Graduated from McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Works at Women's Health and Reproductive Center
4.85
96 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.3
Recent reviews
I am a Women's Health RN and I have worked with many different OB/GYN doctors. I want to highly recommend Dr. Kizner! He was extremely knowledgeable, a great listener, and very helpful. He and the entire office staff were friendly and well organized. I got an appointment immediately and the wait time was minimal. If you are looking for quality, see Dr. Kizner!
June 10, 2021Wendy C.Verified patient
Dr Kizner is the best OB I ever had. He is busy, yes, and he may forget some details about me, but he is gentle, attentive, talks about what he's doing during the exam, and takes time to answer my questions. Always a good experience.
More than 1 year agoIrina T.Verified patient
Office location
Women's Health and Reproductive Center
10861 Cherry St, Suite 109, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Menopause symptoms
Menopause symptoms
Other popular visit reasons
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
Infertility Consultation
Multiple Gestation / Twins or Triplets
Nexplanon Removal
OB-GYN Consultation
Ovarian Cyst(s)
Pregnancy Problem
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
Infertility Consultation
Multiple Gestation / Twins or Triplets
More about Dr. Joel Kizner, MD
*ATTENTION PATIENTS: You may be contacted by the office if we need to schedule your appointment. Please expect a call from the office!!*
Dr. Kizner is a medical graduate of Montreal's McGill University. After medical school he completed two residency programs, first in family medicine, then obstetrics and gynecology.
Dr Kizner is originally from Montreal, moving to Southern California in 1992. He practiced in Montreal for 7 years, where he was on the faculty of McGill University’s Medical School. He is currently on staff at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, St. Mary Medical Center, Los Alamitos Medical Center, Lakewood Regional Medical center, and Long Beach Community Hospital.
Dr. Kizner is known as a proponent of family oriented, natural childbirth with a minimum of medical intervention. He has received a "best practice" designation from Long Beach Memorial Hospital for having the lowest Cesarean section rate among all the obstetricians practicing there. His Cesarean section rate, since he first began practicing, has consistently been in the 10-15% range, well below the national average, which is now about 30%.
Dr. Kizner is married with three daughters and is an avid long distance runner. Since moving to California, he has run the Long Beach marathon nine times, the Palos Verdes marathon seven times, and the LA marathon three times. His personal best marathon time was in Palos Verdes, 3:29. His last race was the 2010 Long Beach Marathon.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - McGill University Faculty of Medicine
Practice
Women's Health and Reproductive Center
Affiliation
MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center
Community Hospital of Long Beach
Lakewood Regional Medical Center
Los Alamitos Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1134139751
Joel Kizner does not participate in Zocdoc to offer online booking at this time
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.85
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
4.82
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Dr. Kizner is am amazing doctor, he is patient ,professional and very knowledgeable. His office staff is excellent as well.
September 9, 2014Tatiana T.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner was thorough, he asked important questions to help give me the proper care, and he seems knowledgeable!
July 8, 2013Initials hidden
Very nice man, answers any questions you have, is personable. The office staff are also very upbeat and helpful.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Very professional, compassionate doctor. Office staff are excellent in what they do to take care of business.
November 23, 2016Hanh M.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable and is transparent with the information about contraceptives, procedures, and opinions.
March 20, 2018Rachel H.Verified patient
I love Dr. Kizner! He is the best. He brought my beautiful twins into this world and I am forever grateful.
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He was very nice and explained everything well. Appointment was on time and staff was very friendly.
April 16, 2015Initials hidden
very friendly staff,very friendly doctor,they made me feel like i've been there before!
More than 1 year agoKarin A.Verified patient
Doctor Kizner was great. He was very kind and quick. I definitely would recommend him.
More than 1 year agoAshley K.Verified patient
Very knowledgeable, easy to talk to, I will definitely go back for my annual physical
June 6, 2014Initials hidden
Dr.Kizner is great! Explained everything to me so clearly and didn't waste any time.
December 9, 2014Initials hidden
He was a great professional, really knew his stuff and easied my concerns!
June 30, 2016Chrystal H.Verified patient
He is a very nice doctor, that takes the time to listen to you!
December 24, 2013Initials hidden
Dr. Kizner and his staff were wonderful. Highly recommend them.
More than 1 year agoLeslie L.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner is AWESOME!!! He is very professional and kind!??
June 25, 2020Misty M.Verified patient
He took his time to go over information in detail.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Kizner was an average OBGYN. Got the job done.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I am a Women's Health RN and I have worked with many different OB/GYN doctors. I want to highly recommend Dr. Kizner! He was extremely knowledgeable, a great listener, and very helpful. He and the entire office staff were friendly and well organized. I got an appointment immediately and the wait time was minimal. If you are looking for quality, see Dr. Kizner!
June 10, 2021Wendy C.Verified patient
Dr Kizner is the best OB I ever had. He is busy, yes, and he may forget some details about me, but he is gentle, attentive, talks about what he's doing during the exam, and takes time to answer my questions. Always a good experience.
More than 1 year agoIrina T.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner was great. He took the time to speak with me one-on-one prior to my exam and made sure to address any concerns that I had. He was also kind, thorough and professional. Overall a wonderful experience!
