Absolute waste of time. Got a pamphlet on sleep hygiene after explaining having insomnia for almost 2 years. Hope this saves someone's time.

Dr Artal is one of the best drs and sleep specialists i have ever had. Truly cares about his patients care and takes the time to listen. Without dr Artal my sleep issues/narcalespy would have continued to gone misdiagnosed as "anxiety " etc best pt care i have ever received. read more

I was referred to Artal for sleep issues. My conclusion is he knows a lottery less about sleep disorders than o do from perusing the web. His solution is a medley of old wives tails. He abhors sleeping medication and writes that insomnia is normal. I was also referred to him for a breathing disorder known as Orthostatic Hypotension. He apparently knew nothing about this. In my opinion, he is a charlatan. Keep away from him. read more

Roy is incredible He knowledge seems limitless and his skills first class.Im equally impressed by his kind,knowledgable staff

great Doctor very attentive, Return your call. Dr Artal has a very positive attitude. He makes going to the doctor unemotional.

Dr Artel is a excellent clinician. He is kind, compassionate and takes the time to listen to your concerns and is easy to talk to. He takes a thorough analytical approach to problem solving and does not jump to conclusions before all the information is available. Additionally he is available and gets back to you with concerns or questions. I highly recommend him if you need a good pulmonologist. Rita Hand read more

Thorough and kind doctor who finally started me down the path to finding answers to my enigmatic cough. 8 doctors and 13 years later... thanks Dr. Artal!! read more

Dr. Artal is first and foremost a caring human being. He is a brilliant clinician who took the time to hear me and listen. He was able to quickly decide a treatment regimen that would be best for me. I would highly recommend Dr. Artal to anyone seeking good medical care. read more

Dr. Artal is a truly excellent physician. I am a new patient with him and he gave me answers to a chronic respiratory issue I've been having for years. Answers that no one had ever come close to before. Within a few days I started feeling considerably better. His nursing staff did a few comprehensive tests on me and he spent a really good amount of one on one time with me taking copious notes, asking a lot of questions and being very thorough in general. He has a very kind and pleasant demeanor and his staff is also very nice. I barely had time to open a magazine before my name was called, so I really appreciate the way they handle their time in this office. I would highly recommend him and feel extremely fortunate to have found him to help me through my issues. read more

Dr. Artal is very thoughtful and efficient. I went to see him for a chronic cough I've had for a long time, and he listened to all of my concerns and came up with a plan of action very quickly. read more

I have called the office 6 pm on Saturday to book an appointment after my doctor check me and said the I have something that bother my heart and need to be check I got a call back from a so called gangster telling me who do I think I am that I'm not welcome in is office for calling on a Saturday (I've called the office not is cell) Talk very rude and unprofessional I dont want to even guess how he work read more

Dr. Artal may be a decent doctor, but Brianna (sp?), his receptionist/scheduler casts a negative light on the office. My daughter WAS scheduled for a sleep study in Dr. Artal's office, but we decided to cancel the sleep study, more than one week in advance, solely because of Brianna. Early on, Brianna was very rude and curt on the telephone. My daughter, who is a full-time university student, once received NINE! (9) calls from Brianna on the same day. My daughter was in class and unable to answer her phone, and when she did Brianna was rude and curt. Next, Brianna was telling my daughter she needed to pay up-front money. Not true. So, my daughter decided to follow her gut and cancel her sleep study appointment. I called to cancel the appointment for my daughter. People like Brianna do not intimidate me. On the phone with Brianna, she curtly asked me why I was canceling the appointment and I bluntly told Brianna the reason was that she is rude and that we would contact my daughter's PCP, Dr. Karimi, to inform her of her behavior, and to request another pulmonologist. My guesses are, 1) Brianna is Black, so am I, and she is not used to people confronting her on unprofessional behavior, 2) she has a personal connection with someone in the office and therefore has no fear of losing her job, 3) Brianna is an unhappy person. It's hard for unhappy people to project positivity. read more

Extremely impressed with Dr Artal. My PCP referred me over to him after having issues that were beyond her scope. Dr. Artal had excellent bedside manner and was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. read more

