I've been meaning to write this review for a long time because this office truly deserves it. Every…read moresingle visit has been a great experience! Dr. Lakshman is incredibly talented, knowledgeable, and so easy to talk to. He has a way of making you feel comfortable from the moment you meet him. I've been seeing him for quite some time now, and he consistently does an amazing job. He listens, takes his time with me, and I never feel rushed. One of my favorite parts of every visit is seeing the office staff. They always greet you with a smile. They're genuinely kind, welcoming, and always so upbeat. It's one of the few medical offices where I actually look forward to my appointments because everyone makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. I'm so grateful I found this practice. In fact, I already have future appointments on the books, which says everything about the confidence I have in Dr. Lakshman and his team. I wholeheartedly recommend this practice. This team deserves far more than five stars!

Don't go here! You won't like the results. You're not awake during surgery. He'll half-ass the lipo…read moreso he can then up-sell another surgery you don't need. He didn't remove the back fat I specifically went for. Wasted $6000 for 360 lipo that wasn't done right. He tried up-selling back lift i didn't need. Had to go to another Dr to get it don't right!!!!!

Excellent doctor. I had the RNY 23 years ago. I'm so…read moregrateful that I had the procedure. I weighed 278 before the procedure And my weight is still 135lbs. I would highly recommend Dr Lourie. Thank you Dr Lourie.

I had an extremely positive interaction with Dr. Lourie and would highly recommend him. I was…read morereferred to him for a surgical consult. Each step of working with him was a good experience. To start, his staff are professional and responsive, both by phone and by email. The doctor himself is also great -- he conveniently provides pre-surgery consults via Zoom and has an excellent bedside manner, with clear, understandable explanations and a patient demeanor. He also made time for my questions which I appreciated. Overall, I would recommend him and his office highly.

Post op 7 months now…read more I had been trying to establish post op care with a in network bariatric surgeon but it was such a big headache. I asked to get my labs checked and they couldn't even get that right. I reached out to Dr. Doraiswamy after 3 failed attempts. I explained the situation and he quickly got back to me to say not to worry, he will order labs and schedule a phone follow up to review labs. Same day, I got my telehealth appointment scheduled and labs emailed. I went to quest that weekend and got the done in preparation for my call the next week after Easter. Dr. D asked how I have been doing and reviewed the labs. B was a bit high so he recommended reducing to every other day. Vitamin A low but may choose to supplement in diet or via over the counter vitamin. We set some achievable goals with bumping up my exercise to focus on type and duration. I have another follow up call in 4 months. I cannot say enough great things about Dr. D. I am doing well 7 months post op/45 lbs down. Eating has normalized (my new norm). Occasional nausea which he explained to avoid drinking with meals. This will cause that weird funnel overflowing effect which will cause nausea. No other side effects that I have noted. This has been a very comfortable journey thus far. He has been a stellar surgeon before and after surgery. I am so happy I can still follow up with him throughout my journey to a healthier me. If you are contemplating any weight loss surgery, I continue to highly recommend Dr. D. He is the best! Also, special thanks to the office staff for being responsive and efficient with scheduling.

Dr. Doraiswamy is incredible. I've had 2 surgeries with him. Kind, patient, compassionate, and very…read moregood at what he does. He truly cares about his patients and delivers top quality care. He takes his time, answers questions and doesn't get impatient with nervous patients like me! I recommend him to all my family and friends who have any bariatric or general surgery needs. 10/10!

I want to share my experience with Dr. Yvonne Mao, who is now located in Pasadena. I underwent 3…read morerounds of Kybella and 3 of Orpheus8, and I'm quite disappointed with the results. I felt confident about my appearance before these treatments, but now I'm struggling with significant sagging skin. Initially I was hesitant about Kybella, but Dr. Yvonne Mao assured me that I was a good candidate and I trusted her expertise. Unfortunately, after the treatments, I've lost fat in my face leading to sagging that makes me look like I've aged 10 years in just a few months. I also have to deal with alot of scar tissue. When I reached out to her about my concerns, she referred me to a plastic surgeon for correction. I wish she had suggested this option before I invested so much money in these procedures. It would have been the more responsible course of action for my situation.

