I'm very surprised with the previous reviews with Dr. Walker. She treated me well throughout my first pregnancy. Staff were incredibly kind and very accommodating and understanding when I had to reschedule appointments or when I was running late. Dr. Walker provided me with excellent care with my first pregnancy. I expressed my concerns and she addressed them in a professional manner. She's very blunt and straight to the point, which I appreciate. She cared for underlying conditions I have and thoroughly discussed safe delivery for my baby boy. Here I am with a healthy baby boy with the care of Dr. Walker. read more

I was recommended this woman by my lovely PCP doctor, I need to keep my birth control up and she was the first name that he recommended unfortunately. I just had my first and probably last appointment with this woman, and I am not wanting to complain. Not only were her forms out of date (I do not know my emergency contact's DL nor SS nor do I need to), but the copay was a raging $70. When I asked the kind specialist to specify if she indeed mean 7-0, she replied with, "Yes, she's a specialist." Of what, I don't know. Naturally, as I was raised right, I hopped off the medical table when she came in to shake her hand, which she received backwards with the incorrect hand. Mind you, I did the same while leaving the office, and she completely ignored my shake which I held out for probably ten seconds. One of the first questions she asked me in the office (not even a "how are you?") was, "At what age do you think it is appropriate to have children? This is not a trick question." I expressed I do not want children, to which she said that that would contribute to a declining birth rate.... isn't that basic knowledge? Please read the room, where in 2026, not all women are born to birth kids. She interlocked her own political opinions throughout the visit, which is unprofessional (I understand you're frazzled and hold your medical degree close to your heart). Not only this, but when I mentioned that I prefer Eastern over Western medicine she made a bit of a glaring face, but I disclose that to all of my doctors. Oops! :-) She had diagrams from the 90's explaining birth control and anatomy to me as if I didn't know I was a woman. I could go on, and I will if asked, but super demeaning and pressurized situation. Rude. *D/Dee was a gem, and the only not robotic person besides the receptionist who cracked open humanely a bit when I told her I did not wish to fill an adult Chicken Pox order "The Doc" had prescribed. There was one more woman in the office I did not speak to who was busy on a computer, but I'm sure she was lovely. read more

No woman should come to this doctor and her license should be revoked. I've come to see her three times. She's always pushing for birth control and tying tubes. Very strange for an ob. Also, she's got the worst bedside manner, she interrupts and doesn't listen to her patients concerns, she interjects her opinions about birth control despite you not even bringing that up as a concern, and her knowledge about HRT is outdated and not science backed. I asked her opinion regarding my latest lab levels and she literally said that I would grow an adams apple and my voice would turn hoarse and she doesn't do transgender care. Ummm I'm not interested in transgender care wtf? She rolls her eyes and repeats herself and rushes you out not caring if you even understood her plan of care. Very rude, condescending and flat out outdated. Don't waste your time here. read more

I met the doctor for the first time on 4/7. Although, it was a lengthy wait, it was well worth it. She was personable, informative, and very knowledgeable. I will definitely keep her as my doctor. It's one of the best interactions I've had in a long time. I found the staff to be nice and helpful too. read more

I've been trying to reach the office regarding a concern during my pregnancy, but I haven't been able to get through. I was placed on hold for over 15 minutes without anyone returning, and when I called back multiple times, I was sent to voicemail each time. I was referred to this doctor by someone I trust, so I'm really hoping to connect with someone as soon as possible regarding my symptoms. This was on 03/17/2026 @ 4:00 pm read more

Dr Walker is incredibly gentle, and understanding. Her bedside manner is impeccable. Her office staff is very nice as well.

