I was a high risk pregnancy and she delivered my son safe and sound at 41. So do you want a baby safe earth side ? Every doctor is a fee with a wait! Dr Bickman will deliver the baby safe and sound . That's all that was on the top of my list at that time ! All the reviews about fees ? Go to a fertility doctor maybe $25,000-$60,000 , that's on the smaller amount . Could the office and after care do better absolutely! After care and bringing baby earth side are totally separate unfortunately read more

I SHOULD HAVE GONE TO THE ER OR URGENT CARE INSTEAD. DR. BICKMAN IS UNDER PROBATION FOR NEGLIGENCE UNTIL AUGUST 2026. AVOID AT ALL COST. (SCREENSHOTS ATTACHED) -- I don't even know where to start with how upsetting my experience has been with Dr. Bickman's office has been. July 2026 was an rollercoaster of financial burden, emotional toil that came as a result of my interaction with this practice. What makes it more enraging was how mundane my first experience with Dr. Bickman in 2025 was. A $45 copay for my first check-up, I felt comfortable returning here in '26 after experiencing some physical discomfort in my cervical area. I called in prior to the appointment, seeing if I could reschedule due to personal circumstances that happened at an inopportune time. They cited $150 for a late reschedule fee. Sure -- fine, I'll drive & suck it up to show up. What I wasn't expecting as I checked in at their front desk... was to acknowledge their $1K administrative fee caged in between a stack of papers I had to sign. Front desk did not acknowledge the "contract" until I brought it up. (also is it $1K for everyone? Or does it differ based on patient? I see a few folks here recently getting a different number on Yelp...). I'm a 25 year old making minimum wage salary with abdominal pain relating to my prior cervical issues. You want me to pay an $1K admin fee on top of the lab scan / ultrasound fee? No amount of sickly sweet nothings the front desk ladies tried to masquerade this "fee" as was enough to pacify my inner hysteria. I should've stood up for myself and self-advocated to GTFOH. But no, being in a vulnerable state and trusting what I thought were women who knew better, I obliged and went into the patient room. It was 30 minutes of waiting for Dr. Bickman -- who now I presume is always fashionably late, based off of Yelp reviews -- to show up when it dawned on me what an scam this entire practice was. I gather my items and attempt to leave and opt to suck up the $150 cancellation fee only to realize that they had already charged me $500 of the $1K payment plan without any services being rendered yet. Oh also, did I mention, I couldn't afford the entire $1K administrative payment upfront? So in their "good faith", they opted for a $500 downpayment. But in their words, clearly, to step foot in that office again, I had to complete the $500 downpayment. Safe to say, I'm not going near this practice anytime soon. read more

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Do not waste your time with this office unless you want to spend thousands of dollars and dozens of hours in an office. I had a deeply unpleasant experience with Dr. Bickman's office over two years ago, and I honestly wish I had written this review then. At the time, I was so turned off by the experience that I decided to move on. Now, (2.5 years later) this office is still trying to squeeze more money out of me for appointments I already paid hundreds of dollars for. That is what finally pushed me to speak up. During my appointments, I was charged additional copays for individual tests, including multiple tests I felt were unnecessary. AND tests that were considered "preventative" and supposed to be fully covered by insurance. The costs kept adding up, and I left having spent hundreds of dollars. Now, years later, I am being contacted about additional charges, including a supposed no-show fee. The fact that this is happening so long after the appointments, when I had already paid substantial amounts at the time, is absolutely infuriating. Another major concern is the office's annual fee, which I believe is over $1,000, for what they describe as "regular access to Dr. Bickman." !This fee is not disclosed upfront.!You only find out about it on the day of your second appointment (which you usually have as a follow up to something made up you were diagnosed with), when you are already there and presumably expecting to see the doctor. And if you refuse to pay, you will be charged a $150 no-show fee. How is a patient supposed to make an informed decision about receiving care when a fee of that magnitude is sprung on them at the last minute? I also waited over two hours at both appointments, spending approximately an hour and a half in the lobby and another 45 minutes in the exam room. That is an extraordinary amount of time to wait, especially when the office seems perfectly comfortable adding surprise fees to the bill. The front desk experience was equally upsetting. I witnessed staff speaking to a SIXTEEN YEAR OLD (I know she's 16 because the front desk screamed it so loudly so everyone in the lobby could hear, including her diagnosis, violating HIPAA) patient so harshly that she began crying. Her parents didn't agree to the 1,000$ fee and they told her they did not care about her feelings or her parent's opinion, and that she needed to accept the payment. Watching someone be treated that way in a medical office was appalling. Patients are often already dealing with stress, uncertainty, and vulnerability - especially in this specific specialty medical practice. They deserve basic compassion and transparency, not hostility over billing disputes. To be fair, when I finally saw Dr. Bickman, I found her quite lovely personally. But a pleasant interaction with a doctor does not erase the broader experience of dealing with an office whose billing practices and approach to patients left me feeling taken advantage of. There are also publicly reported legal and disciplinary matters involving Dr. Bickman, which prospective patients may want to independently research before deciding whether to seek care there. Ultimately, I am writing this review because I refuse to stay silent while being pursued for yet more money years after already paying hundreds of dollars. Patients deserve transparent pricing, clear communication, reasonable wait times, and respectful treatment. Based on my experience, I would strongly encourage anyone considering this practice to ask for every fee in writing before booking, clarify the full cost of testing and follow-up care, and get a clear explanation of the cancellation and no-show policy. I would NEVER return to, NOR RECOMMEND this office. read more

