My experience was quite different than some of the reviews. She spent time with me and was very helpful and a great bedside manner. I've seen her twice and both times it was a great visit. The office staff was also very helpful. read more

Unfortunately the people at front desk are rude, no patience and they not give you they right information to get Iv..... So sad, because I wanted to be patient at this place . read more

I received vitamins by iv here I was told that the cost was 150 and I paid a 65 co pay they billed for over 1200. My insurance paid zero now they are billing me for another 175 this can't be legitimate can it My cost is 150 supposedly and insurance is billed over 1200 now they want me to pay another 175 for a total of 240 dollars on a service that was supposed to be 150 what a bunch of crooks. Do not ever go here unless you want to be ripped off! read more

Dr. Armenta is not a good Doctor. She's dismissive, lacks patience and does not advocate for her patients.

Like others who have reviewed this doctor, I can tell you her office is all about wasting your time to bring you in for another appointment. Will not refill a simple NSAID prescription over the phone even though it was at her advice. You have to make an appointment. Xray results? You have to make a PAID phone appointment so she can read the summary paragraph to you. Immediately after she will send an email of the paper she just read. After receiving the email I was very pleased to learn that I can still read. (Sarcasm intended) Physical? Well, don't bother talking about anything that ails you for which your are taking medication. You have to make another appointment. Perhaps this is because your medical file is poorly handled and they have no idea what medication your taking in the first place even after you've watched them write it down. Don't worry though, she will make sure there is time to make you very well aware of the very expensive homeopathic and cosmetic procedures and medications they can sell you that are not covered by insurance. I'm thoroughly disappointed. "But there is a point at which the consequences of our healthcare system clash with the ethical tenets of medicine and we have clearly reached that point." -- "Ethics of Money in Medicine", Danielle Ofri read more

If I could give no stars I will do it gladly She is no help how so ever, my mother WAS a patient of hers, last time she was there didn't help my mom or told her if she needed urgen care go to her nearest emergency room, my mother is diabetic, with high blood pressure, with a history of going to the ER for infections still Dr. Armenta did or refuse to treat her I'm JUST guessing that she is collecting what she can due to insurance or Medicare medi-Cal is not paying well... Please help and report her to the California board of medicine I wouldn't like for any other people get so poor of medical care read more

Amalia Armenta should not be practicing medicine. This woman is passive aggressive. Amalia or "Dr. Maya" does not care about her patients; she's all about making money. During my visit for my physical exam I asked for a referral and was told that I would have to make another appoinment for that. Everything requires an appointment; refills, referrals. She is the worst doctor I have ever encountered. There is some serious evil vibe in that office and you can see it in her eyes. Don't waste your time with this clown. What a piece of work! read more

So I went to see my doctor and let me tell you she was rushing to see me. She was in & out of rooms. Horrible just horrible. So today she missed diagnosed me. She reviewed my labs with me and said it was all within normal range and to come to found out my hemoglobin A1C was high!!! I am now a diabetic and have to see an endocrinologist today. I'm done with this office. That doesn't count to say that front receptionist Evelyn is bad just bad when I walked into the office first thing I saw is her on her phone and not even greeting me. Talk about HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE! Horrible staff!! Save your time and go somewhere else. read more

If I can put -0 stars I would. Don't waste your time in coming to see this doctor she will waste your time and have you come in multiple times just to collect a copayment. She is useless and only recommends her supplement nothing otc which is dumb when i have insurance!!!! Her staff Rosa and Chasity are wonderful and very helpful. Dr introduced me to her "scribe" and he was giving me recommendations of supplements he sells on the side and talking about other doctors he would recommend which is off. please don't waste your time. read more

DR. Amalia Armenta, MD, treated my 88 year old mom with disrespect and was very frustrated. She doesn't listen to patients and simply wants to sell her stupid medicine that she sells at her office. It's not even Federal Appoved. My mom has been a patient for over 5 years, and for Dr. Armenta told my mom to find another doctor thats because she doesn't have the patient to deal with elderly people, especially with medication and listening. There is more to the story than I want to share. Think twice before you consider going read more

