Junun Bae, DO
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Junun Bae, DO

  • Geriatric Medicine|
  • Internal Medicine
Average rating: 4.8
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
Senior Care Clinic |
1920 Colorado Avenue, Floor 2 Santa Monica, CA 90404

About

Dr. Junun Bae is a board-certified physician in both Geriatric Medicine and Family Medicine. His clinical interests include age-friendly and patient-centered care, dementia, preventive medicine, and the management of chronic health conditions.

Dr. Bae earned his undergraduate degree from St. Bonaventure University, where he served as Class President and developed a strong interest in health policy and leadership. He went on to complete dual master’s degrees in health economics and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Bae received his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his Family Medicine residency at Providence St. Peter Hospital, followed by a Geriatric Medicine fellowship at UCLA.

He is deeply committed to providing holistic and integrative care that supports patients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. Outside of medicine, Dr. Bae enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, traveling, and cooking.

Languages

English, Korean

Education

Medical Board Certifications

Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2024
Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine, 2023

Fellowship

Geriatric, UCLA Medical Center Program, 2024

Residency

Family Medicine, Providence St. Peter Hospital, 2023

Degree

DO, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2020

Locations

Senior Care Clinic
Family Medicine| Internal Medicine| Geriatric Medicine +2 more specialties

Areas of Focus

Research

Publications

  1. • Rentiya Z, Hutnik R, Bae J. Response to: "The Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6" Commentary by Rowland et al. Cerebellum. 2021 Jun;20(3):486-488. doi: 10.1007/s12311-020-01220-9. Epub 2021 Jan 7. PMID: 33411313. • Rentiya, Z., Hutnik, R., Mekkam, Y. Q., &Bae, J.(2020). The Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations of Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6. The Cerebellum,19(3), 459-464. doi:10.1007/s12311-020-01120-y • Rentiya ZS, Wells M, Bae J, et al. Interferon-α-induced retinopathy in chronic hepatitis C treatment: summary, considerations, and recommendations. Graefes Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology. 2018;257(3):447-452. doi:10.1007/s00417-018-04209-7.
  2. • Rentiya ZS, Jung BC, Bae J, et al. Selective Patterns of Cognitive Impairment in Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6 and Idiopathic Late-Onset Cerebellar Ataxia. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2017;33(4):427-436. doi:10.1093/arclin/acx077.
  3. • Bae J, Shade J, Abraham A, et al. Effect of Mandatory Centers of Excellence Designation on Demographic Characteristics of Patients Who Undergo Bariatric Surgery. JAMA Surgery. 2015;150(7):644. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2015.74. 

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Centivo
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Health Net of California
  • Interplan (part of HealthSmart)
  • Medicare Advantage
  • MultiPlan
  • UFCM Health System
  • Prime Health Services
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.8
Star ratings are displayed only for those physicians who participate in UCLA Health’s patient experience survey program and have received a minimum of 30 survey responses.
50 total ratings | 12 reviews
5.0
Dr Bae took the time to go through my medical and physical experience with patience and flow-up questions, that made me certain that I had a thorough record being established on my first visit.
5.0
Excellent service!
5.0
Fantastic
5.0
Very good visit. Very thorough and EXTREMELY HELPFUL!
5.0
EXCELLENT!