From my kiddo Abigail: what went well? "My flu shot!"…read more How did that go well? "Because I got a popsicle at the end!" She continues "The doctors here are the best doctors in the world!" From mom: the staff here is really great all around. Kind and patient and they run a great practice.

Never in my life have I been treated with so much respect at a pediatrician appointment…read more From the moment we walked in, I felt heard, valued, and taken seriously as a parent. Everyone was thoughtful, unhurried, and genuinely curious about my child as a whole human being, not just a checklist of symptoms. Every question was met with patience, every concern with respect. There was no dismissiveness, no rushing, no talking at me instead of with me. It is incredibly rare to leave a medical appointment feeling calmer, more informed, and more confident...but that's exactly how we left. This kind of care should be the standard, yet it feels revolutionary when you experience it. I am deeply grateful to have found Oso Pediatrics (and Dr. Salter) who treats both children and parents with such dignity and compassion.

Everyone here is exceptional from the front desk to the doctors. Whenever I bring my daughter here,…read moreI feel like they take the time to really make sure that she's OK, I fully trust with the doctor say and know that they have my child's best interest at heart.

This place is an absolute joke. The "pediatrician" that saw my son for a fever and constant pulling…read moreat his ear completely missed on diagnosing an ear infection. She claimed he had too much ear wax and couldn't see the eardrum and then dismissed us without coming to a complete diagnosis. This is patient neglect, and this office has no right to care for children.

My family has had the most incredible experiences with OCEAN PEDIATRICS…read more Our forever doctor is Dr. Steven Abelowitz, and we love him. My daughter is always excited to see doctor Steve, for both well visits and sick visits. She says, "doctor steve will make everything better. I want to go see doctor Steve, and only doctor Steve." He is patient, kind, thorough, communicative and very knowledgeable. We feel so confident in his care and are so grateful for how he has gone above and beyond for our family. He has been there for my daughter since birth, and has helped us navigate through major health issues. You never know how great your doctor is until you have an emergency, and we feel blessed to have had our daughter, Allison, under the care of Dr Abelowitz during those difficult times. He has always made sure my child has received the best care, also referring us to excellent specialists when necessary. He has followed up with the referrals and made sure that everyone treating my kid is on the same page. I cannot recommend this office enough. I know my daughter has always received the best care with doctor Abelowitz. In addition to everything stated above, The practice is very organized and I have been very impressed with the ability to make same day appointments and are generally able to see our favourite doctor, Dr. Steven Abelowitz. This review is longer than most as I want to repeat : he is with OCEAN PEDIATRICS. If you're curious as to WHY he is not at Coastal kids (they're to blame for the negative reviews, in my opinion) kindly read this article: https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2024-08-02/newport-beach-pediatrician-sues-hedge-fund-he-partnered-with-alleges-managers-put-profits-before-patients Don't believe the negative reviews as coastal kids and those running it are the ones who are at fault (this is my opinion, and my opinion alone). The hedge fund currently running coastal kids (Steve's old practice), are putting profits over patients. They forced him out for putting PATIENTS FIRST. This hedge fund in particular seems to NOT care about your child at all, and only focus on the big P: PROFITS. This is why non-professionals (like the entity running coastal kids) should *never* be allowed to partner with professionals. It compromises professional integrity and puts profits over people. Attorneys and doctors are prohibited from partnering with non-attorneys and non-doctors for exactly this reason. Maybe some hedge funds have gotten around it by having doctors as partners. New legislation needs to be passed, prohibiting any organization with a single non-professional partner from this kind of activity. I have been WAITING for Steve to open up a new practice, and am so happy OCEAN PEDIATRICS is OPEN & accepting new patients. My daughter was one of the first- I got her in their system on the day they opened as I completely trust Steve and his amazing staff. That said, If you're want your child to receive the BEST care, call OCEAN PEDIATRICS and make an appointment with doctor Steve Abelowitz.

What a shame. My whole family( cousins included) have been patients of dr a below it's for 25 some…read moreodd years. Back when it was one office in Newport Beach. The corporate greed and lack of care has officially taken hold here. Multiple offices, revolving doors with staff and doctors, obviously unhappy staff that can care less about their jobs or their patients. I should have known better then to continue as a patient. I am the patient that just left the credit card on file, with insurance or not, I trusted. BETRaYED. They are not in the business of healing, they are in the business of steeling. Keep your receipts, record your phone calls, document your visits. They say the bill insurance and they don't. Every time I go I get a bill above and beyond what I am supposed to pay( office visit 1761 dollars), ya right!!! Then try to get a hold of someone's and when you do you at spoken down to. Then the mistake is found, no apology, just "we will call you back, then the bill magically turns to zero Ya. You can keep your slimy greedy business model for yourself. No longer patient centered. Again. What a shame. Dr abelowitz, though your probably too busy to notice, or read this message, I know medicine has changed, I know I can't expect more then 5-10 minutes after waiting for an hour for a appointment that was made weeks in advance. Why do you continue to grow your business if you are not really trying to be a health care provider anymore. The lines have been blurred for sure. For the prospective patients, do your research, try to see the same Doctor twice, you can't. You will Likely see a PA because that's all they will give you, because they care so much about your kids Try to get strait forward billing, you can't , because they don't know what they are doing either. It's like the blind leading the blind.

