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!!!!!

The BEST in his field!!! Almost 14 yrs. ago I saw Dr. Lourié…read moreafter he was highly recommended to me. I have always feared this procedure as I have never heard of anyone keeping the weight off. I went to his support group meetings at Huntington before committing & met many people who have managed to do so & keep it off for many years. Everyone said it was a complete rebirth for them & they were right!!! His attentiveness to any questions or issues you may have after surgery is immediate. I once called him on Thanksgiving while on vacation in Maui. He called me back within 3 minutes! The really amazing thing is... you don't have any appetite for the first year. You have to be reminded to eat! I'm not kidding, it's remarkable! I reached below my goal weight in about 4 months. I would whole heartedly recommend Dr. Lourié to anyone who is "on the fence" about this procedure. Your life will be happier, healthier & you won't feel "invisible" ever again! His office staff is also stellar. Just do it!!! I'd like to check 10 stars!

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.

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 professional, I did all my nose tiplyft with him for couple years. He explained…read moreeverything clearly and have good taste

It's been a little while since I wrote a review here and I think it's time I write one again. I've…read morebeen going to Dr Yu for YEARS and I am still just as obsessed as I was the first day that I walked in. Dr Yu is not just a Dr, he's an artist and takes so much pride in doing a job well done. It's nice knowing he won't let a single person leave without them feeling totally satisfied and beautiful. Everyone who works the front desk is so nice and kind too. They always greet you when you walk in, say bye when you leave and answer all of your questions. I love this place so much and writing this review is making me want to go back this second! I also just read in another review someone commenting on easy to locate, plenty of parking and a beautiful waiting area. I don't normally think of the logistical things, but I can second all of that! You can also grab tea or water while you wait : ) Thank you Dr Yu and Kat!

I just returned from my orthopedic appointment, and I had a wonderful experience. Firstly, I was…read moregreeted by Joanna, who did my intake paperwork. I was on crutches, so she brought everything over to me, and she asked me to flag her down to pick everything up so I didn't have to struggle with my crutches. I have many medical appointments this last month, and she was the first one who made this very considerate and thoughtful offer. Abram and Alexis helped me with my X-rays. They were both very patient and kind. They made sure to help and support me. They were friendly throughout the process even when I stepped on a button that accidentally moved the bed. They were both very kind. Abigail checked me out. She was very patient in finding appointments that would work for me both as a follow up with Dr. Gipsman and for a first appointment for a second specialist in their office. She was smiling, friendly, professional, and kind. I met with Dr. Aaron M Gipsman to go over the results of the tests for my knee. He had excellent bedside manner. He answered all of mine and my husband's questions. He explained everything to our understanding and satisfaction. He explained everything he was doing during the exam and explained any findings afterward while consistently checking in with me to make sure I was fine. I was so pleased with this visit and team, that I came straight home to write this review. If you need an orthopedic surgeon for your knee, I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Gipsman and his team.

Pasadena Orthopedics 959 East Walnut Street Suite #150 is a premiere Orthopedics clinic. The…read moredoctors here have reputations for excellence. After finding a parking space in the large parking lot in front of the building, I entered Suite #150. There is a large lobby with a long counter with staff members taking care of business. We were greeted by a friendly staff member who handed us the expected paperwork. Counters available to fill out the paperwork. We returned the filled out forms to the staff member. We sat down in the lobby. The lobby had a large number of comfortable places to sit. After a short wait, we were called by a staff member, and led to the examination room. There is a large staff and all were friendly, helpful and attentive. Questions we had were all answered. The appointment with Dr Billings was very successful. I have no qualms about returning to this doctor and/or group. The parking area is monitored by a parking attendant, there is a fee for parking. Depending upon the time of day this lot can become very busy. This area is conveniently located a block off of Lake Avenue and a couple blocks north of Colorado Boulevard.

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.