This was my first visit to Dr. Nadji's office and everything went smoothly. The front office staff…read morechecked me in, and I was called immediately into the room. The team performed all their preliminary tests and asked me to wait for the doctor. He was prompt, polite, and professional. He answered all of my questions and provided me with additional information. Definitely a great office.

Dr Nadji is quick but competent in severe dry eye. Honest and straight forward. Willing to escalate…read moremy care when others weren't. Thanks Dr Nadji!

I've been treating with Dr. Maria Braun since March 2022 and my experience has been very positive…read more Dr. Braun is very knowledgeable, professional, nice, positive and is very thorough in explaining medical condition and treatment. The technicians are also very knowledgeable and efficient in testing eyes and the people at the front desk are nice and efficient.

I've been coming to SM Eye Group since I was a kid. Doctors are great and knowledgeable, but…read moresometimes interactions with staff lack certain decorum. As I was ordering a pair of trial contacts yesterday after having my pupils dilated, the staff at the optometry desk made avery rude comment about my prescription, something like "oh wow, your prescription is really high, wow.". Those kinds of comments are completely unnecessary.

Dr. Samimi changed my life. After being turned away by other cosmetic surgeons who considered my…read moremalar festoon eye bags too complex to treat, I found Dr. Samimi -- and the difference he has made to my appearance has been truly remarkable. He performed an in-office skin pinch, midface lift, fat grafting, and direct festoonectomy on me. What struck me most was his combination of youth, innovation, and exceptional talent. Where others saw complexity and walked away, he saw a path forward and delivered results I honestly didn't think were possible for me. I cannot recommend Dr. Samimi highly enough. If you've been told your case is too difficult or complex, don't give up -- find this doctor.

Dr. Samimi was just excellent. During my consult, he explained to me what the issue was and not…read moreonly how he planned to treat it, but why he made these choices. I was encouraged to ask questions, though I didn't really have any, because he was so thorough. On the day of my procedure, Dr. Samimi and his team were fantastic. He re-explained everything, and the procedure was quick and painless. I felt really seen and cared for.

Perfect from beginning to end! Initial free consult was super informative, I felt they really…read morechecked to ensure I was a great candidate. Scheduling is easy and flexible which was big for me, and the procedure itself was so quick and easy. Wish I had gone for it sooner! Thank you!

If there was a way to give 6 stars I would! The admin staff, surgical techs, and doctors Dr Moarefi…read more& Dr Tseng are outstanding. You can just feel the positive morale and teamwork. I did the consultation and pre-op same day and everyone was so kind, patient and explained things VERY clearly. As someone who works in healthcare, I am pretty critical of the overall customer service. This whole office (reception, techs doing the measurements, financial admin staff) is really doing it right. My surgery was timely, pretty seamless with exact outcomes that were outlined to me. I'm so happy after SMILE - life is completely changed. Thank you to the whole team!!

When I made an appointment with Dr. Christian for simple cataract surgery I was very clear and told…read morethem I had Medicare and did they take that as full payment. I was told yes and it also says they take it on their website. This is not true, Sure they will take your Medicare and also make you pay 5 thousand dollars for the privilege. I never would have known this if not for YELP. I read reviews. After I made the appointment, I thought I better give Yelp a read. I was shocked to find out about this undisclosed charge. I would have wasted my time and God only knows when they would have told me to hand over 5K. I have cataracts so hard to read, close to impossible and I was very clear asking Medicare all in right--of course was the response. So, I called back and asked for billing. I told them I read they charge an additional 5 K on top of Medicare and your supplement. I was told they did. I told her I was not told that and it is no where on your website. Pregnant pause--sort of like what should I tell this woman. She then said that they use the best and latest equipment. I asked is that compared to old and outdated equipment. Another long pause. She said we have that charge. She never said she was sorry I was not told this. Now, I would have wasted a day and I am confident they would have made money off what I consider false advertising by billing Medicare to see me and may then tell me to hand over 5K. There is always a reason when you can get an appointment right away. Run from these people.

I was referred to Dr C by my optometrist and friend. Both being in the medical field I respect…read moretheir opinion. My initial consult went very well Doctor answered all my questions and explained every part of the procedure. I decided to go forward with the surgery. Removal of the cataracts and new lenses Tecnis Oddyssey by I can't wait to "see" the results lenses. I'm excited Oh yes the staff are helpful helpful and professional All one would expect, TG

Dr. Thomas O'Hearn is my hero. He saved my right eye after suffering a retinal detachment. On a…read morequick side note, I was extremely lucky to have been referred to him by "Linda" from Pacific Eye Care Center. *Mind u, this was Friday around 5:30pm when my vision starting getting worse and EVERYWHERE was closing!!!! I was ordered to get my butt in the office ASAP per Dr. O'Hearn. Few hours later, the operation takes place right next door at St. John's Medical Center. Get this...Dr. O'Hearn schedules a follow up for me the following day! Yup, it's a Saturday, his office is closed and you guessed it, it's his day OFF! Now that's an awesome individual. I hope none of you ever experience a retinal detachment, but if you unfortunately do, Dr. O'Hearn is who you need to see (No pun intended).