Dr Coulson is AMAZING. so kind and patient. I love that he is all about the vaccines! Great doctor…read morewould definitely recommend to everyone!

We fully vaccinate our children, but I like to introduce new vaccines by themselves. I don't mind…read moremaking extra appointments to come back in between routine visits. There may not be any scientific evidence surrounding my preferred method but it's our preference. Again, we believe in vaccinations but it should be okay to be cautious. The last time I took my son there he lectured me about me, not getting him a flu shot. I am not sure if there is a monetary incentive involved for them or not but it seemed like it. He was defensive, passive aggressive, argumentative and I felt as if he was shaming me. He just seems very close minded and angry that others may have a different approach to vaccinations and definitely tried to make me feel stupid. On a positive note, he did answer all of my other medical questions and his nurse and front desk employees were very kind.

Recently established at Sea View Pediatrics Laguna Hills. I was very pleased with the care here…read more The pediatrician Dr. Choi was a very strict pediatrician but rightfully called out my son's screen time, lack of sleep. Dr Choi spoke to us in a way that was professional and serious which made my son understand how serious his habits can impact his overall wellbeing. I really appreciated her care. Dr Choi definitely knows what she is doing. Looking forward to our next visit.

The doctor we see is kind and sweet, but the front desk... oh man. I'm not sure which location the…read morephone call was from, but the service there was terrible. The front desk staff member was unnecessarily bitter, bossy, and rude -- it felt like she was determined to trigger every negative emotion at once.

Dr. Jones is the best thing that happened to us medically after my first child was born. I have…read morenever had a negative experience and we've been going to her office since 2019. Her care with children is astounding; she's incredibly calm and knowledgeable. Her office staff (Denise and have also always been darling and they treat my children so well. I think it's wise that they give the pokes (that I want and ask for) so my kids just associate kindness with the doctor. I feel cared for when I leave and I'm not even her patient! I feel like Dr. Jones really gives you all the options and the pros and cons in a very efficient way, and will be open about what she recommends but I've never felt judged by her. We actually laugh because we can tell when she has thoughts about something but she always finds a way to say it softly and non confrontationally. No matter the issue, my children feel safe speaking with her and ask for her by name when really sick or injured. I always feel like I'm informed and that choices about my children's health are for me to decide. She's the reason we keep PPO insurance.

This is the worst pediatricians office I have honestly ever experienced. We were originally seeing…read morea different Pediatrician at this office who was amazing and very thorough and unfortunately he moved and Dr Jones took over. She is not empathetic towards her patients at all. I have needed to come in for several reason for two of my children. She did not help either one of them and she also repeatedly missed that my son had problems with his vision. I would highly recommend seeing a pediatrician who cares more deeply about their patients and their needs. She seems like a very check the box person who is unable to emotionally connect with her patients and their family's.

Billing sucks. Being charged for things that we didn't…read morehave done. Choc is scamming insurance companies.

PARENTS BEWARE! This doctor office refused my child care due to not being vaccinated. A parent…read moreshould NEVER feel pressure or being forced to do ANYTHING to their child that they do not agree with! Do your research there are plenty of other very qualified pediatricians that respect your decision NOT to vaccinate. I will be calling my insurance company to switch to a vaccine friendly office right away and file complaint against this office.

We recently had a disappointing experience with Mia Bella's pediatrician's office regarding billing…read morepractices. After a very brief appointment -- approximately five minutes -- during which Compound W was applied to treat a wart, our insurance was billed and paid the adjusted charges. We were then charged additional out-of-pocket fees on top of that. At the office's direction, we contacted their billing department to dispute the remaining balance due to the minimal nature of the treatment provided. Unfortunately, the charges were not adjusted. We understand healthcare has costs, and we respect medical professionals' time and expertise. However, we believe billing should be reasonable and proportionate to the services rendered. Because of this experience, we've decided to seek care elsewhere. We're sharing this so other families can be informed and ask detailed questions about treatment and billing upfront.

I loved taking my child here over the years. Dr Kraft is amazing. She truly is one of the best…read moredoctors I have ever met. I am not fond of any of the other doctors there, but it's been a good, comfortable place for my kid. But now, to be able to continue to receive the same service I have been getting and expecting for my family, I have to pay an administrative fee of $150-$250 a year (depending on the number of kids that you have). See the attached photo straight from their check-in portal. Otherwise they will charge you for every non-medical service that isn't covered by insurance - such as a call from your doctor about lab results, a vaccination record for your child or a medication refill over the phone. I am shocked and utterly horrified. It's bad enough that our insurance companies rip us off left and right with high premiums, deductibles, and copays, but now my provider is charging administrative fees!?!?? Their excuse - the insurance companies don't compensate us enough so we need the patients to cough it up. Food, housing, clothing, medicine costs have all increased and people are barely making ends meet these days. Incomes have not increased, but the cost of living has. And now, my pediatricians office wants to make more money by charging for simple things that should be included in the overall care my child receives. Sure, I can opt-out...but then what are you going to charge me for? What non-medical charges will I now expect to see on my bill? I called for a refill...how much do you charge for that? I asked for a note for my child's school....how much do you charge for that? These are not things that should ever be something a parent worries about. We have enough worries about our children and putting food on the table. Now I have to have anxiety about more mystery charges appearing on a bill? There was no prior warning about this...no emails that went out to parents and patients, no update on the website...this appeared as I was trying to do a check for my child for their appointment. There is minimal transparency about what you are charging for these non-medical services. I want no part of being at a place that does something like this. I will need to find a new office now...this is so unethical. How many more patients do you think you will lose because of this? I have never been at an office that has ever done this. What are you going to start charging for next??? How sad...customer care and service is now a money making business at Mia Bella Pediatrics.