This was a disappointing experience, especially because everyone was so kind at my first appointment. I came to this office specifically for an IUD insertion. At my second appointment, I was told that proceeding would require a $1,000 annual fee. They said this was included in paperwork previously shared with me, but the fee had never been clearly explained to me. I couldn't afford an additional $1,000 for what I intended to be a one-time procedure, so I declined to proceed. I was then told I would be charged a no-show fee, despite having shown up, and that I might also be charged for the IUD if they had already ordered it. My appointment had also previously been canceled and rescheduled by the office, adding to the frustration. If their practice requires an annual fee, that should be clearly communicated before patients reach this point--especially when someone is seeking a specific procedure rather than ongoing care. I wish someone had explained the costs upfront so I could have made an informed decision. I left feeling misled and stressed about potentially owing a significant amount of money without receiving the care I came for. read more

Listen to the horrible reviews! The $1000 fee is sneaky and they don't tell you about it before your appointment, and it seems insane for a doctor who's currently on probation to charge this. It's also very abnormal for a doctor to have this bad of a reputation. I can confirm that the front desk workers have horrible attitudes, but also they are stupid. They sent me someone else's positive test results for genital herpes and never apologized, or told me to delete them. They cancelled on me twice last week pretty last minute, but also wanted me to pay a $150 cancellation fee when I decided to find a new doctor. The office is also filthy. There are so many amazing doctors in LA there's really no point to go to Dr Bickman. read more

Really frustrated with both my original experience and trying to get records. I would have let this go since it was one visit 2 years ago but I continue to receive random bills to this day. I paid for my one and only visit after the visit and transferred to another office because a concierge fee was going to be charged for the second visit. Now, while I'm trying to get records from the office (Yes, I have filled out the authorization ONE MONTH AGO), I can't get a copy of my records despite calling 3x and submitting the required form. Really frustrated and disappointed by the experience - it shouldn't be this hard to get records! read more

Tried to charge me a 1,000 dollar fee just to be seen, despite being in-network and fully covered. I had already driven an hour and paid nearly ten dollars to park, but that barely impacted the speed with which I walked out of there. The receptionist barely reacted. I think she must be used to it. I fail to see how this could possibly be legal. read more

CAREFUL, you'll get scammed as they stick an "administrative fee" sheet in between all of their new patient forms. Btw, per Copilot, charging this fee is ILLEGAL in California. I found this doctor on my insurance website so they are billing my insurance and what a joke it was to find out they are charging an additional bogus fee of $1,000!!!! Ludicrous. They also don't try to collect until after your first visit, which is misleading When I asked what the fee was for, the not very friendly office assistant said "it's just a fee". Normally when one is charging one, they should be able to define what they are for (also they are legally obligated to do so). Too bad... I liked the doctor but not being ripped off! read more

FRAUD ALERT - do NOT contact this office. they will take your information, set-up repeat visits you did not authorize and bill you as no show over and over!!! they will not respond to email, they use a 'answering service' that can't answer questions and never respond. they use a collections agency that claims they know nothing but you must keep gettin billed!!! RUN. read more