Dr Maya has been my doctor for 3 years . She is the best doctor I have seen in a long time . She is very thorough, caring, compassionate and non judgmental . She believes in the traditional and holistic approach in medicine. She will recommend vitamin supplements if you need them . She will never push you to buy them . That is your choice . I don't understand how there can be any bad reviews because she is soo nice, knowledgeable and very professional . When you first meet her as a new patient, she takes her time to talk to you about your health concerns and gives you a lab order to complete . She advises you to schedule follow up visit for a physical and reviews your results. Depending on your health needs she will refer you to a specialist if you need one. That is the normal process with any primary doctor at any health organizations period. I really believe these negative reviews are highly suspicious and are not even legit because she is soo not like that. . Please don't believe these bad reviews. I advise you to take the opportunity to become her patient because she will really take care of you and your health needs as she has done with me . read more

I was a patient for Dr.Armenta for 5 years. I only visited her maybe 3 times during this time. I would describe that she is very unprofessional personnel. she doesn't have a right to call herself as medical professional, specially a doctor. what she does it's only a business at her clinic. when you go there it feels like 3d studio. Scam clinic. As soon as told her that I'm not satisfied with her service, she refused on me, she rejected my MRI authorization and hung up the zoom screen on me. afterwards she called police on me. LOL. read more

Zero stars would be appropriate , but that is not an option. Armenta ruined my husband's quality of life after he sustained a serious back injury. He went to her for a referral to a spine specialist and she told him that 3 or four weeks of back pain was insignificant, come back in a month or 2 for a referral to a specialist. Turns out he had a spinal injury that could have been corrected if he had surgery within 6 weeks. He died with a resultant severe spinal deformity and constant pain and depression. Also, she was my doctor as well, and she once inappropriately commented how hot he was for his age. I got stuck with Armenta as my primary after my fabulous primary Dr. Bonnie Moura retired, who suspected I had a hidden heart problem. Armenta was my doctor for quite some time when my cardiology team (assembled due to Moura) finally discovered I had aortic stenosis due to a birth defect and needed surgery. In all that time before the necessary surgery, Armenta NEVER laid a stethoscope to my chest to listen to my heart our lungs. IT WAS CLEAR SHE NEVER BOTHERED TO READ MY CHART OR SHE WOULD HAVE KNOWN I WAS CLOSE TO DIEING AND NEEDED SURGERY!!!!! When I went to her a few days before surgery to get approval for pre-op labs, she looked at me like a dolt and said "Don't have what you don't need Catherine." IT WAS SO EFFING CLEAR SHE NEVER ONCE READ MY CHART, MEDICAL HISTORY OR REPORTS FROM OTHER DOCTORS IN HER OWN BUILDING.! However, she DID find my husband, who later suffered unnecessary pain because of her incompetence to be fine. read more

In the room, she was kind enough - but the billing practices are super skeezy. She won't discuss lab results over the phone: I have to make a second appointment to know if anything is wrong. She won't discuss prescriptions during a physical, or any concerns other than simply the physical. You have to make another appointment. Making patients wait 30+ minutes OVER and OVER again when you can address a concern easily just so you can bill them & their insurance doesn't endear this office to me & I'll be going elsewhere. read more

Pregnant client. Went twice for hydration IV. Was assisted by Valeria both times. She was kind but negligent. Both times I experienced horrible physical reactions during my treatment because she increased the drip. The second time I went, I began to shiver uncontrollably. I found out later that when a cold drip runs too quickly into the bloodstream, it causes the body to shiver horrifically. She told me she "didn't know why I was reacting like that" so I told her to unhook me. Her idea of apology was telling me to "call 911 or go to ER". she also refused to obey patient protocol by demanding we leave my door open so she could "monitor me" which was against my wishes as people in her office were coughing. I tried to resolve it over the phone but the manager never responded. I blame Valeria above anyone else for letting this happen to me twice. Will never be returning. The other reviews of this office are accurate, they do not seem to care about their patients. read more