Shortly after leaving my review on here, I was contacted by Dr. Walker's office, and she appeared to want to do better, so remained under her care. I have worked in the medical field for over 20 years; I prefer transparency and direct approach. I can also detect a hurt ego from miles away. On 1/20/26, I completed my last visit and do not plan to return. I have no complaints about the front and back-office staff - they are excellent. But I am deeply concerned about the quality-of-care Dr. Walker provides and disregard for adverse side effects her patients experience. After dismissing my concerns with the IUD, it took my previous review for her to finally agree to give me an order for an ultrasound. After almost a year of her dismissing my concerns with abnormal bleeding, the ultrasound confirmed it was malpositioned. I have been borderline anemic because of the abnormal bleeding and her response on 1/20 was essentially "but did you die?". And she was seemingly annoyed that I asked her to remove it. She reluctantly agreed to prescribe oral birth control and today, 1 week later still has not sent the rx to my pharmacy. Additionally, she is the first OB GYN I've met that hyper fixates on preventing/ending any chance of pregnancy - which has never been an issue I requested her help with. read more

I really wanted to give her a chance, but I'm extremely disappointed. My primary doctor told me I have a small cyst and recommended I see an OB-GYN for further evaluation. However, as soon as this doctor sat down, she immediately suggested removing everything--ovaries, uterus, everything--without even asking how I was feeling, when my symptoms started, or what my symptoms were. I was in shock. When I asked about the size of the cyst, she casually said, "It's the size of my small fingernail." I would've preferred if she had recommended monitoring it with check-ups every few months to see how it develops or how I feel. Instead, it felt like she didn't care about me as a patient--just rushed to a drastic solution. It seemed more like a push for surgery than genuine care. read more

My had my first appointment with Dr. Walker yesterday, and everyone was caring, efficient and timely. I had the best explanations, very clear and helpful. read more

I would not recommend Dr. Walker based on my experience throughout pregnancy and postpartum care. From the start, there was a lack of attention to detail. She asked the same basic questions--like my last period and both mine and my partner's birth weights--at multiple appointments, as if she hadn't reviewed my chart. It made me feel like just another patient to rush through, not someone she was truly caring for. When I said I only had six weeks of maternity leave, she offered a C-section so I could get eight weeks--with no medical reason. She wasn't joking. It felt dismissive and showed a lack of empathy. She compared it to her own situation decades ago. When I asked about monitoring blood sugar at home instead of doing the glucose tolerance test, she said it wasn't an option. After I bought the supplies and started tracking, she said, "Oh, I could've ordered those." It was frustrating and unhelpful. During a brief nutrition discussion, I mentioned eating pasteurized feta cheese. She responded that a patient once ate feta and their baby died. It was inappropriate and fear-inducing. I followed guidelines and expected clear, evidence-based support--not scare tactics. At our second trimester ultrasound--before we knew the sex--she joked that "the baby could always change their gender later." Then she revealed the sex and only afterward asked if we wanted to know. Fortunately, we did--but the moment felt careless and flippant. Throughout my prenatal care, she never asked how I was emotionally or if I had questions, and appointments often ended abruptly. When I said I wanted an unmedicated birth, she quickly shifted the topic to vaccines without discussion. She used outdated terms like "date of confinement" for my due date, pressured me to go to the hospital on my due date despite not being in labor, and guilted me for declining cervical checks. At one point she said, "We wouldn't want a big baby," as a reason for early delivery--an outdated and non-evidence-based rationale. At my six-week postpartum visit, she again brought up my decision not to go to the hospital on my due date. She said if providers asked why I delivered "so late," it would be because I ignored her advice. Even weeks later, she implied I had done something wrong for making an informed choice. Consent was a major issue. Once, she walked in already gloved, placed her hand on my thigh, and started prepping for a cervical exam without asking. Later, even when I was open to a check, she didn't ask. These are medical procedures that require explicit consent. Her approach felt invasive and unacceptable. She was also 40 minutes late to my delivery. Nurses asked me to wait before pushing so we could hold off for her arrival. No laboring person should be told to delay pushing for a late doctor. At my postpartum checkup, she asked if I was "capable of turning a computer on and off" before clearing me for work. I didn't feel comfortable asking for more time off. She also offered unsolicited advice about circumcision, which felt unnecessary and out of place. Overall, I felt dismissed, disrespected, and unsupported during one of the most vulnerable times of my life. Her lack of empathy and disregard for informed consent has shaken my trust in medical care. I'm sharing this to help others make informed decisions and to encourage more trauma-informed, respectful, patient-centered care. No one should feel this way during pregnancy or postpartum. read more

