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Dr. Melissa Bush, MD

Dr. Melissa Bush, MD

Maternal-Fetal Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Melissa Bush, MD is a maternal & fetal medicine obstetrician gynecologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY in 1996. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.8 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 2.8 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

24411 Health Center Dr Ste 300 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Telehealth available

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  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Bush's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bush

2.8
17 ratings, 10 with a written review
5 star
41%
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4 star
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3 star
6%
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2 star
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1 star
53%
53%

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I NEVER write reviews. However, the experience regarding my wife's visit with "Dr." Bush left me no choice. I read some of the previous reviews. Wish I did so first. They say it all. During this pandemic, my wife had to visit her alone. Long story short, it took everything my wife had not to start crying in the office when being treated by her, then bawled when she left. Most uncompassionate, insensitive, and not to mention WRONG doctor she'd ever seen. After the visit, our personal physician couldn't believe how out if line and WRONG she was about her diagnoses. She shouldn't be allowed to practice and I am currently seeing that she wont anymore.
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
4 others found this helpful
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Jun 18, 2020
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I’m still very upset and disappointed in how Dr. Busch handled my appointment. It’s hard enough being pregnant during a pandemic. To address the situation how she did , not even knowing me, not coming from my Dr. and not having any support person with me is truly heartless. Again handling this pregnancy has been trying enough during this pandemic and now with this it’s beyond any words. Telling me repeatedly to just schedule an Amniocentesis ASAP this week like it’s not big deal is negligent. She is now causing me to loose sleep and stress every minute of the day which is completely not healthy at all during pregnancy. She was very negative and insensitive throughout the entire appointment and asking me so many irrelevant personal questions. I felt and do feel very attacked and I have no idea why.
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
1 other person found this helpful
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Jun 17, 2020
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this woman attended to my wife in her pregnancy and I can say that my wife was always crying every visit to the doctor with Dra Bush was a drama she is cruel and I do not understand how she is working with pregnant women I do not recommend visiting this doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Bryan in Laguna hill, CA – Aug 11, 2018
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Dr. Bush is the best. She made me feel comfortable and that I was in good hands during a very difficult time. I am very grateful.
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
2 others found this helpful
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Laguna Niguel – Apr 23, 2018
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Absolutely no bed side manners at all.
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
5 others found this helpful
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Apr 10, 2018
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Not sure the most uncompassionate doctor I've met, but the most uncompassionate woman I've met.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Garden Grove – Apr 10, 2018
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I'm still in shock from my first (and will be my only visit) to Dr Bush. Absolutely no compassion by any means. There's gotta be another way to tell one that your first pregnancy is a miscarriage... After being rough with the ultrasound, procedures to tell us "ya there was a heart beat at one point, but nothing now" (please note, was said with a smile from the doc, made us feel so uncomfortable and sad).
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 others found this helpful
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Costa Mesa – Apr 04, 2018
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Not only does this horrendous woman have horrible bedside manner, she was ready to perform a risky procedure when I lost a twin without fully explaining to me the potential complications to the healthy baby. Then she ended up being the doc on call when I delivered my (healthy) baby and when I desperately asked for my OB to be called in for the delivery she flipped out on ME, while I was in active natural (no meds) labor. She's a horrible human being.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Long Beach, CA – Aug 07, 2017
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Dr. Bush is one of the most professional and skilled physicians I have ever been a patient of. She never rushed me through any of my procedures, answered all of my questions, even joked a bit to lighten the dour mood of the occasion. I highly recommend her. I drive almost 40 miles each way to see her because she is that good.
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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Feb 08, 2017
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Dr. Bush was insensitive to our challenging situation and did not have good bedside manner. She lacks empathy and patience and tried to insert humor when she felt insecure about our conversation. She took more than two hours to get to the hospital after my water broke prematurely. She was also the doctor on call and lives close to the hospital so I did not feel this was good response time. I would recommend any other doctor at this practice who are all excellent.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
Helpful
Lights12 in newport beach, CA – Sep 17, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Melissa Bush, MD is a maternal & fetal medicine obstetrician gynecologist in Laguna Hills, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from HARVARD UNIVERSITY / SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY in 1996. She is affiliated...read more
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine

  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

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  • Harvard University / School Of Psychology

    Medical School, 1996
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Locations

Practice

Office24411 Health Center Dr Ste 300 Laguna Hills, CA 92653
1

Practice

Office15785 Laguna Canyon Rd Ste 360 Irvine, CA 92618
2

Practice

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian1 Hoag Dr Newport Beach, CA 92663
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

    1 Hoag Dr
    Newport Beach, CA 92663
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Saddleback Medical Center

    24451 Health Center Dr
    Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    Recipient of 25
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center

    2801 Atlantic Ave
    Long Beach, CA 90806
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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