It's taken me 4 years to write this review, I think because of how traumatized I was from my delivery. Dr Matsuda was my OB for my 1st child. In the office, he had excellent bedside manner, answered all my questions, did a detailed ultrasound at almost every visit, and was overall a great doctor. I felt reassured going into my first delivery, which I was honestly very terrified of. The issues started a week before my due date. He did a manual cervical exam per him to check how dilated I was, and I am pretty sure he did a cervical sweep without my consent because it was extremely painful and it lifted me off the bed. It did not feel like a typical cervical exam to check for dilation. I started leaking clear fluid for the week after, and I called his office. The medical professional who responded said it was normal. I went in for my near-40 week visit, and the fluid around my baby had nearly disappeared (had gone from higher normal to extremely low) in one week which I believe was from his cervical sweep that he did without my consent. I went to go get induced, and he was on call that night. I thought it was lucky, but looking back I wish it was any other doctor but him. When it was time for my baby to be delivered, he arrived yawning and visibly annoyed, upset that he had been called in too soon. I was 18-20 hours into my labor, and was exhausted. I could see him eye rolling as I tried to push, as I guess I wasn't pushing hard enough? I still don't see any excuse for his unprofessional behavior at that time. The more important issue that was terrifying was my baby's heart rate would drop to undetectable on the monitor with every contraction when he was near crowning. The nurses were getting scared and asked if they should call the NICU. He rolled his eyes AGAIN and said no, and seemed bored of the whole situation. This dropping heart rate kept happening for 30 minutes with my contractions. Finally, my baby arrived, with his cord wrapped around his neck (which I think was getting compressed with each contraction and causing his heart rate to drop). Dr Matsuda looked at me after realizing the issue and gave some lame excuse about it. I developed a fever afterwards (got no treatment or tests done), and thinking back, I'm so grateful my child didn't develop an infection from my likely ruptured sac. I could tell it was on his mind bc he was examining the amniotic fluid and reassuring everyone including me that it looked clear and no sign of infection. Overall, great bedside manner IN the office, TERRIBLE and actually traumatizing if he's on call and being woken up at night. Perhaps go with him if this is not your first delivery and you have an uncomplicated delivery expected. Otherwise go elsewhere to another doctor that will treat you with more caution and care than he did me or my baby. read more

This is a follow-up to the review I posted in 2023. I recently had my annual well-woman exam with Dr. Matsuda, and once again received the same exceptional care I've come to rely on over the years. His attentiveness, thoroughness, and genuine concern for his patients continue to set him apart. I've noticed several recent reviews mentioning the $300 annual administrative fee, which is not covered by insurance. It's true the fee is in addition to what your insurance may reimburse. Over the past few years, more medical practices have adopted administrative or concierge-style fees to offset the growing gap between insurance reimbursements and the actual cost of providing quality care. While no one enjoys paying extra, I personally find the fee justifiable given the continuity, trust, and high standard of care I've experienced with Dr. Matsuda. This isn't about greed, but sustainability. Insurance companies negotiate lower reimbursement rates for routine visits, and those adjustments rarely reflect the true cost of running a practice. In my view, this fee reflects the unfortunate reality of our healthcare system, not the character of this practice. Dr. Matsuda has always treated me with respect and compassion. I value the long-term relationship we've built. At the end of the day, a medical practice is also a business, and maintaining excellence requires resources. If you're looking for a provider who truly listens, remembers your history, and treats you as a whole person, Dr. Matsuda is worth it. read more

I was very touched that the doctor explained the surgical procedure so sincerely. The surgery was very successful, and I haven't had any postoperative problems for several years. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. My wife had the worst experience she has ever had with any doctor, do not even think of seeing this person. My wife had an appointment today with this alleged professional and waited over one and a half hours and still was not seen by him. Only after my wife got up to leave did she get any attention from anyone at the office. His nurse had the common sense to apologize but Dr. Matsuda did not have the decency to speak with my wife and avoided the situation like a coward. My wife was a patient of Dr. Henneberg for over 15 years and never had a problem with him throughout that time. It took only one botched visit to figure out she will never see Dr. Matsuda again. read more

