Dr. Uyeki does not take United Health Care Insurance anymore even though UHC's website for 2019…read moresays that he is in Network for 2019. The Dr. says that they have not been with UHC for years but UHC says otherwise. This doctor is very selective about the types of insurance he accepts, and the plans in each insurance company he accepts so before coming here I would first call the insurance company to confirm and then double confirm with Dr. Uyeki's office. This can change year by year so always check each Jan 1 as doctors dip in and out of insurance networks. This Office is closed on Thursdays. They speak fluent Japanese here and that clientele makes up a large part of their practice. This Dr. also does not do x-rays in office anymore but does do blood draws and then sends them out. He used to take blood and x-rays and develop them in office--no more. On my most recent annual exam in 2018 on a Friday, he called me the next day on a Saturday to say all the blood results are okay that he had results on before all were completed. By the following Monday the rest of the results were in but he did not call again to say those were okay--I suspect because there was no problem. But after looking after all the results I saw that one test was not ordered that usually is every year (PSA) so I called the office to report that and they got it tested that week. He did not call on that result, I guess because it was okay. The long and short is that with the way medicine is practiced in Los Angeles for years and the influence of Insurance Companies--you need to be very proactive and keep records to compare on your own. The blood draws here are professional and leave no mark. You have to pay for parking in this building. The staff is pleasant. If you don't have insurance, they do take cash--call and ask them for a quote. This office is part of Cedar Sinai and if they refer you it will most likely be to a Cedar doctor.

Dr. Uyeki has been my GP for over 5 years, and he's the best one I've ever had. His bedside manner…read moreis fantastic. When he walks into the exam room, he always starts by asking me how life is going and recalls details I've mentioned during previous visits. He listens attentively when I tell him about symptoms I've been experiencing and plans out clear, logical steps to address them. Anytime he's referred me to be tested for something, he's followed up with me about the results within a day or two of the test. He's smart, genial, and well-connected to great specialists around LA. I totally trust him to manage my healthcare. If you live in the West LA area and are looking for a primary care physician, you can't do any better than Dr. Uyeki.

Hans Gruenn cured me of a lifetime of colds, usually sinus, stuffiness. My last cough lasted a long…read moretime, and finally drove me to see him, after a friends insistence. He put me on 5 high pharma doses of Vic C drips within 2 weeks, told me I had to start eating protein/meat, ( I was a vegetarian for 25 years), and to take Vit D 5k, forever, basically. I followed his advice, and was not sick for five years. Nothing. Not even the flu, when all of my kids, (students,) and the staff were sick. Tragically, five years later, I would get this facial that was promoted in LA as, "Natural,' for skin toning. (Be careful ladies, it's a clever ruse,) and I got sick.. I could not understand why I had this three month abx resistant cough. It was from this device that turns out is a sonic nuke, and I needed steroids. I stayed in critical condition for almost 2 years, unable to get help, which resulted disability and an acquired brain injury, severe agony, and almost death. Dr. Gruenn had retired for a few years, during this time. He would have been my captain, and sent me to hospital, or a derm, and neurologist, and followed up on this, and not let me slip through the cracks as all of the other doctors did. Kaiser wanted to remove my friends stomach, and I sent him to Dr. Gruenn, just as my friend had sent me. He was in a lot of pain. Dr. Gruenn figured it out in 3 visits. It was Gluten. The hospital was about to remove a big portion of him, and he dodged that bullet, because of Gruenn, He seriously needs to be cloned. He is extremely quick and talented. I can't speak highly enough about him. Highly, highly recommend.

Brilliant and caring Dr. i have known and been treated by Dr. Gruenn for over 25-30 years. I have…read morehad a lot of health issues that most of the physicians I have been to did not understand how to treat. Dr. Gruenn has extensive knowledge of immune disorders and knows how to help his patients get to the bottom of their issues He is wonderful!