Honestly, I was surprised to see the amount of negative reviews on here, and so I felt compelled to leave a review of my own. I find Dr. Walker's bedside etiquette to be great. She is blunt, which I absolutely value in a doctor, and moreover, she's got a sense of humor. She's knowledgeable and she takes the time to answer your questions and explain procedures, results and conditions. She has to be one of the best OBGYNs I've seen. Most importantly, she walked me through one of the more stressful medical scares I've had in my life. From reading these reviews, I gather that if you are a more sensitive person, then Dr. Walker may not be the right doctor for you. But if you value honesty and expertise over pleasantries, then you should see Dr. Walker. read more

Man I wanted to give her a chance because I wanted to deliver at Huntington... my bar was already low going into it and not expecting much yet she somehow managed to even come beneath that. I was a transfer patient in my 3rd and was honestly so disappointed that she never reviewed my medical records or even knew she had them. During the ultrasound, she asked if she can get them or where she could review them even though I sent them a week prior. Since she didn't review them, she didn't know when I was due or even how far along i was. She was very unprofessional and rushed. I've never been kicked out of an exam room and then have to finish my conversation in the hall. In which, she didn't even end it nicely and just walked off. I didn't get any of my questions answered despite filling out a form that made me list my questions. She was very inattentive, rushed and rude. I didn't feel taken care of, seen or heard. I also had to wait 45 mins, only saw her for 20, and I even came about 15 mins early. Shes too busy and honestly rude so I'd look elsewhere. read more

My gf became accidentally pregnant while not being to have a child. She asked Dr. Walker, whom she had been seeing regularly for about two years, about providing an abortion. Dr. Walker said she wouldn't do it because it would "give her the ick factor," and told her to find a planned parenthood instead. It was already upsetting that Dr. Walker would not only not provide abortion care, but it was so unprofessional and outrageous that Dr. Walker would also express her personal feelings of disgust, especially in such a vulnerable moment. read more

I went to see Dr. Walker early this morning as a new patient and she was very approachable and she went into great detailed going over my records . She spends time explaining everything to me and she was very thorough. It surprise me how thorough she was because most doctors are not like that. Every little detailed from my discharged papers from the hospital was explained to me . Her staff are professional and friendly . I don't know why some of this people are saying bad things about her . She 's very professional. So I don't know why people are giving her bad reviews there must be something wrong with them. read more

I saw these bad reviews and really tried to give her the benefit of the doubt-- as some doctors just aren't super bubbly and phenomenal at bedside manner-- but she is absolutely awful. I was genuinely sobbing while driving on my way home. She is only focused on pregnancy (which was in no way the reason I was there) and was very judgmental, accusatory, and overall unprofessional. I mean maybe if she is just performing surgery on you then she would be "fine", but i would NOT recommend her in the slightest. Such a terrible experience. read more

I was worried about all the negative reviews here but Dr. Walker and the ladies at the office has been amazing from the beginning to the end of my pregnancy. Parking does cost money for the medical center. You'll press a button for the ticket and then pay at the booth when leaving. There's one booth with an attendant and one without (card only). There's always plenty of spaces. The wait time at the office does vary. I find it a lot shorter in the early mornings compared to afternoon appointments. Dr. Walker is straight forward and honest with me. She takes the time to answer all my questions. She's also comforts me when I seem nervous about the pregnancy or talking about delivery. I ended up having an emergency c-section during my induction instead of a natural delivery but Dr. Walker made the stitches very minimal and is already healing nicely. Even the removal of my staples were easy! I'll be missing coming here so often now that my pregnancy is over! But I'd highly recommend Dr. Walker! read more

Just go find someone else, this isn't the place for you. Terrible communication, bad bedside manner, bad organization, bad care, just bad. Look at the reviews. Do yourself a favor. read more

Dr. Walker is amazing. Happy with the care she provided and I would definitely recommend her and chose her again.

