I had been in the market for medical insurance through Covered CA but the cheapest one I could…read morefind, that also allowed me to go to the doctors I had been going to for years, was a bit expensive. I decided to look into other options and did a search for places I could pay out of pocket. When I lived in Mexico, I had been using the services at a local hospital, paying a monthly membership fee for their services so imagine my surprise when I found out that the exact same system existed here. That was when I found Dr. Marisse so I booked an appointment. I found her originally on Zocdoc and the nearest appointment was in a month and a half. Within a day of making the appointment, I was called by the office to Nurse Shawna who wanted to make sure that I knew that all appointments needed a preliminary chat with the Doc, after which I could book my appointment. thanked me for letting her know that the next available appointment was that far away. It turned out there was a mix-up and that she did have more immediate appointments available. There is plenty of parking, as it is in shared parking lot with other businesses. However, there are two buildings with the same building number but with different locale numbers. Upper Echelon is in the building nearest to the AAA and the Farmer Boys. At the appointment, everything was clearly explained and we went over a sort of plan of attack, with regards to my concerns and what I needed to do. I appreciated paying less per month for the membership, which includes as many appointments as you want. The lab work and the tests are at wholesale prices so even with the membership fee and registration, all of this was cheaper than the plan I was going to get with insurance. What I appreciated was the quickness of getting an appointment. I have always hated waiting a few weeks, as a new patient, before actually being seen but I was able to book this within a week of the appointment. It was a week because their availability interfered with my work hours. Otherwise, I would have been seen earlier. All in all, it is pretty convenient and a wallet-friendly option. After that first appointment and the lab results came in, Dr. Marisse wrote a VERY long email detailing every point of concern. Which I appreciated because I went for answers and I was getting them. If you need a straightforward person to tell you what you need to be doing and not someone who has to be on your ass every step of the way, this is the ideal option. I would say the ONLY con is that they do not have appointments during the weekends. And since I work during the week, I have to take time off to go to an appointment.

I always have excellent experiences at Upper Echelon Medical Office in Fullerton. From the moment I…read morewalked in, everyone was welcoming, professional, and made me feel comfortable. A special thank you to Shawna and Karla--they went above and beyond to provide outstanding care. They were incredibly kind, attentive, and took the time to answer all of my questions without making me feel rushed. Their professionalism, compassion, and positive attitudes truly made a difference and turned what could have been a stressful visit into a great experience. It's rare to find a medical office where you feel genuinely cared for, and Shawna and Karla exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Upper Echelon Medical Office to anyone looking for quality care and exceptional customer service. Thank you both for making my visit such a positive one! Dr. Marisse is truly one of the best doctors I've ever had. She explains everything clearly, never makes you feel rushed, and always makes you feel like your health and well-being are her top priority. Her professionalism and caring attitude give me complete confidence in the care I receive. I highly recommend Dr. Marisse to anyone looking for an exceptional physician.

I've been a patient of Dr. Kaw's for a long time, and something I noticed over the course of…read moreseveral visits was that he'd be very impatient and trying to get out of the room as soon as possible, almost like he's in a hurry and doesn't have time to listen to all your concerns. On several occasions it felt like he spent 3 to 5 minutes, and I believe his max is 10 minutes. I never felt like he truly cared about me as a patient; it feels like a McDonald's drive-thru. One day, I verbally expressed to him that I felt like he spent very little time with patients, and he lost his patience and became super furious saying that he felt insulted. He immediately kicked me out of his office. He should go into high frequency trading.

Dr. Kaw has been my primary physician for almost a decade since I moved to Fullerton. I switched…read moreto him after a bad experience with a St. Jude GP. What I like about Dr. Kaw is that it is easy to book an appointment with him and you don't have to wait for weeks on end like St. Jude. He quickly and accurately diagnoses any medical issues you may have and I appreciate his expedient, straightforward manner and friendly demeanor. His staff is also great as they are responsive on the phone and fill prescriptions quickly - sometimes while I'm still sitting in the office so that they're ready for pick up at CVS down the road after my appointments. He also went the extra mile in getting a prior authorization for meds approved from my insurance, who have been very challenging to deal with to say the least. If you're looking for a competent and reliable GP in North OC, give Dr. Kaw a call.

Dr. Pyo and his team are truly exceptional. Dr. Pyo is incredibly knowledgeable, takes the time to…read moreanswer questions thoroughly, and makes you feel confident that you're receiving the highest level of care. One of the things that impressed me most is how respectful they are of their patients' time. Appointments are run with remarkable efficiency, and they've even seen me ahead of schedule on multiple occasions (something that feels almost unheard of at most doctor's offices). Despite being so efficient, I never felt rushed. Every visit has been organized, attentive, and personalized. It's clear that Dr. Pyo has built a team that genuinely cares about their patients and works seamlessly together to provide an outstanding experience. I highly recommend this practice to anyone looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and efficient care.

