I decided in January that I wanted an endocrinologist to monitor my health concerns. I called to…read moremake an appointment at that time and the earliest available appointment was in July. Six months later! I had my appointment last week and it was completely worth the wait. Dr. Ro was kind, professional and assuaged all of my fears regarding my health. The staff were also very helpful and kind as well. I'm very happy with my decision and I highly recommend, 10/10.

Dr Ro was very patient and through during my appointment with her…read more she didn't hesitate in answering my questions and in listening to all of my medical concerns. She made me feel comfortable throughout my entire visit! ~ Paula Dickerson ~

I am a new patient of Dr. Agarwal. I feel blessed to have found her. She is totally competent,…read morecaring, and compassionate towards her patients. She is very generous with her time and resources. She is knowledgeable about all the latest treatments and computer technology. The ease with which she is able to my diagnose problems and their solutions is just amazing. Except for my orthopedic surgeon, she absolutely the best, kindest doctor you will find in the South bay. I'm an older guy with a myriad of aging problems. She is a rare find. Be smart. Go find out for yourself. She has discontinued my insulin and I've lost 20 lbs. to date (1/28/22). NO more finger pricks or insulin shots. I can't believe it. To good to be true. It's true. Eat less + less insulin = significant weight loss !!!

Dr. Nidhi Agarwal no longer practices here. I've only seen her once and I would say her…read morerecommendations were aggressive, though she was not pushy. I'm told she has moved out of the country. Office staff was polite but B-U-S-Y!

Excellent care. Great office staff. Highly trained specialists from UCLA Health System. I had a…read moregreat endocrinologist and top thyroid surgeon 1 year ago. However, follow-up was very bad, actually non-existent! 1year post thyroidectomy and no post operative care! I switched to Torrance Memorial!!!

[Review #721] 2023-007…read more I haven't been maintaining/checking my health since COVID-19 lockdown 3 years ago so I'm wayyy past due for a physical or routine check-up. One of my required exams is a retinal photo as part of the annual diabetes eye screening to examine eyes for signs of diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, as well as other eye problems, such as glaucoma & cataracts. It was almost a month ago from the initial screening & left my PCP's office will a very long "after visit summary." Out of habit, I filed it away before my calendar alert pinged me that my follow-up appointment was coming up & I didn't complete any of the listed exams. ＼(｀0´)／ Luckily, the retinal photo takes 10 - 15 minutes & appointments are easier to come by. Good thing was a South Bay location so I didn't have to trek up to Santa Monica, Century City, or Westwood (gulp!); I can't imagine driving that distance for this quick exam. I called UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology & was able to get an appointment before my PCP follow-up. I initially wanted it on the hour but the receptionist said to check-in 15 minutes early, & I didn't think I could make it on time so took a 2:20 PM slot. I arrived just after 1:45 PM & could have made the earlier time; I ended up sitting in the reception area for 30+ minutes when there was no one ahead of me. (ノ__ヽ) I did get called right on the dot. The technician (think his name was Cuong?) was friendly & patient, explaining the process & what I'm suppose to do. He also assured me that the equipment was cleaned so I can confidently place my eye on the bulbous part of the scanner. It took me awhile to position myself/right eye to see the "green" light, then standing still to maintain the green light. It was faster with my left eye because I knew what I was doing. Whew! LOL Not counting the lobby wait time, I was done in under 10-mins. What is endocrinology? It's the study of hormones, which are essential for our everyday life, controlling our mood, stress, growth, temperature, sleep, etc. The doctor - endocrinologists - diagnose & treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, infertility, growth issues, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, some cancers, & disorders in the hormone-producing adrenal glands & pituitary glands. I needed to look up endocrinology because the other facilities were aptly named diabetes or health center; I wanted to make sure I was in the right place. Other than the check-in "waiting period," it was a fast & smooth process. UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology is located in Madison Park Medical on the 1st floor. The medical center has 2 entrances; one off PCH, which is strange since there's no street parking, & the other is on the back, entering from the parking lot. There's plenty of parking spaces on the east & west sides, with the north end mostly filled since it's closest to the entrance. The facility was open, bright, & clean. The reception area's flatscreens showed serene images but it got my 7 YO son worked up, asking a laundry list of questions about the displays. Why are there aquatic life in the flowing stream? Is that mountain that you can climb? Why don't they put on a show to entertain me? Yeesh! ;-) Still, I recommend UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology for all your hormonal needs.

