While I have seen Dr. Chen for over 20 years, this is the second time I have made an early morning…read moreappointment to minimize the wait that I experienced when booking an afternoon appointment. Well, my appointment was at 8:30am. I literally heard him walking into the exam room next to me at 8:35am. It's now 8:55am and I have not been seen. The paper gown isn't exactly very warm either. I ignored the 25 minute wait last year. He is a very good doctor, but my time is of value. Now I'm rethinking my options moving forward.

Very thorough and understanding. Listens to my issues and solves via specialists, therapies, or…read moremedication. Highly recommended

The best primary care doctor there is. No matter what city I move to, I travel all the way back to…read moreTorrance to see Dr Yu. Doctors have misdiagnosed me and Dr Yu doesnt do that. He really gets to know his patients and looks at the big picture. He is a complete professional. I highly recommend him!

He's one of the best Dr, in the South Bay, If you are…read morelooking for someone who cares about your well being, then he is it.

I have been a recurring patient of doctor Chia's for about 30 years…read more He is hard to see and is out of answers and more involved with conferences and research. His Son is his claim to fame.

Ok, so, in the summer of 2021, I was at the gym 3 days a week, running 5K's in the sand at…read moreHermosa, and playing Saturday soccer with guys half my age. At 70 years old, I could still run a 40 yard dash in 6.2 seconds and finish a 5K in less than 20 minutes. But, after a few weeks in February of 2021, I was barely able to get out of bed. My legs were so swollen I couldn't pull on a pair of jeans! My calves were "tomato red" and burned as did my feet. When I got the bloodwork done and finally saw Dr. Chia, the first thing he said was, "Did you grow up in North Torrance?" I was stunned.... "Were you ever near the waters of Alondra Park?" I told him I'd spent hundreds of hours playing in the run-off channel at the end of Wilkie Street every summer. Now, He was stunned! "You were in that water?!" I told him how my dad had put us boys in his rowboat and took us to Bixby Slough (now, Harbor Regional Park). Dr. Chia explained that my capillaries and nerve tissues were being destroyed by the viruses I'd collected from the "highly polluted water of the North Torrance aquifer"! Now, 4 years later, I am unsteady, but I can stand. I cannot run normally, but I can jog. I'm back at the gym, and I thank God for providing Dr. Chia when I was losing hope. BTW, as an educator with 36 years experience evaluating the learning profiles of over 2,000 students, I can tell you that Dr. John Chia displays many attributes of those diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. So, for those who noticed that Dr. Chia rarely made eye-contact and seemed to lack empathy, I totally agree, having experienced the same thing. This doesn't diminish the brilliance of this gem. Rather, he shines brighter because doesn't care if you like him. His focus is on caring for you. ~ Rick D'Amico

Dr. Lai is a miracle worker, an incredible doctor, a caring human and just overall awesome!! Dr…read more Lai is reminiscent of how doctors used to be. He is so attentive, kind, and will always steer you in the right direction of treatment. When I suggested more costly treatment options, he encouraged me to try a more cost effective choice first. He will never rush you, always explain your options and will fix whatever pain you have. He has renewed my faith in doctors. His staff Brianne is awesome as well, so kind and helpful. I can't say enough about them!

Highly recommend Dr. Jeffrey Lai…read more I had PRP treatment done by Jeffrey Lai, MD, and I am extremely grateful for the care I received. Dr. Lai took the time to clearly explain the procedure, the science behind PRP, and what to realistically expect during recovery. I never felt rushed, and all of my questions were answered thoroughly. His technique was careful, precise, and professional, which really helped ease my anxiety going into the treatment. The office experience was smooth and efficient, and the staff was kind and supportive throughout the entire visit. What stood out most was Dr. Lai's honesty and attention to detail. He genuinely cares about patient outcomes and sets realistic expectations while still being encouraging and supportive. I felt confident that I was in very capable hands. If you are considering PRP or regenerative treatments, I highly recommend Dr. Lai for his expertise, professionalism, and patient-centered approach.

Thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Arthritis, unknown cause. Eighteen months…read morelater, after working with a number of Specialist to rule out possibilities for my symptoms, I received a diagnosis of Mycoplasma Pneumonia. Most people exposed to Mycoplasma Pneumonia clear the infection. In my case I was unable to clear the infection, which required long term/maintenance doses of antibiotics. After 5 symptom free years I had a relapse and over a 2 year period I only was able to partially clear the infection. I decided to find an Infectious Medicine Specialist who could effectively treat Mycoplasma infection. The CDC recognizes Mycoplasma as causing a number of serious complications. In my case it manifested itself as causing a severe reactive allergic response. I initially developed inflammatory arthritis of the hips thighs and buttocks. But as the infection was left untreated the symptoms progressed to chronic fatigue symptom, pleurisy, neurological problems and fainting. These complications may seem unrelated to a Specialist reviewing my case. However its important to understand as the bacterial load increases due to an infection that is not properly treated, the symptoms manifest themselves over time and increase in severity. And as my body tries to combat this infection my body weakens and I become prone to sinus and respiratory infections, in both the number and severity. This pattern has repeated itself over the course of my 13 year battle with this disease, due partly to the fact that Mycoplasma can be very difficult to completely clear. Its also a disease that is fairly common, so re-infection to the disease can occur. Once the Mycoplasma Pneumonia infection is treated properly the bacterial load is reduced or driven in remission, then all complications start to lessen eventually clearing, providing me a higher quality of life. Its unfortunate but the last few years trying to bring a team of competent Specialist to protect my overall health and treat this Mycoplasma infection has been a failure. I have never met any Specialist in my 13 year old battle of this Mycoplasma case who fully understands this disease. This has resulted in a negative impact on my health, especially over the last 2 1/2 years. Upon my initial visit with Dr. Huynh it was important for him to understand my Mycoplasma illness and how this disease can increase my exposure to respiratory illness, especially due to my past history of sinus and respiratory infections. I needed his support to address any respiratory infections I may have in the future. I also have had periodic asthma attacks over the last 30 years requiring asthma medicine albuteral, as needed. But after respiratory testing was completed by him and review of my case I received a call from a staff member that his conclusion was I don't have asthma and I needed to consult an allergist to address my other symptoms. I have had extensive allergy testing in the past. This diagnosis is a complete disconnect from my health history and current health problems. Mycoplasma Pneumonia test results over time: Per Quest Diagnostics; Interpretive criteria: 0.90 Negative 0.91-1.09 Equivocal 1.10 Positive A positive IgG antibody result indicates that the patient has antibody to Mycoplasma. It does not differentiate between an active or past infection. The clinical diagnosis must be interpreted in conjunction with the clinical signs and symptoms of the patient. Interpretive criteria: 770 U/mL Negative 770-950 U/mL Low positive 950 U/mL Positive A positive IgM antibody result is consistent with recent infection. However, a negative result does not necessarily rule out recent infection as some individuals may not mount another IgM response, if previously infected.

Dr Huynh is so kind and very friendly , I've seen him approximately 4 times for my asthma flare ups…read more. I feel very comfortable and he really cares about his patients. Thank you Dr Huynh and your wonderful staff .

I can't tell you how rare it is to find a doctor who is not only compassionate, caring, and has a…read moregood sense of humor but also uses his intelligence and common sense to help heal you physically. Dr. Chumley has an impressive educational background (according to his bio he graduated from UC Riverside and earned his Master's Degree and Medical Doctorate from Georgetown University), plus a lot of experience, having had a private practice in Hawaii for 14 years before returning to the mainland and setting up his practice in Torrance. As impressive as his knowledge, skills, and experience are, we are even more impressed with Dr. Chumley's bedside manner. He takes the time to ask pertinent questions, provide explanations in understandable terms, and actually listens to his patients. He has a great office staff too. A patient's experience with their doctor depends a lot on their interaction with his assistants and staff, with all of the necessary appointments, paperwork, and follow-ups. Their roles are underrated if you ask me. We had a rather urgent matter to discuss with Dr. Chumley so Lucy, one of his assistants, fit us into his already packed schedule (Thank you, Lucy!) and we didn't feel at all rushed during our session. I just have a random feeling Dr. Chumley may have given up his lunch time to see us and we appreciate it very much. Thank you, Dr. Chumley, for doing a great job by helping us maintain and improve our health. You're the best!

I absolutely loved Dr. Chumley. The office is clean and modern and I've never had to wait too long…read moreafter I checked in. The nurses are friendly and welcoming. During my first appointment he really took the time to learn about me and my lifestyle and in my return visits he remembered our conversations from previous appointments. It really made me feel valued. He is thorough and I was happy that he was never quick to prescribe unnecessary medications. Unfortunately, I moved away and changed insurance companies so I had to say goodbye to Dr. Chumley. I currently have a terrible doctor and it makes me miss him even more! If you value quality care, a clean office, and a technologically advanced practice, Dr. Chumley is the one for you!

Doctor Pham was the best (of the four*) doctors I had while I was with Healthcare Partners (what…read morethey used to call 502 Torrance Blvd before "Optum" took over** and made it a much less desirable*** place to seek medical attention). Oh, to have Dr. Pham again! You get a few special people in your life, and most of us don't realize how special they are until long after they've exited your life (their replacements being substantially inferior). * Being periodically shuffled around to new doctors every few years (the reasons for which we were never told). ** Around ~2019-20. *** Shorter visits at 5x the cost, test data in my 'portal' being deleted without any advance warning (so patient can copy & paste it on their home computer).

Very short with me during our appointment and the office never answers the phones, avoid this…read moredoctor!!!

Took the time to listen to my Mom while in the hospital. He also called me a few times to update me…read moreas well as try to figure out what was wrong with her. Just not try to kick her out the door to make room for more patients.

Dr. Gary Tsai is truly an exceptional primary care physician who goes above and beyond for his…read morepatients. He takes the time to listen carefully, explain everything clearly, and ensure that every aspect of my health is addressed -- not just the immediate concern. His follow-through, compassion, and attention to detail are unmatched. It's rare to find a doctor who genuinely cares this much about his patients' well-being. I feel fortunate to have him as my physician and highly recommend him to anyone looking for excellent, personalized care.