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Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD

(202 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1991)

Professional interests include: inguinal hernia, actinic keratosis, heart problems, and more.

1595 Soquel Drive Suite 400
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

(831) 475-1111

Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD is an internist in Santa Cruz, CA specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Dignity Health Medical Foundation and Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz.

Office Locations

Address:

1595 Soquel Drive Suite 400
Santa Cruz, CA 95065

Some issues Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD can help you with:

Bipolar Disorder

Commonly known as manic-depressive illness, bipolar disorder is a serious mental condition characterized by extreme changes in mood. Individuals with this disorder experience emotional highs, or manic episodes, and lows, or depressive episodes. These episodes are distinct periods that are separate from the moods they may usually feel.

During manic episodes, individuals may:

Feel very happy and energetic
Speak very fast and about many different topics
Become much more active than usual
Have trouble sleeping
Engage in impulsive behavior, like spending a large sum of money

In contrast, depressive episodes may bring about:

Sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness
Very low energy and activity levels
Forgetfulness and trouble concentrating
Loss of appetite
Thoughts of death or suicide

Episodes may be a mixture of both manic and depressive symptoms. In such an episode, individuals with bipolar disorder may feel sad, empty, and hopeless but have a high level of energy at the same time. Sometimes, changes in mood are less dramatic. For example, individuals may feel happy and think everything is fine, but people around them may notice their mood changes. Episodes like this are called hypomania. If an individual is hypomanic and does not receive proper treatment, their condition will likely worsen.

Generally considered a lifetime illness, the disorder begins in the late teen or early adult years. Bipolar disorder has no known cause, but research has shown that it tends to run in families. To diagnose it, a psychiatrist carefully assesses an individual's moods and behavior patterns. They may also be asked to keep a daily record of their moods and other factors that can help with diagnosis and determining the right course of therapy. Counseling is a typical form of treatment, as is a group of medications that can control symptoms, called antipsychotics.

Heart Problems

The heart is one of the most important organs in the body. This smooth muscle expands and contracts rhythmically an entire lifetime, pumping blood to the lungs and then to every other cell in the body. When heart problems occur, it becomes difficult for the body to get the nutrients and oxygen it needs via the blood. So while there are a variety of illnesses and disorders that affect the heart, most of them cause weakness, exhaustion and shortness of breath. The most common heart conditions include heart disease, angina, arrhythmia, and valve disorders.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. This includes coronary artery disease, heart attacks, congestive heart failure, and congenital heart disease. Some conditions, such as genetics, cannot be controlled. But there are many other things one can do to lower their risk for heart disease. Controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels, reducing or stopping smoking, exercising more and losing weight if needed, and eating a diet low in sodium can all protect the heart.

Angina is a squeezing type of chest pain that happens when the muscles around the heart don't get enough oxygen. It can be regular or infrequent. Usually, angina is caused by coronary heart disease. However, not all chest pain is angina. Chest pain can also be caused by a lung infection or panic attack, for example, so it is important to have any sudden pain checked.

Arrhythmia is the word for when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or irregularly with skipped beats. It can feel frightening, and depending on the type it can be dangerous, but in most cases arrhythmia is not serious and can be treated. It is very common, especially in older adults.

Heart valve problems can happen in any one of the the heart's four valves that keep blood flowing where it needs to go. Babies can be born with problems in their heart valves, or valves can be damaged by infections. The valves can stiffen and become less mobile, or they can stop closing properly and 'leak' when the heart beats. Valve problems can usually be repaired surgically.

doctor visit	877
lab tests	15
preventive care	158
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
vaccines	159

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	139

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	49
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

aspiration	22
doctor visit	1109
injections	21
preventive care	209
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21
skin procedures	21
vaccines	197

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	291
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	48
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

aspiration	16
doctor visit	1228
injections	15
lab tests	22
preventive care	301
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15
skin procedures	15
vaccines	302

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	186
85 and over	94
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

aspiration	15
doctor visit	1222
ear procedures	11
injections	14
lab tests	17
preventive care	235
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14
skin procedures	14
vaccines	236

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	48
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

aspiration	24
doctor visit	1391
ear procedures	17
injections	23
lab tests	20
preventive care	195
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24
skin procedures	24
vaccines	196

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	69
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	8
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	426
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	80
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1055
preventive care	174
vaccines	175

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	349
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	60
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

aspiration	17
doctor visit	852
injections	16
preventive care	69
vaccines	70

**Gender**
Male	195
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	58
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

doctor visit	1924
ear procedures	10
preventive care	54
vaccines	55

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD treated as an internist in Santa Cruz, CA were preventive care, vaccines, lab tests and injections.

aspiration	18
doctor visit	1216
ear procedures	12
injections	20
lab tests	20
pain management	11
preventive care	182
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19
skin procedures	19
vaccines	180

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	296
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	5
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	96
85 and over	50
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	151

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	10
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in 1991. He is certified by the Internal Medicine and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College (1991)

Board Certification: Internal Medicine

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Dignity Health Medical Foundation

Dominican Hospital Santa Cruz

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. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana ChoiceCare Network, HealthSmart, TriWest, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Cigna, Anthem, First Health, Blue Shield, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, Kaiser Permanente, DHMN-Central CA, Meritain Health, Pacific Health Alliance, Dignity Health Medical Network-Santa Cruz, Community Health Networks, Kern Health Systems, Central Coast Alliance for Health, Qual Care and Networks By Design.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana ChoiceCare Network

HealthSmart

TriWest

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Cigna

Anthem

First Health

Blue Shield

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

Kaiser Permanente

DHMN-Central CA

Meritain Health

Pacific Health Alliance

Dignity Health Medical Network-Santa Cruz

Community Health Networks

Kern Health Systems

Central Coast Alliance for Health

Qual Care

Networks By Design

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 202 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence Rosenbaum, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-09-16