I'm basing this review after calling the office to make an appointment. The doctor is not seeing…read morenew patients, and the waitlist is officially closed because they have more than150 people on it. I wanted to save people time, because it doesn't mention that here or on his website, and I think it would be helpful to make this information public. I asked for a referral but they could not give one, but suggested I check out the website for the Institute of Functional Medicine. No doubt the doctor is helping a lot of people, and doing a great job of it. I'm sure his current patient are grateful to have access to his support.

This doctor sets the bar for how doctors should not only interact with their patients, but how to…read moreapproach medicine! His attention to detail, care, compassion, patience and determination to get to the root of the problem, are just some of the reasons why I'll never go to anyone else again. A friend of mine highly recommended Dr. V to me because I had a multitude of little issues that a doctor (who did my physical for my life insurance) told me I have. He said I had things like thyroid imbalance, Vitamin D deficiency, etc. With two young children, I started to worry that if I left it unchecked I could become really sick one day. I felt a responsibility to my children to get answers, so I called and made an appointment at Regenera Medical with Dr. V. My first appointment with Dr. V was more than an hour long. During that visit, I quickly spit out my medical history, because that was what I had become accustomed with other doctors - who would often cut me off and were almost always dismissive. Dr. V's super cool and calm manner helped me relax and for the first time I felt like I was really talking to a doctor who was actually listening and caring. I had never been to a doctor where I didn't feel rushed because he/she had to get to his next patient. I could see I had his undivided attention. Towards the end of the visit, he drew blood from me (himself!) and ordered a very thorough set of blood tests in order to find out what was really going on with me. I came back a few weeks later to get my results, only to learn that I didn't have ANY of the issues the other doctor told me I had. I was so relieved to know that I didn't have any significant medical conditions. I would have been happy to walk out of the appointment then, but Dr. V still took his time to walk me through some suggested practical lifestyle alterations to help me maintain my health and feel energetic throughout the day (not easy with two little kids). I read his website and learned that he can even tell you if you might get Alzheimer's, and can suggest ways to slow down the development of the disease, or avoid it altogether! I will now be going to him for my yearly check up, for sure!

Dr. Bretsky and his PAs have been my primary care team for the past four years. I go for an annual…read morephysical exam and periodic minor health issues; fortunately nothing major. I'm happy with the care and service provided, and also appreciate the network of specialists that they have referred me to, often in the same building. Since first becoming a patient, I've had two or three high deductible PPO insurance plans, all that have worked fine. They charge a $15 lab fee for shipping specimens to outside labs, which was explained up front and is reasonable. I also appreciate that they manage their office overhead by automatically charging my HSA credit card for under $100 balance due amounts, after first collecting from the insurance company and applying the insurance company's negotiated rates. This keeps their cost down and simplifies bill payment on my end. Some other reviewers take issue with this, but it's never bothered me. Overall great office for periodic medical care.

Great Doctor. Attentive. Smart. Front desk very nice. Sunny, clean, and bright office. You only get…read moreto see Doctor Bretzky for your physical and if you are really sick. Otherwise it's the Physician Assistants. That was ok with me as I liked the PA I usually saw who was Jillian. She seemed to know when she needed to bring in the doctor and when she didn't. That being said, I was never very sick so she could pretty much handle everything. I am very sad that I have had to leave their practice. When you turn 65, I guess they feel they don't make enough money with what Medicare plus what your supplemental pays for a visit, so they charge you a flat fee EVERY YEAR just to be a part of the doctor's practice. $1500 extra per person, per year! Doesn't matter if you have great supplemental insurance (which we do). That's a lot of money and we couldn't afford the $3,000 a year. I guess it's the new thing and other doctors are doing it. But it's not for me. I am now at a wonderful doctor who is excellent and very happy to take Medicare plus my supplemental. He doesn't need for me to pay for him to have a much fancier lifestyle than what I have. He can drive a Prius just like me and it's ok with him. Maybe Dr. Bretsky doesn't want to do Geriatric Medicine and it's his way of thinning out the older patients. I get that. That's his choice. But then I'm not sure why the office acted surprised and a little disappointed that we weren't staying with the practice when I let them know. So if you're in you are creeping up on 65 and looking for a doctor, just be aware that a large fee per year will be looming in your future. If you're ok with this, then he's a great doctor and a very nice office.

