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Laura Fox Hofbauer, MD

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Dr.hofbauer is awesome been seen him since 2003 probably be blind by now if it was not for him treating me

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Dr. Fox very through and she has the memory of an elephant, which I love. It' a long wait, so just know it and be prepared.

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Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS

Christopher I Zoumalan, MD, FACS

4.9(230 reviews)
0.1 mi

I honestly wish I had done this sooner!…read more I had an upper blepharoplasty with Dr. Chris Zoumalan, and it has been one of the best investments I've made in myself. The results have made such a beautiful difference, and I'm so happy I finally decided to do it. One of the biggest reasons I chose Dr. Zoumalan is that he specializes in oculoplastic and eye plastic surgery. In my opinion, when you're having surgery around your eyes, it's incredibly important to choose someone whose expertise is specifically focused on the eyes and the delicate structures surrounding them--not just a general plastic surgeon who performs many different types of procedures. The eyes are such a unique and intricate area, and I wanted someone who truly understood the anatomy, function, and aesthetics of the eye area. There's a reason patients travel from all over the world to see Dr. Zoumalan. His level of expertise is exceptional, but just as importantly, he and his entire staff provide such a warm, professional, and caring experience from start to finish. I always felt that I was in very capable hands, and every interaction with the office was excellent. My upper blepharoplasty looks natural and refreshed--not like I "had work done." I just look like a more rested version of myself, which is exactly what I wanted. If you're considering eyelid surgery, I highly recommend doing your research and seeing an oculoplastic specialist. For me, choosing Dr. Zoumalan was absolutely the right decision. Excellent surgeon, excellent staff, and an investment I only wish I had made sooner!

It has taken me a bit of time to write this review because I wanted to ensure my words truly…read morecaptured how much this experience has changed my life in the most positive way. I was going through a major personal transition when I decided to move forward with Dr. Zoumalan. He is a true professional who approached my care with honesty, transparency, and genuine kindness, tailoring everything to what I was experiencing on a personal level. He completely exceeded my expectations with the results. So many of my family and friends were in awe of his work. Most people tell me they wouldn't even know I had a procedure done if I hadn't told them. It is true--the results are, to say the least, incredible. Check out the before and after pictures, confirming my review!

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Peter J. Cornell, MD

Peter J. Cornell, MD

4.1(106 reviews)
0.1 mi

I couldn't be happier with my experience with Dr. Peter Cornell. He was recommended to me by a…read morefriend, and from my first visit I understood why. Dr. Cornell is warm, thorough, and takes as much time as you need to explain everything and answer questions. I knew nothing about Light Adjustable Lenses before seeing him, but after he explained the advantages, I decided they were worth the additional expense. I'm incredibly glad I did. The cataract surgery itself was easy, and I had no recovery issues. I only needed two adjustments afterward, which were done by Dr. Slivar, who is also terrific. The result has exceeded anything I expected. My vision is now better than 20/20, and I don't need glasses at all, including reading glasses. After years of wearing glasses, that's pretty remarkable. I can't recommend Dr. Cornell and his team highly enough.

I can not sing high enough praises for Dr Cornell and his team. Every single person working for…read morehim is top notch, kind, thorough. Expect some long appointment times because they take care to be extremely thorough, but it's totally worth it. When I first met with dr Cornell it was because I was considering LASIK. He thoroughly explained all of my options and risks and even let me do a trial with leave-in contacts to see if I would like the surgery with both eyes or one eye or to just stay in contacts. I ended up decided to just do one eye (mono vision) in order to keep one eye as better for reading. He talked me through every step of the procedure. What to expect with my vision changes and pressure etc throughout. And kept me perfectly calm. It was so fast and simple. Completely painless. I could immediately see after. Though I did have to rest my eyes some still that day. The next day and I'm a new person. Healed. Driving. Working. Highly recommend.

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Mehryar Ray Taban MD - Oculoplastic Surgeon - Mehryar Ray Taban, MD

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4.8(453 reviews)
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I'm so happy I decided to go through with lower blepharoplasty with Dr. Taban because I couldn't be…read morehappier with my results. I kept being told I didn't need this procedure, but my under-eye bags had always bothered me, especially in photos where certain lighting would make them appear more prominent. It was one of my biggest insecurities. It's been about 4 months now, and I have healed beautifully. I felt compelled to give Dr. Taban the praise he deserves. He truly is a master at his craft. He and his staff made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. The procedure itself was quick, virtually painless, and I healed in about a week and a half. I would highly recommend Dr. Taban to anyone considering lower blepharoplasty. Thank you.