Amazing office, doctor, and clinic staff. The moment you…read morewalk in, you're provided with top notch care. The office is always clean and welcoming. Highly recommend if you're looking for a primary care physician!

I caught a severe cold and urgently searched for a nearby clinic to call. The receptionist was very…read morepushy and overly aggressive. Given the current situation, she mentioned it could be the flu, so in-person consultations weren't possible, and only telemedicine was available. I understood and agreed with that, but she didn't confirm the consultation time and instead hurriedly demanded my date of birth. After checking, she sighed and asked if it was my first visit, showing frustration as if I were the one who didn't understand. I'm usually easy-going, but to be blunt, I can be a bit lazy, so I generally don't leave reviews. However, if the clinic is going to continue operating, the receptionist, Hannah, really needs to be replaced. I've never been treated this rudely in my life. I reached out to this clinic for treatment, but I ended up leaving with more issues.

This office really need to get new administrative staff. They cannot even organize and update new…read morepatient availabilities. Now wasted entire month of insurance policy because they will not update their Health Net availability. Do not waste your time signing up tp be their new patient. Was told they have not accepted any new patient since May of 2022.

I was looking for a new primary physician and one of my neighbors recommended Dr. Kim, even though…read morehe had never been to him. I took a chance and booked an appointment with this doctor. At first it was annoying to call the 1800 number to St. Jude's to book an appointment with the doctor. St Judes is not a small place. The lady on the phone had to take down all my information just to book an appointment and it took forever. She forgot to get my address and had to call me back too. At least when they called me to remind me of my appointment, it was from Dr. Kim's office. Another annoying thing was paid parking in the parking structure! argh! Is nothing free anymore?! I guess..it's a medical center. When I walked into Dr. Kim's office, it was huge. I think there's several other Dr's that work out of there. There was three separate receptionists and you had to wait for one to be free. It was a huge operation. I was afraid I was going to get lost in the system or I wasn't going to get personal attention. But the receptionist was super nice. I waited just a few moments before getting called to see the doctor. I only sat in the examine room a few minutes before he came in. Right on time! I have to say, I really liked Dr. Kim. I had a super extensive medical history and he waited so patiently listening to everything. He made really thoughtful suggestions and comments about my situation and never let me feel like I was crazy or a hypochondriac. When I asked for a blood test, that was when I knew I was right finding another primary doctor because he said I had to come back because I had already eaten. I was confused because my other doctor always just took the blood himself immediately..maybe I really don't have high cholesterol. Hmp!!! Overall, it was such a pleasant experience, which is quite opposite of what you should experience at a doctor's office. yay!

Avoid this doctor Kim, they are the worst, make sure to ask how much they will charge you prior to…read moredoing any check ups or treatments. For 1 day only, they charged 936 dollars, before insurance charges. My insurance was able to pay about half the price, but still it's an unreasonable amount. They denied telling me the prices, and I found out at the end the prices after my check up, and it was crazy. Make sure to triple check all the charges prior to taking any treatment. The lady on front will most likely tell you that they don't know the costs, since they need to check with your insurance first, so make sure to ask how much everything costs prior to insurance covering. It is a ridiculous amount that no one should pay for.

Hello Yelp World! I haven't had a PCP for a few years. I found the Le Family Practice on yelp and…read morewhat a blessing they've already become (24 hours in). I will be a return patient... Michelle and Dr. Le (pronounced Lay for those of us that need the reminder) are top notch people and very well versed in how to communicate with patients. First, I would like to acknowledge how easy it was to contact them, leave a message, and I heard back from them ASAP. I actually was able to get into see Dr. Le the same day; :) I'm so grateful, too. Furthermore, the care that was shown to me was extraordinary. I don't think I've had the same experience with anyone else. I really liked how they charted my history and Dr. Le used a white board, which is so brilliant because I could visually see all of my options (versus remembering them). Together, they are a class act and therein if you're looking for a new Doctor, I highly recommend you give them a try. Today I picked up my medication (for my breathing ailment) and am hoping in a few days I'll be feeling much better. Thanks (again) Dr. Le and Michelle!!!