Excellent Dr! Really cares about the patient and spends a lot of time on each visit. Staff is…read morevery organized.

Not only did Dr. Choi continually talk down to me, she showed no concern for me as a patient, my…read moreneeds, and she was rude. Though Dr. Choi spoke to me at length, what she said seemed to be a pat speech, most of which I already knew. I feel the way she runs her practice is a "money" grab. You can only see her for one ailment per visit, regardless of whether you've had prior authorization. In addition, she had no grasp of what drugs were covered by insurance even though it showed prior approval in my chart ; she literally said she didn't care. In conclusion, if you have any kind of need to see an endocrinologist unless you have no other options, do yourself a favor and stay clear of Dr. Choi.

I saw Dr. Hung Nguyen, on March 27,2025. I have an endocrinologist specialist in CT where I lived…read morefor 12 years. I moved back here(Torrance) in 2023. My specialist told me to establish an endocrinologist when I got to Cali and he said he would work with the doctor and get them up to speed with my care. I have a rare tumor in my neck which is closely monitored and managed. I met Dr. Nguyen and told him the situation. I told him my doctor would be happy to work with him. I brought the test and bloodwork my doctor back in CT was ordering for me. My doctor in CT ordered an ultrasound but then Dr. Nguyen ordered one too right before my appt with my doctor in CT. As time went on Dr. Nguyen wasn't making money off me and wasn't the lead doctor over my care and he quickly was ready to dismiss me. He asked me what I needed him for and I told him I wanted a doctor I could go to in California as well. I told him my doctor in CT would be happy to talk with him and go over what he was doing. Well two years late Dr. Nguyen finally says he doesn't even specialize in the tumors I have, and whatever I need I can go see my specialist in CT. I told him well if I need to have surgery or a doctor to monitor and order further test or care once I return to CA he would be working with my doctor back in CT. He was very rude and nasty and was not interested in working with me. If he wasn't the lead doctor of ordering test and making money off me he didn't want to be bothered. I was in his office for a minute and a half and my insurance is being billed for nothing. Well they are paying for nasty condescending treatment. Don't waste your time. His ego is bigger than his head. I don't care to talk to any office manager. Hung left a lasting impression on me, and he's definitely not going to apologize for how he feels nor is he going to NOT charge my insurance company for the minute he took to say he didn't want to help me any further.

He's an outstanding endocrinologist and I highly recommend him. He's helped me get my T1 diabetes…read moreunder control like never before! Thank you Dr Nguyen

Dr. Navabi was great. He is quick, smart, and perceptive. He explained everything I needed to know…read moreand clearly laid out my options. Sadly he couldn't fix my problem, but that is a function of my weird and complicated problem and not of him. Office staff is chill and helpful. Not disgruntled like many medical places! The building is very pretty and comfortable. Note: there is parking in the back. It says you need to pay some exorbitant fee ($1.25 per 15 min) but the office VALIDATES so don't worry.

Dr. Navabi and his staff have been helpful, supportive and are always very timely. I really…read moreappreciate that he is respectful of his patients' time while also attentive.

Scheduling with this doctor is very inefficient. I scheduled month's ago for this appointment after…read morerequesting an appointment from my PCP Dr. Kim who is also very dismissive. When I scheduled this appointment with the office, I specifically made it for 2:30 pm, arrived at 2:24 pm to be told that my appointment was at 2 pm and I was late. The front office person was nice enough to call back to see if the doctor could still see me, they referred her to call and speak to Dr Buttan directly and when he answered she said ohhh you are in your office, explained the issue and mistake, and he flat denied to see me for the appointment. This was not my issue or an intentional lateness on my part this stemmed from whomever booked the appointment months ago. I expected if the doctor was with a patient and full schedule that no exceptions would be made but that was not the case. Then she explained that the next appointment is in 2027, when I have an urgent need to be seen this year and have already let too many months pass waiting for this appointment and booking it around my own schedule with docs I work with. What's so concerning is the human in medicine that seems to have left the building, not just on the specialist side but also the PCP side with Torrance Memorial. Doctors have their "accepting new patients" listed with no open calendar appointments to fit the new patients in when they call. The availability of doctors and specialists in the Torrance Memorial network is horrible for new patients, the experience, the dismissiveness and the ability to find quality care from doctors who care with a human side. Dr Button has no empathy for human situations and his patients.