Dr. Taban and his team were incredibly professional, easy to communicate with, and the entire…read moreprocess,from booking to recovery, was smooth and well organized. The results look very natural; I simply look more rested and refreshed. Recovery was easier than I expected, and the office was very supportive throughout the process. I also felt the procedure was great value for the level of expertise he provides. Beyond that, I truly feel like I gained a friend in Dr. Taban through this experience, which says a lot about the way he treats his patients. Highly recommend. I'll be sharing before-and-after photos as well. Robert Bassam

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James Khodabakhsh, MD

James Khodabakhsh, MD

4.6(28 reviews)
0.0 mi

I regret trusting Dr. Khodabakhsh, who performed a femtolaser assisted cataract surgery on my left…read moreeye using a light adjustable lens (LAL) last year. He's supposed to be the best, but his treatment led to months of misery both for my vision and time wasted trying to get reimbursed for procedures that ended up being covered by insurance and being double billed for the lens. While my treated eye is functional, it's not optimal nor what he promised. If you see Dr. K., do not trust him that everything is out of pocket, ask him to submit insurance claims for everything even if he tells you no insurance will ever cover it (it's up to the insurance to determine that) and get a written quote for anything out of pocket. If you end up prepaying for supposedly "noncovered services," make him put in the contract that he will reimburse you the excess should insurance cover the procedure. Pay close attention to your insurance claims so you do not get double billed by Dr. K and the Surgery Center. Also, do not let Dr. K.'s office use your credit card to pay the referring optometrist. Details are as follows: 1) He convinced me to get an expensive LAL lens that would allow him to adjust my vision post-surgery if his prediction of the lens power was off pre-surgery. He did not disclose that he would be making me so farsighted after the surgery that I could not read my phone without holding it 2 feet away! He assumed I knew so he could "fix" the power later. This caused a huge problem between my normal untreated eye and the surgical eye; I ended up getting a needle stick at work a week after the surgery-Dr. K. did not care when I told him. This is not proper informed consent. He also misled me when he said I would not need glasses if I picked the LAL lens; I ended up compromising far vision to get reasonable near vision without reading glasses 2) He told me that the LAL lens, the femtolaser (instead of a traditional scalpel) and the laser treatments to adjust the lens power were not covered by insurance, quoting me $9000 (later discounted to $8000). My research showed that this was about double what others were charging. I decided to proceed since this was for my eye and he was supposed to be the "best." 3) After the surgery, I found out that my insurance covered all of what Dr. K said was out of pocket. My insurance allotted $2100 to the Surgery Center (of which Dr. K is a part owner) for my lens! That meant that I had paid for the lens twice-first to Dr. K. for the lens package before the surgery and then again as part of my coinsurance to the Surgery Center. The Surgery Center eventually gave me back the coinsurance for the lens, but Dr. K.'s office refused to submit an insurance claim for the lens and tried to prevent me from submitting my own claim by saying it would be "medical fraud" for me to claim the lens using Dr. K's tax ID #; since Dr. K did not purchase the lens directly from the manufacturer (he bought the lens from the Surgery Center), he was not allowed to bill insurance for it (but he billed me!). Fortunately, my insurance company helped me get Dr. K's tax ID # (he refused to provide it) and file the claim; insurance approved all the procedure codes (with allowable contracted amounts-about 50% of the out of pocket charge); but Dr. K never gave me back the excess out of pocket charge. 4) He has a suspicious deal with my optometrist. His surgical coordinator called me to charge my credit card $8000 the day before the surgery, but then charged $1000 on my card to my optometrist and $7000 to Dr. K's office. It made it look like I was the one paying the optometrist willingly with my credit card, circumventing the appearance of Dr. K. paying the optometrist for my referral. Dr. K's coordinator kept on trying to get me to see my optometrist for the post-op visits, but I never did. I insisted on following up with Dr. K, but his office blocked that and scheduled me with an optometrist working for Dr. K. However, even if I did see the referring optometrist post-op, he would not have been entitled to the out of pocket payment. Aftercare within 90 days post cataract surgery is covered by the insurance payment for the surgery even if it is provided by an optometrist. Seeing me for a vision check without providing laser treatment on the lens would only allow the optometrist to get paid out of the cataract surgery insurance payment, not a portion of my out of pocket payment. I confronted the referring optometrist who first tried to claim that the yearly routine vision screening paid for by my vision insurance was the "pre-op" for the cataract surgery, but then eventually gave me back the $1000 as he had not participated in the surgery/aftercare. However, he made me sign something saying it was a "system error" as his office does a lot of business/referrals with Dr. K's office. Overall, the most horrid medical experience I have ever had. Stay away unless you want to be deceived, overcharged and disregarded!

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LA Sight

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4.9(1k reviews)
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I had a fantastic experience with Dr. Moarefi and the team at LA Sight. From the initial…read moreconsultation to the follow-up care, the level of patient care was exceptional. Dr. Moarefi takes the time to thoroughly explain every step of the procedure, ensuring you feel completely comfortable, informed, and reassured throughout the entire process. The staff is warm, professional, and attentive, making the clinic environment efficient yet relaxed. It is clear that Dr. Moarefi genuinely cares about his patients' well-being and visual outcomes rather than just rushing people through the door. My vision and overall experience exceeded expectations--I highly recommend LA Sight and Dr. Moarefi to anyone looking for top-tier eye care!