Hard to believe they are still in practice! First I waited nearly 4 hrs because she was running late--no apologies from the dr or the staff and at no time did they ask if i could reschedule. AFTER they collected my insurance and after my appointment they told me it was another basic fee nearly $500 fee not covered by my PPO which they never disclosed. Oh, and the ultrasound machine wasn't working so the dr sent me to another facility to get the ultrasound which was not covered and would have been a $3k plus charge! Terrible experience! Go to a real medical practice if you want actual quality medical care. read more

Dr Bickman pretends like she takes your insurance, then does unnecessary testing, did an ultrasound on me and I'm not even pregnant and when I asked for a hormone test it was $500 out of pocket but no one told me the price until the needle was out and we were in the process. Then she asked me to come back to get test results, when I went back they tried to get me to pay $1500 for concierge services, I turned it down. After leaving, I was hit with over $1100 worth of charges and I argued them down, but it was a costly mistake. It turns out she doesn't take my insurance and I was accountable for paying most of the unnecessary thing she did out of pocket. She should have her license revoked for how she takes advantage of people. She also did a one minute papsmear and made me bleed because she went so fast and carelessly. Don't be fooled by her nice demeanor, it's all about money to her. read more

This is the WORST experience I've had with any sort of doctor. I went to this office back in late 2023/early 2024 and had a terrible experience similar to the other reviews (long wait time wayyy past your schedule apt, charging hundreds on your first apt or else you have to pay a cancellation fee, canceling your apt last minute, etc...). The worst part is it's been 2 and a half years and they still tried to squeeze more money out of me. Back in 2024 they had me schedule for an appointment at 7am but cancelled it the evening before over voicemail. I tried to call them back to reschedule but the office was closed. The next day I got a voicemail from them saying I was a no show for the appointment they cancelled ?? It's been OVER 2 YEARS and I got an email from them trying to get $125 as a "no show fee" from that appointment that they cancelled on me !! Absolutely ridiculous. read more

Absolutely HORRIFIC TERRIBLE experience. Please avoid at all cost. I visted this doctor 2 years ago for a REGULAR check up. I came in with PPO insurance and did not expect the check up would cost me over $700. All I did was a pap smear and a blood test. On the day of my appointment, I paid a $30 co-pay and was told that I need to pay $175 for the blood test. I paid it all, only to received so many bills afterwards, totalling over $700+. I ended up paying it all and don't want anything to do with it at all, and I never wrote a negative comment. But guess what's ridiculous - 2yrs after my visit, I just received a text message saying I still owe this office money, and it was a $30 copay. F**KING riduculous, and now they get to charge copay even though you never even went in? This office is insane. This doctor don't deserve to provide healthcare before they stop scamming people. Oh in terms of the actual care I received - I waited for over an 1hr before the doctor sees me. for $700? Horrendous. read more

Horrible experience. Went to this Dr. 2 years ago for birth control, got the runaround for weeks. I called for 4 weeks trying to get my Nexplanon replaced; they avoided me and oddly kept discouraging me from using Nexplanon.. it ended up expiring and I had to go to a different provider to get what I needed. They now sent me a bill for $100 saying my insurance didn't cover the appointment, which makes no sense as I specifically chose this person through my insurance's site I paid a co-pay, and even asked if there would be additional costs associated. When I called to get an explanation, I was told they couldn't share the info with me and to call the insurance I had 2 years ago. Avoid like the mf plauge, they will charge you up the ass just to not get the help you need. read more

Very misleading billing starting off with an annual 1,000 dollars ( not covered by insurance- has to be out of pocket) even though she says she takes insurance. Says she is available every day of the year but she isn't, she doesn't work weekends and phone are off after business hours. Receptionist is very rude and unhelpful. Went for my first pregnancy appointment and give this information in the form of a letter AFTER my appointment ( also any blood work that is sent out also must be out of pocket-I have great insurance so why she isn't billing it idk) when I went to make a follow up appointment for my second trimester we were told it's 1,000 per trimester. Which completely contradicts the information provided to us. When we asked for clarification why the information provided was different we were met with attitude ( she just kept repeating the price) so no clarification on why we were given paperwork saying otherwise. This was a terrible experience for my first pregnancy. Highly do not recommend. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Bickman's for over eight years and have always appreciated her clinical expertise and excellent bedside manner. However, I feel it is important to share a recent change in her practice's billing structure that significantly impacts patient accessibility. While Dr. Bickman accepts insurance, she also requires an annual out-of-pocket patient fee. Over the years, I've watched this fee climb from $0, to $500, and it has now reached $1,000 per year--simply for the privilege of remaining a patient. Key Concerns for New & Returning Patients: Cost vs. Care: For a patient like myself who only requires an annual exam and birth control maintenance, a $1,000 surcharge (on top of insurance) is difficult to justify. You can get birth control for $20/mo from online support places like Nurx or Tia. Lack of Initial Disclosure: New patients are not charged this fee for their first visit. It is only required if you choose to return. This can feel like a "bait and switch," as patients have already established a relationship and shared their medical history before realizing the high cost of continuing care. Financial Barrier: Expecting a patient to pay $1,000 out-of-pocket just to walk through the door feels more like a "membership club" than a medical practice, making it inaccessible for many women seeking standard gynecological care. I feel trapped bc i went there to get my annual pap and birth control refilled and had to leave, resulting in me scrambling to find a new doctor or care to ensure I was perscribed my contraceptive on time. Imagine if this was more serious, medication, treatment i could not go without. I would have felt even more trapped to take on the $1,000 fee. For someone having a baby maybe this is worth it but for simple annual care this is really awful experience and lastly the front desk staff is SOooooOOOOO rude. read more

