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Michael A Russo, MD

4.1 (20 reviews)

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Laura H.

There are no words to thank Dr. Russo for making me feel great again! I had the surgery May18,2021 and I am down 80lbs. He is so kind and answers all of my questions. My diabetes is gone! His entire office is so helpful. I have reccomended 4 people to him. My mom had the sleeve a month ago and I have two other friends that he will be doing the sleeve by Dr. Russo this month

Highest weight of 355lbs down to 212lbs
Heather V.

Dr russo has done 3 surgeries for me. Sleeve gastrectomy September 8th, 2017 but due to acid reflux I was revised to bypass august 6th, 2018. He also did my gallbladder removal February 26th, 2018. His bedside manner is top of the line and he has been super proactive in finding resolutions and answers when problems come up. I have never got "give it time" it's always been "let's find out what's wrong and get it taken care of" and i love it. Whenever I've had questions hes taken the time to answer them, and again if I dont understand or forget. Its rare to find a doctor who is out for your best interest, genuinely cares. And not just the pay. I am thankful hes my surgeon and i would recommend him to anyone.

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I'm very thankful I chose Dr. Russo to do my gastric sleeve. He is very friendly and answers all your questions. I love his staff.

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Very good at listening. Wants to get to core of the problem. Takes time to Answer Your Questions.

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UCI Health -Fountain Valley

UCI Health -Fountain Valley

2.6(56 reviews)
1.5 mi

I was just with my brother at this hospital. The nurses and doctors were amazing! Such kind and…read morepatient people, as well as knowledgeable . I had heard such negative talk about this hospital, but our experience has been the complete opposite! From the emergency room nurse, Brittanie, who in the 5 hours he was there, never left his side, to the nurses in the DOU dept. - Jane, Marissa, Mai and Patricia (sorry if I am forgetting anyone). We were blessed to have met each one of you! As far as the facility, it was very clean, not a speck of dust anywhere. Thank you UCI HEALTH.

My newborn son spent approximately 26 days at UCI Fountain Valley, including 24 days in the NICU…read more As a first-time adoptive mother who was alone for most of this time, and far from home, this was an INCREDIBLY stressful experience. I remain SO disappointed by the lack of compassion and emotional support I received. During the two days before his NICU admission, my son was extremely difficult to settle for a variety of reasons. I found the OB nurses beyond rude and abrupt, with little explanation of what was happening or concern for my well-being. From what I observed, they made little effort to soothe him. During his NICU stay, a couple of nurses made comments I experienced as openly disdainful and unprofessional. What was presented as "tough love" left me feeling judged and pressured during an already frightening time. I was shocked at their monitoring my comings and goings, and their comments about my career knowledge having anything to do with the care of my son. A doctor also expressed concern about my anxiety in such a rough manner it was almost incomprehensible. I understand the importance of assessing readiness for discharge, but that conversation left me feeling discouraged, defeated and hopeless about my son's well-being and future, as well as my ability to parent him, when I needed practical guidance and help building confidence. Parents navigating a NICU stay need compassion, clear teaching, and a concrete plan for support, whether they gave birth or are adopting, no matter what the circumstances. Exhaustion and overwhelm should be met with help and respect, no matter WHAT. I appreciate the medical care, hard work, and dedication that helped my son come home alive and well. But how the parents are treated matters, too, and that part of my experience fell significantly short. Important exceptions were Cynthia Meeks, the resourceful and kind social worker; Kennedy, the social worker on call who got me a room at the Ronald McDonald House, which is very hard to come by; Dr. Deshpande, to whom I will be forever indebted for his kindness, honesty and ability to hold medical wisdom with compassion and support; Kimberly Azizadeh, who was super warm and kind and the most skilled nurse I've ever met; and nurses Tara, Hilda, Mary, and a few others, who were good and so caring to my son and I. I also appreciate Chaplain Chuck, who often came to pray for my son. I am deeply grateful for their kindness and support during such a vulnerable time. They made a real difference in my experience and deserve recognition. I hope UCI Fountain Valley *seriously* examines how its staff communicate with and support new parents, including and ESPECIALLY adoptive mothers/parents. My son needed care, and I needed support to become confident in providing it. Too often, I felt judged and disparaged instead. Do Better, UCIFV.