Emily her receptionist is horrible. Constantly putting their patients/potential patients on hold mid conversation because she doesn't know the answer to your question after being on hold for 15 minutes. Horrible service read more

I went to Dr. Walker for a 2nd opinion and she was great! She was very thorough and addressed all of my questions and concerns regarding HRT. She provided studies, options and made a recommendation that I feel comfortable with. I've only been to her once & yes was also examined but so far, good vibes! read more

I came to Dr Walker referred by my Primary doctor, my first impression of doctor walker was exactly what I expected after reading a lot of the reviews. She's a straight to the point no sugar coating with a professional bedside manner doctor. She's Knowledgeable and will address questions but come prepared. Her staff was Curteaous to me and while the waiting was not ideal, whoever it's expected from an OBGYN who does prenatal care and L&D, we forget that unexpected things and babies don't come exactly scheduled. read more

Rude. Will talk down to you and if you ask questions she'll repeat the same answer over and over assuming you asked wrong. Is not open to hear about your own experience with YOUR body and is quick to make assumptions then gets upset when you repeat or correct her. read more

Doctor walker is very caring and a lot of people put bad reviews about her jokes but they are not as bad as you think I'm from New York so a little hard humor doesn't bother me but doctor walker is one of the most caring doctors I've ever seen she has helped me so much more than my last Obgyn and the ladies in the front are very nice and helpful read more

Please BEWARE. If you are going to Dr. Walker expecting any type of empathy or basic compassion, don't waste your time. She is all business and only cares for what insurance companies will pay her for. I went to her about a year ago in the early weeks of a pregnancy, the first 30 seconds of my appointment was a hurried ultrasound while she explained to me that this would be one of only a few ultrasounds she performs because insurance will only pay her for a few. I was suffering with hyperemesis gravidarum, I had lost 12 lbs in one week, was not able to intake any food or liquid without vomiting. Her answer was to sarcastically explain "well sounds like your pregnant" and tell me "well when I was pregnant and working I would just step out, go vomit and then return to work". All of this while I was holding an emesis bag and actively vomiting in her office. When I commented on the weight I had lost she basically said that it wasn't enough to constitute medical intervention. When I asked for Zofran, she told me I can only give you 12 pills so you need to make it last. When I asked her at what point do I go to urgent care or the ER for IV fluids, she said "well you can try but that's expensive and they might not cover it" After this visit with her I was in the ER the entire next day, then Urgent Care days after that and had a miscarriage at home. I never heard any follow up from Dr. Walker's office. read more

I have been going to see Dr. Walker for many, many years, and throughout all of those years I just wanted to heap my praises for her professionalism, experience and warm & friendly demeamor. She delivered my daughter 20 years ago and since then I have nothing but positive experiences every time I see her for yearly check ups. Any questions I have regarding my health or questions about contraceptives or gynecological well being are always answered fully and with much detail. As I am getting older, our well being needs are always changing, and Dr. Walker has always been more than helpful in letting me know what's out there, what to keep in mind and various options for things that I may need to consider in the long run. Her staff of assistants and office assistants have always been very friendly and helpful. I have been through the gamut of other various doctors and their office staff and honestly I wish they were as good as these guys. read more

The office is clean, the front & back staff was professional but Dr Nguyen wasn't the friendliest. I'm 43yo with a family history of cervical cancer have had one abnormal PAP myself, and after handing me an article to read over she told me PAPs were recommended every 5yrs! *a few weeks later I found out I was expecting and called Dr Nguyen only to hear from her and I'll quote "most miscarriages happen at 6-8weeks" and then went on to tell me how Sarah Palin, who was my age when she gave birth, had a son with Down syndrome!! Not what I wanted to hear, a congrats would have been more professional but it was almost as though she didn't want me to get my hopes up and didn't agree with a woman my age conceiving. I won't be going back to her and chose a new OB/GYN. read more

I'm stunned at the reviews here, but here's my experience. My insurance changed, and I wasn't comfortable with my primary care physician doing well woman visits, so I randomly picked Dr. Walker from an insurance list. The receptionist said there were openings! Hallelujah. I've been trying to get a new GYN (OB/GYN) for months. My primary care doctor referred to me a GYN because he couldn't treat my problem and neglected to order hormone testing along with the FSH/LH he ordered. Duh. Anyway, I met Dr. Walker and had a great appointment with her. She was friendly, kind, and took time to answer my questions. I am finally getting the help I've tried to get since August/September 2020. My prescription orders and next appointment were finalized, and I was out the door. Smooth sailing all the way. And they gave me mammogram orders because they knew I should do it, and even if I don't think so, someone is looking out for me. The front desk person was also nice. I didn't get a hint of anything wrong. read more

