Dr. Manabu Fujita is a real surgical genius! He performed a…read morefantastic operation to remove my gallbladder, which was three times larger than normal and contained a large, infected mass. The laparoscopic surgery was performed in presence a bloodstream infection, heart problems, and anemia. No one had ever attempted a laparoscopic gallbladder removal before; the only option was open surgery. A huge thank you to this specialist and person! Sincerely, Alla Valko.

Dr. Fujita was one of a team of doctors who saved my life in 2018…read more It was an emergency, after a surgery that I was having, that was being done by a different doctor, that had rapidly gone bad. Dr. Fujita came in, as well as other doctors to help me survive the accidental colon and bladder injuries, and life-threatening sepsis. He repaired my colon, gave me a colostomy, and 6 months later did the reversal surgery. I survived. I recommend him.

Dr Stark is phenomenal both as a surgeon and as a human being. She carefully listened to me, and…read morewent above and beyond to put my mind at ease throughout the entire consultation, surgery and post-op processes. She was so very kind to me and my family members. And on top of all that she gave me exactly the results I wanted. I highly recommend her. She's a true artist!

Dr. Stark is truly an artist and a magician. She and her incredible team made me feel so special,…read moreheard, understood and cared for every step of the way. I've never felt more like myself, or more confident in my own skin. So grateful for her artistry, her care, and for giving me back a confidence I didn't even realize I'd lost. Thank you soooo much! -- Chris

I am forever thankful for Dr.Poliakin and her staff- I feel so fortunate they were there (and…read morebelieved me) in my time of need. Cliffnotes version: -Go to ER at 1am for abdominal pain. Ultrasound confirms gallstones and liver enzymes are slightly elevated. They send me home with a referral to follow up with a general surgeon and painkillers. - Next day: call referral for general surgeon (Dr.Andrew Luckey) who doesn't see outpatient so was a bit confused- he only sees you if you had surgery in the hospital. The next opening they had was in a week but they were going to try and squeeze me in. They did call me back and were able to get me an appt however I was already on the way back to the ER because I didn't feel I could make it a week. -ER round 2- get a dragon of a NP who says they aren't going to admit me for surgery, tells me that's not what I want nor are they going to rerun my labs since I was just there- best she could do is order an CT so I said okay and sat down.Hours go by and it becomes clear to me even with a CT I'm not going to get help here and my only shot at getting support was the surgery referral. Called Dr. Poliakin's office back, tell them the situation, they told me to come over and they will fit me in. Met Dr. Poliakin, she educated me very clearly about what was likely going on, laid out all the options includingthe option to get on her surgery schedule that day. I was terrified but I trusted her completely after meeting her and felt safe in her care. She called the ER and told them to rerun my labs and admit me and thank goodness she did. The labs were 5x what they were and I was on my way to developing jaundice. Got admitted and things moved quite quickly after that. As someone who's never had surgery (aside from dental) in her life, I was absolutely terrified going into this and some tears were shed. While I was in pre-op I got to meet my OR Nurse, anesthesiologist and see Dr. Poliakin again to talk about the developments from the blood work. I had an all female team which felt pretty badass . Dr. Poliakin again was super upfront, educational, straight forward, and compassionate. I knew going into this there was no one else's care I'd rather have been in and went into that OR more relaxed than I ever would have expected possible from myself. I'm now five days post surgery, doing well and I shutter to think what could've happened if it wasn't for Dr. Poliakin and her staff. I wish there were words to convey how thankful I am but thank you just doesn't really cut it. If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of needing general surgery and you're reading this review trying to find some reassurance- just know you're in the best hands and she will take amazing care of you.

Dr. Lauren Poliakin literally saved my life. Her bedside manner is unlike any other surgeon - she's…read morecompassionate, kind and caring. Besides being an excellent surgeon, she is a wonderful human being. I highly recommend her.

Pure excellence! I have been patient with Dr.Geller since 2018 and have had some complex foot and…read moreankle problems. Although the conditions are chronic, Dr.Geller helped a lot being very knowledgeable, skilled, passionate and kind. As a physician myself that is much more than you can hope for. I highly recommend him and his services.

Dr Geller is outstanding. So nice to have his practice, quality and talent in our community what a…read morecatch. I am a physician referral source for over 43 years I have devoted my life to many aspects of healthcare mostly utilization management, physician credential and quality assurance. It is so refreshing to see us bringing back some great quality into our community. We have taken many hits with some of our top physicians either retiring or moving out of California. This being said we are slowly but surly on a steady path with some outstanding doctors stepping in. This is one of those for sure. I highly recommend Dr Geller. Toni Musso

I recently had double incision top surgery with Dr. Zol Kryger and my whole experience was great…read morefrom top to bottom. I had my initial consult with him back in Jan of 2024 initially wanting a reduction. Over time I started to realize I wanted a bit more and Dr. Zol and his team were very patient and accommodating as I worked through my process. I'm not a traditional FTM patient but I was still able to get the surgery and they handled everything with the insurance wonderfully. I finally had my surgery on 7/18 and couldn't be happier. Their instructions and everything around recovery has been so much smoother than I could have anticipated. They offer so much support before and after. I'm so happy with my results, going from a DDD or maybe even E to fully flat and more masculinized chest has changed my life. I am so happy. I'm so grateful to Zol and his team. Sunshine the coordinator and Britt post op have helped me immensely along the journey. You guys are the BEST. I can't wait to be healed up and back to my normal life. This is going to make such a huge difference for me in my confidence and general well being/mental health. Thank you again!

