Came for my overdue pap! Forunately and thanks Hod everything is a-ok. The front desk ladies were…read morenice over all, except one was a little snippy. The sitting/waiting area was cute. Dr. Lee was pleasant, explanatory, educational and speedy. Good experience.

I'm writing to share my experience at Dr. Virginia Lee's Whittier office on 08/13/2026. While I was…read morescheduled for an appointment, I ultimately chose to leave before being seen due to the behavior of the front desk staff. When I arrived, I greeted the two women at the desk with a "good morning." The receptionist cut me off twice, saying, "ma'am, just a moment, I'm with a customer," despite my simply trying to be polite. Another patient waiting in the lobby also witnessed this interaction. When it was my turn, the receptionist questioned me about paperwork I had already submitted and informed me of my $50 co-pay in a condescending tone. At that point, I requested to cancel my appointment. I calmly told her that I found her manner disrespectful and did not appreciate being spoken to that way. Dr. Lee was nearby during this exchange and responded with "oh my," but did not ask what had occurred or check in with me before I left. Because front office staff provide the first impression of a practice, I wanted to share this experience for other prospective patients.

I have been trying to get a hold of someone to access medical records I live over 40 minutes away…read moreand I'm trying to get ahold of someone via phone first but they are NOT picking up. It's so frustrating.

Update: months after I stopped coming here I got a bill, when I called her billing department they…read moresaid they actually needed to give me a refund and they don't know how she's billing people. This lady is sketchy and clearly only after money.

Absolutely the worst experience. We had a car accident and arrived at office at 4:13 for our 4:00pm…read moreappt. The receptionist told us to fill out the paperwork and said doctor will have to see if she can still see us. After we finished the paperwork we were told she will not see us and we need to reschedule. The receptionist kept telling us that we should have come at 3:45 to fill out paperwork and neither the receptionist and the doctor were flexible or understanding at all. We said that we will be gone for vacation for three weeks and asked if she can see us despite our late arrival due to reason beyond our control but they were adamant and cold toward us. Finally we gave up and asked them to provide us a doctor note for the hr office but they said since we missed the appt they wouldn't give us a formal doctor note! We had to be insistent and finally got some sort of form. Overall we're really disappointed with this medical group and particularly this doctor for being so distant, mean, and rude (by kept telling us we should have come in at 3:45 even though appt is at 4!). If this is the kind of attitude and treatment this doctor and medical group give to new patient then we will make sure that we will never pick anyone from this group and this doctor! This is not what a personalized attention and care any doctor or receptionist should provide and we were very shocked at the attitude and coldness that we were treated.

This doctor has a lot of experience and patientiently takes the time to explain procedures in…read moredetail. I was very happy to know that i could ask questions and have reassurance that she was looking out for the best interest for my girlfriend. Thanks doc!

Dr Seymour Melnik has a heart of gold. He is so patient and…read moreunderstandable. He's knowledgeable and gentle I came in feeling nervous about my Pap smear and he made it fast, easy and comfortable. I'm so glad we crossed paths and I would recommend him to anyone who gets nervous about having any check ups or procedures!

Dr. S Melnik is a doll. He is very kind and has a nice grandpa vibe to him. He listens to your…read morequestions and concerns and is very knowledgable. I'm very glad that I went with him and his son as my OBGYN. The best that Whittier has to offer although I do agree the wait time could be a bit long, but I've waited longer elsewhere. The office assistants do chit chat a lot and one of them did not want to tell me my lab results (which is weird because it's my information and I have the right to my files.) I'm still going to give them 5 stars because I adore the Melniks!

I went to Dr. Purdom in 1971. I was pregnant with my first son. At the time I had a girlfriend…read morewho also went to him and I believe he delivered my godson and my goddaughter. I just learned he is retiring. He was a blessing to so many young Mom's.

had my first appointment here this morning and I can't say better things about this place. The…read moregirls at the front and who took me back were beyond nice. Cami and carol were extremely helpful and answered any questions I had. They took time to sit down and listen to all my questions. They truly care about their patients. Dr. Purdom was the sweetest man. He did not rush me at all. He took the time to introduce himself to my husband and I and allowed my husband to come around and look at the ultrasound and take a video. He made sure we got a good angle as well. You can tell he truly cares about his patients. I am very happy with this office and doctor and I highly recommend him if you are planning on adding a child to the family!

At first, I felt a little worried and nervous, but both doctors at this clinic are incredibly kind…read moreand reassuring. The nurses are also wonderful. Every time I visit, they make me feel warm, comfortable, and truly welcome. I previously had a very negative experience with the OB-GYN team at St. Jude Hospital. I understand that doctors see many different situations every day, but for many moms, especially first-time moms, everything feels new and overwhelming. Patients cannot be expected to have the same level of experience or emotional distance as medical professionals. Even when discussing difficult topics such as miscarriage, the doctors here explained that some situations can be medically common or normal, but they did so with genuine empathy and compassion. That made a huge difference. Instead of hearing cold or dismissive words like "we see this all the time," they acknowledged how emotional and personal the experience can be for patients. At this clinic, I truly felt understood and, most importantly, heard. That reassurance meant a lot to me during such an important time.

Dr Han delivered me 17 years ago. Thank you! He's an amazing doctor and knows what he's doing.read more

Love it here and will definitely come back! The process is easy and you're provided with so many…read moreresources and help. Their team is so loving and caring for mothers and i love that they make fathers feel welcomed and part of the experience. They also surprised me at the end with a bag of baby goodies.

The doctor is excellent, she's kind, listens to you and spends a good amount of time with you.read more

I just got a call from Optum about the prescription I've been trying to get a re authorization for…read morerenal for. They gave me the authorization number and the phone number to the pharmacy they sent it to. It's in SAN BERNARDINO. I'm in the San Gabriel Valley and have not used any other pharmacy with Optum. I called Optum and the lady said this isn't the first time she's heard that a prescription was sent there. She said that it's MY responsibility to call that wrong pharmacy to fix this.

Dr Origel is the best gyno Doc I have ever had. He always makes you feel comfortable and answers…read moreall your questions, even if you ask the same ones over and over! He is very gentle and patient with you during the stressful and uncomfortable gyno checkups, makes it a lot easier on us women! Thank you, Dr. Origel!