The worst most demeaning service. For a specialist of such personal matter I would strongly recommend to go ANYWHERE ELSE. From the doc to the receptionist Helen, I sincerely have never felt more judged and disrespected. read more

She was my OBGYN for my second child and her bedside manners are horrible. She seems annoyed - bored downright looks miserable doing her job. She didn't show up when I delivered my baby. Even the nurses at Huntington Memorial (they were great!) would comment "where is she, what is she doing" as she was standing right outside the door while I screamed for a epidural. It was a horrible expirience but luckyly I delivered my health baby thanks to the nurses at labor and delivery! Dr. Kathy Nguyen Walker was nowhere to be found. She poped her head in for 2 minutes and dissapeared as I was ready to delivery my baby. HORRIBLE DR. read more

I tried to give her benefit of the doubt when I read the polarizing reviews but unfortunately my experience ended up on the negative side. I've never felt more disrespected by a doctor, ever. I came here to see her for something specific . After making me wait for over an hour (I had an appointment, not walk-in) she walked in completely frazzled and started making assumptions based on the info of my charts, without even asking me what I came to see her for. She was negative, callous, condescending and sarcastic. When I tried to explain to her my symptoms, she would tell me what I said was wrong or mock me. She also kept pushing a recommendation that I repeatedly said no to (about five times). I've never encountered a ruder and more unsympathetic doctor who doesn't give her patient time of the day. read more

After reading these reviews I walked into my appointment expecting a monster. That was not the case. Dr. Walker was very patient and thorough in listening to my concerns and explaining the situation. I didn't feel rushed or dismissed as I have with other doctors. After receiving my test results she called me on a Friday evening and again, spent plenty of time thoughtfully and patiently explaining my results to me. When I expressed I still had concerns she ordered another test without making me feel paranoid. I emphasize that because it's so rare to find it in a Dr. these days. This might be the second review I've ever written but I wanted to share that my experience was positive and if you're going in with concerns there's no need to prep yourself for a fight. Also her front desk staff is fantastic. read more

I want to say thank you!!! She did great job during my labor!!! We had to do a couple stitches, how it looks better that it was if you know what I m talking about)) you are a big professional in your field !!! Thank you!!! read more

Kathy Nguyen Walker, MD - Right after childbirth - Obstetricians & Gynecologists Near Me - Pasadena, California

Honestly, the worst doctors office in. Today is the 2nd visit where we were put in a room and waited for well over an hour while everyone in the office dilly dallies around. The doctor walked into her own office arriving at 10am after already having three guests waiting. RUDE INCONSIDERATE INEFFICIENT NO BEDSIDE MANOR TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE WONT BE BACK if you are having a child, do not screw yourself by wasting time at this poor excuse of an OBGYN read more

I never write Yelp reviews, but my experience with Dr. Walker was horrendous. If I could give her 0 stars, I would. I made an appointment with her for mid November because I had a positive pregnancy test. Unfortunately, a week after I made the appointment, I had a miscarriage and called the office to get help. They relayed to me that Dr Walker said I had a spontaneous miscarriage and would like to still see me to make sure everything is okay the following week. Yesterday, I had that appointment. After arriving early to fill out paperwork and waiting for 35 minutes, the front desk still hadn't given me my new patient forms. I had to ask for them then was given an excuse as to why I hadn't gotten them even though it was evident that they didn't even know who I was. On the paperwork I very clearly put all of my information and even wrote the questions I wanted her to answer, which all related to my miscarriage. Finally an hour after my scheduled appointment and after filling out the paperwork, I was called in only to switch rooms twice before going into the ultrasound room. When in the ultrasound room, I was only given a sheet to put over my stomach instead of undressing, which I thought was weird. I then noticed on the chart that they had put in the wrong last period date, which was also weird. Dr. Walker came in and things just got much worse. She came in an showed me a chart of how far along I would be if my last period was the beginning of September (it wasn't) and then began talking about how she doesn't see patients until about this time early in pregnancies. I had to tell Dr. Walker that I was there because I had a miscarriage and then had to explain to her that SHE had rescheduled me to come in because of it and that I needed to know if everything was okay after the miscarriage/if everything was out/if I could try again/if my abortion two years ago could have had anything to do with the miscarriage. At this point it was very clear that she had not read ANY of the paperwork I had filled out and that there were zero notes taken when I had called her office a week prior. After explaining to me what an abortion entails (I already know because I went through one) she basically told me that everything was fine after the miscarriage. She then proceeded to tell me how the masses of tissues look like at different weeks of a miscarriage, including the fact that at 11-13 weeks you can see little arms if you look at the masses carefully. This is what she chooses to say to a woman who just had a heartbreaking miscarriage and an abortion that was a complete disaster and was also heartbreaking. I looked at her, dumbfounded, and told her that I was pretty upset about this whole situation and just wanted to know if I needed surgery to get any tissue out and if I could try to get pregnant again. The information she gave to me about when I could start again was incredibly unclear and long winded. In between the chaos of unclarity, she basically called me old (I'm 30) and told me that 35 is getting closer. I will never go back to that office and I strongly recommend anyone who wants to have a baby to not go to her. I will be seeing another doctor as a second opinion because this woman is an absolute nightmare. She is unprofessional, inconsiderate, and quite honestly very traumatizing. read more

