I love Dr. Godfrey…read more I have been seeing Dr. Godfrey since about 1995. She is the best Doctor I have ever been to. We are moving in a couple of months and before I go, I wanted to post a review for her. I started seeing her after trying several other Rheumatologist for my Fibromyalgia. The other doctors all said, you don't have Fibromyalgia, because they didn't believe in Fibromyalgia. They all thought Fibromyalgia was some crazy old women's thing and I looked young and healthy at 33 years of age. They all said I am going to determine what is actually going on with you. At first my husband and I were excited thinking they were going to cure me. Doctor after doctor I found that not to be the case and got very down after finding out they would basically just forget about me. Finally I found Dr. Godfrey who confirmed the diagnosis of Fibromyalgia that my primary had diagnosed and took me on as a patient. She has always shown me the best of care. She has called me on her days off, including on Sundays to follow up on labs where I need to get on medication. In 2012 I ended up in the hospital with sepsis twice. Once in ended up in ICU. Dr Godfrey showed up every morning to visit me (each episode I was in the hospital for a week). The first day she came twice because I was nervous and I asked her if she was coming back. So she showed up later that day. Dr. Godfrey is always very thorough. Even though with Fibromyalgia I am always in a lot of pain, when something new pops up, she alway runs the necessary scans and test to make sure it is not something else. She has found I have a torn rotator cuff in my right shoulder as well as a frozen right shoulder as well as tendonitis in both shoulders. I can't say enough about how much I look up to and Love Dr. Godfrey. I don't know what I would have done all these years in pain without her. She made my life manageable when I thought there was no hope. Debbie Lugin

Medical, MD, Nancy Godfrey thank you for THE BLESSING OF LUNA FOR 1 to 1Physical Therapy in my home…read morewhich accepts my insurance!!!! GOD BLESS!!!

Best Rheumatologist in Southern California. Dr Wallace has treated my family for decades. He is…read moresuch an upstanding human being; he has the best bedside manner and he actually listens to his patients. Unfortunately he is no longer practicing medicine and is, hopefully, enjoying his retirement. He is missed.

He's the third Rheumatologist I've seen, and in my opinion, the best in Long Beach! Appointments…read moreare not easy to get, but he is worth the wait. My joints haven't felt this good in YEARS! For me, 5 stars aren't enough!!

Update: Following this review, I received a very gracious email from Dr. Buchfuhrer herself…read moreconcerning the billing situation I was dealing with, and she immediately addressed all my issues. She conferred with her billing team and established rules/protocol to make sure what happened to me won't happen again to future patients. I was happy to read that and am hopeful that the administrative functions will go more smoothly from here on out. Thank you so much, Dr. Buchfuhrer!

Dr. Julia Buchfuhrer was very caring and thorough in her explanation of my conditions. She took her…read moreto assess my hands and joints. She was thoughtful and appreciated her advice to get additional lab work done to have peace of mind. I would highly recommend Dr. Julia Buchfurer based on her knowledge, courtesy and approach to speaking with her patients!

I came to Dr. Livingston looking for a new women's health focused doctor as I have had some…read moreconcerns & I like to stay on top of my health. After being unsatisfied by my previous primary care providers due to always feeling rushed and dismissed, I am really glad to have found Dr. Livingston. The appointment did not feel rushed, she asked many questions and also listened to my concerns seriously. She is very knowledgeable and gave feedback on what could be done / tested on my concerns & what wouldn't be helpful, and she also help set up any follow up tests necessary. My only wish is that it's easier to find appointment availability as I had to book months ahead, but I think that speaks to how great she is! Although it was just my first appointment, I'm looking forward to working with Dr. Livingston as I feel like she genuinely cares and will take care of her patients! Also front desk is efficient & friendly even though they were very busy. It was easy to book other appointments with the front desk.

We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Livingston during the birth of our daughter this weekend. As…read morefirst-time parents, our precipitous labor was completely unexpected. I arrived already 10 cm dilated, and the doctor came in while things were pretty chaotic but handled everything very calmly. I wasn't able to get an epidural in time, but she still advocated for me and supported my request to try, which meant a lot. She also guided me through different positions to help me push more effectively, which made a big difference. I especially appreciated her communication when our daughter's heart rate was dipping during contractions. She kept us informed and gave us a thoughtful heads-up about possible next steps without making us feel rushed or pressured. Very grateful to have a healthy baby and such a smooth recovery so far!

Dr. Jiang helped my Mom with her COPD and gave us some incredible advice that no other doctor had…read moreever mentioned. It worked and I am grateful. He's very good!

I saw Dr. Jiang in Spring of 2020, at the beginning of Covid. He showed me my x-rays and carefully…read morepointed out features that were important. It was a relief to talk with a well-trained, very thorough specialist. Dr. Jiang was patient, kind and caring. Great doctor.