Super sad to hear of the new $300 administrative fee that is now being charged that is not covered by insurance. It's hard to justify when you want to see a skilled doctor for your annual wellness exam when your copay is typically $20-$30. $300 for one visit is exorbitant while under the guise of administrative work is mind boggling. The duties that come with running a doctors office should not need an extra fee for labor that is already part of the basic foundation of running a clinic. It's hard not to feel as though the office is money grubbing or discriminating against individuals who cannot afford an annual $300 fee. read more

I am sad to be leaving Dr. Matsuda as he has been a great dr but I WILL NOT PAY AN EXTRA $300 IN OFFICE FEES FOR WHAT? Not covered by insurance . Total rip off like an extra restaurant fee? (is this now part of the Cedars Group? What is the reason? Ciao, adios, goodbye, sayonara. read more

I have waited a long time to post this review as I wanted to see a few other doctors to make sure I was correct in my assessment of his care of me. He lacks true empathy and compassion and should not be allowed to work with women. DO NOT ALLOW HIM TO CONDUCT A UTERINE/ENDOMETRIAL BIOPSY WITHOUT ANY PAIN MANAGEMENT MEDS!!! I recently had post menopausal bleeding after starting HRT and was told to go into the office for a visit and likely a biopsy. This was early February 2024. I asked for something to help ease the pain or numb the area and he said there was nothing he could give me and that it wouldn't be "too painful." After the second painful attempt he was able to get a sample with me crying on the table and screaming. I now have been told by two other gynecologists that there are absolutely medicines and numbing drugs he could have given me and that the fact he didn't is BARBARIC and to NEVER go back to him. These are two of the leading gynecologists in the U.S. that I paid out of pocket to see. It gets worse. I left without discharge instructions. When I asked if I can expect more bleeding or pain after the biopsy, he said possibly but not likely. I mean really!!! So it's no wonder I thought I had to go to the ER that weekend after having way more bleeding and severe pain. On top of that, I sent him an email through the patient portal to ask him what I should do given the pain and increased bleeding--crickets!! No response! I called the after hours nurse line and was told to call on Monday and ask for on-call doctor to call me to explain discharge from biopsy since I didn't get it from Dr. Matsuda. I called the office and Dr. Asiaka called me back. She was kind and informative and gave me some information about HRT and the post biopsy information and also told me that Dr. Matsuda was on vacation and that he'd get my results and get back to me asap. I kept calling the office daily to get the results (after over a week) and finally Dr. Isiaka called me back and said my results were negative. I never received my results on the portal until I called this week (April 2024) so it took two months to have my results actually available to me. When I went to see a specialist yesterday the doctor told me after reading my results she "didn't like them" and was surprised he didn't contact me to discuss the next steps. According to my results, it says it may need to be repeated instead of just a straight "negative result" this according to the specialist means he may not have been able to get a full sample. Yet, he has never tried to discuss this with me! He is terrible and negligent!! I have been going to him for over ten years and I've always had issues with his office making me wait for my visits. There have been times when I've waited up to an hour and a half for my appointment, but this takes the cake! Now the office is charging patients $300 out of pocket yearly for an administrative fee, but the office is still understaffed and it's not worth it! Stay away from Dr. Matsuda, he needs to retire! read more

Delivered 2 of my daughters and treated my wife with an amazing sense of care!! This guy is hands down best in class. It says everything to me when every nurse in labor and delivery makes it a point to mention that they have him deliver their babies. Kind, caring, extremely great listener. We need more doctors like this in the world. Thank you Dr. Matsuda!!! read more

Dr Matsuda is a wonderful OBGYN and truly one of the best in the Los Angeles/ Pasadena area. I have always felt very cared for and listened to by him and have referred multiple friends because of his excellent level of care. He's a great listener and I think overall has a very positive and practical approach. He delivered 2 of my 3 babies and all of the nurses at the hospital that I spoke to only had nothing but very kind things to say about him, which I think speaks volumes about him. You can tell he really just cares about his patients and wants to do his best for them. Im honestly shocked by some of these reviews because my experience has been nothing but amazing and very positive. 10/10 would recommend Dr Matsuda! read more

