Disappointing first visit. Dr. Kar did not examine or address the private area we came in concerned…read moreabout and most of the conversation focused on the $250 concierge service. It left me feeling like having insurance meant receiving a lower standard of care, which was frustrating and concerning.

Dr Kar is an incredible pediatrician. We've been seeing him for both of our kids since 2021 and I…read morecannot say enough good things about him. He really takes his time with each of his patients and you can tell he genuinely cares about each and every family he sees. We opted into the concierge program and it is the best decision we have ever made. The ability to text Dr Kar when we have a medical concern after hours or on weekends is invaluable. It is worth every penny and has come in handy countless times. Our son had a life threatening illness in 2024 that multiple specialists overlooked, and Dr Kar is the only reason he was able to get admitted and into surgery. He was a critical voice for us at CHOC when we needed an advocate to push for treatment, coordinate care among specialists, and get prescriptions and home health services figured out. I genuinely do not know what would have happened had we not had Dr Kar on our side. No one ever wants to be in a situation where their child has a life threatening medical condition but if you find yourself there like we did, Dr Kar will be in your court 100%.

I am shocked at the good reviews on here. This doctor was a nightmare. Literally tried to…read moreintimidate us into getting one vaccine we didn't want - saying things like, you don't trust my medical opinion? It's the only vaccine we didn't get and it wasn't necessary. One time I called his office to ask a question. They thought they put me on hold and started making fun of me for asking how much caffeine I can have while nursing. MOST IMPORTANTLY he missed a recommendation to get a specific medical test at 2 months of age from his doctors who delivered him due to an issue he had at birth. He said the recommendation was at one year. I found out he was wrong months later. Lastly his office is sooooo depressing. His ancient metal scales made my baby roll and hit his head. All this doctor did was stress vaccines on us. Otherwise he was useless and SO so rude. I dreaded my baby's appointments because I'd have to see this guy. I'm so happy we left.

I was recommended Dr. Michael Yu by my OBGYN and I'm so glad I took a chance on him. I had never…read moremet or spoke with Dr. Yu nor his office before I delivered as I had an emergency c-section but when Dr. Yu came the following day to assess my son, I immediately felt comfortable. He has wonderful bedside manner, came early both days to look at my baby, and answered a lot of my questions. My son is 2 months now and over the last 2 months, I have contacted Dr. Yu with random questions and he would call me or answer my emails within 24 hours. Made me feel at ease with a lot of decision makings. I highly recommend him and his office. Only advice! Please change your door! Lol. His office has a heavy duty door that slams loud every time someone leaves and they aren't holding the door before it shuts. Definitely has scared my son out of sleep when we've gone for appointments

I have 3 little ones that have been going to Dr Taylor and I hadn't have anything mentionable to…read moresay about Dr Taylor other than he's efficient with the normal check ups until my 3rd was born and we were having issues getting his weight up. It was due to my milk supply not being enough (I'm normally am over producer in the past). Dr Taylor carefully put me on a guided plan for about 3 weeks and sure enough, I'm producing more than enough now and we were able to get off combo feeding with formula (nothing wrong with formula, just didn't want to do both breastfeeding and formula and wanted to give breastfeeding a try again to see if we just go straight formulas instead). It was a stressful situation for me but he kept me calm throughout the whole process with several calls and weigh in visits. He was super knowledgeable that I trusted him. With my other 2 kids, he's usually super efficient with our visits so overall he's usually really efficient for normal check ups but he's definitely super smart if you actually have an issue. Very glad we were referred to him by Dr Mahller (which I also highly recommended as an obgyn).

This has very little to do with Dr. Jeffrey Taylor because we love going to him. This has to do…read morewith the office and the staff. Every time we call staff never greets us kindly. We I call they never greet kindly either. I just called, and they rudely hang up without me being done. Every time we walk in staff is very dry particularly the front desk is not very nice like you would expect at a Hoag office. When we checkout its very plain as well. I have only had on lady be pleasant there. Dr. Jeffrey Taylor's nurse is wonderful, we really enjoy seeing Dr. Jeffrey Taylor. We also like seeing Dr. Mann when she's around. The staff just is not very professional, and makes us not really comfortable.

Just an update... my kids are now 17 and 14 and still see Dr. Iravani. She's great! She's now…read moreaffiliated with CHOC which is a bonus. The practice has expanded and added a couple other doctors which is great. We have no issue seeing any of them. The staff is great and responsive (shout out to Robin who even still puts up with all my questions!). Too bad my kids'll age out soon.

My kids have been going here since they were born and until now, haven't needed much attention for…read moreanything beyond a cold or checkup. Recently, I experienced a busy office and lack of communication along with little to no follow up. I brought my daughter in for an issue and was asked to leave a urine sample. Not only did the office not follow up to deliver the results, they lost the sample and never called. Getting a return call takes several hours. My observation is that the practice has grown too large and they're too understaffed to properly follow up on your kids health. Standard response is book another appointment.

Newport Children's Medical Group in Costa Mesa is where I have been taking my daughter to see her…read morepediatrician, Dr. Sandra Kellum. she's amazing. as a first time mom, she answers all questions I may have, doesn't rush the appointments and you can tell she loves what she does. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. office manager Monica is awesome too!