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European Outpatient Surgery Center

European Outpatient Surgery Center

3.4(85 reviews)
1.4 mi

This review is for this establishment's rapid COVID testing. Ha, just learned you can get a boob…read morejob here, along with other augmentations, too! LOL. This morning I woke up to news that I could have been exposed to the Coronavirus. Not gonna lie, I freaked out. I frantically started looking online for Rapid Testing facilities. They were all booked for the day. I found a different center that had availability tomorrow and accepted my insurance, so I went booked it. Most centers do not accept insurance and run about $150 out of pocket for the test. But I continued to search for more rapid centers for availability today (because even waiting until tomorrow was giving me anxiety LOL) and finally came across European Outpatient Surgery Center. There was an opening, so I took it. They charge $130 for the Rapid Antigen test. You will receive a confirmation text as well as a link to sign waivers prior to your appointment. There is plenty of parking out front. You will be required to call the center once you are parked. They will let you know whether they are ready. Upon arrival, they asked me to come up to their 2nd floor office but to stay outside as they took my payment and conducted a temperature check. The appointments were running on time. Dr. Raad Jeiroudi conducted a nasal swab test and let me know that my results would be ready in 15 minutes. I could either wait there or they would call me. I opted to wait. F-ck, not gonna lie, that was the longest 15 minutes ever! I had so much anxiety. While I waited, the doctor even came outside to educate me on COVID. He said that I would be pretty lucky to have negative results considering my situation. Well, 15 minutes went by and my results came back NEGATIVE. I literally screamed LOL. I was so happy. The doc even invited me inside to show me my results and anticipated that I wanted to take a picture! Haha. Very intuitive doctor :) He mentioned that because I work out and eat healthy probably contributed to my results; he did mention that I should continue to monitor symptoms over the next couple of days. Everyone from the receptionist who answered my call, the employee who checked me in and to the doctor were friendly and professional! If you're looking for a rapid testing center, look no further than European Outpatient Surgery Center. Rapid COVID tests are expensive AF, but it's worth it especially if you need the results. The stress and anxiety of not having to wait a couple days for results were worth every penny.

BEWARE!! DO NOT GO HERE! MY FRIEND ALMOST DIED!…read moreOn June 27th, I took my friend to go have a breast reduction and her tummy and legs fixed. The second we walked in, something just didn't feel right. My friend felt it too but she figured it was just nerves. She went to use the restroom, there were no paper towels. The receptionist told my friend that the cleaning lady was on her way! I was confused cause isn't your facility supposed to be CLEAN BEF0RE patients enter? Then they take us back to the room, tell my friend to get undressed. My friend noticed that it had not been cleaned from the patient before her and had to tell the receptionist! It was unclean and unsanitary! She asked to see the surgery room, she said it was very clean like at a hospital so that put her mind at ease and she decided to go through with it. While we were waiting in the room, we overheard a phone call between one of the doctors. He was asking another doctor to come in and help him but we weren't sure if they were talking about my friend or another patient. Come to find out later, that the doctor NEVER informed my friend that they were going to be switching doctors on her!!! She was under the impression that it was going to be a team of 3 doctors working on her. Well it was only 2. And had a doctor work on her that she has never even met before! We were waiting forever then the main doctor comes in the room, and he looks at me and tells me I need to get out cause he needs to draw on my friend! Then makes a remark on how skinny I am! I thought he was extremely rude and cold. I leave, they call me 6 hours later. They told me that her surgery went well and she is recovering just fine. I get there, I call them cause they told me to stay in my car and that they will wheel her down to me. They said she is still recovering and they will bring her down soon. I am waiting then I see a fire truck pull up then I get a call from the facility asking me to come up because the doctor wants to talk to me. As I am walking up I see that the firemen are going into help my friend! One of the worker guys, came to me and told me that they are just taking precautions because she was saying she couldn't breathe! He seemed like he didn't really care and just wanted to go home and not be dealing with what was happening. The fire men took her out and to the hospital. The sub in doctor that came in late that had no idea who my friend was introduced himself to me and told me that he was the one who did her breast reduction. Very nice man!! SHOUT OUT TO DR. WALKER IN CULVER CITY!!! YOU ARE A CARING DOCTOR AND SHOWED UP FOR YOUR PATIENT! HE came to the hospital and waited. He wanted to make sure that he was able to answer any questions that the hospital may have. The MAIN DOCTOR THAT WORKS AT THE FACILITY NEVER SHOWED UP AT THE HOSPITAL TO CHECK ON HER! Apparently he drove back down and was waiting in his car but would not go in because Dr. Walker said that they do not like him there! Hmmmm wonder why? Maybe because alot of his patients have been sent to that hospital cause his facility is right next to the hospital! Turns out my friend had a horrible lung infection! How did they not know that? Did they not do a quick check up before they put her under anesthesia? If they would have checked her lungs, they would have heard that something was off! And they had put a FAHA on her and the hospital said that thing was so beyond tight! Then to make things WORSE the hospital told us that they found blood in the back of her throat and her mouth was all cut up!! What did they do to my friend? ! They had to incubate her but those tubes are soft!!!! Needless to say, this place is a scam and just a money making pit. They do not care about the well being of their patients. Everyone in that office had BAD ENERGY

