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    Karlin J David MD

    3.4 (34 reviews)

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    Kiana N.

    If I could give Dr Karlin all the stars on the Hollywood walk of fame, I would because heavens knows how much he truly deserves it!!! To demonstrate how serious my case was I've added pictures of how much my eyes improved --and basically healed just after three visits but I'll give you the back story as well. I got pinkeye from the work place and started the treatment process at the ER,...big mistake!! The drops they provided made it much worse. When I went to my PCP, she only added fuel to the fire and my symptoms progressed but she also referred me to the ophthalmologist at Jules Stein in UCLA. At that point, I thought I'll be fine...I'm receiving world class care, after all it's UCLA!! Wrong once more. Two days after using the drops from Jules Stein, I almost lost my vision in its entirety. I became extremely sensitive to the smallest rays of light, my lids were extremely inflamed and in my eyes were very red and irritated. Luckily, a family friend referred me to Dr. Karlin, and my pot of luck finally struck gold (on the 4th try). His office gave me an urgent appointment and within 24 from the time of my initial appointment, I had gained back most of my vision. I'm still in awe about his expertise and professionalism. Besides being an phenomenal doctor, he's also a wonderful human being. Who else would call in to the pharmacy on a Sunday just to make sure you have access to your drops. Thanks a million Dr. Karlin!!!

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    Very kind words peachy. I hope I deserve your praise. Thank you.

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    First visit for a well needed eye exam The entire staff was phenomenal. Highly recommend.

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    My mother had a surgery and Rachel ( I htink she is the surgery coordinator) was so on the ball at all times that I was very impressed.

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    Love Dr Brad Elkins and his staff, especially Herman at the check out station. Herman was amazing,…read moreand took the time to help me solve my problem. Thanks Herman

    Wow. On 4/7 I took my 86 year old father here for an eye exam. While some employees and Dr. Karlin…read moreare extremely hospitable, we had one of the worst encounters I could ever imagine. As with most eye exams there are several tests which have to be done as well as the typical screening of the eyes prior to seeing the Doctor. At 86 my father is hard of hearing and there is a language barrier, which is why I attend all of his appointments. The first interaction with the screening was ok. The young lady wasn't rude but she seemed visibly annoyed that my dad was not completely comprehending what she was asking so I had to intervene. The next part though took the cake. What can be described as a Karen through and through. We were in the waiting room when this woman yelled out our last name. I stood up and so did another woman in the office of Asian descent. Apparently we both had the same last name. The lady seemed confused and said "there's 2 of you?" I said my dad's first name and she said "yeah that one". What transpired next was deplorable, her barking out orders and getting frustrated because my dad wasn't putting his head or eyes in the place she wanted but before I could intervene each time she just keeps yapping and continually making comments like "sir don't put your jaw there and that's not what I asked you to do. Does this woman not have parents? WTF. After this pleasant interaction we saw the Doctor and he asked for another test. No one told us it was going to be $85. It's fine I just paid it; however, who does random tests without notifying the patient on the cost of the test? Unfortunately we had to visit yet again with the unpleasant lady and this time she was just off the rails. I finally stopped her and said, "you have horrible bed side manner and a terrible F in attitude" she stops cold turkey and mutters something about being in her safe space and she is going to get somebody. An office manager comes in and asks to speak to me while another young man does the test. What a difference! A kid with patience and understanding. He mentions to me that he takes care of his grandma so he respects me for being there and totally gets it. Also mentions that the lady we were working with is extremely difficult. Meanwhile I get a talking to by the office manager about my language which is the only thing they can reference because I said the F work once to a terrible human being. I kept asking about the behavior of the employee to which I was afforded a "we deal with this behind the scenes". We see the doctor again and now upon leaving we are escorted out by the office manager who has the audacity to ask me if I am willing to apologize to the employee. I said absolutely not. He proceeds to tell me that I am choosing to do the wrong thing, oh the irony. I ask him if you are asking me to apologize, is your employee going to apologize to me and my father for her behavior? Of course the answer was no. Sad that people beat up on the elderly and can't imagine what would have happened had I not been there to advocate for my father. Never again at this office it's obviously a DEI hub of safe spaces and hypocrites. DEI has no place in this society, especially when the DEI people don't afford it to the very groups they supposedly are advocating for. What happened to us was racist with a mix of elder abuse. Treat people the way you want to be treated but don't cry wolf when someone isn't willing to put up with your crap. STAY away the reviews are spot on and I will be finding my parents a new eye doctor. ‍

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