She seems like a great doctor so far. Easy to talk to and probably the best wait time and availability I've seen... She's local, has a nice office, and a friendly staff. She did spend quite a deal of time with me (more than a lot of doctors I remember seeing) and was attentive to all my concerns. Had a physical, went next door right now to do my blood works and will see her again next week to review my results and etc... Seems like a great primary care physician... read more

I am never going back to Dr. Armenta ever again. I should have seen the red flag when I found out she didn't catch CANCER in my mom's friend (they did blood tests and Dr Armenta NEVER READ THEM), but stupidly, I was enticed by the nice, new office and her initial friendly demeanor. I told her I've been suffering from migraine-like symptoms, and after about five minutes at most, she told me that I did not have migraines, completely dismissed my saying that I have headaches every single day, and just prescribed me a 1000mg/day dose of Naproxen. That's ALEVE, people. In any case, I came back to get some referrals to an allergist and an ENT as I suspect the headaches are sinus-related, and she practically refused me, and after LESS than five minutes, practically ran out of the room and closed the door behind her WHILE I WAS STILL TALKING. The absolute worst doctor I have ever met, and it's frightening to know she has a continuing active practice. read more

Sigh... I went to Dr. Armenta's office after I went to emergency because of kidney infection. ER doctor asked me to visit primary dr. to follow up. I made an appointment went there dr.'s office didn't get any info from ER so I had do my blood test again and went there 4days later. At the first time when I visit, I went there with my 3 kids and she gave me wired look and I didn't feel invited. Second time visiting, with blood test result, she asked me to wait kids out side of the office which is hall way or patio because she said this is not a kids doctors office and they are everywhere and could disturbing other patients(there was none except me and my kids). I doubted my ear. How can Dr. asking patient leave the kids outside. But I had to get prescription before I go to quite bit long trip. So I didn't argue and asked 2 of my older kids to watch my phone outside patio bench. I took my 1 year old baby only. After meeting Dr. all the nurses, receptionist and other Dr. came up to me and say sorry what happened. And when I came out, other Dr. brought my kids in the reception area. (She must felt bad too). One of my kid was made little mess and I kneeled down and clean up with wet paper towels. And Dr. Armenta saw it and she said "that's why I asked them to stay out of the office. imagine if there were other patients(which there was none still)." I didn't say anything. While I was waiting for prescription, Dr. Armenta came up to me again and asked. "Can you come without kids when you come back?"(how can she ask such things?) I said, "there are nobody able to babysit my kids." She said, "what about your husband?" I said, "working"(obviously, it was middle of the week) She said "don't you have a babysitter?" (Not everyone has babysitter) I said, " I wish I have one. I will leave as soon as I get my prescription." She still keep asking to leave the kids outside. And other Dr. (young and kind) told me "its okay. I told them to come in. I have 3 kids my own too. I understand. Don't worry about it." I felt so thankful and relieved. And Dr. Armenta keeps asked me to let them stay outside. And other Dr. told her she will take care kids while I waiting for prescription. Other nurse was helping me clean up and said it's okay. I never thought Doctor can ask to patient to leave the kids outside of the office. I can't go to Dr. 's office if I have kids with me? I doubting her mind of humanity or cares of people who have a profession supposed to have. I didn't feel that bad because all the nurses, receptionist and other Dr. comforting me. I just felt bad for the mean doctor. I will not go back to her. read more

I realized this afternoon. Why I have so much respect for Dr. Armenta. Ironically it was while doing my yearly with another great G.P. Who like Dr. Armenta always tells me the truth about myself. Good, bad or indifferent Dr. Armenta has always given it to me straight. Today's dose reminded me of Dr. Armenta - and how honest she always is. The right GP on the right day can save your life - and I think that today saved mine. Just a thank-you from a former patient, Dr. Armenta - and thank you. read more

