Shirley Uy (her last name is pronounced "wee") is very personable, very cute, and everytime I go in…read morefor a physical, we chat like old friends. In addition, she's knowledgeable and thorough. Because she's an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, she keeps up-to-date on the latest medical research. The only minus is that parking at the Medical Center is expensive: $9 and no validation. If you're going for a physical and you think you might need to have some lab work done (i.e., a 12-hour fasting blood test for cholesterol), get a morning appointment for your physical and make sure you don't eat before you go in so you can go directly to the lab afterwards. That way, you won't have to come back the next day just for the lab tests and pay another $9 parking. If you're a hiker like me and familiar with the Westwood neighborhood, you can find street parking; metered in the Village itself or free parking in the residential area. It took me 20 minutes to walk from Midvale and Levering. My wife also uses Shirley as her general practitioner, and she loves her. As much as I hate the drive into crowded West LA (everything I need, I can find in the South Bay), my annual physical is something I actually look forward to.

I was looking for a PCP some years back, when a co-worker recommended Dr. Uy. I asked her why,…read moreDr. Uy? She said she really cares about her patients, she has a genuine interest in her patients, she follows up with them via email/calls. She listens to what you have to say and shows compassion. I have been a patient of Dr. Uy's for sometime and I can attest that she does indeed care about her patients, her caring and bedside manners are indeed very warm and caring. With managed care these days it has become very challenging for Doctors to take extra time with the their patients, let alone after hours follow up with them. I'm very glad I made the decision to have Dr. Uy has my PCP (Primary Care Physician).

As someone who has been a near full-time patient throughout my adult life, what I can say about…read morethis location is that the lab is amazing, their phlebotomists are always kind and considerate beyond measure, it's efficient, clean and usually tons of space in the waiting room. Parking wise you have to go to the ralphs or target down the street and come back and buy something to validate your parking- but that's probably the most annoying part of this location. I have to give a special shoutout to the best primary care physician I've had in my adult life who happens to work at this location. Dr. Elizabeth Asfaw is everything a person could ever want in a doctor. She knows her stuff, she listens, she advocates for patients- she is so unbelievably human in her interactions. I never feel dismissed or like I'm walking on egg shells. She listens and cares about my individual symptoms - not just some "standardized template" so many other doctors seem to get defensive about when asked about trying different approaches. She has gone above and beyond for me for years, and I owe her everything for the headaches she has saved me. I never have to over-explain myself. Thank you Dr. Asfaw for being an absolutely amazing doctor- I wish they all could be like you!

Whatever you do, do not get blood testing done from your doctor in room 245. They will charge your…read moreinsurer thousands, and if anything isn't covered, you're stuck with a massive bill for tests you could've paid $20 cash for at a Quest lab. UCLA charges this much because they actually don't want people to be able to pay. That empowers them to write off the "losses" to maintain their non-profit and tax advantaged status, while profiting handsomely off insurance. My insurance paid nearly $600 for only a few blood tests, while Function health tests for 10x more for $365 (or simply pay cash for the tests at Quest). UCLA is now charging me $700 for what insurance didn't cover. The whole US medical system is a joke, where hospitals and insurers profit and people suffer. Unfortunately, UCLA is complicit in it even more than the for profit lab corporations.

First time at this health center seeing a new doctor for my adolescent son. Dr Lee and Dr Anderson…read morewere very professional and caring, my son felt comfortable talking to them. It wasn't easy for me to transfer from another clinic to this one. I was very nervous but the staff and the doctors made me feel welcomed and they were very helpful. So far I'm glad I made the transfer and I'm looking forward to getting treatments here for my son.

Absolutely the BEST ! The care and concern of all the staff here and throughout UCLA is outstanding…read more.... it is worth the drive from the Inland Empire.