I am so grateful to have had Dr. Bickman as my OB-GYN. From start to finish, my experience was excellent. Her staff is super sweet, lovely, and incredibly helpful, and the office is in a beautiful Santa Monica location which makes every visit feel calm and easy. Medically, I felt extremely well taken care of, but what stands out most is how Dr. Bickman handled a medical emergency during my birth. She was calm, decisive, and completely in charge of the situation at St. John's. I never doubted that she could handle the complexities of my case. Some reviews mention additional fees. That is true because she runs a private practice and there is a modest extra cost. But here is why it matters: those fees guarantee that Dr. Bickman herself will be at your delivery, not an on call rotating doctor like in big hospital groups. For me, that peace of mind was worth every penny. It is also worth noting that her C-section rate is lower than both the state and national averages, a reflection of her expertise and commitment to evidence based care. Dr. Bickman has a serious, no nonsense disposition. Some people may not find her super chatty at first, but she is caring and goes above and beyond to ensure the safety of both mom and baby. She is always on call which shows her deep dedication. If you want an OB-GYN who is highly skilled, steady under pressure, and truly there for you when it counts, I cannot recommend Dr. Bickman enough. read more

Tristan E. Bickman, MD - Doctor holding baby - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

I saw this doctor only once in 2024 to just prescribe me birth control, and I have no idea why after 2 almost 3 years im getting billed over 1k. Originally the bill was 300 emailed to me months after being seen, which I never paid cus it was bs. then it jumped to 1k a few months after. Now in 2026 it's 1.1k. I have no idea what is going on but it's definitely a scam. Do not go here. read more

Dr. Bickman is no-joke my all-time favorite doctor. She delivered both of my kids and I just loved how experienced and competent she is. I also found her very personable and calming. I moved between my first and second kids and loved her so much I drove across LA just to stick with her for my second baby! Also her front desk staff is awesome. I can't recommend her highly enough. read more

I already wrote one negative review but now months after coming in for an IUD insertion I have been hit with fees totaling $600+ (she was supposedly covered by my insurance) for unnecessary ultrasounds and tests that she ran. I am 25 years old and she ran tests that are supposed to be done when you are 40 years or older. I can't emphasize enough avoid coming here at all costs- she is running a fraudulent business read more

Terrible customer service. The employees for the front desk is HORRIBLE. I am in shock, the lady yelled at me and hung up the phone!! What? Dr. Bickman if you are reading this, its time for you to hire a new team. Terribly managed and do not care for their customers / patients. read more

I wish I had read the reviews before coming to my first appointment with her. 1. My appointment was scheduled for 10AM and I arrived early at 930AM. However when I was called back to the patient room - around 10AM- I noticed I was waiting for almost 30minutes before I saw her. 2. I told her my reason for coming to her clinic and the next thing she asked was "what would you want me to do?" I'm a physician myself so I was shocked. You're an OBGYN! You should be telling me what your plan is for me. Not asking me what do I want to do. I had to tell her from my previous experience A,B, and C happened soooo what are you going to do? As a black woman and knowing how black women are treated in the medical field, this lackadaisical attitude is extremely disturbing. 3. What clinched it for me was the $800 administrative fee. WHAT THE HELL? The way the secretary quietly slipped the folded up piece of paper was ridiculous. I just had my appointment yesterday and yet I'm seeing recent posts where her "fee" is $600. So she basically is just making up a number to charge people. All a ghetto hot stinking mess. read more

