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    4.5 (88 reviews)
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    Torrance Blvd location with Donald Duck
    Angel L.

    We've been with Dr. Elias and Lighthouse Pediatrics since our kids were babies--10 years now! She took the time to visit Brayden in the NICU in 2015 and Briseis in 2017, and we are so grateful for all these years of care.To all the staff we've come to know, thank you for your patience and kindness! As much as I love the Torrance Blvd location for being within walking distance, I'm happy they have a new spacious office at Madison Skypark! Thank you for always squeezing us in when the kids are sick, whether it's an ear infection or, most recently, when Briseis had the flu.Dr. Elias, thank you for always being so calm and gentle with the kids. We truly appreciate you!

    Look at the outline of the ear and you can see a heat blister form. Furthermore, you can see the skin peeling off.
    Sam E.

    I think the Dr. is great but the staff seems very negligent in performing routine procedures. Basic Pediatric care means checking if the water is too hot for cleaning out or softening ear wax for removal. The hardest part of this procedure is holding, well strapping the toddler down and making sure he doesn't move his head. My wife and I suspected the water was warm to begin with but as adults it's hard to tell when the water splashes and lands on your wrist or palm. But you know, you trust and put your faith in the hands of these medical professionals. So, I held him down even more just to make sure the procedure went smooth. Turns out the water is too hot because, well why would you start adding cold water to the ear drainage machine. The temperature difference was miles a part and my son's scream and sudden, intense strength and will power to avoid this type of waterboarding made sense. Take a look for yourself ! The doctor's great but didn't seem to concern of her nurse damaging my son's ear. I don't think the tradeoff of a little earwax was worth this type of damage. Worst part of having a 16 month old is that I'm not sure if he has trouble hearing me or he wants to do his own thing. We can't even tell if his balance is off since he naturally bumps into everything. Wouldn't recommend this place as a first time parent.

    Cheryl P.

    Dr Elias is amazing! Last year, she diagnosed my daughter with an ear infection and pneumonia. Since our visit was before the office closing, she advised us to go to er. She contacted the pediatric er dr there to make sure we were taken care of. It was a stressful experience but with Dr. Elias' help we were able to treat my daughter right away. During the weekend, I called the nurse line and Dr. Elias herself called me back to make sure my daughter was ok. I appreciated it so much. I'm very happy with her as my daughter's pediatrician.

    This is my happy healthy boy now! Angel Perez Thank you, Lighthouse Pediatrics!

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    Dr. Elias was very kind, caring and patient. Her team well trained and professional. New office is big and very clean.

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    Both my boys got their tongue and lip ties corrected here at 3 weeks and 1 week old. Dr. Elias is fantastic.

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    Love Dr Elias and her team! The best in town! Son has been going to her since birth and has been very helpful in all my medical needs.

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    Ask the Community - Lighthouse Pediatrics

    Do they have Mychart for digital health records, appointment scheduling and billing?

    we have patient portal similar to myChart. please ask the office to activate it for you on your email.

    Are you guys vaccine friendly?

    Besides PPO and HMO insurance, does your office accept medical?

    We are so sorry that we can't accept medical patients, as we are not contracted with medical.

    Do you perform infant circumcisions and if so how much?

    Yes, we are the only Pediatrics group that does them in the southbay; The acceptance to do it is dependent on your child's age.… Read more

    Do you take United Healthcare insurance?

    Yes. All PPO and (HMO) with Healthcare Partners IPA of the southbay

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    Review Highlights - Lighthouse Pediatrics

    But as soon I walked out that office , first thing came to mind was to post a review for the staff and Dr Elias .

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    Nguyen Hue Nguyen, MD - The Waiting Room

    Nguyen Hue Nguyen, MD

    4.4(63 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    Do NOT recommend for children on the spectrum. Have had experienced him for 5years and had an…read moreunprofessional experience with him the last visit. Dr. Kim at Optum has a ton of patience and has great one on one experience with my daughter whom has severe anxiety.

    ****(January 2019) THIS PEDIATRIC PRACTICE IS CLOSED FOR GOOD. After bringing my daughter to Dr…read moreNguyen exclusively since birth (almost 10 years) I called his office because my daughter had a stomach flu. I was shocked to hear his greeting that his office is now closed for good. This guy had cared for my child since she was a newborn baby. Learning about this closure by hearing about it on a phone greeting was such a blow. I closely review our mail and we never got a letter notifying us that he was closing his practice. I'm not the only one. Two other parents at my daughter's school whose kids also saw him as their pediatrician, said they never got a letter. How extremely unprofessional. All these years and I foolishly thought they cared about my family. I was able to contact Dr Nguyen directly through the private text app he used (SPRUCE) only to get his direct but curt and cold reply. No graciousness, no courtesy, no appreciation for being a loyal patient over a decade. Just the same message he posted to Facebook - his office is permanently closed. I asked how to retrieve my daughter's medical records. He was no help. Dr Nguyen said he will move to Health Care Partners effective late January 2019. ***UPDATE: Staff at the busy Health Care Partners practice on Del Amo Blvd which Dr N moved to, was very quick and efficient helping me get my daughter's medical records so I could pass them on to her new pediatrician. Their nurse manager even called me after seeing my negative yelp message, She wanted to touch base and see if I would consider having another pediatrician see my daughter. She was very courteous. I appreciate her professionalism. If Dr Nguyen himselfVeronica or Hanna had made such an attempt to reach out,

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    The "Sports Room"

    Nguyen Hue Nguyen, MD - The "Cartoons" Room or "Cars" Room

    The "Cartoons" Room or "Cars" Room

    Nguyen Hue Nguyen, MD - At doctor Nguyen Hu Nguyen office.