Dr. K has been my doctor for close to 3 decades. He's seen me get old and help me stay healthy…read more He's attentive and goes the extra mile to ensure we are well cared for. Marney is the second half of an amazing team and I am grateful they are always there when I need them.

Dr. Kawashiri has been my Dr. for over 30 plus years. You…read morewill be hard pressed to find anyone like him. He is the best. He works diligently all hours of the day to give you comprehensive up to date care. He truly cares about all of his patients. Kay L.

I have been seeing NP Carley Cassity for the past seven years, and throughout that time she has…read morebeen an outstanding source of knowledge, guidance, and support. She has guided me through perimenopause, helping me navigate hormonal changes, weight concerns, and the many questions that come with this stage of life. Carley is incredibly caring and a wonderful listener. What I especially appreciate is that she never takes a one-size-fits-all approach. She always offers different options and takes the time to find what resonates with my own philosophy and what feels right for me. She has also supported me through some very difficult periods in my life, including the loss of my parents, which contributed to some health setbacks. Most recently, she helped me find an HRT routine that feels just right for me, and I am feeling so much better. Carley has also seen both of my children for their initial consultations, so she has truly become a trusted healthcare resource for our family. We all look forward to continuing our checkups with her. I'm very grateful for her care, knowledge, and support over the years.

Really enjoyed my experience here . Great helpful staff . Highly recommend and will be backread more

Awful service. Beware it will cost you $480-1150 just to establish care here. They made me do a…read morevideo call to "meet the doctor" then billed me a level 5 though I didn't get any care, I was just going over my history. I didn't even mention problems I want to address. They do this to extract $ from you so you won't be "surprised" when they charge you money for asking a question at the annual yearly exam. So I wait 6 more months,the doctor remembers nothing about me and has an attitude of "why are you even here" because I'm healthy looking etc. It was such a waste of time. My doctor also seems miserable and overworked. Isn't helpful when I reach out for medical clearance via the portal either. My video call was in 2025 so that charge didn't even go towards this year. I wish they had clearly informed me more about the process of establishing care because I would've conducted myself differently if I understood. Now I don't even want to come back here I feel completely unwelcome and disregarded. I'm a cancer survivor that does need to do various follow ups but "my" doctor could care less about me. Sad

Dr. hingorany (cardiologist) is so rude! I've had wonderful experiences with other doctors but not…read morewith her. She takes care of my grandmother who has dementia and does not accommodate her. I will follow up with ucla and report her attitude and priorities around billing and lack of patient care. I do want to give kuddos and a special shout out for the following doctors that have gone above and beyond in my grandmother's care: Dr. Catherine Lindsay and Ivette Jimenez

Had to check in for a checkup and yearly blood work, and it's always a pleasure to see Dr. Alice…read more She knocks before she comes into the exam room! I have been morphing to a vegan diet, so I brought her the book I'm reading "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Furhman, and she was fine with me continuing the food plan, and said she will peruse the book and monitor my progress. She sent me up to the 3rd floor for the blood work, very easy in this wing of the medical center. There was only one person waiting so I got in and out right away. UCLA Medical Center is the most practical and convenient medical practice I have ever been exposed to. When you're in their system, anywhere you go they can pull up all your records and see what's going on. And they usually send you a follow-up review request so you can let UCLA know how you liked your visit. The only unfortunate issue in this visit had nothing to do with the medical center and that was that my appt happened to be on the day after there was an underground explosion on Westwood Blvd., and the entire intersection by the medical center was closed! Luckily I know how to cut through the university so was only delayed a few minutes. Talk about your news trucks all over the place! UCLA Medical, you rock!

