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Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD

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(Earl W. Brien, MD)

(268 Ratings)

Specializes in: Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery

Howard University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: cancer, musculoskeletal problems, sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer)

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048

(310) 423-8030

Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD is an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD is affiliated with Cedars-Sinai.

Office Locations

127 S San Vicente Boulevard Pavilion, 7th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90048

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Some issues Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD can help you with:

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“After tw o very complicated and successful surgeries by orthopedic oncologist, Dr. Earl Brien, the cancer spread out of control in the kidney and bladder; chemotherapy proved to be useless over...”—"MARIA ANN MORIARITY", Los Angeles Daily News, November 2009

“Dr. Clarence Woods, chairman of orthopedic surgery, said his department's ability to care for patients would be crippled by a loss of residents, Long's recommended termination and the recent...”—"County Moves to Fire Surgeon at King/Drew", Los Angeles Times, September 2004

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2023

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By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	261
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2013 were reconstructive surgery, nerve procedures, hospital care and decompression surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	21
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	317
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
nerve procedures	21
open surgery	14
plastic surgery procedures	13
reconstructive surgery	25
tissue transfer	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	22
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	115
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	28
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2014 were reconstructive surgery, plastic surgery procedures, tissue transfer and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

decompression surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	385
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
nerve procedures	12
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	16
reconstructive surgery	16
tissue transfer	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	28
Hispanic	24
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	27
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	10
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	421

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	346
Black	48
Hispanic	50
Asian	36
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	36
Less than 65	68

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2016 were open surgery, diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	433
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
open surgery	15

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	188
Black	37
Hispanic	32
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	19
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	12
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2017 were open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	386
open surgery	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	157

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	27
Hispanic	28
Asian	22
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	21
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	31

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	503
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
open surgery	12

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	201

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	39
Hispanic	42
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	22
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	490
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	35
Hispanic	32
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	31
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	12
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	194
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	133
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	28
Hispanic	28
Asian	31
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	26
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	17
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	177
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	130
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	23
Hispanic	20
Asian	27
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	23
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2021

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	13
Cancer	34

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	127
Female	181

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	220
Black	34
Hispanic	22
Asian	21
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	151
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	17
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	30
Dementia	5
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated as an orthopedist in Los Angeles, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, reconstructive surgery and nerve procedures.

decompression surgery	16
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	344
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
joint surgery	12
lower extremity surgery	12
nerve procedures	16
open surgery	13
plastic surgery procedures	14
reconstructive surgery	20
tissue transfer	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	29
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	197
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	27
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	80
85 and over	22
Less than 65	40
65 to 74	145

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Education & Training

Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Residency: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Orthopaedics, American Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cedars-Sinai

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare HMO, Railroad Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Humana, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Anthem, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, HealthSmart PPO, HealthSmart, Optima Health, First Health, Beech Street, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna ACO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, Blue Shield California HMO, Health Net MAH, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, CareMore HMO, Blue Shield California PPO, Medicare MCR, Blue Shield California MAH and CareMore MAH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

MultiPlan

United Healthcare PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare HMO

Railroad Medicare

United Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Humana

Cigna

Medi-Cal

Anthem

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

HealthSmart PPO

HealthSmart

Optima Health

First Health

Beech Street

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Aetna ACO

Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO

Gold Coast PPO

Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO

Blue Shield California HMO

Health Net MAH

Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH

CareMore HMO

Blue Shield California PPO

Medicare MCR

Blue Shield California MAH

CareMore MAH

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.78 out of 5 stars based on 268 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-28

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Dr. Brien is it tremendously kind and very informative doctor. I truly feel blessed and lucky to be under his care. He's definitely a Doctor Who is "on it!" He's an Awesome Doctor!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-01

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Dr. Brien was very professional, attentive and caring. I had full confidence in everything he recommended. I felt very comfortable and at ease with our plan

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-26

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I was very pleased with Dr Brien and is prognosis regarding my car plan.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-06-26

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The dr. explained things well and included information About follow up.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-03-09

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Excellent communication skills, very knowledgeable and efficient

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-12-11

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Dr. Brien and nurse Vivian were essentially great.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-02-12

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Muy bien todo muy amables excelente servicio

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-26

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I am very happy with Dr. Brien!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-09

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Great exchange of information

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-25

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Dr Brien is the best doctor

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
SeaSpine Orthopedics Corporation	$67,698 $67,698
UOC USA INC	$36,290 U-Star II $15,499	USTAR II $14,276	U-Motion II $2,948	U-Motion II, Conformity, U2, AiO, U-Star, UTS, UTF, PSA $1,965	Constrained Liner $1,310	Other $292
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$27,348 Accell Evo3 $26,273	Recon-Lower Extremity Metal $1,075
IsoTis OrthoBioligics, Inc.	$26,817 Accell Evo3 $26,817
IsoTis OrthoBiologics, Inc.	$23,047 Orthobiologics - Multiple Therapeutic Areas $23,008	Ortho-Bone Grafts $39
Other	$22,171 Orthobiologics $15,315	Bgran $2,085	Turalio $1,846	Mako $187	STRYKER PERFORMANCE SOLUTIONS $173	Other $2,566

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$185,390
Travel and Lodging	$11,012
Food and Beverage	$3,941
Royalty or License	$3,029

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Earl Warren Brien, MD.

Radlink, Inc	2014	$135,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	.31
Radlink, Inc	2013	$135,000.00	Physician Covered Recipient	.31

Biography

Dr. Earl Brien is a Los Angeles, CA physician who specializes in oncology (cancer care) and orthopedics/orthopedic surgery. He is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His clinical interests include sarcoma (bone and soft tissue cancer). Dr. Brien is professionally affiliated with Cedars-Sinai. He accepts Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Brien attended Harvard Medical School and Howard University College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Martin Luther King, Jr.-Harbor Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science for residency. Dr. Brien has received the following distinction: Southern California Super Doctors.