I just walked out of Dr. Albert Chung's office in Rancho Santa Margarita, and I genuinely felt…read morecompelled to share my experience. Dr. Chung is a colorectal surgeon who truly exemplifies what patient-centered care should be. First of all, I have never in my life called a doctor's office and had the actual doctor pick up the phone. Dr. Chung did just that this morning. It was a refreshing, almost unheard-of level of accessibility that immediately put me at ease. He doesn't take insurance, but his fee structure is transparent and fair. I came in with a very painful issue that was causing me a lot of discomfort and bleeding. Instead of having to navigate the maze of ER visits, PCP referrals, and urgent care waiting rooms, Dr. Chung got me in the same day. There was no one else in the waiting room, and the entire experience felt incredibly personal and unhurried. Dr. Chung explained everything to me in a way that was both humorous and approachable. He used lighthearted terms like "poop juice" and "butt stuff," which made an awkward situation feel completely embarrassment-free. He gave me a conservative treatment option, but I chose the in-office procedure, a quick removal right then and there. The only discomfort was the numbing shot (a brief 7 out of 10 on the pain scale), and after that, it was smooth sailing. Dr. Chung's practice feels like the perfect blend of old-fashioned, personal healthcare and a modern, welcoming office environment. He's a young, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth professional, probably in his 40s, who made me feel comfortable and heard. In short, I can't recommend him highly enough. If you're looking for a compassionate, straightforward, and incredibly effective colorectal surgeon, this is how healthcare should be done. You'll be in excellent hands!

ABSOLUTELY EXEMPLARY EXPERIENCE - I've been pondering long and hard about how to best write my…read morereview because my visit with Dr. Chung was so outstanding. I am so happy with his professionalism and manner. He is simply the best Doctor I've ever interacted with.

I am so so grateful that I found Dr. Ghodsian's office. After seeing 2 other doctors who didn't…read morehelp me with the issue I was having I finally found Dr. G. At my first appointment he went through my health and family health history thoroughly and gave me multiple suggestions to help prevent future issues. When discussing my issue I went to see him for he was very kind, honest and straightforward about what the best option was and why, and we decided on a small in- office procedure. I had the surgery 2 weeks ago and am super happy with the entire process. Dr. G and his office are super thorough with my pre and post op instructions, and made it clear that they're always available if I have any questions. The procedure itself went really well, I was scared about pain but the numbing cream and shots that were used ensured that I felt nothing. They also all continuously checked in on me to make sure I was okay and didn't feel anything. I felt very comfortable throughout the whole process and knew that I was in great hands with Dr. Maz and his staff- they clearly know exactly what they're doing. I am having weekly follow ups to check on how things are healing and update my post op instructions. The surgery went great and everything is healing very well! His medical assistants Elise and Rebecca have been so helpful and have really made me feel comfortable during the whole process. Everyone else in his office that I've interacted wish have also been really nice. I've been to the Beverly Hills and Newport Beach locations and both offices are very nice and clean. I wish I had found Dr. Maz earlier, I've had an amazing experience and am so so grateful for him and his team! 100/10 recommend!

