i have two doctors who i see in this location, one of which is my primary care physician, and one…read moreendocrinologist). both are fantastic (dr. schoenbrum as my PCP, and dr. chang as my endo, and dr. ) who are compassionate, patient and caring. i recently had a four-night hospitalization at ronald reagan due to an h. pylori infection which caused me to have ulcers in my stomach and vomit for several days as there was blood in my stomach. these were doctors i had seen in my follow up and i could not be happier with the results. i highly recommend both of them. the location is easy to find, though be forewarned that parking is a bear even in their lot. the good thing is that there are lots of shops and restaurants around the area, so if you need to do something in the area, you have lots of choices.

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

If I could I would give ZIRO star. This Dr Messina and his…read moreassistant tina need to be reported to the proper authorities. No one who treats patients this way should be allowed to continue practicing without serious consequences. I would NOT recommend this Dr to anyone!!!! This doctor and his assistant tina are completely unprofessional. They lie argue with patients and avoid responsibilities for refills or authorizations. Tina has zero manners, is extremely rude, overwhelmed, constantly complains instead of doing her job. This office is chaotic, careless and shows no respect for patients. I do not recommend them to anyone. I believe of every negative reviews patient posted here, because we have been experiencing them too !!!! Honesty I hope other patients report this doctor and his assistant to the proper authorities.

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.

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

Dr Lee is top notch physician! My husband sees him every year for physical and he has full of…read moreknowledge , really good bedside manners and really good assessment skills! On the other hand, the nurses aide that's in his office was not nice at all! Very rude! No bedside manners whatsoever! She did not introduce herself to him, did not make any eye contact or any type of connection to him, or even communicate and explain what she's going to do to him. She was doing ekg, and she looked stressed telling my husband blaming him for his hair and rudely asked him to stop talking! My husband gets very nervous every time he goes to a doctors office just because of a visit ... but this nurses aide did not help the whole situation! It wasn't like this at all either the other nurses last year but this one that was w him today was very rude and has a very condescending tone. My husband was very bothered by it. I told him to write an evaluation about it and he didn't want to because he said he does not want to put this nurse in trouble and he said he likes Dr Lee a lot and that's what matters to him. Dr Lee is definitely 5 stars but I'm taking off 3 stars because of this nurses aide!

I had an important question for Dr. Waterman. He kindly took the time to address it in a…read moreprofessional manner. Much appreciated.

Dr. Waterman is the man! His staff is kind, helpful, and professional. The facility is clean and…read morethere's plenty of parking. I'm under Dr. Waterman's care now and he's got a plan to whip me into shape. He knows his stuff and he's genuinely concerned about his patient's health. I like how he looks at my health history/previous treatments and makes recommendations that are doable for me. I highly recommend him if you are in need of a top notch M.D.

I'm a doctor in her building and needed immediate care. They got me in to see Dr. Law immediately…read more She was so kind and warm. She knew immediately what was going on with me and treated me on the spot. Thank goodness for Dr. Law! I could then enjoy a nice weekend without discomfort.

Best doctor ever!!!!! Always thorough and exceptional at troubleshooting problems. Every time Dr…read more Law sends me to a specialist the specialist always say they think that Dr. Law is the SMARTEST Dr they have ever met. When other doctors say that, that is a much better compliment than I can ever say or write about. She is always kind and has the best bed side manner. I think its unfair that other patients gave Dr Law less than 5 stars because of their poor insurance coverage. Thats not the Doctors fault. If anything, write a review about UCLA or about your own insurance. Dont blame the doctor. The doctors dont even handle billing.

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.

I've been under Dr. Bretsky's care for the past 8 years. He is super-smart and attentive. He takes…read morethe time to answer all of your questions and concerns. And he always calls to follow up on lab tests and other procedures. I couldn't be happier!

Most unprofessional doctor I've ever seen. She popped her head in at the end of my appt and had the…read moreresident do my entire exam without checking what he did. I was sent for an ultrasound by the resident who wrote the order for the wrong body area and the ultrasound tech had to change the order to the correct area.  The doctor never checked the residents work when she finally stuck her head in the door. Do not go to this doctor , go to a doctor who will actually see you for your appt and send you for the correct tests.

I just saw Dr. Koven again at the new office. First of all, the front desk staff are friendly and…read morehelpful as are those whom take your vitals and do the blood draws, etc. I would shout out their names if I remembered them!! Dr. Koven is always patient and listens to my concerns. I have some rare conditions and while she admits she's not an expert (I have yet to meet someone whom is in LA regardless), she at least has done some research which I can say is a lot more than other doctors I've seen in the area. I have always been anxious going to a Dr. since I was young bc either they didn't know what was wrong, dismissed/ridiculed me, and/or figured out the diagnosis but left me hanging. Dr. Koven sensed my anxiety and made me feel at ease as much as that's possible! I am so grateful to have her as my PCP!

Dr. George Yen is the man. I really love him. I have had a lot of physicians at UCLA Health and he…read moreis amazing! Yes, it takes forever for an appt. There are ways to get the same day, but you have to call early in the morning.

The parking here is insane! I arrived at 09:42 and left at 10:19 and had to pay $35 for the…read moreparking. There are other parking options nearby so I suggest to check before considering using the parking garage next to 1245 16th Street.

Couldn't ask for better. Care is excellent. He always goes the extra five miles to make sure you…read moreare getting the very best care,

When I started with him a few years ago, I thought he was really young cold and very businesslike…read more He was probably young and nervous like i was. Through the years this guy has become MY doctor. You can ask him any question and he has a way of explaining everything not doctor like, but stuff I can understand. If you get a chance to see this good guy, do it. BTW. These bad reviews are not about Ucla, it's our horribly completed medical system.

I have been a patient of Dr Sghiatti for over 30 years, His diagnosis is very accurate, His meds…read morecure my disease in a short time. He knows the questions to ask and spends the time determining the cause of my problem. It helps when I can see him on short notice---- sometimes the same day.

I saw Dr Sudarsky at Urgeny Care. Concur with the others. She's a first-rate physician. Very smart,…read moreno nonsense. New Yorker (and let's face it, New Yorkers are the best). I have to fly home to the city tomorrow and the mild antibiotic didn't cut it. Highly recommend. If I lived in LA, I would definitely choose her as my primary care (and she does women's stuff too, I take it).