Dr. Walker is amazing, she delivered both my pregnancy and both experiences were great.. when I need an Obgyn doctor she's the doctor I trust and go to.. Thank you Dr. Walker for your services, my family and I truly appreciate you. read more

I waited 45 minutes in a packed room before I asked at the desk how far behind she was. I was told there were 4 patients still in front of me! I am in pain and had another appointment in an hour. I rescheduled for 6 weeks out. I still had to pay for the darn parking fee. not a way to run an office. read more

I have seen Dr.Walker for 2 pregnancies. I like the fact thats shes very honest and tells you how it is. Some may not like that but shes to the point. She is very knowledgeable. Her staff is great and getting follow up appointments were super easy. Sure, she may have small wait times but shes worth it. read more

Changed so many doctors and this was another one on the list. She does know her stuff but at the same time she IS pushy in her opinion. She was convinced I had a condition that needed surgery and she will not treat me until i did the surgery. I read up alot and told her that i don't want the surgery because honestly whatever i had did not need that measure. She insisted I do or basically she will not treat anymore. I thought that was too rushed and abrupt. The one good thing about her is that she works linearly. She has a plan and she will repeat as much as you ask her (although she gets frustrated if you ask too much of the same thing). She has things in order and if you follow through you will have a pleasant experience. But once she sticks her mind to something, she goes for it, whether or not you agree. So overall, she is a D- for me. I don't care how much you know your stuff because at the end of the day it is the personality and human connection that matters, especially for sensitive issues that OBs handle. Plus: Staff is nice, waiting area clean, wait not long. read more

Love this doctor. Very caring and has a great sense of humor. I went no doctors before her and nobody wanted to help me with my complicated issue. She took it as a challenge and changed my life. read more

I moved to Pasadena and had to change all of my doctors. I decided to make an appointment with Dr. Walker. I scheduled a Pap smear two months in advance due to that being the only appointment available. I never received a phone call confirming the appointment. I decided to call and confirm that I will be coming in September 2nd. The receptionist said they were going to call me to let me know she was out of office. Why would a business schedule an appointment when the doctor was not even in office? They told me the next available appointment would be 9/13 mid day. I made accommodations. Again, I waited for a phone call the day before my appointment to confirm that I was scheduled. However, they did not call me. I called the morning of my appointment and asked if my appointment was scheduled or again canceled. Five minutes before my appointment time, while I was parking, they called me and canceled due to a woman being in labor. I understand that you cannot control when women go into labor, however they were not accommodating and waited until the last minute to let me know my appointment was canceled. I was just about to walk into the office. At least informed your patients about possible cancellations. I moved my schedule around twice for this appointment, yet I was not provided the same respect. I guess that's how they treat new patients. I will not be rescheduling my appointment but will be looking for another doctor. I would give a one star however she may be a nice doctor. If you're a new patient, don't bother with this office. You probably will have to reschedule and waste your time. read more