I found Dr Le here on Yelp. I read these reviews and decided to give them a try. No hyperbole these…read moretwo, husband & wife are really wonderful. I've been to ALOT of Dr's I'm my life so I feel qualified to share Dr Le and his wife are just Gems. I've rescheduled for follow up and believe I've found true medical care. I hope this review serves to help others find the care I found when I walked in. Especially in this time of high turnover, in & out healthcare. Dr Le definitely has a lot to offer our community. I wish him and his wife success Sincerely

This hospital somehow always gets my billing wrong and I am charged when I go in for an annual…read morewellness check that should be fully covered by my insurance. This has happened TWICE with no effort to correct it. I end up on the phone for hours trying to resolve and the staff there are no helpful. It has been the most frustrating experience and I would never ever recommend this to anyone. I have never had to pay extra for wellness exams at other hospitals but somehow always end up with a bill here due to coding errors which they do not bother to fix

This review is for the office to donate blood .Stay away far far away this place is a joke they…read morejust keep taking people in all day long not caring how long you wait. First our paperwork said they open at 0730 and it's only walk in only no appointments So I arrived when they opened and already 25 people waiting and some had appointments I ask the gentleman at the office he said some of people make an appointment my chart but they don't tell you this when you call them. So if you walk in they just keep pushing your name back in line. After almost 2 hours I finally got in for a 3 min blood drawn . They should tell people when you check in it's going to be at least 2 hours and you will get pushed back by appointments first. It's like everyone that works in this office have and attitude and or unhappy no smiles at all maybe they shouldn't be working with people or they have been doing it so long they hate everyone. Just go somewhere else save your sanity

I just love Dr. Gutierrez. She's been my GP for years now and has always shown compassion and a…read morecaring nature. She takes her time with you to answer all your questions so you don't feel rushed. She always answers my questions through MyChart or returns my call. I feel very confident in her decisions regarding my healthcare.

I recently had a very disappointing experience with Dr.Gutierrez at Memorial Care Medical Group…read more During my consultation with Dr.Gutierrez, I tried to express my concerns and ask questions about my treatment. Instead of addressing my worries, Dr.Gutierrez was dismissive and worried about her staff being overwhelmed with the request. She stated due to lack of staff, she would require me to pull the heavy grunt work with calling insurance, providing details, of what it will require to be approved. Despite me already doing that and informing Dr.Gutierrez that insurance states they need a prior-authorization request; she would not take the step forward with me to send in a pre-authorized referral due to the amount of time irk it will be for her staff. When I pointed out my dissatisfaction with the service, Dr.Gutierrez bluntly told me, "If you don't like our service, you can go somewhere else." I was shocked by this unprofessional behavior. A healthcare provider should prioritize patient care and empathy, not push patients away. I will definitely take Dr.Gutierre's advice and find another doctor who actually cares about their patients. I would not recommend Dr.Gutierrez or Memorial Care to anyone. Save yourself the trouble and look for a more compassionate and professional healthcare.

Friendly and courteous staff. Clean facilities. The exams are very thorough rather than "what are…read moreyou here for". They use electronic medical records. Appointments are easy to get. They offer in-house counseling. I actually got a call from the nurse (which I've never had from ANY doctors office) for clarification. I actually feel like the staff CARES about their patients. Support your local Medical Assistant (SYLMA)!! Bring them cookies, doughnuts or treats. They are traditionally super unappreciated and overworked. Show your appreciation!!

This is by far the worst place I have took my kid. This has been his "primary doctors" clinic since…read morewe moved to fullerton but have never seen an actual pediatrician. The staff at the front seems to not know what they are doing. I also do not get calls as to when my kids appointments are due, in the past usually I'll get a call saying my child is due for a physical soon or shots. This clinic I have to be the one calling and asking if my child is due for a physical or shots. Worst place ever and once covid is over with, I'm switching my kids primary care from here.

Dr. Shefali Khandwala, DO Is the best doctor I ever encountered. She is soft spoken, never yells…read more She suggests without making me feel I'm a bad person, unlike my previous physician. My blood pressure is under control with fewer medications; I think I had doctor-induced higher blood pressure on my visits with my former physician. Dr. Khandwala refers me to specialists when we agree that it would be helpful. I found out I had carcinoma on my face because of her referral to a dermatologist for a facial wart. I feel good after a visit with her, and I know that she is listening carefully to what I have to share. I have never had a feeling of being called bad or not taking care of myself. I wouldn't make regular appointments with my primary care doctor if I wasn't trying to take care of my health. All that is good, Peggy Horwitz

I am a 21 years old Hispanic and I don't recommend this doctor unless ur Caucasian Kristine didn't…read moreseem to care aboutt my care with my broken toe she rather have me do a zoom meeting and wait another 2months just to see my optometrist her whole office is sketchy seems more like she's working from home than the actual office (when I joined her zoom meeting). Actual doctors need to see there patients instead of making them wait 2months for just a physical when u have a urgent disability She seemed to be so rude on call even though it was my first visit which was a zoom FaceTime meeting. Letting yall know how ridiculous how there office works don't go to this doctor unless u want to wait 3 months for care worst experience I have ever felt in my 21 years. JUST TO LET YALL KNOW INSURANCE COVER PHYSICAL CHECKS AND SHE TRIES TO CHARGE HER PATIENTS FOR ONE-AFTER 3 months ( PLEASE SAVE UR GRANDPARENTS FROM THIS PLACE )