Dr. Rebekah Neal from Valerius Medical Group has been my rheumatologist for the last few years. I…read morehad been having a lot of back pain for several years and other doctors just told me it was a muscle spasm or they didn't know what it was and just gave me pain meds or sent me to physical therapy which didn't work. When I finally found Dr. Neal she didn't just write me off but took the time to talk to me and asked a lot of questions other doctors never did. She thought I had ankylosing spondylitis (even though I am a woman and it's not nearly as common in women as in men) and sent me for x-rays. When those were negative she sent me for an MRI and I was FINALLY given the diagnosis of ankylosing spondylitis. She started me on Humira and within a couple of weeks I was feeling better. Now I am living pain-free and can do anything I want without worrying that it's going to take days to recover. I do have to wait in the waiting room awhile sometimes to see her, but I know that's because she cares and takes the time with her patients instead of just rushing them out the door. Although I relocated I still make the drive to Long Beach because she is so knowledgeable and kind and went to bat for me when my new insurance company didn't want to cover Humira. I have referred a few family members to her medical group for other reasons and they are all really happy with their treatment. I highly recommend this group and specifically Dr. Rebekah Neal to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and caring rheumatologist.

The Dr maybe good but she does not listen to your concerns…read moreHer office staff are unsatisfactory in my opinion. No matter my concern they never admit to a possible error. I've cancelled all remaining appointments

Dr C. is a genuine, easy going and extremely comfortable specialist to talk to; where most…read morespecialists are a bit stuffy and... well arrogant or can be. What Dr. C. does is complicated and he brings it down to where a patient not only understands it but can make an informed decision about his healthcare and be comfortable with that decision.

He performed a laminectomy-laminotomy on me twice, 5 years apart (I had a crappy employer, no time…read moreto recover), in the mid-late 1980's. I'm almost 70 now, and I can still walk, claim stairs, and live a normal retired life. And his bedside manner is beyond legendary. When my late wife had a surgical emergency, I called him for advice. He got the best vascular surgeon in town, and made sure my wife had the best care possible. In 2005, when I had a quadruple bypass at Memorial hospital, who came in unannounced? Dr. Ceverha...cracking jokes and making sure I had everything I needed. Just a great, skilled doctor, and a helluva guy. I'd dare to say I can call him a friend. He's THAT good. BTW...He's retired.

I had a referral to see doctor Applby for cardiology and doctor Carangelo for podiatry…read more Applby wouldn't see me without detailed notes from previous doctors. This meant contacting a hospital in New York to track down notes from the last two years. This took a couple months. Sure glad I no longer have a life threatening condition. No thanks for making this process difficult. He also discounted the actions of my doctor by putting me on cholesterol lowering medication. Trust the studies doctor, this has been proven to have positive results in patients like me. The real issue rests with the administrators. When I was seen for podiatry I referred to a third party for orthotics. I contacted the doctors office several times and when I finally got a call back they had me call the third party myself. It took so long that my referral expired. The doctors took no responsibility for the lack of care and I was told to work it out with my insurance. The lack of regard for their patients is appalling. I still don't have a solution and it's been six months. I intend to recommend that tricare never refer any military members anymore to this medical group. You will be seen as a customer to make money off of. Extremely disappointed and will never return. Same goes for my children with doctors in the same complex.

Had a MRI at the Imaging Center great service from the receptionist to the technician very…read moreprofessional, polite no long wait. If you need a MRI or X ray I highly recommend them.

I've been in and out of rheumatology practices for what has seemed like a lifetime, but not one of…read morethem can touch the level of care that I receive from Dr. Cooray. She is brilliant, caring, and leaves absolutely no stone unturned. She doesn't just listen...she hears you. I tell her each and every visit how much I appreciate her care. Her support staff is just as wonderful...such a great team that obviously enjoys what they do.

Best doctor ever, she's responsive, and takes a whole view of the body, she works with my other…read moredoctors, kind, smart, efficient. Her staff is also on the ball, they helped making my medication affordable and are very responsive. I trust her blindly

Best doctor I've had in YEARS. She is always doing her best to be responsive, helpful, and timely…read more She makes me feel like I matter and that is unusual in most cases of managed care these days. I hope she knows how uniques she is!

Dr. Tara Scott is truly an exceptional doctor and one of the best physicians in Long Beach and in…read morethe entire state of California. She is remarkably smart, analytical, and compassionate. Her medical knowledge and ability to understand and explain complex health issues are outstanding. She takes the time to listen carefully, answer questions, and make sure her patients feel supported and informed at every visit. Dr. Scott's office reflects the kind of caring person she is. She has pictures of her pets and her children's artwork displayed, which creates such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. She is also an avid reader and even keeps a small library of books in her office that patients can borrow, showing how deeply she values both health and lifelong learning. She truly cares about her patients and always goes above and beyond to provide the best care possible. In addition to her professional excellence, Dr. Scott is an inspiring role model. She is a dedicated runner and athlete, and she brings that same discipline, energy, and positive spirit to her medical practice. I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Scott as my primary care physician. She provides exceptional care with intelligence, empathy, and integrity. Long Beach is lucky to have her. Signed, Kristy B.