repeatedly during my labor to no avail. She misdiagnosed complications, told me outright lies, and I had to go to another doctor for surgery after her.
I’m posting this to save some poor woman who might see this and not go see her.

I had a horrible experience with this doctor. I would not recommend her to anyone. Worst doctor I’ve ever met or interacted with. I emphatically echo what others have written — stay away.

This review is for Dr. Praveen Gupta at the Culver City office. I had a bad feeling the second I stepped into the office. It’s a bit sketchy. It resembles a free clinic — it is small, unorganized, and looks unsanitary. I decide to wait till I meet the doctor before I make up my mind about this place. Sometimes the doctor is worth it. Wrong! Not in this case! The Dr. Gupta is worst than the office! Dr Gupta was uninterested in anything I had to say or ask. She was rude in answering only a few of my questions! She didn’t even let me get through all of my questions before she, literally, started rushing me out of her office! She told me that Unbelievable! It’s a shame that doctors like this exist in our health-​care system. I recommend that you avoid this place and this doctor at all costs!

PRO: Great support staff, location, parking, knowledgeable, many years in practice, works with Cedars, centrally located, takes insurance.
CON: Very rude, talks down to client, does not like to be asked a lot of questions, will rush you through your delivery, and not listen to your requests, needs, fears or concerns, only her own. Hopefully you do not mind being induced and rushed through your labor.

I had the WORST experience with Dr. Gupta and I recommend that all women stay far, far away from her office.