On my very first visit with Dr. Armenta, years ago, she actually took the time to listen to me and spent more than 10 minutes in the office with me. So to those new patients that have had a "good" experience with her...give it a minute, it'll change. There have been numerous occasions in the past when she literally walked out of the room while I was talking to her. I didn't even know my appointment was done and had to stick my head out of the door with my gown on and ask the nurse if I was finished. I was so pissed!! I actually stopped going to her for a couple of years because I couldn't believe she would treat a patient like that. She has dismissed me on many occasions suggesting that I didn't know what I was talking about or that I was making something out of nothing, when in reality she hadn't even taken the time to gather enough information to make that educated decision. Recently I went back to her because I didn't want to deal with the hassle of finding a new doctor and she's close to home...bad idea. The details of my most recent appointments with Dr. Armenta are way too long and detailed to write out on here and no one really wants to really hear it anyway. But I'm going to say this about Dr. Armenta...just because someone is a doctor it does not mean that they know what they're talking about and it does not mean that they always know better than you. No one knows our bodies better than ourselves. She has had a terrible bed side manner with me and she has called me into her office to meet with her with no new information and I believe she has done it to be able to bill my insurance company and make money off of me. And I highly doubt I am the first patient she has done this with. I am no longer using her as my primary care doctor and if you are considering using her I would really think again. It is not a coincidence that more than one person on here has given her bad reviews which are almost identical reviews. When I read the reviews of others that had similar experiences I was somewhat relieved that I was not alone but I was also upset that she treats other patients in the same manner. It's just so unethical and is not how doctors should be treating patients. We are not stupid and we are not just numbers. We are human beings and we deserve as much respect as they would give their own loved ones if they were treating them for any ailment. In conclusion, I am now being treated by a reputable acupuncturist that is also a doctor of medicine and he was able to pinpoint my problem right away. I will no longer waste my money on western medicine. read more

Wish I could give her and her office staff 0 stars. Dr Armenta only cares about $. That's her bottom line. She doesn't care about people or the services she is providing. She only wants money. She won't allow you to bring your baby into your appointment even though you are a single parent with no other option who needs medical care. They charge $35 just to release medical records to the patient. She is totally unprofessional and not very intelligent. She pushes supplements that do nothing but again allow her to make more money. This office makes me so angry. I have to call over and over over day after day just to get a simple question answered. Do. Not. Go. Here. She's so unethical and it takes weeks just to get an appointment. read more

0 stars! Really bad doctor over here. Doesn't take any time at all to listen to you, she literally walks out the door as I am still talking to her, every time! so rude. And a very unknowledgeable doctor, she never really gives me a true diagnose, she literally told me once that she had to Google what I had. Also treats her staff like cr*p. I always walk out of here frustrated and feeling unappreciated. Don't waste your time here. read more

Dr Armenta was the only doctor after a few who took my lump in my breast seriously regardless of the fact that I was under 35. She made sure I immediately got a mammogram and bam stage 2b breast cancer. 5 years later(cancer free for 2 and counting) I am still with her. She listens to all of my concerns. Her staff is great as well and I can be a handful. I like to be overly proactive and now she does house calls! read more

Dr. Armentas is the BEST!!!! I'm so glad I found a great physician like her. She always listens to all my concerns and always gives me the best medication I need, who can ever ask for a better doctor. read more

I was so disappointed with my experience with Dr. Armenta and her extremely unprofessional office staff. I walked into her office only to be ignored by the receptionist named Letty, who was clearly occupied with something other than work. She instructed me to take a seat and wait until someone called me back. The nurse who checked me in was polite and the sole reason this review even deserves a star. She had me wait in another room to see the doctor. While I was waiting, the door was slammed open by none other than the rude and unprofessional receptionist who hadn't followed protocol and was asking for payment information and my ID while I was sitting on the patient table. I was both embarrassed and extremely displeased by her unprofessional appearance and demeanor. Once I finally saw Dr. Armenta she seemed both distracted and displeased with my visit, as if her patients are an inconvenience to her. Overall TERRIBLE office staff and an inattentive doctor. read more

