A Long-Awaited Pair of Golden Hands…read more My senior mom had been struggling with chronic sinus problems for quite some time. It took us months just to get her in front of the right specialist. We went from one doctor to another, then another--and at one point it became almost absurd when she was sent to a plastic surgeon instead of an ENT specialist. On our fifth attempt, luck finally brought us to the office of Dr. Ghiam. From the first appointment, it was clear that he knew exactly what he was looking at and what needed to be done. I still remember him looking at my mom and simply saying, "I'll take care of you." And he did. You know when being a doctor feels less like a profession and more like a God-given gift? That is how we feel about Dr. Ghiam. After months of being passed from doctor to doctor, with no one really explaining what was going on or offering a clear path forward--and with insurance that certainly didn't make the process any easier--finding him almost seemed too good to be true. Dr. Ghiam performed a complex sinus surgery on my mom, but his surgical skill is only part of why I am writing this review. Throughout the entire experience, he was incredibly kind, attentive and caring. He never made my mom feel like just another patient. At some point, it honestly felt like we were being cared for by family. Dr. Ghiam is an artist. A man with golden hands. How do you properly thank someone when "thank you" feels so small? Truly gifted professionals are rare. Truly gifted doctors who combine extraordinary skill with humanity and compassion are even rarer. We simply thank God and the universe that, after such a long road, they brought us to Dr. Ghiam. To us, he is a magician--and we will never forget what he did for my mom.

Through life in any experience with a man or woman of medicine you seek out the doctor that will…read moreexpertly take care of your medical disease or malady. You want the pain the anxiety related to the pain gone. You need the doctor to free you to continue on with wherever your life's path takes you. Now I consider that the mechanical side of medicine. For a doctor who is a surgeon he knows what has to be done comes into surgery with his medical tools some of which look frightening , and precedes to do the best he can do to fix , to bring about the best results for the patients situation. For a lot of doctors in my long term experience in the surgical arena that's where it all ends . Dr solved the problem case closed . Follow up office visit soon. But there is another side of the coin, one that used to be called a doctors bed side manner. How quaint a term of the past but on this day and age a more meaningful word , rather powerful word would be compassion. An entire phrase not needed just the word compassion . A lot of doctors are great at the mechanics of the surgery but don't have one iota of the idea behind the importance of compassion. Now I don't know of the percentage of doctors with compassion in their souls but I have met such a man , enter Dr Michael Ghiam in this review I will list briefly his academic and medical history he is an otolaryngology/Rhinology quite a ear nose throat mouth full doctor working at ENT Group of LA in my home town Tarzana. His specialty anything from the neck up throat head neck sinus nose allergy and medical schools Vanderbilt U of Miami Cornell Columbia and others too numerous to mention honing his medical skills to perfection. But I believe he received the other side of the coin compassion from the innate ability to feel what his patients feel before during and after surgery their desire to feel cared for. My Lovley lady expressed this to me after her 5 and a half hour surgery called an Endoscopic Posterior nasal neurectomy wow another tongue twister not a simple surgery at hand another surgeon Dr Sarkiss there to assist if needed . The final result of the surgery was a huge success I state outright after 19 doctors failed to find the solution to my Lady's dilemma drGhiam solved it .Way too complicated to explain this in medical terms my wife had extreme nasal unstoppable nasal drip for seven years her life was in misery for this malady Vasomotor rhinitis I believe was the result of a car crash 7 years ago that made a considerable damaged sinus area Dr that needed a resection and block. Yes mechanics and dr expertise made the day but it was the compassionate side of the coin from the beginning that saved the day. Dr Ghiam speaking softly to her and explaining everything thorough. His persistence In making sure she had the necessary pain medication in timely manner and making sure she always knew what was going on all with the soft easy going presence of a caring doctor was a god send Also in a tip to those of need of an ENT please check out Dr Ghiam service non compared As in a previous review accolades galore for the wonderful Tarzana hospital a tribute to my home town Tarzana

Dr. Babajanian was recommended to me, as the best in his field, by a number of well known…read morephysicians when, a few years ago, my husband, who was ill at the time, had a severe problem with his ears. He was so kind and comforting and extremely proficient in determining what the cause was and what treatment was needed. Recently, I had a very unique, hereditary type of ear infection that most doctors would not have seen nor treated before. Dr. Babajanian recognized the problem immediately and started treatment, then took me into emergency surgery within less than a day's notice. I am so grateful for his vast knowledge in this field of medicine, his compassion and consideration for the pain I was in, and the ease of communication he has with his patients. Thank you, Dr. Babajanian. I will always highly recommend you! P.S. You also have a very kind and friendly staff.