This is one of the rare times I decided to write a review and I'm posting it here and on Google!…read moreI had to go to Immediate care in Santa Monica a few weeks ago and that is when I met Dr. Ryan Aronin. It is SO rare these days to meet a doctor that not only has a genuine interest in your health but one that is working nights at an Urgent Care facility. I had to take a few tests and I just assumed I would have to chase down and follow up to get my results. To my surprise Dr. Aronin himself called me a few hours later to tell me the results. WHAT?!? NEVER has a doctor called me the same day to give my results and suggest further treatment. I was completely taken aback. Not to mention the efficiency that my messages were replied to and referrals that I needed were address and sent out. I wanted Dr. Aronin to be my PCP however sadly he is not taking on any new patients at this time. So so sad as this by far is THE best doctor I have come to know in my 60 years. To feel heard, taken care of and a level of stress that is eliminated because of his attention, level of care and communication to his patients. I do hope someday I will be able to call him my doctor. Thank you

My appointment with Dr. Ryan Aronin was at 12pm. A scooter accident around the corner from the UCLA…read morecampus office blocked the street with police and an ambulance, so I texted the office at 12:14 to let them know I'd be late. The staff was already aware of the accident. When I arrived at the front desk to check in, Dr. Aronin refused to see me and told me to reschedule. A few minutes' delay for a documented emergency outside his own office, communicated in advance, wasn't enough to earn any flexibility. I'll be finding a new primary care physician, and I'd suggest anyone who values a doctor with basic grace for his patients do the same.

Had to check in for a checkup and yearly blood work, and it's always a pleasure to see Dr. Alice…read more She knocks before she comes into the exam room! I have been morphing to a vegan diet, so I brought her the book I'm reading "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Furhman, and she was fine with me continuing the food plan, and said she will peruse the book and monitor my progress. She sent me up to the 3rd floor for the blood work, very easy in this wing of the medical center. There was only one person waiting so I got in and out right away. UCLA Medical Center is the most practical and convenient medical practice I have ever been exposed to. When you're in their system, anywhere you go they can pull up all your records and see what's going on. And they usually send you a follow-up review request so you can let UCLA know how you liked your visit. The only unfortunate issue in this visit had nothing to do with the medical center and that was that my appt happened to be on the day after there was an underground explosion on Westwood Blvd., and the entire intersection by the medical center was closed! Luckily I know how to cut through the university so was only delayed a few minutes. Talk about your news trucks all over the place! UCLA Medical, you rock!

This is my new doctor (internist). I've only seen her once, but I really liked her and was…read moreimpressed with the amount of time she spent with me and with her thoroughness (although a recent article in the NY Times has me questioning whether thoroughness is such a good thing: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/health/views/11essa.html?ex=1363060800&en=0f55c1ae184eae47&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink). Anyway, I appreciated Dr. Alice Agzarian's candor, and feel relieved that I selected her on the basis of a recommendation of some random stranger in line with me at the Costco Pharmacy to be my primary care physician for the purpose of my HMO. During my visit with Dr. Agzarian, I interacted with several of her staff members, all of whom I found to be really pleasant. And I only spent a few minutes in waiting, bonus! One note: Dr. Agzarian does not prescribe birth control, which is fine, as I've always had that taken care of by my lady-specialists. But if you like your GP to handle your non-baby needs, she's not the one for you.

Dr. Schechter changed my life. I read his book and immediately knew I was dealing with TMS. An in…read moreperson visit to confirm the diagnosis and I began a process with a coach referred by Schechter. After 13 years of pain and expensive misdiagnoses, I became pain free in less than 60 days. No pain and no pills anymore.

I was in chronic pain and wanted to find a mind body doctor. I had read Dr David Schechter's books…read moreand wanted to find a solution. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Kristina and Vanessa sent forms and prepared ahead of time. The extra 2nd star is for the office staff. I filled out probably 7-8 detailed forms and had to wait 1.5 months to see Dr. Schechter. The day before my appointment I was notified for MBS (mind body syndrome) / TMS patients there's an extra $130 or 150 (I forget exactly the price) you have to pay out of pocket that's NOT covered by insurance. During the zoom appointment Dr. Schechter was 20 minutes late. He didn't review any of my files and just started reading them right there. Prior to our appointment I was really excited to finally get his diagnosis. I had sent a very organized 100 word summary of my conditions and what's I've tried so far.... and that wasn't read either. During our call, he cut me off several times and ask questions that I had been asked 100 times already by other practitioners, questions that easily would have been answered if he read my summary or any of his forms that his office had asked me to fill out. Towards the end of the call about 10 min prior to our 1 hour time, he was rushing to leave while I still had a lot of questions. Interesting considering he was 20 min late. I learned 0%. Nothing new. It was disappointing, being in pain for so long, hoping someone can help you. After this I sought other methods of help and the Mind body stuff really didn't resonate with me anymore. I still believe in Dr John Sarno's work. There are other mind body doctors that do well but they are out of state (CA). If you're reading this now, I wish you luck in your search. I'm using a pen name but I'm a real patient and this is an honest review. (see attached image) GL!