I have 0 tolerance for pain. Initially, I would feel more comfortable with women OB. All the female OB doctors I've had were rough. Even after explaining how sensitive I am, they were still rough and some were impatient. I've always hated going for a pap until I met Dr Matsuda. Not that enjoyed going for a pap now, but the experience is no longer uncomfortable. He is sweet, kind, and gentle. He has soft gentle hands and a calm voice. He is patient with me and his soft voice calms my fears. He delivers both of my babies and both deliveries have been smooth. I wish Dr. Matsuda practice family medicine and pediatrician maybe even and dentistry too!! One stop shop!!! Lol Dr. Matsuda, if you are reading this, you are the best of the best!!! Thank you! read more

I am giving Dr. Matsuda and his staff a 1 star because of how unprofessional they all are. I called in before my apt to make sure they took my insurance. They ran my insurance info and said they did. However, I was billed full price because they said my insurance wasn't accepted and said I just had to deal with it on my own. I even asked if they would give me the price insurance companies typical pay for service but instead they charged me their full price with a 10%l discount. Usually insurance companies don't pay medical bills at the full rate they charge but this office had no problem taking money from patients. I went into the office myself to try and see if there's anything their office could do to help with my insurance company. But they said they are not responsible. Pretty much just didn't take any responsibility for stating they do that my insurance but in fact they don't. Also, I want to discuss Dr. Matsuda's lack of empathy. I went in for a regular annual check up and told his about my past medical history. I had to do ivf with my child. Matsuda pretty much just bypassed my whole history, which cost me tons of money and time, and said that I should have no problem getting pregnant naturally. He didn't have all my medical records, didn't review any medical docs. He only gave me my annual exam and just said I should be fine. Wow...really! Soooooo all the money and time I wasted with ivf, tests, medical was just a waste because he said I should be fine!?!?!??? He was just in a hurry to rush me out. If you are perfectly fine and have money to spend for false insurance claims, than go to matsuda. If not, I recommend finding a more responsible medical practice and a Doctor who actually looks at medical docs and test results before giving their opinion. read more

I am shockingly disappointed in Dr. Matsuda and this office. My mom has been their patient for nearly 20 years. For the first time ever, she called to question a bill and was immediately met with an extremely rude receptionist and an even worse billing department. They were completely out of line with the way they were talking with a 74 year old woman (or anyone for that matter!) in addition to talking with a patient who hasn't had a single issue with them in 20 years! On top of this, they sent a letter to my mom shortly following, asking her to switch doctors and stating that they wouldn't be available to her any longer. I cannot tell you how shocked we were. Good riddance, I say - I would never trust this office to care for my mom in the future. Nevertheless, I will be sharing this story far and wide. What a joke of an office. Run away!!!! read more

The absolute best OB/GYN ever!!! I've had 2 girlfriends and 2 acquaintances go see Dr. Matsuda and we all agree that he is WONDERFUL!!! He even helped one of my mom's friends who was having fertility issues- 2 babies later, she constantly sings his praises to anyone within earshot! He's got a quiet, gentle personality and was wonderful when delivering 2 of my children! There is a LONG wait even when you have an appointment, but that's always a sign of a good, thorough doctor (as well as a VERY popular, in-demand one!!!) If you're lucky enough to be one of his patients, you will never be disappointed!!! read more

I agree with all the ladies that wrote in about Dr. Matsuda's disgusting attitude and lack of empathy. I was sitting on my couch reminiscing about when I was pregnant with my son which was about 15 yrs ago and thought back on Dr. Matsuda, who was my OB/Gyn at that time. When I think back now about how rude and uncaring this man was, I can't believe I let him get away with that. So I googled him, out of curiosity, to see what his reviews were and sure enough, I wasn't his only victim. THIS MAN SHOULD NOT WORK WITH WOMEN, ESPECIALLY PREGNANT WOMEN. I wish I could go back in time and change that situation. I worry now, if he was careful when he delivered my baby or did he not care and pull my baby out forcefully. This is the kind of guy this man is. read more

Such an incredible Doctor. Delivered our baby this weekend and was just so impressed. He's an amazing surgeon and also kind, supportive, loving, patient and all around just an incredible person. So lucky to have been in such good hands with him. read more