Dr B is a master at his craft. The short version...he is the one…read more From my initial introduction Dr Babaganian was professional, through, open and shared every option and detail of my surgery. The guy is a superhero. This was my second surgery with the Dr. This one more complex with certain risks. My family was concerned. Get a second option they said. My response, why would I want another opinion when I already have Dr. Babaganian. For the second time my surgury worked out perfectly. Perfectly. My family can't understand how I could have major surgery without suffering. To tell you the truth, I am a little confused myself. But its true. Thank you Dr, I appreciate you so much.

Very knowledgeable, cares about you. Staff are very willing…read moreto help. Good location. Long time ENT doctor.

He goes through the motions of doing procedures so that he can "upcharge" insurance companies…read more This affects your medical records by documenting conditions that you NEVER HAD. He turned a $200 appointment just for a basic checkup (for one initial bout of vertigo) into a high insurance cost surgical appointment by scraping out a 7mm tiny, paper thin piece of wax in one ear in under 20 seconds and calling it a "removal of soft tissue growth in ear canal" and then, if that weren't enough, he went into the other ear with a tweezer saying there is "a little hair" in here and then fumbling the tweezer when I asked to see it, dropping the invisible hair that it supposedly held. That "little hair" was charged to insurance as "removal of FOREIGN BODY in ear"!!! He did this while I was in his chair without any explanation and just said "stay still". Did he take advantage of me because, as a long time patient, he knew I trusted him and that I had excellent 100% coverage insurance? Who knows? Many people do not pay attention to their insurance notifications, so he likely gets away with it. While I am well aware that many doctors are struggling with cutbacks in insurance payments, it is not fair to the patient to UPCHARGE/UPCODE insurance companies while permanently ALTERING A PATIENT'S PERSONAL MEDICAL RECORDS IN THE PROCESS!! In order to justify the SURGICAL charges to my insurance, he manufactured a RARE ear condition which I DO NOT HAVE and have NEVER HAD to explain the "growth" he supposedly removed from my ear canal. (No cutting, no blood and no stitches, just a 20 second scrape I didn't even feel) Then, he altered his chart notes to reflect his findings. If you go to this doctor, ask him to tell you what he is doing and why, BEFORE he does anything and read your insurance notifications as soon as they come in! You don't want your medical records to reflect ear surgeries that you didn't need and never had!!

Doctor Sugerman is beyond amazing. He basically fixed me on the first visit …read more The fact that he has a laboratory on site allows him to very quickly identify what is wrong with you . In my case he diagnosed the my situation in less than 24 hours , this would have been 5 to 7 days with other doctors .

I went to two different health care providers before Dr. Sugerman diagnosed me almost immediately…read more Then he called to check up, change my meds, and to see how I was doing. So responsive, caring, and knowledgable.

Dr Bellack is an oldy but goody as the adage goes. He is energetic, mentally sharp, and punctual…read more Overall he is up to speed on his ENT and MEDICINE. Recognize, most ENTs (specialists) will defer everything that's strictly outside of their niche. Dr. Bellack practices great medicine, and I'm a Doctor myself who will be the first to acknowledge not all are trained well in their MEDICINE. It's a requirement prior to specializing, however, a great number of specialists just toss it out. Never a good idea, primarily for the purposes of being competent to care for patients as you would your own family by understanding how the entire human body must be viewed to appreciate how one symptom relates to a completely different one. Dr. Bellack possesses our time-honored philosophy, approach, bedside manner, and delivers with the work-up and treatment plan. Prior to Dr. Bellack I had been to 6 other ENTs and not a single one could provide the advice I needed (including the Clippers ENT). Following my Septoplasty and Bilateral partial turbinectomy by a great surgeon, I was having sinus /nasal dryness with heavy post-nasal drip worse at night that would collect in my throat near my vocal cords in the morning along with hoarseness, sore throat, etc. The reality is that the PND from the sinuses was primarily created by the turbulent airflow from the air-conditioning in my home and the other component was GERD refluxing at night causing LPR (which confirmed my suspicion). Not one, but 2 separate problems. He came up with a management plan, and within 1 day I'm nearly symptom free with a greater quality of life. His nasal endoscopy, hearing testing, etc. is performed with mastery. Thank you Dr. Bellack for your incredible gift of caring for me in a time of need and individualizing my therapy to perfection. This is what "Physician of the Year" is all about. P.S. The staff were professional, hard working, and punctual as well.