Lovely office, lovely staff and lovely Dr. Mao! She was referred to me by a friend whom always…read morelooks amazing. I couldn't be happier with my results. I sent a friend there shortly after and she couldn't be more happier. We are all very happy! I really appreciated the phone call I received a few weeks after my services, to see how everything was going. I was gifted complimentary skin care by the lovely receptionist and felt so taken care of. Looking forward to my next treatment and my complimentary nitro coffee/kombucha out of a tap in the lounge area:)

My mother was released unexpectedly early from her from her rehabilitation hospital after knee…read morereplacement surgery, and she wasn't physically ready to climb the 16 stairs to her apartment. The rehab hospital and her insurance company were unable to arrange transportation for her- that's when MEDQUEST MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION CAME TO THE RESCUE. I called Medquest on a Friday evening, and they were at the rehab hospital Sunday afternoon- 10 minutes early. The care,professionalism, and respect they showed my mom were truly outstanding. The vehicle was spotless, the equipment looked brand new, and their electrical stair chair climber got her safely into her home without any stress or discomfort. There are no words to describe how grateful I am for their service. Medquest went above and beyond when we needed help the most.

This company helped me get my husband transported to the hospital in a challenging and complicated…read moresituation. They were professional, compassionate, on time and priced competitively. And actually I have to say the two men who picked him up and transported him went above and beyond for us. They were fantastic! Highly recommend MedQuest!

I really don't like this, so worse serviceb especially the bad attitudes of front deskread more

This doctor was kind, took his time and listened to my family member. Highly recommend as a quality…read moredoctor. Thank you Dr Wu

Dr. Yu is very skilled and experienced. I went in yesterday ready to pay for filler, but he…read moreflat-out talked me out of it. Instead of needles, I got a fun storytime about delivering a baby in his medical training days. Lol. Love a skilled, honest doctor who won't just take your money.

Great experience from start to finish! Dr. Yu was also very professional and thoughtful. He focused…read moreon what was best for me rather than trying to sell unnecessary treatments, and Monica was so nice, patient, and attentive. She really understood what I wanted and made me feel comfortable throughout the process. Highly recommend!

A great experience with this practice. Dr. Klenck is an outstanding surgeon with many years in…read morethe field. I recently had a full knee replacement with Dr. Klenck and he made sure that all precautions were taken to ensure a successful experience. He really cares about his patients. The Surgery Scheduler, Jennifer, also does an outstanding job of scheduling procedures and making sure that all of the necessary pre op referrals are completed in a timely manner. Highly recommended!

If you care about your health and well being, do not come to a place that practices mill medicine,…read morecontrary to the standard of care. Multiple rushed and poor experiences here with several physicians. Most of your face time here is with physician assistants. When a doctor experiences significant tactile resistance during an injection and openly admits a lesion isn't behaving like a typical cyst, shifting to a passive "wait-and-see" approach without looking at your historical imaging is simply a contradiction in clinical logic. Calling that out isn't about being confrontational; it is about recognizing that your intuition was right, your questions are valid. Dr. Billings operates a medical mill. I came to see Dr Billings (incidentally CEO of Pasadena Orthopedics) for a thumb lesion xrayed 5 years ago and never biopsied. She injected my thumb without so much as objectively establishing if the lesion was solid or cystic. She told me with utmost confidence that I have a cyst. She suddenly revised her diagnosis while in the midst of obviously struggling to inject the lesion with steroids. She wanted to move fast because volume means Benjamins $. I walked in with little to no pain, and walked out unable to fully flex or extend my thumb without pain. The office then gave me the run around for a simple imaging request after the pain progressively worsened and insinuated that the response to my injection in 6 weeks is "diagnostic." No rationale was offered. Billings tried to pivot with, "let's see if we get a treatment response." Truth is, she realized unnecessary needle trauma would have to be healed from forcefully trying to inject steroids (liquid) in something with the density of an eraser (before imaging could become meaningful). I offered to show them prior imaging, but they were too busy churning out patients. I came here for diagnostic clarity, not to sit around for 2 hours and be provided substandard care. The audacity of trying to pass it off as, "let's wait to see if the treatment responds" (damn well knowing it's not behaving like a cyst and forcing fluid in a solid mass in a patient's thumb). Come on now.

