Bruce Hensel
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Bruce Hensel | |
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| Born | New York, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Television actor, journalist |
Dr. Bruce Hensel (born 1948) is an American physician, medical journalist, and television personality known for his work in health broadcasting in Los Angeles and New York City.
He was born and raised in New York City and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). He later earned his medical degree from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He is board certified in both emergency medicine and internal medicine, and previously directed two emergency rooms. He also served as a full clinical professor of medicine at UCLA.
Dr. Hensel began his media career in the early 1980s with Dr. Hensel’s Medical Journal on KCOP in Los Angeles. He went on to co-host the nationally syndicated health and wellness program Alive & Well, alongside Mike Jerrick and fitness expert Kathy Smith. The show focused on topics such as fitness, nutrition, and preventive health.
He later became the chief medical correspondent and producer for KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, a position he held for nearly 30 years. He also served in a similar role for WNBC in New York. His on-air segments included 4 Your Health, Health Fax, and Ask Dr. Bruce, in which he addressed health-related questions from viewers. Over the course of his career in television, he earned or shared 12 Emmy Awards and two Golden Mike Awards. He is the author of two books: Smart Medicine and How to Get the Most Out of Your Medical Care.
In 2019, Dr. Hensel was charged and later pleaded no contest to contacting a minor with intent to commit a crime. He was sentenced to two years of probation and required to register as a sex offender. He accepted responsibility for the incident and completed the terms of his sentence. The case was dismissed in March 2025.
In recent years, Dr. Bruce Hensel has shifted his focus toward personal growth, privacy, and contributing positively wherever possible. With decades of experience in both medicine and media, he remains committed to responsible health communication and personal accountability.
Now leading a more private and reflective life, he emphasizes healing, learning, and moving forward with integrity. Dr. Hensel's legacy in medicine and health journalism endures, having played a significant role in shaping how the public understands and engages with medical information.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Bruce Hensel, M.D." NBC Southern California. 19 June 2012. Archived from the original on 5 October 2012. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
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