I waited a very long time to post this review to ensure it was not purely emotional. DO NOT go to Dr. Matsuda. I had been going to him for several years and he was successfully treating my PCOS. Regardless of what other doctors had told me, he said getting pregnant should not be difficult. He also told me I needed a D&C and hysteroscopy (camera in the uterus) because of a thickened endometrial layer; it was a "breeding ground for cancer". I agreed to the procedure because my new husband and I wanted children right away. When I went in for pre-op stuff, I discovered he had not ordered a pregnancy test. I demanded one. They said they did it, but it's not in my records. The surgery was uneventful. However, I was still cramping and exhausted weeks later. Four to five weeks after the surgery, I bled a LOT. Dr. Matsuda said it was my system getting back in balance. Six weeks after the surgery, I had horrific stomach pains and called Dr. Matsuda. He said to go to an ER because it sounded like a gastroenteritis issue. I was NOT sick...I WAS PREGNANT!!! I found out because my dead child fell out of me onto the ER floor. Another one went into a toilet. I lost a set of twins that day. The pain was terrible. Two doctors and a pathologist said they were 12 weeks along. That means I was six weeks pregnant at the time of the surgery. How do you stick a magnification camera inside a woman's uterus and not see TWO fetuses? How do you perform a D&C on a woman and have that woman walk out of your office still pregnant? When I finally had the strength to call him, he said I was lying. He is absolutely horrible!! read more

Dr Matsuda is wonderful! He delivered my son this year. He was always patient, understanding, takes his time and answers all of my questions and concerns. His office usually is quick and efficient in returning calls or taking care of paper work. The only ready for the 4 star is that the wait is usually long (45-1 hr). read more

He was not our Ob/Gen doctor, but we had to see him since we visited Huntington Hospital after the water-broke. When we arrived at the hospital, Dr. Matsuda gave an inspection for about two minutes. I had lots of questions, but he just said "not yet" and disappeared. That's it! I had never seen him after then, and he charged charged $326 to us through OB Hospitalist Group. And, they said my insurance didn't work. I contacted several times to dispute about insurance info and medical service quality through phone, online message, and even hand-writing mail, but they've never answered to this. Last month, they forwarded this case to debt collection agency and made us debtors. I spoke to the agency and found that OB Hospitalist have used wrong insurance info. I guess Dr. Matsuda or his staff transferred wrong info from Huntington. Due to their faults, my wife became a debtor! read more

dr Matsuda's hecting on my c section was super neat and nice :) He is super kind and try to do his best to help my problem too. his nurse, vanessa is super kind. Thankyou very much dr matsuda and vanessa. Me and my husband feel that he is the best ob. read more

I'm so surprised by the reviews of Dr Matsuda. He delivered all three of my children vaginal and he was there for me every step of the way. Heather his nurse is fantastic and remembers all my children's names after all these years. My mom and best friend go to Dr Matsuda too for the past 15 years. I know he is very quiet but once you get to know him he is very funny. My husband was cracking jokes to him in the delivery room after the birth of our baby girl. His waiting room is very nice and if you ask the receptionist she will turn on a Disney movie for your little ones while you wait. read more

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I'm so surprised to see negative reviews on Dr. Matsuda! I just recently found him through word of mouth and google. I had a wonderful experience with him and the staff. I was searching for a Obgyn closer to my house and most importantly a doctor who was experienced and opened to doing vbacs. So I scheduled an appt. for a annual exam. He listened to all my questions and he was so understanding w/o any ego and super sweet and soft spoken. I did not feel uncomfortable wht so ever during the actual exam. Very professional. The staff was also amazing and super friendly. I feel very confident in choosing Dr. Matsuda as my new obgyn. The only reason I gave a four star instead of five was because I will do a follow up review after I get pregnant again and deliver... read more

I would be woohoo status 5 stars if it wasnt for the poor customer service of the front desk when you call in. Dr. Matsuda is excellent, patient and answer questions very thoroughly. His nurse assistant is also extremely friendly and follows up when i have questions during my appointments. Unfortunately that is not the case with the front desk, in particular Vianey Ramirez. While i agree i've had my share of bad and busy days, it is not information that needs to be disclosed when a patient/customer calls and there is absolutely no need to rush the patient on the phone either and share with them that youre busy and that is why you are speeding through the call. I hope they do some phone etiquette training, in fact i would be happy to provide it for free. Fake smiling over the phone can go a long way even when youre having a crappy morning. read more