I was forced to take an annual appointment at 8:30 in the morning, as they don't book them after 2pm. When I booked the appointment, I notified the receptionist that I needed to be out of there by 9:15 to make it to work. Got there at 8:25, door locked. waited outside until receptionist arrived. Sat in exam room in gown until 9am. At 9 am, I opened the door, peeked out, and asked the nurse if the doctor had arrived and was surprised to find out that she had not. 30 minutes after my appointment time, the doctor wasn't even in the office yet! There was no emergency, as she is apparently habitually late in the mornings from what I was told. I put my clothes back on and decided to leave in order to make it to work on time. Normally, I would be forgiving about this, however, the fact that I have seen this doctor for close to 5 years and both she and the receptionist failed to follow up to apologize or book another appointment really rubbed me the wrong way. It is one thing for a mishap, but another thing to be completely dismissive. I am finding a new doctor and hopefully Dr. Amenta will respect her patients' time and show some concern when she is nowhere to be found during a patient's appointment. Oh, and a simple, "sorry," goes a really long way. read more

Horrible doctor!!! Treats her staff horrible, I was a new patient and she only gave me 5 minutes because she told me "I have other patients who have bigger priorities" what kind of doctor is that? I am switching pcp ASAP! Don't waist your time. In the other hand her staff is awesome and very kind! They always have helped me, unlike Dr Armenta. She's very ungrateful, never have I heard her tell her staff thank you. read more

If I can give this so called "doctor" 0 stars I would. The staff and the doctor are extremely rude and don't care for the patients. She has no interest in speaking to her patients about their results or answering a simple non-medical question. She won't say hello to you until she collects a copay from you. She will try to charge just to give you your blood results which she already charged you for during your annual physical which is complimentary under my policy. They try to charge you for the physical too by the way. Staff is extremely unprofessional and the doctor is the most unprofessional and clueless person. I have never experienced such unprofessionalism. She hides behind the wall listening then quickly passes only to say you need to make an appointment when I did make an appointment and went in personally to follow up on an email she ignored!!!! No wonder she doesn't have any patients every time I go. Save yourself the trouble and headache and go elsewhere. Trust me you will regret going. She makes her money off falsely billing and requesting office visits for every thing that can easily be done over phone. read more

I have a history of cancer and Dr Armenta only seems to care about one thing - bringing me in for another appointment. No results unless you come in for another appointment. Doesn't give you more than 5 min before she starts slowly walking away while you are asking her for a referral. Try and bring up more than exactly one concern per visit and see for yourself. Begrudgingly refers you only if you are on the edge of your deathbed, or have great insurance. Sorry for the long review but I have to share this story she told me - she was cynically making fun of a patient who apparently asked her why her priority is not the patient's well-being. She only shed her mask when I told her I wish my insurance paid her more so she could give me her full attention. read more

DO NOT GO SEE HER. Dr. Armenta never remembers her patients and asks the exact same questions every time. She doesn't look at you when she talks, but instead stares at her computer. Dr. Armenta is very forgetful and overlooks things. She doesn't listen and you often have to tell her things multiple times in the same appointment. She is kind of aloof and I will definitely be switching doctors. the only reason I saw her multiple times was because it's easy to make an appointment. read more

I won't go back. I had to explain my issues to four different people. Receptionist, medical assistant, nurse practitioner in training, then dr. Dr. was very harsh and did not want to listen, just talked over me. read more

I love her! She advocates health and nutrition, and yet when a problem is presented knows exactly how to resolve it and give you the correct handling. read more

The most terrible physician I have ever encountered. She is rude to her patients, does not know how to deliver care cordially and sensitively and treats the people who work for her like absolute crud. Keep away from this lady. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Armenta for years. She listens to me well, we have detailed discussions about my health and family health history, and she remembers me so that I can get good long term care. Not only that, but she is friendly and a pleasure to see. read more