More than 1 year agoKarly W.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner is awesome! This was my first visit, we spoke in his office, he took his time, asked and answered all of my questions. He explained everything he was going to do, there was a nurse in the room during the exam. The entire staff was very nice and welcoming! Beautiful office. It was a pleasant experience. I will refer my friends and family to Dr. Kizner!!
May 27, 2020Misty M.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner was great!
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This was my first visit to Dr. Kizner so I had a full exam. The appointment was informative and I look forward to seeing this pregnancy through with him as my doctor.
January 21, 2019Theresa O.Verified patient
I went in for an IUD insertion. I was told by one of the nursing/physician assistants there that the best time to come in for an insertion is right after your period ends so that's what I did. The entire thing was virtually painless except for a few mild cramps. He was very knowledgeable, guided me through the whole process, and did an amazing job! I was expecting the IUD insertion to be extremely painful but I ended up leaving the office feeling the same way I came in. It was great!
June 30, 2016Jessica L.Verified patient
I definitely would recommend Dr. Kizner to anybody... he is very knowledgeable of his profession! And he has a great team of people that works along side with him in his office. I love his nurse and his clerk!
March 22, 2016Mybellel C.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner was good but I have to sing the praises of his staff. So kind, so accommodating, so personable. I can't say enough good things. I arrived at my appointment early only to realize that I left my referral paperwork from my GP at home so I drove back home and called them letting them know the situation. They sympathized and rescheduled me for an hour later, told me to take a breather, recollect myself and come back. I highly recommend Dr. Kizner to anyone in the Los Alamitos area if for no other reason than to be accommodated by the wonderful people who work there.
More than 1 year agoRoxie O.Verified patient
I have been a patient of Doctor Kizner since 2010, he is very proficient in his field and recommend him to other women.
The office staff is always friendly
Always seen on time
Offices clean
restrooms clean.
July 28, 2015Initials hidden
Dr. Kizner was very professional and kind, I was very nervous about my appt. as it had been awhile since my last pap. He put me at ease and addressed all my issues.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I love Dr. Kizner and his office staff. He was my OB/GYN when I was pregnant with my first child and unfortunately I could t see him with my second child because of insurance, but this time around I chose my plan based on the fact that he takes it. He's warm yet professional and very patient. He'll explain what he's doing and why he's doing it as many times as you need and he's the only OB I've ever known to not want to push tons of interventions throughout your pregnancy and labor. I highly recommend him and his office staff is very friendly, like able and funny.
May 9, 2015Erin D.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner is a very nice and thorough doctor. He took to the time to have a formal consultation with my husband and I at his office, first, then we went straight into the exam. His staff is efficient and helpful. I really loved my experience. I will definitely have him as my doctor from this point forward!
April 14, 2015Initials hidden
He is very professional and respectful.
December 26, 2014Hortencia G.Verified patient
Awesome doctor, listens to the patient.
More than 1 year agoAndrea J.Verified patient
Dr Kizner and his staff we always incredibly nice and professional. I always felt like I was visiting friends more than a Doctor. Incredible experience. Would Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoHarmony M.Verified patient
Hardly any wait. In and out in about 20 min
More than 1 year agoDenise K.Verified patient
Wonderful Doctor and office staff!
October 10, 2013Charis B.Verified patient
Professional, comfortable, personable
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The receptionists were very kind. I had to reschedule my appointment a few timed due to meeting conflicts. At the end, I was able to match my time and they were always nice and supportive.
I liked the fact that we have a consultation and then the checkup. Dr. Joel was very kind and professional.
More than 1 year agoMartha T.Verified patient
Will go again
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I was more than pleased with my visit. The staff were friendly and Dr. Kizner listend to my concerns and made me feel comfortable.
More than 1 year agoTiffany R.Verified patient
Dr. Kizner was thorough, kind, and respectful.He took my concerns seriously. He didn't make assumptions or jump to conclusions, but listened well and made sure that he understood before giving advice or making recommendations.
January 23, 2013Initials hidden
great very productive
June 12, 2013Initials hidden
Great doctor! He has found a new regular ! :)
May 24, 2013Initials hidden
Dr. Kitzner was great, very informative and offered many answers to my questions. The staff here is really great and follows up incredibly fast. Very pleased with the whole office.
More than 1 year agoCaterina D.Verified patient
Great Doctor and team!!
October 21, 2012Kathleen W.Verified patient
Very Professional
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Frequently asked questions
Which hospital is Dr. Joel Kizner affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Kizner is affiliated with MemorialCare Long Beach Medical Center, Community Hospital of Long Beach, and Lakewood Regional Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Joel Kizner work with?
Dr. Joel Kizner works with Women's Health and Reproductive Center.
Which board certifications does Dr. Joel Kizner have?
Dr. Joel Kizner is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Joel Kizner?
Dr. Joel Kizner frequently sees patients for Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, Birth Control / Contraception, Infertility Consultation, OB-GYN Consultation, and Pregnancy Problem. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Joel Kizner on their profile.
96 patients have reviewed Dr. Joel Kizner. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.85/5. They have a 4.82/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.