REACHING OUT TO THOSE WHO MAY HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO DO!!!…read more Writing review to reach out to those who may be dealing with a similar issue and may not have any references for guidance. ISSUE Found myself in a daily battle against a physical ailment that came upon subtly/slowly over many years & continued getting worse until I couldn't stand the constant battle anymore. Searching the internet, I was blessed to find Dr. Ghodsian & The Proctology Institute. Dr. & Staff are top notch highly experienced licensed professionals that spent the time, attention & care with me to figure out what was wrong, how to address the issue & then they fixed the issue. SYMPTOMS 2009 I began noticing some bleeding after bowel movements. Frequency = appr half the time after bowel movements, but continued to increase in frequency & quantity. Eventually noticed some leakage was visible on my boxers, even while I had no bowel movements (although, it greatly increased after bowel movements). These 2 issues persisted & gradually worsened over the years until 2016; issues increased to the point that I found myself in the restroom throughout the day (hourly & sometimes every 30 minutes depending on how long I could stand waiting before cleaning myself). As I mentioned, very encumbering and embarrassing as I could only wear certain types of pants and colors because it would show through even jeans. This became a major burden on me & hindered my desire to go anywhere as it was always on my mind & always nagging at my body. I found The Proctology Institute & Dr. online w/ good reviews. DIAGNOSIS Dr. identified the issue but was uncertain of the root cause. Further testing was needed as Dr. had not seen this exact issue before. The initial examination left Dr. thinking that the primary issue was not hemorrhoids (although, it was a small portion of the problem) & he was unsure if it was a large cyst or polyp or what that would mean if it was. Hence, a colonoscopy. The following examination Dr. concluded that it was not a cyst/polyp, but symptoms were due to a part of my body that I had essentially "pushed" out over so many years by using excessive force during bowel movements. So, I literally had a part of my body that was sticking out of me and was causing all of the symptoms; symptoms that definitely lowered my standard of living and weighed heavily on my mind as well as my body. TREATMENT The plan was to surgically remove the appendage. In the back of my mind, throughout the last years of dealing with this, I knew it would result in surgically removing the appendage... or at least I hoped it could be done that way because I couldn't logically think of any other alternative to stopping the problem. We scheduled an appointment for the outpatient surgery. SURGERY / RECOVERY The surgery is similar to procedures of surgically removing hemorrhoids. It took a 2-3 hours from the time I entered the outpatient surgery center to the time I left. Immediately after the surgery, I was groggy but felt ok overall... of course, naturally discomfort in the area that was worked on and some pain when moving which is all normal. NOTE ON RECOVERY: Since not a typical hemorrhoid removal surgery, you want to take 2 weeks for full recovery. Start a temporary disability claim w/ your HR Dept. if needed as this is considered a "major" procedure w/ 2 wk recovery time. OUTCOME / RESULT After full recovery and Dr. Ghodsian's confirmation via follow up exams that I had recovered well... I had the most amazing results possible. I had hoped for relief for years and began to feel as though my standard of living was extremely negatively affected and began to have feelings of hopelessness that caused me to not want to hang out or do things with my own kids and close family / friends because the problems / symptoms consumed all of my days & nights and so much of my mind & body that I was heading towards "shut-down mode" overall. After about two & a half weeks, I was fully recovered and all prior symptoms were gone. I felt like a normal person again who didn't have to be conscious every second of the day that something may be showing through my pants or that I was uncomfortable in my own clothes whether sitting or standing or anything in between regardless if I was out and about or sitting on my own couch at home. My standard of living was greatly improved with the help of Dr. Ghodsian and Staff at The Proctology Institute. I cannot thank them enough for the care they provided me and the change they made in my life. Dr. Ghodsian not only provided me with relief of symptoms, but he addressed the root cause of the problem thereby restoring full function of my body in this regard. Thank you again to Dr. Ghodsian and Staff for the patience, understanding, time, care and overall good nature that they provided me as their patient. My life is better now every second of my day because of the care they gave to me.

Dr. Ghodsian helped me right away after being let down by other doctors. Reach out to his office no…read morematter how severe or minor your symptoms might seem. The Telehealth visit with an uploaded picture is an excellent solution for those far from the office. I am deeply grateful for this accessible and effective care, despite being 100 miles away. If you're struggling with any issues, don't hesitate--Dr. Ghodsian's help could change your life as it did mine.

I 100% refer this doctor. He has changed my life! Not only is his office clean, staff friendly and…read moremakes you so comfortable, but Dr Goz is kind, patient, and very methodical. He is clearly the best in this field which can sometimes be uncomfortable and embarrassing. However, he makes you feel very comfortable and he does an amazing job. Please see him! I recommend him to everyone!! Thank you Dr Goz and staff for being so good to me!

The Best Doctor You Could Ever Ask For !!! Dr. Milanchi is…read moreone of the most caring, knowledgeable, and compassionate physicians you will find in this field. He performed a highly successful surgery on my mother despite the significant risks and potential complications caused by a serious intestinal infection. He truly listens. He genuinely cares. And most importantly, his diagnostic skills are exceptional. He identifies the problem accurately and then recommends the most effective treatment plan with confidence and clarity. God bless you, Dr. Milanchi. I wish you continued health and success. You are not only a great doctor but also a true gentleman. Any patient under your care will receive outstanding treatment, compassionate support, and genuine peace of mind.