Tristan E. Bickman, MD - Ridiculous $800 admin fee - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Santa Monica, California

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Run away! This office is terribly managed and they Do Not Care about their patients. I went to the Dr for a routine annual gyno exam. Here are the highlights: - waited for over an hour to see the Dr - had to come back because the nurse didn't pull enough blood for my tests - after retuning for my follow up visit, told I had to pay $1,000 to see the Dr out of pocket - watched Dr Bickman leave the office during my appointment time while I was trying to understand why I needed to pay $1K - asked the office to fax my test results to a new Dr and was told I had to wait 14 business days. For a fax. In 2026 - after the office told me they were faxed, my new Dr never received them Dr Bickman was actually a good Dr for the 10 mins we interacted but her office is a dumpster fire. I hope she uses that $1K per patients to hire better staff and more Drs. read more

Office was notably dirty, with filthy floors and linty, hairy stirrup covers. I did not feel comfortable with the lack of cleanliness. Dr. Bickman was somewhat rude and seemed to feel inconvenienced by my presence in the office. I went for some testing, and was given results verbally over the phone that seemed to contradict the lab results that were sent to me. I also received the "administrative fee" $1000 notice as I was exiting the office, not with the initial paperwork I received at intake, which felt scammy and not at all worth the quality of services I received in the office. After several months since my first and only visit, I have started to receive bills from the practice that don't seem to match up with the services I received. I would not return to this office or recommend anyone begin care here. I am not surprised at the other negative experiences on Yelp. read more

DISCLAIMER: Long review but worth the read! Skip to the bottom for my conclusion. I've visited this office twice & am sharing feedback based on over a decade of experience running high-caliber medical PRIVATE practices across California (LA and SF)--including dermatology, plastic surgery, and hair restoration. As a Practice Director, I've renovated practices and led admin & clinical teams (10-50 ppl) across multiple locations, so I know what quality care and operational excellence should look like in healthcare. It should always be white gloved, elevated and premium care ESPECIALLY if your fees are high. Positives: Appointments ran on time (patients should always expect a 20-30 min wait at any doctor's office) & staff, including Dr. Tristan, were polite & respectful. Dr. Tristan was knowledgeable, direct, & even handled a patient emergency in the lobby with professionalism on my first visit. The first desk was so understanding & rescheduled my initial second appointment without charging a fee when I hit traffic--much appreciated. Grade for professionalism & timeliness: B-/C+ (Average) Negatives: Cleanliness & Office Conditions The office needs a deep clean and/or renovation--dim lighting, cheap lobby chairs & floors, dusty equipment, flies in the treatment room (swatting one in away in front of doc today) unsanitary foot pedal covers. I could hear another patient's conversation through the vents--a serious privacy (HIPAA) concern. Walls and doors were visibly marked (dark or cracked), the TV in lobby was off/broken, and overall, the space felt neglected. The clinical staff was genuinely sweet, helpful, and caring--with well-groomed appearances, clean makeup, and neat hair. That said, the overall presentation could benefit from an elevated, more polished look that better reflects the standards of a Santa Monica practice. A simple upgrade such as providing new scrubs and shoes would not only boost team morale but also enhance the visual professionalism of the office, especially when paired with a deep clean, fresh paint, and updated lighting (or full-blown remodel). Grade: D- Not an F because I don't think the staff & Dr. T don't care, but it felt unaware and unpolished. Billing & Admin Fees At my first visit, I was charged for copay, cultures, & sent bills for lab work (post visit), even with good insurance--understandable, but transparency was lacking. The real issue came at my second visit, when I was unexpectedly told to pay a $800/year "Administrative Fee." This was not clearly disclosed, discussed, or justified during my initial visit. Yes, I was given the paperwork to sign; however, anything outside the norm (regarding payment) needs to be highlighted and pointed out! That in itself is a more transparent concierge service! The admin fee states it covers things that are typically already included in standard patient care e.g.: 1. Prescription call ins- takes 2 mins to call in an Rx 2. Referrals - Drs. trade referrals 3. Emergencies - Somewhat understandable. (not worth $800 a patient for the year) 4. Processing Insurance - That is the obligation of the office, so you are billing my insurance and charging me TO BILL MY INSURANCE? 5. Dr. availability - Doctors set their own hours?!? You have emergency line to ensure your patients safety and/or PA/NP on standby if unavailable, that is considered concierge service, which most offices don't charge for. 6. Continuity of care- Seeing Dr. T (unless told) is expected/norm in aesthetically pleasing polished clean (not there) private practice that is charging. Explanation fluffed! I've managed practices with & w/o insurance, I know when something's off. If this were a concierge model, I might understand with an insurance-based practice, but this felt like an upsell without the experience to back it. Grade: F for cost transparency and fee justification. Additional Red Flags: I was told I had an infection (something that affects 1 in 3 women) but not inherently alarming (like others have yelped) due to the infection (non STI/STD) probably in 1/3 population of women can happen several times a year. However, I DID notice many other black women on Yelp reporting negative experiences here, and as a biracial (black & white) woman, I find this pattern too consistent to ignore. Racial bias should never have a place in care delivery. Final Grade: D (Below Average) Conclusion: Despite some positive experiences with Dr. Tristan and the front desk, the office overall feels outdated, unsanitary, and lacks the professionalism you'd expect--especially with a steep $800 admin fee and Santa Monica price tag. The experience simply did not match the cost or expectations for a female-led, female-focused/patients first private practice. I will not be returning. If you're okay with high fees and a subpar environment, this may work for you--but it wasn't for me. read more