We've been bringing our child here since she was born, she is now 3 1/2! Every shot she's gotten…read morehas been a breeze. She has very little anxiety or much fuss during the routine checkups as the staff is patient and playful, they understand how to easily work with children AND new parents. They are very accessible for families with concerns of insurance providers, and even the out of pocket cost aren't terrible for situations when your provider is lacking support. 3 yr check up with eye and hearing test was 205 total for reference for us today. Really not bad at all considering a once a year cost, as she had all her vaccines when she was 1-2 and won't need more til she's 4. We don't mind the diff doctors as it keeps our schedules flexible since we now drive down from the SFV. Each different Dr we've had has been wonderful and reassuring that my wife and I are raising a healthy child who is hitting her growth milestones The waiting lobby can be a little tight at times, try to leave the stroller behind if you can, don't bring the whole family if you don't need to! Make sure you try to fill out the forms before coming in to make your visit a breeze! Plenty of FREE parking (you appreciate this after living in LA), a very accommodating staff who remembers your child as well. They have a cute little fish tank too incase the current movie doesn't appease your child for you non iPad parents. Maybe I shouldn't say how awesome this place is to Gatekeep it but as a parent who wants the best for their kid, this place is golden and you should definitely consider this office for your kids. Just remember Newport blvd traffic is OOF at certain times and especially during the summer! Use side streets if you're a habitually late like I am! Thank you again to this wonderful staff for always being able to answer my concerns and advise on anything I have questions about! See you guys in about a year

We absolutely love our pediatrician! From the very first visit, they made us feel comfortable,…read moreheard, and completely supported as parents. They take the time to truly listen to concerns, answer every question thoroughly, and never make us feel rushed. What stands out most is how gentle and patient they are with our baby. They explain everything clearly -- from developmental milestones to feeding and sleep -- which gives us so much peace of mind. As parents, especially in those early postpartum months, having a pediatrician who is both knowledgeable and compassionate makes all the difference. We are extremely happy!

Always a pleasant experience! Staff are warm and friendly. Shout out to Marlene for her kindness,…read morecare and attention to detail. Dr Kellum is amazing!

Dr. Pelinka is now charging an extra $250 per year for her to be your children's doctor on top of…read morethe normal billing! How much is too much??? Doesn't this family make enough with her husband also being the Lakers GM???

The dr isn't accepting new patients unless they're babies. Don't know what it is but I can't stand…read morethe staff at any Drs office. Wouldn't go here based on my phone conversation.

For an appointment with Claire Greene who is awesome I arrived 17 minutes late, 2 minutes over…read moretheir "grace period." Their policy is 15 minutes. They said reschedule. Go home. Unbelievable. I've NEVER seen a doctor within 20 minutes of my arrival. The nurse practitioner name is Audra Wong and she decided I needed to be punished while she was WITH A PATIENT and I'd be sitting there anyway. The waiting area was literally EMPTY. I'm escalating this as far as I can go with it. Dam Zapata the site manager is just my first contact.

Dr. Creamer is a stellar medical professional. She's a no-nonsense individual, that gets right to…read morethe point of things, while at the same time being extremely personable. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her. I also feel she's very aware and current with regard to recent changes in the medical arena. She's proven to me on several occasions that she maintains a high level of visibility and awareness in regard to news and trends in medical science. The bottom-line is we "trust" her.

My daughter's pediatrician is very sweet. They were helpful in making sure she was up to date on…read moreall her needed immunizations. Only downside is that this place has long waits even though we had an appointment as the Dr was behind schedule. The facilities are clean and nice. Parking is available in the structure and in the front lot

A friend referred me to Dr Tolly when I was in search of a pediatrician for my son Maxwell. I feel…read morelike words cannot describe the amount of gratitude and trust I have for the care her and her team provide to my son. This was my first so I had a lot of questions and concerns and she was always there to help along the way. She uses evidence based practice in her care with Max and I appreciate that. It's not difficult to make an appointment with her or her team either. We are usually in and out of there when we come in. Lastly I wanted to say thank you to Janice O for being such a great nurse. I had some concerns the day prior to my sons surgery and she provided me with education and interventions to mitigate the issue we were having - AND she was even kind enough to check on Max the next day. If you ever get a chance to read this, I hope you know that I really appreciated your quality patient care to my son. Thank you again! Thank you for taking such great care of my little guy! Your team is extraordinary!

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Kena Gunter has been seeing my son Arlo since he was a…read morebaby, and I truly can't imagine trusting anyone else with his care. She is more than just a provider she is an essential part of our lives. This amazing woman has the depth of knowledge, compassion, and intuition that surpasses anything I've ever seen in healthcare. Honestly, she knows more than most doctors I've come across. She listens, she cares deeply, and she always goes above and beyond. She's not just incredible at what she does--she's a gift. We're beyond grateful to have her in Arlo's life.

After 16 years of bringing our daughters here they will not send their records to our new Dr…read morewithout a processing fee. It's not like we went to a local Dr. we moved across the country. Terrible!!