About The Doctor
Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Bruton has spent more than 30 years walking alongside patients through some of the hardest chapters of their lives: addiction, chronic health struggles, and the quiet fear of not being taken seriously by a doctor.
Opulent Health and Wellness
Meet Dr. Barbara Bruton, MD, FASAM
Dr. Barbara Bruton is the founder and medical director of Opulent Health & Wellness, and, more importantly, she’s the doctor patients call when they’re finally ready to be heard. Dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, Dr. Bruton has spent more than 30 years walking alongside patients through some of the hardest chapters of their lives: addiction, chronic health struggles, and the quiet fear of not being taken seriously by a doctor.
She founded Opulent Health & Wellness because she believes healing takes more than a prescription pad, it takes a physician who treats the mind and the body, and who never makes a patient feel judged for needing help.
Our Approach
Whole-person care, not just symptom management. Whether Dr. Bruton is treating substance use, prescribing hormone therapy, or supporting a patient through weight management, she looks at the full picture: physical health, mental health, and the life you’re trying to build.
1. Treat the Person, Not Just the Condition
Dr. Bruton looks beyond symptoms to understand the person behind them.
2. Connect the Pieces of Your Health
Health concerns rarely exist in isolation. Dr. Bruton takes a whole-person approach.
3. Care That Supports the Life You Want to Build
Dr. Bruton’s approach goes beyond managing a diagnosis.
The Goal
Our Mission
Our guiding principle is rooted in clear, compassionate commitment:
“To provide accessible, evidence, based, and compassionate care in a safe, non-judgmental environment, empowering individuals to achieve optimal health, recovery, and emotional well-being.”
The Outlook
Care Without Judgment
As a physician, Dr. Bruton is committed to providing compassionate, equitable care to every patient, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or any other characteristic. Healthcare knows no boundaries. In her practice, every decision is guided by one thing: what’s best for the patient in front of her.
Opulent Health & Wellness proudly welcomes and serves adults, young adults, seniors, couples, pregnant patients, and LGBTQ+patients across Los Angeles and California.
The Education
Credentials & Education
- Board Certified, Addiction Medicine — FASAM (Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine)
- Board Certified, Internal Medicine
- Licensed Physician, Medical Board of California
- Medical Degree, University of Nebraska Omaha
- B.S. Biology, University of California, San Diego
Telehealth
A Telehealth Only Practice
All visits at Opulent Health & Wellness, initial consultations and follow-ups alike, take place through a secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform, giving patients across Los Angeles and California access to specialist-level care without ever leaving home. Same-day appointments are often available. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911.
Ready to Start Feeling Like Yourself Again?
Appointments available:
- Monday–Friday 8 AM–8 PM,
- Saturday–Sunday 8 AM–6 PM, with urgent service 24/7