I normally dont do reviews, but this is the 2nd time I've had unprofessional service when I…read moredesperately needed proper and timely care for my kids. The first time I sat in the waiting room an hour and a half after my scheduled appointment to be seen just for the dr to brush off every concern. The whole visit took over 2 hours and there was only 1 other patient. The 2nd time was 3 weeks later and I showed up 10 min early for a 10am appointment. The receptionist took vitals and the dr wasn't even in the building. We sat in the waiting room for over 40 min before deciding to leave. The dr drove past me as I was leaving the parking lot lot. Apparently coming in late is becoming a normal practice for this dr. Beware this is not a medical group. This is one individual dr that runs this office. If she's not there on time youre waiting for her. I see she used to get great reviews, but maybe time has taken its tole and the quality isn't there anymore.

This is a long and overdue post. I brought my boys here when they were very 2-3 years old. The…read moredoctor was great, but her two assistants at the front desk made me want to keep coming back. The girls were so kind and thoughtful. They engaged with my kids. We moved and I called a few times requesting vaccine records and everytime I mention their names they still remember them and ask how they are doing. To me that is beyond special. If you're looking for a doctor and staff who truly care about your children this place is it. My boys are now 10 and 11 and I still remember this place fondly.

I'm very sad that I can only give it five stars here at most, because I think Dr.Lee deserves a…read moreten-star rating. Even more and perfect. Let me just say this firstly: I guarantee with my own integrity that you will not find a better doctor in this area! Without comparison to other doctors, you might never know how good he is. My daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor because of my mother's language barrier, but my son has been seeing Dr. Lee all the time! I'd always had a very good impression of him with my son because he always came to see us very quickly whenever I went to his clinic. First, the waiting time was very short, and second, he was incredibly patient. He answered all my questions very seriously and wasn't in a hurry to leave. I often asked really silly questions, but he always answered them patiently! Believe me, if it were any other doctor, they would have left long ago! Everyone's time is precious. If you can find a doctor like Dr. Lee who is willing to explain any details to you, you must cherish that. His professionalism and knowledge are beyond question. He always manages to pinpoint the problem accurately. Just a very simple example: When my son had a stomachache, I took him to other doctors, and they recommended an X-ray. But Dr. Lee told me that many children have stomach aches due to constipation. I later discovered that every time he complained of stomach pain, he would ask to go to the toilet. Of course, there are many other examples like Dr. Lee,who is exceptionally gentle and attentive when administering vaccines. Compared to other doctors who can even apply bandages crookedly. He never over-treats, and he never creates anxiety for you. No other doctor can compare to him in this respect! As I mentioned, my daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor, but recently she caught the flu. Yesterday, Friday, I called her doctor, who very indifferently and barely answered some questions. Today, my daughter has a fever, and because it's the weekend, I couldn't contact them at all to offer any help. I had no choice but to leave a message to Dr. Lee. I really didn't expect him to reply to both of my messages, the second one even at almost 10 pm without any paid! This isn't even within his job description. He could have easily refused to help me. But because of his kindness and his genuine concern for children's , he chose to help. He told me because my son is his patient so he likes to help our family. Of course, I need to immediately transfer my daughter to Dr. Lee's .There's no need to see any other doctor, even if it means communicating in English. I remember asking Dr. Lee before, "Why don't you accept insurance premiums?" Because he doesn't, many people would seek out doctors who do. He told me he didn't want to spend time arguing with insurance companies; he wanted to spend his time seeing and taking care of patients, that's exactly what he did. I'm glad he did that because if he took insurance, his clinic would probably be the busiest in the area. He only charges 100 for a consultation, unlike many places where it's 300. This proves that he genuinely wants what's the best for the children and helping children, not just making money. I realized long ago that my child was more important than $100. I preferred not to go through insurance because when you encounter crucial problems, you realize it was absolutely worth it.

Probably THE BEST pediatrician I have ever had for my child. Dr. Andrew Lee addressed all concerns…read moreI had regarding health matters from treatment options to vaccines to food nutrition guidelines. The office staff were also friendly and kind and were quick to assist and provide any paperwork that was needed for school. Love that everyone made it a great experience for my kiddo! Amazing doc who knows what he's doing! :)