I was one of last patients to have surgery performed by Dr. Raz before he retired. He had helped…read moreme many times before and fit me in his schedule in his last days. I am doing well 6 years later and owe it all to his magical craftmanship. He was the best and kindest surgeon you could ever dream of. If I have future problems, I have no idea who could do what he did. Thank you Dear Dr. Raz.

Saved my life So patient and positive and Experienced!…read moreI miss his 5 am visits when I was a patient Unfortunately he has retired

First appointment: After waiting 30 minutes to see the Dr…read more Leichter stated" I did not have an appointment and that she saw me as a courtesy." I stated I made the appointment 3 weeks ago. Dr. stated she was going to lunch come back another time. I asked who made the wrong appointment she stated" I don't know probably the janitor" Came back two weeks later once again waited 30 minutes to be seen for pre-op to have veins in leg fixed. Surgery - Very painful procedure, the doctor rambled on with the nurse about her child's travels without once asking how I was doing, when I interrupted I was rudely responded to with one-word answers and told to stay still, going back to her endless rambling with the technician/nurse Post-up Was in very bad pain, came to have the blood left in the voided veins removed. Took severely days to get an appointment. I requested she use Marcaine before sticking large needles to remove the old blood left in veins that were causing pain very close to the bone on my ankle. Was told she does not like to use Marcaine and it "does not hurt that much." After the first needle and my screaming in pain, Marcaine was used. Follow- up The doctor missed many of the smaller veins, I came back for additional treatment. After waiting 55 minutes with an early morning appointment I walked out. The GOOD: Office staff is nice The BAD: Doctor lacks bedside manners and has no regards for anyone else's time but her own.

It's hard to be objective when you review a surgeon who has saved your life. Imagine how difficult…read moreit is when that same surgeon has saved your life TWICE! Dr. Leichter is a vascular surgeon of great skill. She is exceedingly well-educated, and her training has been first-rate. In addition to great technical skill, Dr Leichter has one attribute that is too-often lacking in a surgeon and that is a real-world personality. I have been on her table a total of six times, with two of them being emergency situations. On both of those occasions, I threw a clot and was in danger of bleeding out through my femoral artery. That I am typing this review should tell you all that you need to know about her competence. Here is what comes in addition to the excellent technical skill - real information that you can actually understand! Before every procedure, Dr Leichter calmly; carefully and thoroughly explains what your situation is; the available treatment options; her recommendations ranked in order, and the prognosis going forward. She does this in real-speak, NOT Doctor-babble. By the time you give your consent to a procedure, you are well and truly informed (which doers not happen with every cutter or anesthesiologist). As I said, Dr. Leichter saved my life twice. I would not hesitate to see her again. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. My wife will become a patient of hers in the next few months. If I even thought that she might like something that was in my power to obtain, i'd call in every favor to get it for her. You do that for people who have kept you breathing. I'm a fan, and if you trust your health to her, I have no doubt that you will become one too.

Is Dr. Jacobson retired? I loved him & his office. Great experience being there going all the way…read moreback to 1992 to start.

Dr Jacobson was recommended to me by a friend and although I was able to see him a day later I am…read moreshocked there are only good reviews, although they could be fake or paid for. Unwelcoming staff and office, mostly rude snotty doctor. I hope the doctor sees this, if not probably more important for prospective patients. DISAPPOINTED.

Women if you are looking for a doctor who actually listens to your matters of your health & does…read moreeverything she can to help Dr Cheng is that MD!

Really smart, nice, practical gp. Goes out of her way to help you out. She's got your back (and…read moreother relevant body parts.) Dr. Cheng's been my doc for ten years now. I think very highly of her. If you're looking for a great physician, check her out.