I've been seeing Dr. Albert Chung for about six months, and looking back, I honestly don't know how…read moreI could have gone through the procedure and recovery without the level of care he provided. From the first visit, I felt very comfortable with him. The appointment was about an hour, and he took the time to listen, answer all of my questions patiently, explain the different options, and make sure I understood what to expect. I never felt rushed or like I was just another patient. What impressed me the most, though, was the care after the procedure. Recovery can be stressful, especially when something changes and you don't know whether it is normal. Dr. Chung was incredibly accessible throughout the whole process. He called me every day for the first few days after the procedure to make sure I was doing well and wasn't in pain. And the follow-up care did not stop after the first couple of visits. He continued seeing me for almost six months after the procedure, nearly every week, until I was fully healed, without charging me anything extra for those follow-up visits. That level of commitment to seeing a patient all the way through recovery is something I really appreciated. At one point I became worried about some changes over a long weekend. I texted him, he responded, and he saw me first thing Monday morning. Having that kind of access to your doctor during a stressful recovery makes a huge difference. His before and after-procedure instructions are also very thorough, and you can tell a lot of thought has gone into making the recovery as smooth and comfortable as possible. Dr. Chung does not accept insurance, so everything is considered out of network, but his fees are explained upfront and there were no hidden charges or surprises along the way. I knew what I was paying from the beginning, and after experiencing the level of care he provides, it has been worth every penny I spent. He runs his office himself, even answers the phone, and the whole experience feels much more personal than what I have been used to in healthcare. I'm very grateful I found him and for the care he provided from the first appointment all the way until I was fully healed. At this point, I still find excuses to go back and see him because I genuinely enjoy hanging out with him

As someone who had struggled with hemorrhoids for years, I finally gathered the courage to schedule…read morea hemorrhoidectomy after an awful month-long flare up. Going in, I had a lot of anxiety as I knew how difficult the recovery from hemorrhoid surgeries could be. I decided to seek out Dr Chung as my surgeon in hopes of a smoother recovery. He provided detailed pre-op and post-op instructions which eased my anxiety a bit. I also like that he uses fancy stuff like laser, botox, and Exparel to aid in the recovery. By all accounts my surgery was successful. Nevertheless, as my luck would have it, I ended up having complications and subsequently had a really difficult months-long recovery. During that time, Dr Chung regularly checked in on me and provided professional guidance on when to get labs, when to start antibiotics, or when to seek additional medical advice. He was knowledgeable and empathetic towards my struggles. He also filled out my SDI application/extension and work accommodation without hesitation. During my times of need, having a surgeon that is easily reachable by phone was beyond helpful. Dr Chung doesn't take insurance and his fees can be a bit steep. However, if you have the means, I highly recommend him as he is truly an outstanding colorectal surgeon who puts a lot of care into his patients.

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.

Dr. Siamak Milanchi is an AMAZING colorectal surgeon at Hoag Hospital in Irvine, California, I had…read morediverticulitis, and he did his job very well, and I was able to move around two days after my surgery without any complications, he's a fantastic surgeon, I can not thank him enough for what he did for me, I highly recommend him to new patients who are desperate to find a good surgeon. Arash B.

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.

I had a very frustrating experience with The Clark Center Surgery…read more I needed to reschedule my surgery due to nerves and wanting more time to fully understand the risks. That is when I was told about a $500 cancellation fee within two weeks, something that was never clearly communicated. My entire scheduling process was handled through text, not a single phone call, and even at my pre op appointment exactly two weeks before surgery, this fee was never mentioned. When I called, I was repeatedly told "it is the policy" without any real explanation. I asked to speak to a manager, and the assistant administrator, Shannon, called me back. Unfortunately, she was very difficult to deal with. Her tone was stern and dismissive, and I barely had a chance to explain my concerns before she said, "Angela, it is our policy," speaking slowly in a way that felt condescending. I explained that I was not calling to argue that they have policies. My concern was the lack of communication and the fact that everything was scheduled so close to that two week window. I asked to speak with the administrator since she reports to them, but she refused and said, "No, this is my job, and no one will be calling you back." At one point, she also said, "Well, I am going to charge your credit card on file," which was completely inappropriate. I fully understand that offices have policies, but this is surgery, clear communication matters. Patients should not be expected to rely on fine print from an initial visit when surgery was not even planned yet. Even on my preop, it was not mentioned. I do want to say Dr. Clark and Carrie have been great, but because of how this was handled, I will not be returning.

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.

I had a fabulous experience at Dr. Sadeghi's office. Her and her team operated with such intention…read moreand care. Dr. Sadeghi helped me resolve long term issues I had been experiencing, just by listening to me and helping me understand what was happening with my body. I am incredibly grateful to Dr. Sadeghi and her team and can't recommend them enough.

What an amazing Doctor. Very caring, she listens and very knowledgeable!!…read moreI recommend her!

She's always very professional and interested and respectful when we speak…read more I appreciate her help each time we talk

Avani is very thorough and she's a great listener. I always enjoy our visits as she is prepared by…read morereviewing my history prior to our visit.

I am so glad I was referred to Dr. Anita Gregory, MD. I will tell you that she is busy so don't…read moregive up when you try to connect with her office as she is worth the wait. I appreciated her questions, recommendations as well as her caring nature. When I came to after my procedure it was so refreshing to see her smiling and sharing what went on. I would highly recommend her. Thanks you Dr. Gregory! You are the Best! David

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%.