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Richard H  Lee, MD - Renaissance Plastic Surgery - Our staff is ready to help you "Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful"

Richard H  Lee, MD - Renaissance Plastic Surgery

5.0(101 reviews)
5.3 mi
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I couldn't be happier with my experience with Dr. Lee and his entire team. I am now 10 weeks…read morepost-op from a facelift, neck lift, upper and lower blepharoplasty, brow lift, and lip lift, and the results have exceeded my expectations. My goal was to look refreshed and natural--not like I'd had surgery--and that's exactly what Dr. Lee achieved. Friends and family tell me I look amazing, but no one can pinpoint why. I simply look like a younger, well-rested version of myself. I was amazed by how little bruising I had after surgery. Within two weeks, I looked great and felt comfortable being out in public. At 10 weeks, my scars are essentially invisible, and my results continue to improve. Dr. Lee is an exceptionally talented surgeon who is confident, caring, and meticulous. From my first consultation through every follow-up appointment, he and his staff made me feel informed, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. Their professionalism and kindness made the entire experience stress-free. If you're considering facial rejuvenation and want beautiful, natural-looking results, I highly recommend Dr. Lee. Choosing him was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

Both Jenni and Victoria are experts in their field! Had gotten Botox only one time before so I was…read moreunsure of how many units I would need and exact areas to work on. Both provided suggestions on what I could touch up and areas that may need filler in the future. Love going to a place I can trust and provide the right amount of correction for my face!

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Alan T Tran, MD

Alan T Tran, MD

4.5(22 reviews)
1.0 mi

If I could give 10 stars, I would…read more I don't think I have ever opened my heart in a review the way I am about to do. My story with Dr. Alan T. Tran began in 2022, after a long and frustrating search for a surgeon who could help me. In 2021, I suffered a very serious accident that caused significant loss of skin and tissue in my lower leg and forearm. I underwent several procedures and skin grafts, but beyond the physical damage, the experience was deeply traumatic, and I also lost much of the sensation in the grafted areas. After consulting with several specialists throughout Orange County, I repeatedly heard the same thing: they could not help me. Every surgeon I saw before Dr. Tran said they were unable to perform the reconstruction I needed. After hearing "no" from surgeon after surgeon, I was incredibly fortunate to finally find Dr. Tran. During our first conversation, he told me he had previously performed a similar procedure on a child and believed he could perform the delicate reconstructive surgeries I needed. For the first time, I felt there might actually be a solution. That was the beginning of a journey that has truly changed my life. Dr. Tran did much more than perform several surgeries to reconstruct parts of my body. In many ways, he also helped reconstruct my self-esteem and confidence. The work he has done for me is something I honestly never imagined would be possible. At one point, there simply was not enough skin or tissue to properly close the area over the grafts. Dr. Tran used an extremely delicate technique involving tissue expanders placed beneath my skin and gradually filled with saline. Little by little, the skin expanded, creating enough additional tissue to eventually be repositioned over the areas requiring reconstruction. It is a long, delicate process requiring extraordinary precision, experience, patience, and vision. My arm has now been completed, while my leg is still in the final stage of reconstruction. I am scheduled for one final surgery later this year, in 2026, and I know this long journey is finally approaching its conclusion. When I think about everything Dr. Tran has done for me, I can only say that he is much more than a surgeon. To me, he is a true artist with blessed hands, an extraordinary mind, and the ability to see possibilities where perhaps other surgeons might not. I will be eternally grateful that I found him. I also want to give a very special thank-you to Leyna, Janet, and Liz, who are an essential part of Dr. Tran's team. Throughout my journey, they have been incredibly dedicated, kind, compassionate, and genuinely caring. Every time I walk into the office, I feel welcomed, respected, and truly cared for. Having people like them by your side during such a long and delicate process makes an enormous difference. All of my surgeries have been performed at the great Fountain Valley Regional Hospital, where I have also experienced the professionalism and compassion of Dr. Tran's surgical team. From the nurses who welcomed me to the anesthesiologists and everyone who assists Dr. Tran, I have consistently been treated with respect, care, professionalism, and humanity. After everything I have been through, I could not give Dr. Alan T. Tran and his team anything less than five stars. If I could, I would give them 10 stars. As I mentioned, my journey is not quite over yet, but I look forward to completing this final chapter and moving forward with my life, knowing that none of this would have been possible without Dr. Tran's exceptional skill, dedication, and belief in what could be achieved. When so many others told me they could not help, Dr. Tran saw a possibility and chose to help me. I will always be grateful for that. Thank you, Dr. Tran, for everything you have done for me and for never giving up on what was possible.