I visited Dr. Akopian for a minor case of bleeding. Without examining me, and based solely on my…read morereported symptoms, he claimed it was hemorrhoids. I had already planned to get a colonoscopy from a different doctor at a later date, but my GP recommended that I come to Dr. Akopian to get checked as soon as possible, because she thought it might be several weeks before I could get scheduled for a colonoscopy. Dr. Akopian was arrogant, belittling, and rude, suggesting that I was silly for even making the appointment, since my bleeding was so minor. He even asked me, "Why are you here?," as if I was an idiot for being concerned about bleeding from an area where I'd never bled before. Toward the end of the appointment, I told him I would get the colonoscopy from my other doctor. I planned to leave without an exam, because I was planning to be checked by my other doctor, and because Dr. Akopian did not seem worried. He then said, "OK, let's do an examination." I told him, "You don't need to do an exam." He responded, "Yes, I do." I repeatedly asked him why, and his only answer was, "I need to." Again, he was treating me like an idiot by refusing to give me a valid answer to my question. Assuming he had some legal reason for needing to do the exam, I succumbed to the pressure and let him do it. I didn't realize it would triple my medical bill. It took him about 45 seconds (no exaggeration), and I ended up getting billed $642 for the procedure on top of the $271 for the office visit. Before he did the exam, he told me it would be similar to a gynecological exam with a speculum, but he used a lighted scope, and then I was billed for an anoscopy. Do not go to this man, and never let any doctor force you into an exam, because they may just be trying to find a way to increase your bill.

It is hard to figure out what star review to leave. In terms of his bedside manner, knowledge, and…read morethe visit... I would happily give him five stars. However, I'm very frustrated with billing and felt compelled to leave a review so others who are going to see this doctor could be made aware. This is a doctor who bills both a FACILITIES and a PROFESSIONAL charge. So from my insurance, I got a big bill that was charged as a surgery (I am very familiar with this for colorectal care... When they scope with that little camera, it is considered a surgery FYI) which I was never pumped about, but very aware is part of the colorectal insurance billing scheme. What makes this doctor different is that I also got hit with a very, very large bill for a "facilities fee." I called my insurance and they said that usually there's a little sign or something that warns people who go to see that doctor that they will be receiving two bills, but I didn't see anything like that at Dr. Akopian's office. After an unsatisfying phone call with his billing department, where the representative said she just got off another call where another patient had called to complain about this practice for this exact doctor, she said the onus is on me to ask *every single doctor* I visit in the future if they will be billing both a professional fee and a facilities fee because it is there choice to do so. Which... Lesson learned I will definitely do. Because for this five minute appointment that I had with him, were the only thing recommended is that I buy fiber at Costco, I am now on the hook for much more than I paid for a 1) full on hand surgery that I had with another cedars, affiliated doctor, 2) having my baby at Cedar Sinai and the hospital stay, and 3) an invasive biopsy that I had this month that was also charged as a surgery. I liked his office staff. I liked the other medical staff that came into assist him, I liked him. But it really would've been nice to know upfront how this particular Doctor bills and that I should expect to see two separate bills . This is not the first colorectal specialist I have seen and this is definitely the first one I have received such a large double bill from. I could've gotten myself a round-trip tickets to paris but instead i got a recommendation ChatGPT easily could've given me. Hopefully, my experience benefits you ! If you book an appointment with him, make sure to ask if they will be billing both of those fees so you don't have sticker shock.