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Do not come here if you aren't loaded. Insane amount of hidden fees -- and I'm not talking the $800 annual administrative fee. No one cared to inform me that my insurance didn't cover some lab fees and LabCorp isn't great at notifying either. So I had to learn the hard way: I got a "final notice" from LabCorp that I had a mountain of unpaid bills (totaling $137) from my initial checkup and a follow-up appointment. That number was getting higher and higher due to late fees and NO ONE informed me until that final warning. I don't know if it's poor managerial skills or if this is just what they do. The doctor herself is great and knows what she's talking about but they clearly don't care enough about their patients as humans if they're just letting all of us get screwed over this way. read more

This office withheld my colposcopy results in 2021 while transitioning into implementing obscene office/admin fees. At the time, previous reception staff informed me that I could not access my lab results until my office balance was paid. After that experience and the treatment I received from the office staff, I spent years fearful of returning to the gynecologist altogether. I have since transferred my care elsewhere, but I am still dealing with ongoing health issues that may have been impacted by not having timely access to those results years ago. What is especially concerning is that even today, despite my current doctor urgently needing these past records in order to continue my care, Dr. Bickman's office is still stating there is a 14-day waiting period to access or transfer my records. I never thought to look at the reviews before, but after explaining my experience to my new doctor and mentioning Dr. Bickman by name, I was told that many patients leave this practice for multiple reasons -- none of them positive. No patient dealing with gynecological health concerns should have to fight this hard to access their own medical information. read more

Their website says "covered by insurance," but you also have to pay a new $1,000 "annual fee" just to be a patient -- which they failed to tell my daughter when she booked on the phone. So she shows up with her insurance card and they spring this annual fee on her. I told her to leave, but it's $150 cancellation fee. So we either have to pay this new $1000 fee for a rude and unhelpful doctor with terrible bedside manner (based on last year's appointment) or $150 to leave. They only waived the fee because my daughter is moving back to NJ. What a scam! read more

I've never been the type to genuinely write a bad review but I have never experienced something like this :/ Told them it was my first time getting blood drawn. The nurse didn't take any of my vitals- but drew blood for some tests. Asked what the procedure is for post-bloodwork (again, I'd never had blood drawn so didn't know if I should wait for a bit or maybe drink water?)- she told me I can leave immediately. I went to the front desk and FAINTED for the first time ever in my life lol. Then the doctor questioned the nurse about why none of my vitals were taken and the nurse didn't have an excuse. Then they told me AFTER my appointment that if I return for a follow up, it would be $725 out of pocket which couldn't be covered by insurance. I've genuinely never experienced anything like this and only writing this because I hope no one else has to experience this or they change how much they care about people. read more

WARNING. I guess we are more victims of the scam that is this office. Office visit that went well and then were hit with hundreds in bills that were not discussed and not asked for and then on the phone they literally made up a conversation that never happened. My wife went in for a regular Pap smear which is never more than 40 dollars out of pocket. Then we got bills for a slew of blood tests QUOTE "For concerns brought up during the visit." We never ordered, asked for or were told that they would run addition texts for anything because at the visit, that never happened! And when they give such a vague description, of course it's a scam. They have nothing to stand on. Disgusting lies and trying to take advantage of a situation where you can bill for an unrecorded conversation which, in our situation, never took place. This office is a predatory scam and a racket. Judging by allllllll of the other reviews here. This place needs to be taken to court and shut down. read more

