I want to recognize Joshua, one of the security officers at Garfield Hospital, for his exceptional…read morekindness and compassion. My mom and I were having a very difficult day, and from the moment Joshua greeted us, he made us feel safe, welcomed, and cared for. He kindly guided us to the front of the ER, and when it was time to leave, he personally helped my mom in her wheelchair all the way to our car. It wasn't just what he did...it was the genuine care and compassion he showed while doing it. His kindness, patience, and willingness to help lifted a heaviness I was carrying that day and reminded me how much simple acts of compassion can mean. Joshua went above and beyond his role, and his professionalism and empathy made a lasting impression on us. Garfield Hospital is fortunate to have someone like him representing the hospital. Thank you, Joshua, for treating us with such kindness and respect.

You can feel someone's energy the moment the person opens his/her mouth…read more We were here to visit our mom on May 28th, 2025 in the CCU Unit. The day shift nurse, Asian, possibly Vietnamese, had one of the most unwelcoming voices I've ever heard- almost like a "Don't bother me or I'll F-U up attitude." If you don't love what you do, find something that you love. It's NOT always about the money!!

I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone who helped my son during his surgery at…read moreMonterey Park Hospital on 3/5/26, especially Dr. Yao and every RN and anesthesiologist who was there. We arrived at 5 a.m. for his outpatient surgery, and from the moment we walked in they checked us in right away, took us to the room, and started preparing my son. He was very scared, but every single RN, anesthesiologist, and doctor was incredibly kind. They took the time to talk to both of us, explain the process, comfort him, and even held his hand to help him feel safe. The recovery took about an hour and 30 minutes, and during that whole time the staff kept checking on us and asking if we needed anything. It really meant a lot to see how much they cared. I'm truly grateful for the compassion, patience, and professionalism everyone showed that morning. Thank you to all of you who were there and took such good care of my son. It made a very scary day much easier for our family. 3/52026 thank you again

Last Friday afternoon I went for an outpatient x-ray because my former imaging center closed down,…read moreand the hospital is very close to my house. I was the only person in the waiting area, but the receptionist wouldn't finish processing me until my doctor contacted her with some number she needed for sending him the x-ray results. After waiting an hour I finally left because I didn't know if or when the doctor's office would ever call her back. The reason for the one star: the receptionist in the x-ray waiting room was coughing and not wearing a mask. Sure enough, I woke up the next morning with a dry cough and have been coughing all weekend. You would think that a hospital employee would know to wear a mask if she is sick.

They really do nickel and dime you for everything at this office. I came in for my physical and…read morethey charged me a copay for my visit. However, preventative care is 100% covered. When i inquired about it, the front desk person told me she didn't have me down for physical. I asked what did she have me down for? And it was a physical. So then asked if there was any other medical needs or questions i needed to ask the doctor today? and when i said no, she refunded me my copay. A week later, someone from their office called me and asked me to come in so i can discuss my blood results with a doctor. They also gave me the option to do this over the phone and SURPRISE!!!! THEY WANTED TO CHARGE ME ANOTHER COPAY!!!! At my old PCP, they did not charge me a second copay for discussing my results. if you don't want to be nickeled and dimed for everything, then i suggest you look for another doctor's office. But i would say the doctor's here are actually very nice. They do listen to your concerns and i did not feel rushed during my appointment.

I question the authenticity of the positive reviews that initially drew me to this clinic. In my…read moreexperience, the doctor exhibited a troubling need to exert strong control over others and demonstrated minimal compassion toward a severely ill patient. Upon learning that the patient had sought emergency care at another hospital--while still honoring the scheduled appointment at this clinic--the doctor became visibly upset and subsequently refused to continue providing medical services, despite the patient attending the appointment as planned. This highly unprofessional behavior has led us to consider filing formal complaints through the appropriate channels."

I was a little skeptical when I saw the 3-star rating. My dad was admitted to Garfield Medical…read moreCenter on 8/2/23 due to a stroke. Dr. Owyoung was the Neurologist who saw him. Subsequent to my dad's discharge, we went to see Dr. Owyoung for a follow up. Dr. Owyoung carefully examined my dad's MRI images and explained to us regarding my dad's condition and what after care would be. He really took his time to make sure we understand the health issue. I was very impressed with his care and compassion. Our appointment was at 11:00AM and we probably waited for about 30 minutes. There was only 1 patient before us. By the time we left, the waiting room was full. Not sure what a 'normal' wait time is. My experience with Dr. Owyoung was very positive. I plan on taking my mom to see him as well. Both my parents are in their mid to late 80s.