Thank you and your staff for helping me with my procedures. I am happy with how they help me and…read morewould recommend to other people. Quality work and you can trust them. They care and are very nice. I had a great experience. From Mai lan nguyên

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Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD

Keun-Heng Stephen Huo, MD

5.0(7 reviews)
0.1 mi

Dr Huo , I forever will be grateful to him and his college Dr G for providing me wonderful medical…read morecare and advice. I love going to this office from the front desk to the back office staff are great. Dr Huo has an amazing bedside manner and very knowledgeable. He also did my lumbar fusion and he was there every step of the way. I can't say enough of great things about this office because they are so wonderful and I'm happy to call him my surgeon. Every time I have a question or concern he is able to provide me with an answer or his staff takes care of any paperwork that you might need. Thank you Dr Huo for always seeing me with a smile and being very thorough. You are a wonderful surgeon and ty for taking good care of me on this journey of mine.

I am very grateful that my surgery performed from Dr. Huo was a success. From the first appointment…read moreI had a very good impression of Dr. Huo. He performed a detailed evaluation of my condition, and patiently answered many questions. I/we interviewed 3 surgeons before making a decision. The other 2 surgeons had impressive credentials. However, it was evident that Dr. Huo was our best choice based on his experience and communication skills. He was very forthcoming with answers and abundantly patient with all our questions. I/we are so grateful for Dr. Huo and the excellent results I received from surgery. It feels so good to be out of pain, and be able to resume my physical fitness and good quality of life. Dr. Huo practices out of San Juan Capistrano and Fountain Valley.

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Brandon Richland, MD - 5 weeks post-surgery

Brandon Richland, MD

4.7(70 reviews)
0.1 mi

I am now five months post-op and could not be more satisfied with my results! After losing over 60…read morepounds and working out diligently for more than a year without seeing the results I hoped for, I decided it was time to take a more proactive approach to address my sagging stomach and breasts. I went to several consultations, but Dr. Brandon and his team truly stood out. They were incredibly caring, comforting, and always available to answer my questions--never making me feel rushed or overlooked. For my breast lift, Dr. Brandon recommended adding small implants to enhance the shape. I was hesitant at first, but now I couldn't be happier with the results. At the time, I was much more focused on my sagging tummy, but I have to say--my breasts now take first place! Dr. Brandon also encouraged me to lose an additional 10 pounds before surgery. After working so hard to lose weight already, I was hesitant, but once again, his recommendation proved to be the right one. It ultimately contributed to even better results than I had imagined for my tummy. Dr. Brandon, Karina, Nurse Jackie, Ashley, and Sara are all so professional, encouraging, and genuinely kind. It's refreshing to see such a cohesive and supportive medical team. Most of my visits were at the Fountain Valley office, which was already very impressive, but I was equally amazed by the Newport Beach location--both reflect the high standards of the entire team. I did experience a very minor issue over a weekend when the sutures under one breast opened slightly. My husband took photos and sent them to the office, and Dr. Richland promptly called to discuss the situation. By Monday morning, I was seen by Nurse Jackie. Thankfully, it was very minor and healed quickly with a little additional care. Because I am diabetic, my scars have taken a bit longer than usual to heal. However, they are thin and already fading to a very light pink. I expect that within a year, they will be white and nearly invisible. Overall, I couldn't be happier with my experience and results. I'm so grateful to have found such a skilled and compassionate team.

I found Dr Brandon Richland's office from Jackie after she used to do my treatments at another…read morelocation. Located in a medical facility with plenty of complimentary parking is Dr Brandon Richland's office. Pristine, state of the art and welcoming staff from beginning to end. I also met with Sarah for my morpheus8 consultation and she was fantastic. Well knowledgeable, showed personal experience photos and stories. Jackie completed my first session and she explained everything thoroughly, answered all of my questions and was efficient, friendly, kind, and great/easy to work with! I cannot wait for my next two sessions to see the full effect!

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