I was pregnant with my second child and really did not like my OB, so when two of my friends told me how much they liked Dr. Matsuda I transferred to him at 32 weeks and could not have been more pleased. He is the third OB I have had and I can say honestly the best. With my other OBs, I constantly felt rushed and that they really didn't care, but Dr. Matsuda has been nothing but patient, kind, and I felt like he made me feel at ease and cared for like I never had before. He did an amazing job at my delivery -- I didn't even tear which has really helped with my recovery. I am so glad I had Dr. Matsuda and strongly recommend him!! read more

Dr.Matsuda was amazing throughout my pregnancy. I had concerns and questions since this was my first pregnancy and he answered them all and made me feel comfortable. He definitely knows what he's doing. During my delivery he was calm and collective I couldn't have asked for a better delivery. read more

Dr. Matsuda is incredible. He just delivered our little angel at 38 weeks and only 5 pounds by c-section. He had been diligently monitoring the pregnancy and watching her heart rate twice a week, and noticed that the amniotic fluid was low.She also had not gained weight in the last 2 weeks and based on this we rushed to induce and then for a c-section because she was responding poorly to the pitocin. Our girl is small but perfect and the light of our lives. I shutter to think of what would have happened without a doctor as diligent as Dr. Matsuda. His team followed up with me at the hospital and were just as wonderful. I cannot recommend this team enough. read more

i've always experienced professional and thorough care from Dr. Matsuda. He delivered four of my children (1 unmedicated, 1 c/s due to breech baby, 2 vbacs- 1 with epidural, 1 without) and i had a positive experience with him each time. During one of my pregnancies (2nd? 3rd?), I was having severe pain in my side, and after seeing me, had me checked out in the hospital. He even called me at home the next morning to follow up and see how I was doing. I imagine that not many doctors (if any) do that nowadays. Yes, there is always a wait to see dr. matsuda, but IMO, his bedside manner, expertise/knowledge, and experience are well worth the wait. He always took the time to listen to my concerns, was willing to help me have the type of birth experience that i wanted, and would give me objective advice. I felt that he considered my preferences and accommodated me, even when it wasn't always convenient/easiest for him. P.S. I've always been a yelp lurker (only read reviews, never wrote any), but after seeing the mediocre/poor reviews here, I had to chime in, since Dr. Matsuda definitely earned 5 stars as my OB/GYN. read more

Dr Matsuda is a great doctor and a wonderful polite and patient person. He takes the time to explain what is going on and what he plans to do. He is always busy and running late but I don't mind the wait because I trust him with my care. read more

Dr. Matsuda was everything and more that my husband and I wished for. During my visits, he was always patient, kind and made me feel comfortable about all my fears with it being my first child. On delivery day, he came into the room with the most energetic personality and made me feel like I could do this with ease. I had the best labor and delivery all thanks to him and the wonderful nurses at Hunnington. I am so thankful we were referred to such an amazing doctor and for our healthy baby boy. read more

Best OBGYN ever. Three babies he has delivered for me. Staff amazing!! And the negative reviews I don't believe it. My last pregnancy was rough and if it wasn't for him and his nurse I would have been lost. Dr. Matsuda is a gem and cares about what he does. And heather his nurse is flipping fantastic!! Thanks to both of them I have had three beautiful kids and a life long patient!! read more

I'm sad to write this review, honestly. I like Dr. Matsuda very much and he's been a good gyn. The problem with this office is the loose-knit group of doctors, who at times work together without informing patients and don't disclose to patients that some are in-network and some not with respect to certain insurance companies. I am meticulous about staying in-network for doctors and hospitals, and was at the end of my co-insurance year when Dr. Matsuda did a surgical procedure for me. I wasn't ever told that one of his partners would be "assisting" on me, even there in the surgery room, and wasn't told that his partner was out of network for my insurance. The office then billed me for more than $1,000 more than the in-network cost. The office's answer to this is to just say you have to pay it. Asking questions and preparing in advance didn't help, and the office's practice of working as if they are partners but not billing that way is a path toward incurring huge charges unnecessarily-- if this had been a different kind of procedure it could have meant tens of thousands of dollars. I won't be back to this office for this reason. read more

Dr. Matsuda is the absolute best. I gave birth to my first daughter on the East Coast and was hesitant to start all over with a new obgyn when I got pregnant again. Having had a miscarriage in between my two daughters, I was extremely nervous and Dr. Matsuda made both my husband and I feel extremely comfortable. He is patient, takes time for your questions and knows what he is doing. Anyone would be lucky to have him as their obgyn. read more