Best colorectal surgeon around! I had a severe anal fissure that lasted over 6 months and Dr…read more Milanchi performed an LIS surgery and Fissurectomy together and after a few weeks of healing, I am happy to say that I am completely relieved of all of my previous symptoms. The staff in the office are always friendly and patient in my experience, whether on the phone or in person, and Dr. Milanchi explains everything very thoroughly so you understand exactly what is going to happen and possible side effects of the procedure. Couldn't recommend him and this office enough!

The Clark Center staff (Especially Carrie and Pam) and of course Dr. Clark are amazing. Everyone in…read morethe front office goes out of there way to greet me and all have smiles and seem to really care about their patients. Linda H.

Dr Clark and his staff are amazing. Dr Clark is one in a million. He does not rush you…read more He always explains all procedures and options. I would not go to any other urologist .

They have great bedside manner and I am so happy I picked them for my procedure and future advice!…read moreWould recommend them 100%

REACHING OUT TO THOSE WHO MAY HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO DO!!!…read more Writing review to reach out to those who may be dealing with a similar issue and may not have any references for guidance. ISSUE Found myself in a daily battle against a physical ailment that came upon subtly/slowly over many years & continued getting worse until I couldn't stand the constant battle anymore. Searching the internet, I was blessed to find Dr. Ghodsian & The Proctology Institute. Dr. & Staff are top notch highly experienced licensed professionals that spent the time, attention & care with me to figure out what was wrong, how to address the issue & then they fixed the issue. SYMPTOMS 2009 I began noticing some bleeding after bowel movements. Frequency = appr half the time after bowel movements, but continued to increase in frequency & quantity. Eventually noticed some leakage was visible on my boxers, even while I had no bowel movements (although, it greatly increased after bowel movements). These 2 issues persisted & gradually worsened over the years until 2016; issues increased to the point that I found myself in the restroom throughout the day (hourly & sometimes every 30 minutes depending on how long I could stand waiting before cleaning myself). As I mentioned, very encumbering and embarrassing as I could only wear certain types of pants and colors because it would show through even jeans. This became a major burden on me & hindered my desire to go anywhere as it was always on my mind & always nagging at my body. I found The Proctology Institute & Dr. online w/ good reviews. DIAGNOSIS Dr. identified the issue but was uncertain of the root cause. Further testing was needed as Dr. had not seen this exact issue before. The initial examination left Dr. thinking that the primary issue was not hemorrhoids (although, it was a small portion of the problem) & he was unsure if it was a large cyst or polyp or what that would mean if it was. Hence, a colonoscopy. The following examination Dr. concluded that it was not a cyst/polyp, but symptoms were due to a part of my body that I had essentially "pushed" out over so many years by using excessive force during bowel movements. So, I literally had a part of my body that was sticking out of me and was causing all of the symptoms; symptoms that definitely lowered my standard of living and weighed heavily on my mind as well as my body. TREATMENT The plan was to surgically remove the appendage. In the back of my mind, throughout the last years of dealing with this, I knew it would result in surgically removing the appendage... or at least I hoped it could be done that way because I couldn't logically think of any other alternative to stopping the problem. We scheduled an appointment for the outpatient surgery. SURGERY / RECOVERY The surgery is similar to procedures of surgically removing hemorrhoids. It took a 2-3 hours from the time I entered the outpatient surgery center to the time I left. Immediately after the surgery, I was groggy but felt ok overall... of course, naturally discomfort in the area that was worked on and some pain when moving which is all normal. NOTE ON RECOVERY: Since not a typical hemorrhoid removal surgery, you want to take 2 weeks for full recovery. Start a temporary disability claim w/ your HR Dept. if needed as this is considered a "major" procedure w/ 2 wk recovery time. OUTCOME / RESULT After full recovery and Dr. Ghodsian's confirmation via follow up exams that I had recovered well... I had the most amazing results possible. I had hoped for relief for years and began to feel as though my standard of living was extremely negatively affected and began to have feelings of hopelessness that caused me to not want to hang out or do things with my own kids and close family / friends because the problems / symptoms consumed all of my days & nights and so much of my mind & body that I was heading towards "shut-down mode" overall. After about two & a half weeks, I was fully recovered and all prior symptoms were gone. I felt like a normal person again who didn't have to be conscious every second of the day that something may be showing through my pants or that I was uncomfortable in my own clothes whether sitting or standing or anything in between regardless if I was out and about or sitting on my own couch at home. My standard of living was greatly improved with the help of Dr. Ghodsian and Staff at The Proctology Institute. I cannot thank them enough for the care they provided me and the change they made in my life. Dr. Ghodsian not only provided me with relief of symptoms, but he addressed the root cause of the problem thereby restoring full function of my body in this regard. Thank you again to Dr. Ghodsian and Staff for the patience, understanding, time, care and overall good nature that they provided me as their patient. My life is better now every second of my day because of the care they gave to me.