If you need a retina specialist, please go to Dr. Ohearn. He is really care, nice and knows what he…read moredoes. He knows what's best for you and your eye. He repaired my eye after my 1st retina detachment surgery failed. As young as i am, he did the 2ND surgery on my left eye. And i am be able to see again!!!! The stuff in the front Petty, AND the stuff Nancy, they are all super nice. And they are here to help you. Yes.. the waiting time sometimes is a little bit long, but if you want the best doctor for your eye, it is super worth to wait!!!

The doctor was wonderful. I consistently have positive experiences with the medical care and truly…read moreappreciate the provider. Unfortunately, the front desk experience was again very poor. The receptionist, Veronica Chavez, was unnecessarily rude and antagonizing during check-in. I was asked for my insurance card, and I explained that it is the same insurance already on file since last year and that I have not yet received a new card. This is common in early January. Despite clearly stating that I did not have the card, the same question was repeated. At that point, the receptionist raised her voice and said, "I'm not questioning your insurance. I'm just asking if you have your insurance card," even though I had already answered that I did not. I again explained that it is early January and that many insurance companies have not yet issued new cards. Instead of clarifying what was needed, the receptionist continued to antagonize the situation and then told me that I "needed to be respectful," even though her own tone and behavior were rude and dismissive. The exchange became uncomfortable and occurred in front of other patients in the waiting area. This is not the first time I have had a negative experience at the front desk. It is disappointing because the quality of care from the physician is excellent, but repeated unprofessional interactions at check-in detract significantly from the overall experience. I hope this feedback is addressed so patients are treated with basic patience and courtesy.

I have been coming to the Santa Monica location of the Jules Stein Eye Institute for almost 10…read moreyears for high eye pressure and I have only had positive experiences at this location. Sometimes they are very busy and you have to wait more than normal but that is expected. Usually the wait time is minimal. My current doctor Juliet Chung is a great opthamologist and always kind and considerate as was my past doctor, who is no longer at this location, Dr. Nouri-Mahdavi.

Cynthia Boxrud is excellent at what she does. She is honest, trustworthy, and all of her work is…read moreperfection and natural looking.

I adore Dr. Boxrud. She has a positive bed side manner and is helpful and conservative in…read morerecommendations. I went to her because of a droopy eye lid- nothing new. It's 100% hereditary. On my father, it's cute. On my great grandfather, he looks like he has a twinkle in his eye. On me, a woman? It looks like asymmetry. I can even see it in toddler photos. It definitely wains based on weight etc. but with age it was more prevalent and showing up constantly in photos so I decided to check my options and start getting my normal Botox from an MD vs. a medspa for fear of making it worse. So I've been going now for a few years, about once a quarter and am loving my result. No surgery necessary, just a few small pokes of Botox into my single brow- which oddly provided fantastic relief to my above eyebrow migraines i was getting near weekly! Welcome happenstance in pursuit of my vanity. She also offers lasers, microneedling, surgery and lots else. I'm just not there yet, thankfully, but I know I have Dr. Boxrud when the time comes!

I visited Dr. Lazar for a second opinion after experiencing a retinal detachment. He was…read morerecommended by two people who also had positive experiences with his practice. During my visit, he reassured me that my retinal surgeon did an excellent job and that my healing is progressing as expected. While there was nothing additional we could do at this time to accelerate the healing process, I left the appointment feeling confident that I received the best care possible. I also feel grateful to now have Dr. Lazar as a trusted resource and a doctor I can turn to in the future when I change health plans. His facility is exceptionally clean, modern, and state-of-the-art, creating a very welcoming environment. The staff was friendly, efficient, and truly wonderful to work with.

I visited the doctor for a burst blood vessel in my eye. The office staff fit me in very quickly…read morethe same day and Doctor Lazar concluded I was fine. He was great to talk to and very thorough. I highly recommend the office.

Dr. Spooner is phenomenal! Her front office coordinator, Christy, is also wonderful and got us in…read moreright away for an emergency visit after my 2-month-old was struck in the eye during a bouncer malfunction. Dr. Spooner was kind, patient, and professional throughout, and is truly an expert in her field. She took the time to thoroughly examine my baby and explain everything clearly, which put us at ease during a stressful situation. I can't recommend her highly enough. Thank you, Dr. Spooner and Christy!

Dr Spooner is very thorough and gentle. Her receptionist too is very friendly and professional. I…read morelove that they ask us to wash our hands first before any eye tests.