Came here for a consult and met with surgeon but he was more focused on scheduling something fast…read morerather than being more thorough of the risks and outcome of the elective medical procedure. Cost was also an issue but they kept brining up financing options as if I were buying a car!? Based on my personal experience, values and evaluation of the dr bedside manners, I chose not to proceed further and wanted to share my experience with the local Yelp community.

One of the most hospitable and helpful staffs to manage sick folks who are petrified of their…read moredisease & treatments. Kind. Compassionate ...exact opposite of UCLA bureaucrats ...cold as ice. Too bad. I'm a Bruin!

Monaca is wonderful. City I hope is lucky to have her as a team member! She went out of her way to…read morehelp me and is going to call me back with the information I need!

My experience with the surgery coordinator, Cecilia Contreras, was very disappointing…read more I contacted the office after receiving approval for my second inguinal hernia surgery authorization to understand the next steps in the process. When I originally met with the office, I was told that if I was busy, I could schedule the surgery later and that I had flexibility regarding the timing. I also experienced difficulty reaching Cecilia directly. On multiple occasions when I called the office, she was unavailable, which made it challenging to get timely information and assistance regarding my care. For that reason, I was surprised by the way I was treated during my recent phone call. Instead of receiving guidance and support, I felt blamed for not scheduling the surgery sooner. Patients may have personal, family, work, financial, or health-related reasons for postponing a procedure, and I felt those circumstances were not taken into consideration. What concerned me most was the tone of the conversation. I felt that Cecilia Contreras was rude, dismissive, unprofessional, and unnecessarily confrontational. As someone whose primary language is not English, I was doing my best to communicate and understand the process. Rather than helping clarify the situation, the conversation left me feeling uncomfortable, pressured, and discouraged from asking questions. I was told that if I planned to continue with the office, I needed to schedule the surgery, and if not, I should say so immediately. This felt more like pressure than patient care, especially considering that I had previously been told I could schedule the procedure when my circumstances allowed. Communication was often incomplete. For example, when my follow-up appointment was scheduled, I was given the date but not the time and had to ask for it separately. The call also ended abruptly without the level of courtesy and professionalism that patients should expect from a medical office. Scheduling surgery is a significant medical decision, and patients deserve to be treated with respect, professionalism, and understanding. Unfortunately, this interaction caused me to lose confidence in moving forward with this office, and I have decided to seek care elsewhere. I hope the clinic reviews how patients are treated and improves communication with future patients.

I usually don't leave reviews, but I feel it's important to share my recent experience. The doctor…read morehere is knowledgeable, but the front office staff member Alison I dealt with was extremely unprofessional. She is rude, dismissive, and acted as though my questions about double billing were a nuisance. This kind of treatment makes patients feel unwelcome and stressed at a time when they're already dealing with health issues. I hope management addresses this, because patients deserve to be treated with respect at there Northridge facility .

As a human who's been around for many decades, I've reached the stage where some of my body parts…read morearen't very happy with me. Dr. Grigoryan is helping me deal with issues which have arisen with one knee and the opposite hip. I had seen him many years ago when one of the other doctors in the this office suite wasn't available. At the time, I didn't bond with Dr. Grigoryan. My husband is a consistent patient of that other doctor, so my experiences had with mostly been with the other physician. When I needed help again with my knee, the scheduler didn't have an appointment for many weeks for Dear Hubby's doctor. Dr. G's schedule was more flexible, so I took the sooner appointment. This time, it's been a great fit. I find Dr. G to be very kind and thorough in listening, explaining, and providing appropriate treatment options based on my current condition. I like his soft-spoken manner and the gentleness he uses when administering shots. We are focusing on keeping me going without surgery for a long as it makes sense to do so. His supporting staff have been very helpful in getting appointments scheduled, and medical records corralled to share with other providers. My knee is feeling better just now as I go through a series of shots. My hip is holding its own. The lower back; that's a different issue, and they've referred me to a pain management doctor to see about that situation. What fun!

I had a dog bite, my finger was cut through the bone. Dr Grigoryan…read more re-attached the nerves and set it with a pin. Several years later, You can not see where he repaired it and I have feeling at the tip of my finger. Thank you Dr Grigor Grigoryan for an excellent job. Dan Dotson, Auctioneer on Storage Wars

Had an emergency appendectomy last year and then a hernia operation. Both very successful…read more Great outcome and superb bedside manner

This is a review that I should have written several years ago. First surgery with Dr. Supple was…read morewhen I had complications during another surgery with another doctor who found I had a hernia and could not go on with surgery #1. Thus I did not meet Dr. Supple until after surgery. He was so compassionate, easy to understand. I cannot say enough good things about him. Then a couple of years later thanks to me thinking I can lift anything I had second hernia with him. Again, just wonderful bedside manner and great surgeon (best of all!). I wish I knew her name, but person in his office is equally great; always cheerful, polite, efficient. I would not hesitate to recommend Dr. Supple.

Limped in to his office, soon after his treatment my foot was back to 100%. Great practice, highly…read morerecommend Dr. Sherick.

In response to the "business manager's" comment for the record, and so we are perfectly clear,…read morenothing was "discussed" in detail. What I received was a desperate doctor calling/leaving inappropriate messages and texting me the following day after my review. There is no excuse for negligence. Ultimately, I was feeling harassed and I was left with no other choice but to block his personal number.