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Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD

Family Medicine* Age 79
Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD
4.2 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD
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Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD

Family Medicine* Age 79
Santa Monica, CA
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53 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Santa Monica, CA and has 53 years experience. They graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine in 1971 and completed a residency at Stanford University.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital and Providence Saint John's Health Center. At present, Dr. Birnstein received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Birnstein also speaks German and Spanish. Dr. Birnstein accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Explains Conditions Well

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Friendly Staff

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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Constipation
Nausea
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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bunion
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
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Chronic Sinusitis
Cold Sore
Common Cold
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
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Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
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Fibromyalgia
Gait Abnormality
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Genital Herpes
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Hives
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Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Kidney Infection
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyuria
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Radiculopathy
Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Throat Pain
Thyroid Goiter
Tinnitus
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Vertigo
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Vitamin A Deficiency
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Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Blood Allergy Testing
Blood Draw
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
Joint Fluid Test
Lab Service
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mole Evaluation
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Patch Testing
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Tag Removal
Skin Testing and Screening
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Syphilis Screening
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

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Locations

  1. 1 Peter M. Birnstein MD Prof Family Practice Assoc.
    2811 Wilshire Blvd Ste 800, Santa Monica, CA 90403

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Birnstein
4.2
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (12)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (3)

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Jun 06, 2022
He has always given me good advice and treatment for various conditions. I trust him 100%. I have not experienced any change in the way he has addressed my concerns. A wonderful doctor.
K. M. McMillan — Jun 06, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Family Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    1971
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Southern California
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Stanford University
    1973
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Dr. Peter Birnstein, MD is affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital and Providence Saint John's Health Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA

  • Providence Saint John's Health Center

    2121 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica, CA