TLDR: She charges $1k annual fee for non-pregnant patients, and $3k for pregnant patients. Nobody tells you this until you're already standing there at your appointment. She's fine as a doctor. I was a patient for 5 years, since before the ridiculous fees. A couple years ago, I had a pretty easy, healthy pregnancy and she helped to deliver my son safely. The practice, however, is very predatory. A few years ago, she announced there will be an annual "concierge" fee to stay on as a patient. I was hesitant to pay extra for what seemed like a basic level of care but I was pregnant for the first time and didn't want to change doctors, so I paid it. On top of that fee, every single time I went to that office I found myself paying for more B.S. "administrative" fees - like $75 to process bloodwork, only to find out weeks later that I would also be paying even more fees for this same bloodwork? Not to mention, most of the times I would go to this office, I'd find myself waiting upwards of 30 minutes to see the doctor. I thought the point of this concierge fee was to cover administrative costs and create a better experience for patients? After I had my son, I didn't go back for about a year and a half until recently when I had some concerns that I wanted to get checked out. Upon arriving at the office, they informed me that they had TRIPLED their annual fee since the last time I paid it. That means non-pregnant patients pay $1k a year, and pregnant patients pay $3k a year! That is INSANE!!! I was not informed of this hike in price when I called to make my appointment, otherwise I would not have come back at all (last time I was there it was about $300 for non-pregnant patients). I told them I couldn't pay that, and can I just leave? They said that would incur me a $150 "late cancellation" charge for canceling my appointment. What the actual....??! I'm just speechless. I'm sad because I would have liked to stay on with the same doctor for my next pregnancy but I just cannot justify these costs on top of insurance. And it's also the way that they spring the costs on you, as if you have no choice but to pay them once you've already received care. It strikes me as unethical and very predatory. I will not be returning. read more

I'm normally not someone to write a poor review, but after reading all of the other recent comments I now know that I'm not alone and have also been scammed and treated poorly by this office. I went in for testing on several occasions for an issue that I was having and had spent thousands of dollars out of pocket. I continued to go to Dr Bickman even after I changed jobs and my insurance was no longer covering her. I now know this was a mistake. I finally went online and checked all of the tests and blood work myself. When I called in to confront them about something I was not made aware of I was told "I thought they had already told you," which was not fair or kind and then made to feel bad about how I felt. I'm not sure what happened here because I did truly love her... : ( but I feel scarred by my ending experiences with her. I hope to find a new doctor soon that is caring and compassionate. Please think twice about visiting this office. read more

Had the unfortunate experience with Tristan Bickman as both a patient and a colleague. As a teenager, she loudly disclosed my health information to the entire clinic, which was both embarrassing and a HIPAA violation, during my first ever Pap smear . Come full circle 10 yrs later and now I have completed undergrad, medical school and am in residency at my local community hospital. She dumped her hyperemesis gravidarum patient on our service because didn't want to round on the patient. The patient then switched to us for the remainder of her prenatal care. And then yet again, had another not-great experience with Tristan bickman when failed to make it to a delivery and, as an intern, I had to deliver the baby alone. She is also verbally abusive to staff, medical students and residents. Not sure how this doctor is still in business read more

Like many of the other reviews, AVOID THIS OFFICE IT IS A SCAM!!!! I saw Dr. Bickman in 2024 and 2 years later, I am still getting billing charges. I went in for a Pap smear, was told that I have a UTI and that I need to start antibiotics immediately. I work in healthcare and am a PA student, and everyone knows you are not supposed to just prescribe antibiotics without any symptoms as this contributes to further antibiotic resistance. I was told the lab tests were only going to be $40, then I was hit with an additional $200 charge. When I had visited a second time, there was a $300 concierge fee that the front desk failed to mention but I had read through the papers and asked about it and they told me that to keep being seen by Dr. Bickman, I would need to pay this concierge fee. Having gone to a new OBGYN office after this terrible experience, I can confidently say this office is super shady and not transparent and is doing extra testing/prescribing unnecessary medications. Some people don't deserve to work in healthcare as they are just taking advantage of their patients - this office needs to be closed and Dr. Bickman needs to take a deep look into her own character and why she got into medicine in the first place and remember her Hippocratic oath to serving people. read more

