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Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD

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(Dr. Laurie Brunette, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: uterine cancer, vulvar cancer, cervical cancer, and more.

2151 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 3100
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 446-5830

Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Irvine, CA specializing in gynecologic oncology. This provider graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2009 and has 17 years of experience. Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD is affiliated with City of Hope, MemorialCare, Orange Coast Medical Center, Saddleback Medical Center, Providence Medical Foundation, Providence, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Robotic Surgery Program - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude, Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center and CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION.

Office Locations

1000 Fivepoint
Irvine, CA 92618

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601 Avocado Avenue
Newport Beach, CA 92660

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2100 Main Street #300
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

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Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

19671 Beach Boulevard Suite 315
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

(714) 252-9415

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Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

2151 North Harbor Boulevard Suite 3100
Fullerton, CA 92835

(714) 446-5830

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Some issues Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	32

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	102

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	35

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	22
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	23
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	52

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	30
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and cancer.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	26
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	50
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	32

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	25
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	26
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 2009. This provider completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. This provider is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (2009)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (2013)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

City of Hope

MemorialCare

Orange Coast Medical Center

Saddleback Medical Center

Providence Medical Foundation

Providence

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Robotic Surgery Program - Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Jude

Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center

CITY OF HOPE MEDICAL FOUNDATION

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, Health Net HMO and CIGNA HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Providence

Health Net HMO

CIGNA HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Ethicon Inc.	$990 STRATAFIX $990
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$122 Da Vinci Surgical System $122
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$65 KEYTRUDA $65

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$940
Food and Beverage	$188
Travel and Lodging	$50

Biography

Dr. Laurie Brunette-Masi practices gynecologic oncology. Clinical interests for Dr. Brunette-Masi include laparoscopic hysterectomy, ovarian cancer, and ovarian cyst. Dr. Brunette-Masi accepts United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Before performing Dr. Brunette-Masi's residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Dr. Brunette-Masi attended the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Brunette-Masi has received the distinction of Southern California Rising Stars. In addition to English, Dr. Brunette-Masi speaks Spanish. Dr. Brunette-Masi is affiliated with Orange Coast Medical Center, City of Hope, and Saddleback Medical Center. Providence Medical Foundation reports that Dr. Brunette-Masi is accepting new patients at Dr. Brunette-Masi's office in Fullerton, CA.

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2016 Medicare Patient Data

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laurie L. Brunette, MD From 2016 - 2023

Education & Training

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Biography

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