Very bad experience and not organized. I booked appointment two months ago for 6/5/23 at 11:30 AM,…read moreArrived 15 minutes early and lots of people. told the reception about appointment time. waited 3 HOURS TO SEE THE DOCTOR. He order medicine which is e prescribed to CVS, went to CVS and said did not receive, called back his office, went to voicemail 2 times. Finally receptionist called back and told me CVS got it. went back to CVS and send it with wrong date of birth. OMG. also send MRI requests with wrong date of Birth. OMG. They already got my ID, insurance cards all in copy, how can someone do that mistake.

I became a patient at The Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Center a few years back when I lost my…read moreinsurance. I looked around for "low cost clinics" and was happy to stumble onto Tzu Chi where I could speak to a physician for a $40 flat fee and I could also get full panel blood work for ~$20. They also have dental and acupuncture services, but I have never used those. I was shocked when I first met Dr. Stephen Denq. He is the first doctor I've ever encountered who was not in a rush or trying to push pills on me to get me out the door. Dr. Denq took extensive time to explain to me the different medical conditions I was experiencing, possible alternative explanations, and a cogent medical treatment strategy. He also shared with me that having a 40" waist is a predictor of heart disease and diabetes. He then explained that he shares this information with all of his patients but unfortunately very few of them actually listen and come back for their next check up having lost weight. He asked me what kind of patient I would be. That was it! Even though I had been obese for four decades, this is the one medical conversation that changed my life. I took his "challenge" very seriously and I began my health/fitness transformation right then and there. The first 20 lbs I lost were by switching to a 100% plant-based diet (not his recommendation per se, but after extensive research, I realized this is the best diet for me), Since meat and cheese have 5X the calories of plant-based foods, I was able to eat the same exact amount while still dropping my caloric intake by 80%. I went back three months later and Dr. Denq was very pleased with my progress. I shared with him that I had plateaued in my weight loss and he suggested I had mastered the diet aspect, now I should strive to increase my exercise regimen. I then joined adult gymnastics (which I am addicted to) and lost another 15 lbs. I went for my quarterly blood work and exam and again Dr. Denq was very excited about my new healthy lifestyle. I told him I wanted to still reach higher level of fitness and he then shared that the human body gets used to the exercise regimen it becomes accustomed to. He suggested I change up my gymnastics work out or take on a second sport/activity. Realizing that successful gymnasts (children and adults) are strong and lean people, I joined a second gym that focuses on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) where I lost my last 15 lbs. In total, I lost 50 lbs in almost two years in BIG part due to Dr. Denq's honest conversations with me. In conclusion, this is a great "low cost clinic." Even though I have insurance now, I am still a patient of Dr. Denq at The Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Center. I even donate to their nonprofit because I believe in the charitable work they're engaging in. Note: While I love this place, I believe in being completely transparent. One downside to this clinic is that a lot of the staff/volunteers speak with a heavy Chinese accent. Dr. Denq does not, so we communicate perfectly, but when the clinic calls to remind you of an appointment or you call to make/change an appointment, communication can be a tad challenging. Oh well, that's a small price to pay for world class medical treatment at extremely affordable prices.

I went to see Dr. Oedipus Hannibal Chainsaw Massacre for an eye exam. The exam was conducted in an…read moreold meth lab RV. I must say that Dr. Lin has a heart of black fecal matter and a stress junkie crank drama cock burger mind. She is a cruel, callous, hooker who took her corkscrew fingers and eradicated and disfigured my eyelids. When I looked in the mirror I was shocked by my hideousness that Dr. Lin bestowed upon my collapsed, speared, eyelids. I screamed and was not able to stop screaming at my monstrous appearance. Gouged, desecrated, by a master blaster, cameltoe bitch stained optometrist. Dr. Lin must have her license to practice elongation and crank stretching of one's eyelids revoked. Dr. Lin is an abusive, psychotic, evil villain doctor who will destroy eyelids and call it a day because it eases her stress and anxiety levels run high ranking. Her hack saw fingers of death fuck over and wreak havoc on unsuspecting patients eyelids. Dr. Lin says let me pull and stretch your eyelids like a big pizza pie because she says I think you have cancer in your corneas. How many underserved patients are walking around with permanent damage to their eyelids door dash squashed by Dr. Butthole Colorectal Mengele Lin ? Dr. Lin is an fucking Narcissist. Her life is overly stressed because she caught her husband having sex with a prosthetic leg and a breast implant.