I went in to have my hormones checked by Dr. Bickman and was hit with surprise costs from the start. The office suggested bloodwork and quoted me over $600 for the tests alone, plus I'd have to pay separately for preventative tests. It felt opaque and overpriced from the beginning. Dr. Bickman prescribed birth control for three months and told me to call for a refill as needed. When I tried to get a refill, the front desk said I had to come in for a Pap smear and pay more money to obtain it. That requirement didn't seem related to birth control and came across as more about pushing additional procedures than focusing on patient care. Communication and customer service were major issues. I felt like there was more emphasis on money than on helping me as a patient. The front desk staff, especially the person I spoke with about the refill, was rude and dismissive, which greatly diminished my experience. Overall, I don't feel heard or valued as a patient and I wouldn't return or recommend this practice to others. read more

She overbooks her patients and have them wait for 3+ hours regularly (at least half of her patients go through this experience on a daily basis). She's unapologetic and rude if you bring this up. Front desk are equally rude and dismissive. read more

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS DOCTOR. I went to Dr. Bickman in 2023 for a routine annual exam after moving back to LA. I had consistently received normal Pap smear results since 2017 and had been with the same partner for several years. After this visit, I received lab results indicating high-risk HPV (strains 18 & 45) along with abnormal cell detection. This was extremely alarming and emotionally distressing, given my medical history. I was then advised to undergo a biopsy to determine next steps. At the time, I was informed that proceeding with the biopsy through this office would require additional visits and associated fees. Because the results were so unexpected, and given the added cost and commitment of continuing care there, my fiancée and I decided to seek a second opinion at another practice. I had the biopsy done with the second doctor, and the results came back clear, with no abnormal cells detected. Since then, my annual exams with my new provider have all been normal. This experience was incredibly distressing, and based on what happened, I personally would not recommend this provider. read more

I rarely leave reviews, but I feel obligated to share my experience so other women can make an informed decision. This practice requires a $500 annual membership fee, which is presented as a way to ensure elevated, personalized care. Unfortunately, that was not my experience. Despite the fee, appointments were frequently delayed -- on one occasion I waited over an hour in the exam room before the doctor entered. During visits, I often felt rushed and unheard. When I tried to discuss ongoing concerns, I was interrupted or redirected without meaningful discussion. Nearly every issue was addressed with another prescription for antibiotics, with little effort made to explore root causes or alternative treatment options. I have never been prescribed so many antibiotics in my life without a deeper investigation into why symptoms were recurring. It felt like a money grab from me and my insurance provider. The office also regularly canceled or rescheduled my appointments same-day due to the doctor being called into labor. I completely understand that obstetrics is unpredictable. However, when I needed to cancel an appointment the day before due to my cycle starting, I was charged a $130 cancellation fee -- more than I would have paid for the actual visit. There was no flexibility or consideration. Between the high annual fee, inconsistent scheduling, and lack of collaborative care, I cannot recommend this practice. Patients deserve to feel heard, respected, and supported -- especially in women's health. read more

Dr. Tristan Bickman is the first doctor I've ever met that was a scammer. I refused to see her again when her team surreptitiously tried to bill me $800 in admin fees, due at the time of my first follow up visit. I paid my copay for the first visit, and thought I was done with her. Then 6 weeks later, she sent me an invoice for an additional $110.03, claiming that my insurance didn't cover my appointment. I followed up with my insurance company, who followed up with her billing company, who said to ignore the bill--"the system needed to be rebooted". But what if I had paid the bill? I don't even trust her office to have access to my credit card number. I am so disappointed in her financial practices, not to mention her callous demeanor. I asked the customer service rep at my insurance company to flag her practice. I hope they did. I hope that one day she isn't allowed to scam anyone else. read more

Customer service here is TERRIBLE. I personally did not get seen here. I made an appointment and called to confirm they accept my insurance. The lady IMMEDIATELY answered with a attitude. Then proceeds to tell me thy are going to charge me $150 to cancel my appointment because and I quote "it clearly says on there website they dont take my insurance, and there is literally no way I couldve missed it." That is what the rep said before proceeding to tell me "We will NOT be seeing you" then hangs up in my face. She never actually canceled the appointment because I kept getting reminders about it and they emailed me saying I missed my appointment. Anywho, I never put a cedit card down, never been seen there, never will go here so good luck billing that $150. read more