I have had Dr Armenta as my primary care doctor for a few years now. The disappointment with her grows more with every visit, and the only reason I stayed this long was because my life gets in the way of the little details. However I will not continue as her patient as of Jan 2018. You will wait for 30 minutes to see her, you may be asked to fill out paperwork you have already completed, prepare to be billed incorrectly. A majority of her staff are medical assistant students and at times this can be a frustration as you never deal with the same person when walking in. Oh and the walls in her exam rooms are super thin. I can always here what is happening in the room next to me, so if privacy is an issue for you make sure you whisper. The last straw for me was calling and specifically asking if I can make an appointment for travel vaccinations. Over the phone I was told yes and scheduled the first appt available on a Friday. I sat in the room for 30 minutes (the doctor hadn't even arrived at work yet-I heard her walk in). When she came in she was irritated with me and told me they do not do travel vaccinations an I need to go to a travel clinic. I explained that her office staff had confirmed they did and that's why I made the appointment. She looked at me like I was crazy and was SUPER annoyed that I was getting my co-pay refunded. When I asked her if she recommended a travel clinic I should go to she told me to GOOGLE IT. since then I have paid out of pocket for everything. I really never want to deal with her ever again. read more

This is my second time seeing Dr. Armenta and I don't know why she gets bad reviews. I had a pleasant experience with her. I wish the wait time was shorter but other than that, I have nothing negative to say about Dr. Armenta and I'm happy she's close by to where I live. I found her to be friendly and a good doctor. I would not hesitate to see her again. I highly recommend Dr. Armenta if you're in the area! read more

I don't understand why Dr. Armenta is getting bad reviews on yelp. I have had the most wonderful experience with her and her office staff. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and does her job as a physician competently. Dr. Armenta correctly diagnosed me with the condition that afflicted me and not the diagnosis I think or I wish I had. She takes her time to explain things and offers "a pill" when it is indicated. After all, if I didn't want a prescription for my illness, I would have sought a holistic practitioner instead; whom, by the way, are not doctors. I am realistic and understand that doctors do not have much time to see patients especially if they are enrolled in HMOs. I understand, you get what you pay for, and even so the quality of care I revive at Dr. Armenta's office is much better than what is out there. I've been to other physicians' offices where I never see anyone besides the PA or NP. I know that there are other alternatives out there such as concierge medicine, however, I do not think it's worth the price. read more

I am putting one star but she is not even worth that. Dr Armenta as well as the staff are not considered of the patients at all. I needed an authorization for cardialogist and opthamologist for glaucoma, which are very urgent and important for me but she didn't even care and keep postponing in sending for authorization. She didn't even care enough to listen to my heart, she was just rushing me to get rid of the office. She is not considerate doctor at all. and she does not care for her patients wellbeing. I am definetly not going to her office anymore. read more

I agree with other reviewers that she just wants to get you in n out as fast as possible.

As many others have stated, DO NOT choose this woman as your doctor. I initially chose her because she was in my network and her office was near my home. I gave her and her office many opportunities to show me that they are professional (I had her as my primary care physician for about a year). Unfortunately, from the very first visit until the last I was given the same poor service. Initially I went in for an issue with my leg. I paid $30 for her to come into the office, NOT CHECK MY LEG, and just write me a prescription for physical therapy. When I began to ask her another question, she told me I would have to make a separate appointment to have anything else done for me! I literally saw her for less than 5 minutes. I was shocked and now understand that she must assume that because she is a doctor she can just make things up and us lowly non-doctors will just take her word for it. On top of her horrible attitude and service, every single time that I went in and paid with my credit card, I would then be sent a bill saying I never paid. I wasted so much time on the phone arguing and sending in credit card statements to show that I had paid. It's been over a year since my last visit and I am still dealing with them and their lack of organization with regards to payments. It is incredibly frustrating and I hope that enough of these poor reviews some how get back to Dr. Amalia. Hopefully she will take some time to reevaluate her practice, or just quit all together. read more