Dr Bellack is a character and I mean that in the best way possible! He takes the anxiety out of…read morewhat could be a stressful experience, answering all your questions and explaining a complex subject in ways even a layperson can understand. His staff is one of the kindest I've ever encountered, too. Really great experience at a time when medicine can feel a little bit like a factory. Can't say enough nice things about this office!

The most amazing doctor I have ever met. Dr. Larian is truly wonderful. From the moment you walk…read morethrough the door, you feel a sense of calm and safety, and it's clear you're in top tier care with an incredible team. Everyone is so kind, attentive, and welcoming. I could honestly sit in that office for hours. Dr. Larian himself is so genuine, calm, intelligent, deeply caring, and incredibly detail-oriented. He communicates so clearly, thoughtfully and with so much warmth, and his presence alone is reassuring. Even his assistants reflect that same level of care and precision, and the entire office is beautiful, modern, spotless, and perfectly organized. I genuinely look forward to going back, which is something I never thought I'd say about a doctor's office. Thank you so much for everything!

I wanted to come in to have a look at my ear. $500.00 is just astronomical for a new patient visit…read more They don't take Medicare or my secondary insurance, which I understood. I went to urgent care instead.

Dr liu was referred by my new pediatrician who is exceptionally good and knowledgeable. My son was…read moresnoring very loud , was getting infections and had allergy related issues . My previous pediatrician failed to recognize any of these symptoms. Anyways with good pediatric guidance we met dr liu. He knew right away that my son was in need of tonsil surgery and I was informed that he is not pro surgery unless it improves your health . My son is 5 years old although tall boy . From moment we met until we are released from hospital . Every single staff , nurses and dr liu was beyond sweet and caring. He gave my son piggy back ride to the surgery. He said he will get unicorn farts for putting him to sleep . The whole time he thought it was the best experience ever. Cedar Sinai staff is wonderful and he put together an amazing team. He is absolutely the best and we will very blessed that he was our doctor. He is very booked . You need to wait a while to get appointments but once you get one , he explains everything very nicely and you don't feel rushed. He even took photos and transferred to my phone after surgery when I was wrapped in worry. He assured me that he was doing well. Great communication through out I received texts during surgery that he was doing well , when it started and when he was getting out. 5 star experience !

I just called this office at the recommendation of our orthodontist to set up an appointment. I…read morehave never encountered such an apathetic, condescending front office staff. She was rude, dismissive, and impatient. Based on that interaction alone, I decided to not visit this office. If this is your demeanor on a phone call, I can't imagine bringing my 12-year-old child to you for your services. And as I came here to write this review, I see that rudeness is a common complaint.

I want to Thank Dr.Wu for changing my Mom s life for the better!…read moreWe been seeing him for many years and he never gave up on my Mom! I recommend him for anyone who lost hope and needs quality care! He is one of a kind! His bedside manner is exceptional!!! Thank you so much Dr.Wu!!!

Dr. Wu is one of the most egotistical and unsympathetic physicians I have met. I am not a person…read moreto write yelp reviews, but I felt compelled after seeing him in office at Cedar Sinai to help put an alert to other folks. I was referred to him for a second opinion for a CSF leak, and he was one of the most dismissive physicians I have encountered. Myself and my advocate were trying to explain my history, my medical conditions, and he would interrupt and "shush" us. He had no interest in listening, and blatantly didn't review any of my medical history /files. He did not provide a proper review of my medical history, medications, or even a review of my systems. It was extremely disappointing and upsetting.