REACHING OUT TO THOSE WHO MAY HAVE A SIMILAR PROBLEM BUT NOT SURE WHAT TO DO!!!…read more Writing review to reach out to those who may be dealing with a similar issue and may not have any references for guidance. ISSUE Found myself in a daily battle against a physical ailment that came upon subtly/slowly over many years & continued getting worse until I couldn't stand the constant battle anymore. Searching the internet, I was blessed to find Dr. Ghodsian & The Proctology Institute. Dr. & Staff are top notch highly experienced licensed professionals that spent the time, attention & care with me to figure out what was wrong, how to address the issue & then they fixed the issue. SYMPTOMS 2009 I began noticing some bleeding after bowel movements. Frequency = appr half the time after bowel movements, but continued to increase in frequency & quantity. Eventually noticed some leakage was visible on my boxers, even while I had no bowel movements (although, it greatly increased after bowel movements). These 2 issues persisted & gradually worsened over the years until 2016; issues increased to the point that I found myself in the restroom throughout the day (hourly & sometimes every 30 minutes depending on how long I could stand waiting before cleaning myself). As I mentioned, very encumbering and embarrassing as I could only wear certain types of pants and colors because it would show through even jeans. This became a major burden on me & hindered my desire to go anywhere as it was always on my mind & always nagging at my body. I found The Proctology Institute & Dr. online w/ good reviews. DIAGNOSIS Dr. identified the issue but was uncertain of the root cause. Further testing was needed as Dr. had not seen this exact issue before. The initial examination left Dr. thinking that the primary issue was not hemorrhoids (although, it was a small portion of the problem) & he was unsure if it was a large cyst or polyp or what that would mean if it was. Hence, a colonoscopy. The following examination Dr. concluded that it was not a cyst/polyp, but symptoms were due to a part of my body that I had essentially "pushed" out over so many years by using excessive force during bowel movements. So, I literally had a part of my body that was sticking out of me and was causing all of the symptoms; symptoms that definitely lowered my standard of living and weighed heavily on my mind as well as my body. TREATMENT The plan was to surgically remove the appendage. In the back of my mind, throughout the last years of dealing with this, I knew it would result in surgically removing the appendage... or at least I hoped it could be done that way because I couldn't logically think of any other alternative to stopping the problem. We scheduled an appointment for the outpatient surgery. SURGERY / RECOVERY The surgery is similar to procedures of surgically removing hemorrhoids. It took a 2-3 hours from the time I entered the outpatient surgery center to the time I left. Immediately after the surgery, I was groggy but felt ok overall... of course, naturally discomfort in the area that was worked on and some pain when moving which is all normal. NOTE ON RECOVERY: Since not a typical hemorrhoid removal surgery, you want to take 2 weeks for full recovery. Start a temporary disability claim w/ your HR Dept. if needed as this is considered a "major" procedure w/ 2 wk recovery time. OUTCOME / RESULT After full recovery and Dr. Ghodsian's confirmation via follow up exams that I had recovered well... I had the most amazing results possible. I had hoped for relief for years and began to feel as though my standard of living was extremely negatively affected and began to have feelings of hopelessness that caused me to not want to hang out or do things with my own kids and close family / friends because the problems / symptoms consumed all of my days & nights and so much of my mind & body that I was heading towards "shut-down mode" overall. After about two & a half weeks, I was fully recovered and all prior symptoms were gone. I felt like a normal person again who didn't have to be conscious every second of the day that something may be showing through my pants or that I was uncomfortable in my own clothes whether sitting or standing or anything in between regardless if I was out and about or sitting on my own couch at home. My standard of living was greatly improved with the help of Dr. Ghodsian and Staff at The Proctology Institute. I cannot thank them enough for the care they provided me and the change they made in my life. Dr. Ghodsian not only provided me with relief of symptoms, but he addressed the root cause of the problem thereby restoring full function of my body in this regard. Thank you again to Dr. Ghodsian and Staff for the patience, understanding, time, care and overall good nature that they provided me as their patient. My life is better now every second of my day because of the care they gave to me.

