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Dr. Babak Hakimisefat, DO

Dr. Babak Hakimisefat, DO

Critical Care Medicine*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Babak Hakimisefat, DO is a critical care medicine specialist in Burbank, CA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Hakimisefat has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea and Obstructive Lung Disease. He graduated from Touro College in 2003. He is affiliated with Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center. He is not accepting new patients.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Practice

201 S Buena Vista St Ste 440 Burbank, CA 91505
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Dr. Hakimisefat's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hakimisefat

3.6
25 ratings, 14 with a written review
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4 star
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3 star
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2 star
4%
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1 star
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Excellent Physician
Being a nurse at the hospital, I was able to see how Dr. Hakimi treated his in-house patients, the staff, and colleagues . His expertise, compassion, and professionalism were evident and I did not hesitate to seek him out as my physician. I have asthma and sleep apnea so it made sense to see him for those conditions as he is a pulmonary specialist. But because he is so knowledgeable overall, and very caring, I asked him if he could be my primary physician. He agreed, and I couldn't be happier. His office staff is also caring, competent, and was very helpful with all manner of paperwork that I needed filled out. Dr. Hakimi and his office provides excellent patient care and customer service.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 23, 2024
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Stay Away!!
This mans incompetence and neglect of my father led to his death. He will refuse all options and only do what is best for his pockets. Stay as far away as you can from this so called Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Naz – Nov 09, 2022
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Best Doctor
Dr Hakimi was my dad’s doctor at st Jo’s ICU in Jan 2021. Many doctors were involved, some from my own nationality, Dr Hakimi was the best though, knowledgeable, most caring, went out of his way to talk to us every day, take the time to explain and answer questions, at the busiest of times when the hospital was overwhelmed at height of the pandemic. Thank You!
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 04, 2022
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I received nothing but excellent care from him at his office and also at the hospital. I have asthma and I was referred to him for treatment and later I asked him if he will accept to be my primary doctor. I am so lucky he is my doctor, my mom's doctor and I have no hesitation to recommend him to my family and friends. His office staff is very professional, polite, and helpful. I see a few doctors for myself and also my mother. His office has the shortest wait time compared with the other doctors I see.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Freida Sanei – Nov 10, 2021
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I had bilateral pneumonia and developed asthma as a 32-year-old last year, and Dr. Hakimi was the one shining light from my dealings with medical professionals during said time. I am extremely grateful and not only do I not fear going to see him; I look forward to it. I can't recommend more.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Chadwick Hopson – Jan 10, 2021
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Thank you for excellent care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Glendale, CA – Jun 07, 2019
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Horrible service: improper diagnosis, poor treatment, and untrained/unprofessional office staff. The Dr. spent 5 minutes on us for each visit and we were charged around $500. He didn't take the time or try to understand the problem before assigning tests that should be done. The office had refused to give me a quote upfront, reassuring me that my insurance would cover the visit, which they did not. Save your time and money and go to another Dr.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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May 01, 2019
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Dr. Babak rushed through the process on every appointment and constantly kept shortening his own recommended time periods needed for the treatment to take effect in order for us to be back in his office quicker. I now know why -- so he can bill, bill and bill without care or adequate time needed between appointments. The treatment did not work needless to say because of rushed "work" on his part. Very disappointed. If you're serious about getting results on sleep issues, please go elsewhere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Apr 27, 2019
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I have been seeing Dr Hakimisefat for many years. He has helped me through major breathing problems. I wanted to give up but he never gave up on me. I’m 62 and I have very bad lungs. I was taking a lot of prednisone and he got me off the steroids. A lot of it was finding the correct medications. Sometimes you have stuff that is bad and you want to give up. But Dr Hakimisefat helped me and I’m in a better place without all the steroids.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 19, 2019
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I had a consultation with Dr Hakimisefat on 7/16/18 regarding the fact I stop breathing at night as I am falling asleep. I was set up with a home sleep study. I picked it up on 7/25/18 and returned it on 7/27/18 as instructed. I called the office on 7/30/18 to find out what the next step would be, I was advised someone would call me. I called 8/3/18 to see if the results were in, I was advised it had not been read yet. I called 8/13/18 and left a message, no one has called me back.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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J – Aug 15, 2018
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Continuously late to appointments... very rushed and had an attitude during first meeting
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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May 18, 2018
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Very gentle and caring doctor. I trust him with my health and the health of my family.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Gloria Flores in Burbank, CA – Dec 13, 2017
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Dr. Hakimi has a warm focused manner thatputs his patients at ease right away. He's highly skilled and diverse in his training, which makes him even more valuable in patient assessment and diagnosis. He has been treating my husband for COPD, a difficult diagnosis to deal as a patient. Even when Dr. Hakimi has deliver hard news, it's done in a non-threatening-yet-firm way. We trust him completely.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Wendy H in Valley Village, CA – Jun 13, 2017
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The best and caring doctor you will ever have. He is brilliant, caring and I trust him with my health conditions and decisions. Love him!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Carmela goldhaber in Studio city, ca – Mar 25, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

I seek to provide the most complete care to my patients in a caring and respectful way.
  • Critical Care Medicine

  • Pulmonary Disease

  • Sleep Medicine

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  • Touro College

    Medical School, 2003
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Locations

Practice

Infectious Disease Consultants Medical Group201 S Buena Vista St Ste 440 Burbank, CA 91505
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Allergydox201 S Buena Vista St Burbank, CA 91505
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Sherman Village HCC12750 Riverside Dr North Hollywood, CA 91607
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center

    501 S Buena Vista St
    Burbank, CA 91505
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    10% higher than the national average

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