This is my new doctor (internist). I've only seen her once, but I really liked her and was…read moreimpressed with the amount of time she spent with me and with her thoroughness (although a recent article in the NY Times has me questioning whether thoroughness is such a good thing: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/health/views/11essa.html?ex=1363060800&en=0f55c1ae184eae47&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink). Anyway, I appreciated Dr. Alice Agzarian's candor, and feel relieved that I selected her on the basis of a recommendation of some random stranger in line with me at the Costco Pharmacy to be my primary care physician for the purpose of my HMO. During my visit with Dr. Agzarian, I interacted with several of her staff members, all of whom I found to be really pleasant. And I only spent a few minutes in waiting, bonus! One note: Dr. Agzarian does not prescribe birth control, which is fine, as I've always had that taken care of by my lady-specialists. But if you like your GP to handle your non-baby needs, she's not the one for you.

In my too-many decades of life, has no Physician and Office Staff earned my trust in their…read moreknowledge, care and compassion for what is best for my ACTUAL welfare like Dr. Messina and his office has done. I used to have full coverage through motion, picture health and welfare benefits. When I was injured on the job, it forced me to take Medi-Cal and thus by me taking Medi-Cal I was fortunately, no I was blessed to be assigned to Dr Messina. And from the moment he got all my charts and files and reviewed and got up to speed, fully understanding the nigh-on irresponsibile care i had been receiving for almost 20 years from other doctors. He realized how poorly and over prescribed and just almost incompetently, I had been being treated for far too long by the doctors working at the motion picture health offices. Dr Messina is an old school doctor. He has no problems inviting you into his office and sit down and talk with you and he will take as long as he needs to explain something and he will tell you if he needs two hours it's gonna take two hours. He will not sugarcoat things, he will not give you what you want to hear just to get you out, and to his next patient. He absolutely WILL tell you exactly what is going on, and the truth, unfettered and not sugarcoated. If you need help understanding what he is saying, he will take as long as he needs to explain it to you in words that you can understand. But if you're looking for a "prescription pad" to write what YOU think you need or alternative medicine and doctor with hugs included. That's not him. This man has been doing it for 55 years. You count back 55 years and think about what he went through and what he has seen. I've talked to some of the people that know his background and the man is more than just a doctor. He really is concerned about healing. When he calls me in his office, the first thing I do is take my damn hat off, shake his hand and thank him for the time me made to see me, because he is honoring me with his time and care. Then on top of his abilities, Tina his a one woman office staff/manager/note taker/scheduler/referral coordinator/and honestly, I don't know enough about the medical industry to tell you what else she does, but I guarantee she does 10 more things that I don't even know about. But she somehow manages every single little detail with the utmost precision, efficacy and abject efficiency of any office full of 10 assistants. Whether you're a person of faith or not, all I can say is Dr Messina and Tina and their office might just be the greatest gift Gods ever given me.

Customer service is horrible especially with the front desk assistant. Both the front desk and DR…read moreMessina are rude and do not put patients care over their feelings and ego. Worst interaction with medical professionals. The need to respond to reviews by insinuating those who disagree with your medical practices as schizophrenics, shows the lack of integrity this office has towards their patient's. At no point was i asked to never return, and the need to provide a "reasonable excuse" for my review shows the character of this office and their medical "professionals".

Dr. Galier, is old school. He has been our Primary Physician for more years than we can remember…read more If any a concern, whether we are near or far, he is a phone call away. Most importantly, we can always depend on him to answer our concerns immediately. We feel he is part of the family. His expertise, empathy and personal care brings us comfort when we need it most. Dr. Galier is more than 5*, and we are truly lucky and blessed to have him in our corner. Ralph and Amelia

Dr. Peter Galier is the BEST doctor EVER. I moved but keep him as my internist. Never brags about…read morehis amazing clientele is thorough, kind and compassionate