Poor patient care experience and disregard for my time. I requested a medical form to be completed,…read moreand after noticing two sections were incomplete, I called and was told by the doctor that those sections could be filled out. I drove to the office to drop off the form, only to later be told by Dr. Moarefri that a $150 fee would apply. I would have understand and respected the fee for the later, more comprehensive requests, but I was specifically told these two sections could be completed. Instead, I made an unnecessary trip based on information that was not honored. Additionally, filling out the form would've been more straightforward & less time-consuming if my medical notes were thorough to begin with. The two receptionists were not necessarily rude, but I found their responses dismissive. My medical record only stated "mild condition X," and my files contained retina photos without written interpretations. Yesterday, when I explained that I needed more information for the form, the receptionist starting with the letter M said, "Well, that's just how doctors write notes," while another said on the phone today, "It's not incomplete; the pictures are there for other doctors to interpret." These responses felt dismissive of my concern. As a patient, I should be able to understand what my medical records and images show rather than be left without an explanation of my own condition. The interpretation of my own medical images are not just exclusive to other doctors. I previously left a positive review because I had a good experience with the eye evaluation. Was it thorough? Yes. Was the patient support equally good? Unfortunately, I can't say so. I also discussed LASIK candidacy with Dr. Moarefri, and I felt my concerns were somewhat dismissed. My myopia had increased by more than 2 diopters over six years as an adult, and when I expressed concern, I was told, "That's not a big increase." I was also encouraged to proceed with LASIK without what I felt was a balanced discussion of both the benefits and risks. As a doctor, he should be aware that lasik should only be recommended once the vision has stabilized. I believe patients deserve a realistic discussion of both the potential benefits and complications. A 99% success rate doesn't mean there is zero long-term risk. You can be fine for many years but develop sight-threatening complications (such as ectasia) down the line. You just never know. For me, that uncertainty was a risk I wasn't willing to take. This is why it's important to thoroughly research and listen to different perspectives before proceeding rather than solely relying on the judgement of one doctor -- especially when they make it sound like it's all sunshine and rainbows. Other lasik doctor I consulted with was honest enough to recommend surgery once my myopia stopped progressing. This experience made me realize how important it is to find a doctor who genuinely prioritizes informed decision-making and the patient's long-term well-being rather than simply promoting a procedure. LASIK may be a good option for some people, but patients should be given the full picture and enough information to make that decision for themselves.

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Hamilton Eye Institute - Me...right after surgery.

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4.4(38 reviews)
0.8 mi

As follow up to my last review about Dr. Rex Hamilton, he now has his own practice in Beverly…read moreHills. He is such an amazing surgeon that the City of Beverly Hills should have held a parade to welcome him to town. If you suffer from ANY eye malady, you cannot do better than Dr. Hamilton's practice. And this isn't hype; it's due to the many miracles that Dr. Hamilton performed on my mutant eyes.

Oh my gosh, I just took the protective shield off the eye I had done yesterday (the first eye to…read morehave the cataracts removed and a new lens put in that replaced my 69-year-old biological lens)...And everything is so crystal clear!!! I mean, I knew I would be able to see at a distance, but I had no idea that colors had become so muted and that -- even with glasses -- things were still "not looking as they really are." I walked into my bathroom and I saw how beautifully blue and bright-white my bathroom rugs and tiles are! Then I walked into the kitchen and saw that there was gorgeous bougainvillea across the street and It was bright-bright purple. Oh my gosh, everything in the house is just so beautifully VIVID AND CRYSTAL CLEARLY DEFINED!!!!! I just can't believe what a drastic change...I mean I don't even remember seeing like this as a child and I had perfect vision!!! It's just everything is crystal clear bright colors. It's like watching 1950s color TV all your life, and then suddenly watching a Technicolor film (or for you techies, it's like watching pre-flatscreen TV and then suddenly watching MicroLED!) Anyway, the difference is wonderfully shocking. I'm, I'm so moved. (Tears of joy!!!!) This has changed and enhanced my emotional wellbeing one hundred percent. Thank you so much Dr Hamilton and your FABULOUS TEAM! You are all such kind, loving, caring, and cheerful people!!! Oh and let's not forget that you're ALL also INFINITELY GIFTED, VASTLY EXPERIENCED, HIGHLY EDUCATED, SUPERIORLY SKILLED (and a sight for sore eyes ...see what I did there?) (Photo of me in my "bedazzled" post- surgery shades--who says surgery isn't FUN ?!?) Alexandra April Muhl

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