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    California Kids Pediatrics - Nice clean waiting room with puzzles , toys, and books.

    California Kids Pediatrics

    4.6(11 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    As a FTM, I looked for a pediatrician that took my insurance for my baby's first wellness visit…read morebefore he gets his ow insurance. I met with Dr. Berman to provide care for my son. I was nervous at first but he definitely made me feel comfortable and seen. As a FTM and choosing to breastfeed, but being an under suppler; he gave suggestions to help boost my supply. Because my baby was underweight, he suggested combo feeding adding formula while I boost my supply to make sure my baby is eating enough. Honestly I was very insecure about being an under suppler and I felt like I was an inadequate mother because I couldn't provide for my baby. But he reassured me and understood how I was feeling and made me feel seen. As someone going through postpartum, he made me feel better about something out of my control. On top of that, he was a wonderful pediatrician to my son. He gave me an ample amount of formula samples and even a diaper bag to help me. He made me feel comfortable about combo feeding while breastfeeding and choosing whether to continue whichever method of feeding for my child. As long as my baby is being fed is the most important thing. Unfortunately the new insurance I got for my son does not cover this office or Dr. Berman, I would've love to have kept him. But I really cannot recommend him enough.

    FTM with a new born in 2023 I was a bit worried at choosing my son's "forever" pediatrician but…read moreafter meeting Dr.Leila Bozorgnia my worries quickly subsided with how friendly and supportive with helpful knowledge for our new little family. The girls in the front are beyond friendly for new moms like me and the office decor is beyond inviting for the little ones who might be a bit nervous.

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    Madrona Pediatrics

    Madrona Pediatrics

    4.3(32 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Can't say enough good things about Dr. Liu and Dr. Nguyen. Best combo since Shaq and Kobe. One is…read morekind and knowledgeable while the other is daring and passionate. These two makes a great team and gives this place so much life. I sometimes take my nephews here and it's always been a pleasant experience. Shout out to Brenda the receptionist! Fun side note: not only are they great doctors, but apparently they are renowned pickleball players at the local courts. Who knew!

    Just to clarify my review and for information to the public that my review is not based on Dr…read more Ngyuen who's no longer practicing here and has retired several months ago I think almost a year ago. I am not criticizing the new dr although I am concerned about the amount of patients lately that are booked for appointments as my daughter said when she was there for her child's appointment there was about 15-20 people at least in this very tiny sitting room. Sone patients has to wait in their cars or outside and with young children, babies. She was one of them. The office in all our years of going over 20 the office usually only had 5 people waiting at the most. I loved being able to communicate with the previous Dr. Nyguen by email anytime or make a call to her urgent question number she provided her patients. Now if I get a call from the nurse or dr to call back The front desk Brenda and not sure the name of the other front desk woman refuses to let me speak with either. I don't know why when I have explained that I'm simply returning their calls and they said to call back as they have further information or want to answer additional questions I may have. Which I did. Shot down immediately and also she won't help by providing lab location numbers just told my daughter to look one up for mold testing for my granddaughter. Service here has really deteriorated Sad children come here with parents who may be concerned and need help need to discuss certain issues and or services.

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    Gutierrez Elaine, MD

    Gutierrez Elaine, MD

    4.8(16 reviews)
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    I love this woman! She is an incredible pediatrician with decades of experience. She got me through…read moremy child's newborn phase and provided personalized care and knowledge as if she was my own mother. I will be forever grateful that she was our pediatrician.

    Honestly she was great the first two visits. After that she…read moreliterally rushed us on seeing our daughter. This last visit we were running 10min late. The office said the manager said it was okay to still come in. So we did we ran inside. Get there the nurse says room one and undress her to weigh her. Then dr Guterriez comes in and she's like sorry we need to reschedule or make this a 10min appointment or less because she has "more" important patients. I literally just stayed quiet and just let my partner do the taking. Btw my daughter was naked already ready to be weighed as they told us. Then we had to lay her back down not even weighed and get her dressed. They could of told me on the phone to reschedule! She didn't have to be rude and say there are more important patients were coming soon. I got to the car honestly sad this happened and began calling other pediatricians. I wanted a doctor to grow with my daughter and unfortunately this is not our match. Good luck if you go here!!! Also I recommend scheduling Wednesday's there's a better amazing doctor that day, we just can't do Wednesday's because of our work schedules. Good luck!

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