I was referred to Dr. Matsuda my a friend. I called to make the appointment, the staff member that answered my call was very polite and friendly. She asked for the important information, offered me an appointment only 3 weeks from the day I called (which I find amazing in this day and age). She asked if I was comfortable completing my patient information forms online, and I said yes. She gave me the secure site, talked me thru completing my forms, so when the day came for my appointment, no worries... the paperwork was finished! Upon arrival, I was called into the office for my appointment within 20 minutes - which is almost unheard of these days. Dr. Matsuda was extremely friendly, he talked to me in his office first, asking about my own concerns and answering my questions completely. When I left that office, I knew that my health was in good hands. I would recommend this office to anyone looking for a friendly, efficient physician's office. They were not overbooked and everything ran smoothly. Their staff are all friendly and always willing to answer questions. read more

Dr. Matsuda delivered my two youngest children. The first was ok but I had no complications and all he had to do was glove up and catch. So when I got pregnant with my youngest I was unprepared for how things would transpire. Unfortunately I suffer from chronic "morning sickness" with all my pregnancies but this was the worst and he treated me like I was just some kind of over emotional pregnant woman. I had two little ones at home to care for and that is really difficult to do when you can't stop vomiting! Then when I was about 37 weeks I went to him to discuss early induction because something felt all wrong. Just to get rid of me he arranged it. At the hospital they set me up and started the induction. I am not a person who takes a long time to labor, my longest was 10 hours from start to delivery and my shortest was 5 hours. So when I had been laboring for 6 hours and nothing was changing and the baby was experiencing decelerations in her heart rate the doctor just said how every delivery was different. Hours went by and I was freaking out , I demanded to speak to Dr. Matsuda and they told me he had gone home! I knew I had to get my baby out and I should have already been on an operating table having C-section, but my doctor was catching up on his sleep. I had to scream and yell to get him to come back and still he did nothing. It was my absolutely wonderful Labor/ Delivery nurse who stayed by my side helping me and she is the one who figured the baby must have the cord around her neck. When my baby came out, after almost 12 hours of labor, she had her cord wrapped around her neck not once but twice and she also had a "true knot" in her cord. My baby was not the huge baby the doctor kept telling me she would be but a teeny 6 lb. nothing like my 8+ lb. babies I had already had. It is a miracle my daughter was even alive not to mention the fact she seems to be developmentally fine. No thanks to Dr. Matsuda! read more

Good OB - delivered both my kids well! But office wait times are long.

Great Dr but try to avoid having anything to do with the woman in billing who's name is Linda. She doesn't want to help you at all with insurance issues read more

Dr. Matsuda delivered my first born and he was also recommended by my client who works in the NICU at Huntington Memorial. Though I was only under his care for the last 2 months, that was all I needed. He watched and monitored me closely and on my delivery day which was unplanned he check on me three times before I was even close to having my baby. The next morning after my delivery, he even stopped by on aSaturday morning to check how I was in my room. Dr. Matsuda will be my one and only option!!! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Matsuda. He delivered both of my children and I couldn't be happier. He is very professional and understanding. I highly recommend him because he is like no other. I would travel a long distance to see him with my last pregnancy and he was so worth it. The receptionist and his nurse are so friendly and professional. I had a great experience overall! read more

I thought it was just me all this time. Wow!!! Dr. Matsuda delivered my baby back in 97. At first, all throughout my pregnancy, he said I would be having a cesarean, but then during the last week, he suddenly told me I would have vaginal and induced. He seemed to be angry all the time. Something told me, I should have questioned this, but I didn't. My baby's color was bluish when he came out. Till this day he has a muscular problem (not major) and I can't help but think something went wrong at that moment of birth. Call it a mother's intuition. A year and a half later I got pregnant again but lost it (tubal pregnancy). I remember going to Dr. Matsuda and getting emotional when I explained the sorrow of losing my child. He got angry and impatient again and said "There's no time for feeling sorry for yourself". I was kind of stunned. Looking back, I think there's something wrong with him. Could be a bi-polar thing. BUT MY ADVICE, CHOOSE ANOTHER DOCTOR. read more