I was excited and looking forward to seeing this doctor for 3 months for this appointment…read more His reviews were so decent. His staff didn't even have me fill out a questionnaire, which I found really odd. When he came into the room, he had a weird attitude and just ice cold. I don't know how anybody could say this guy is a decent doctor. All he did was criticize and tell me that he's not going to do anything to help me if that's what I'm there for. He would change my thyroid medication to a low dose, and if I gained weight, that was my own problem. "Calorie in calorie out" is what he said. Everything that came out of his mouth was just really negative. Left there feeling sad that I wasted $95 to see someone who absolutely had no empathy for his patients. I do not recommend this man

Excellent in knowledge, professional, respectful and very caring and makes you feel comfortable. I…read moregot pregnant IVF and I had twins. I'm so grateful for Dr Ho. She's a truly amazing. Thank you Dr Ho...

From the owner: Meet Dr. Jacqueline R. Ho, a leading fertility specialist at Reproductive Partners Medical Group…read more With expertise in IVF, IUI, Egg Freezing, and more, she offers cutting-edge treatment at one of America's Top 40 Fertility Clinics. Recognized as a "Top Doctor" and prolific researcher, Dr. Ho's evidence-based, patient-centered approach emphasizes personalized planning and compassionate care. She ensures inclusivity with functional fluency in Spanish. Dr. Ho attended UC Irvine School of Medicine, completed her OB/GYN residency at UCSF, and her REI fellowship at USC Keck School of Medicine, where she also earned an MS in clinical research. Start your fertility journey with Dr. Ho, where expertise and compassion define every step toward parenthood.

Any kind of trip to the doctor can be stressful but what makes all the difference is the treatment…read morethat you receive from the front door through the waiting area through your experience with the doctor and also with follow up. In this way I have to say I was given spectacular treatment by Dr. Dianne Cheung and her staff. + easy to get to and parking a breeze + pleasant & courteous front desk staff + easy transmission of records through the digital system in place. Be sure to inquire if you're not already signed up. + even the dreaded blood tests went easily with superstar Maria at the helm + Dr. Cheung rocks. She's not only well educated and has a wide experience dealing with various endocrinology issues, she stays on top of what is going on out in the medical world including being aware of the type of holistic treatments which I embrace. She is smart and funny and efficient. I'm fortunate enough to have medical insurance, so I don't know what sort of experience this is for those who have to cash pay, but I have to say that it is a very fortunate resource for those of us lucky enough to have good coverage. I would highly recommend this facility and Dr. Cheung specifically.

Dr. Li is extremely unhelpful, rude and condescending. I felt uncomfortable my entire appointment…read more I came to him with a few different issues and all he did was go over test results I already went over w my primary care doctor and then fixated on 1 of 4 issues I brought up for concern and told me to eat ice cream and French fries every day! I'm glad this is the healthcare I am paying for.

Dr. Lillian Chen has been an incredible and attentive primary care physician for my father. She…read moreconsistently takes the time and care to help us work through both major and minor health issues with thoroughness and compassion. Dr. Chen has gone above and beyond in securing timely prior authorizations and coordinating his care across specialties, which has made a meaningful difference in his health journey. She is exceptionally responsive on the patient online gateway, always addressing questions and concerns in a timely and thoughtful manner. Even when she is away or on vacation, she ensures continuity of care, and we never feel that my father's health needs are left unattended. We feel very fortunate to have Dr. Chen as my father's PCP, her dedication, responsiveness, and genuine care are truly outstanding.

Dr. Chen is the best primary care doctor I've ever had. She is thorough, smart, and genuinely…read moreseems to care about my long term health. Her office staff is also excellent. I can always get a live person on the phone for urgent matters, they have telahealth options available for many routine matters, and their UCLA Medical nursing and support staff is top of the line. Also love their MyChart app! Makes scheduling and payment a breeze, and keeps all my medical records in one safe and easy to access location.