Very bad experience! Hi there,…read morejust want to share what happened to me in Dr. Maz Ghodsian's Newport Beach office. The experience I had tells me that this doctor doesn't care about anything but money. I understand that there are certain rules, however, when patient comes in pain, there are no other patients in the lobby waiting and doctor (who was not even in the office on time) refuses to see him/her - it is against any doctor's ethics. Sorry. Basically I took time off from my work to come to this office only to hear that they don't take my insurance. Since I was in pain I was already willing to pay out of my pocket and I asked how much this visit would cost and the answer was $450! Come on! I started to ask front desk to give me discount and to ask the doctor to take me but the answer from the doctor was - we don't make any exceptions. Front office sucks. Why Instead of saying bs like "I have question about your insurance" not to say straight forward - WE DO NOT TAKE your insurance. As far as exceptions. REAL DOCTORS DO MAKE EXCEPTIONS as they are ethically bound with Hippocratic Oath and I met such a doctors. However, Dr. Ghodsian is not the one and I am sure there will be a moment when he will find himself in the same situation. Actions like don't stay unnoticed. He will get what he deserves.

Dr. Sadeghi is one of the most caring, empathetic, and passionate doctors I've ever met. She's one…read moreof the only doctors who took the time to listen to me and help me. I never feel rushed during our appointments and can discuss everything I need to with ample time. Her staff is also amazing and so kind. Customer service and patient communication is top tier here.

I wrote my initial post less than a month ago. Since then, I received a call from the office and…read moreeven from Dr. Sadeghi herself. We spoke, and I could truly see how eager she was to understand my concerns and work on improving her practice. That alone deserves a 100 in my book. At first, I considered removing my original post, but instead I decided to update it. I'm a person of principle, and I believe it's important to recognize when people genuinely care about their behavior and the quality of service they provide. I have agreed to move forward with the treatment (though I haven't started yet). What I can share with you all is that Dr. Sadeghi clearly cares about her patients and how they are treated in her office. For that, I give her four stars!

she's always very professional and informactive about my results. and she clearly answers all of my…read morequestions

Same problem as another review; it is impossible to schedule an appointment. Calling their phone…read morenumber directs you to the front desk who takes down your name, phone number and tells you they will forward to scheduling department. I called 3 times the past 2 weeks, no call backs. Not sure what's going on, but it would be nice to actually get a call back

Dr. Gregory and her PA Jamie are wonderful. This is a very delicate area to have surgery and they…read morehave been so responsive, loving and kind. I recommend them 100%.

I absolutely love Dr. Gregory! She's an exceptionally knowledgeable and skilled colorectal surgeon…read morewith a warm, personal approach and a fantastic bedside manner. She truly takes the time to listen, explains everything in clear, simple terms, and genuinely cares about her patients' safety and well-being.Dr. Gregory's professionalism and compassion set her apart. In a time when many medical practices can feel rushed or impersonal, she makes you feel like a person--not a number. I highly recommend Dr. Gregory for colonoscopies, rectocele prolapse procedures, and any other colon or rectal care.Thank you, Dr. Gregory, for providing such outstanding care and for treating your patients with kindness and respect!