Dr Artal helped me with effectively manage a pulmonary infection that I had using evidence based medicine. He is compassionate and very kind. He has a excellent reputation in the medical community for his expertise. read more

Dr. Artal is the consummate health care professional. I was hospitalized for a rare rheumatological condition as well as emergency cervical spine surgery. Dr. Artal was asked to consult on these and other issues, including several modules that appeared on a scan of my lungs. He is a doctor's doctor and that's what he was referred to me--by other top doctors!! With so much going on, he was able to synthesize all of the information about my conditions and understand how my lungs could be adversely affected. He literally spent hours and hours on my case. He is incredibly bright and committed to his patients. So much so, that when I missed a follow up scan, he called me from his vacation outside the US to urge me to responsibly follow up with a scan. He explains things so clearly, he is so caring and kind, it's just rare to have a top doctor that is sensitive to the needs of his patients, and even their family members. I think so highly of him, and his gentle and thorough approach to health care, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to a patient in need of a top class pulmonologist! You won't be disappointed! He is a superb person and an amazing physician. read more

One of the best doctors I know. Truly cares for his patients and knows his stuff. He is super kind, patient, and goes above and beyond. Thank you Dr. Artal for caring!!! read more

Roy Artal's office dr returned one call out of 5 and when I spoke to a "nurse/receptionist" she told me "I think you should pick up the phone", how disrespectful to blame me for not connecting with the doctor. Again, he returned my call only once and I called 5 times being very specific stating if I was unavailable to leave a detailed message as my voice mail is confidential. I asked a simple question. Also, he offered me no assistance only that I needed to change my lifestyle, that I should work an overnight shift, as if my profession allows for that. If you want compassion and solution do not go to Roy Artal's office. read more

I have seen Dr. Artal for years. He is one of my favorite doctor's for multiple reasons!

Dr. Artal was referred to me by my primary Dr to discuss possible changes in my headgear for my CPAP machine. The front staff was cordial and the wait time was minimal. Following a discussion regarding my situation he sent in a technician who offered me a new adjustment piece to my mask that will solve the problem I was having. He did not charge me for the piece. This is highly unlikely during these times. Was impressed and will definitely go back and make referrals to this office at Cedars, read more

I was a little skeptical about visiting this practice after reading the reviews but the negative ones could not have been more wrong! Dr. Artal and his entire staff treated me with kindness, consideration and respect. I would HIGHLY recommend Dr. Artal! read more

UPDATE: Since my initial post, I've received MANY inquiries from people hunting for the right doctor. I'm happy to share my journey, so feel free to reach out if you're looking for a functional medicine or internal medicine doctor in the Los Angeles area. I never found a neurologist - I stopped my hunt after the experience with Dr. Artal, deciding to focus on finding/treating the cause rather than the symptom - but did find a functional medicine doctor who discovered I had a parasite that was causing the idiopathic hypersomnia (chronic fatigue syndrom) and adrenal fatigue, along with weight gain, nutrient malabsorption and a variety of other issues. We killed the parasite with several doses of antimicrobials (no antibiotics) and a strict autoimmune diet. I have since started seeing an amazing primary care doctor in LA who focuses on an east/west blend of medicine, believes in the healing power of food while still focusing on science AND is magically covered by insurance. It's been a saga. I'm happy to save anyone else the money, time and heartache of bouncing from doctor to doctor only to be dismissed or underwhelmed. Do your research, listen to your body and trust yourself!! You are your own best ally. Feel free to send me a message if you'd like more info. read more

Dr. Artal seems sort of nerdy cool and seems to be listening. Yet he instructed the tech to NOT even measure my breathing, heartrate, etc. and NOT provide any testing or treatment unless I fell asleep within the first 45 min. (I first found that out one of the times that the tech came in my bedroom, the time he loudly hollered at me that I better go to sleep "right now or else" I wouldn't be tested or treated.) Having him yell at me did not help me fall asleep--just the opposite. Besides, the sleep lab bedroom is hot, the bed is hard, the sheets are cheap polyester (which only makes is hotter and more uncomfortable), and the "blanket/coverlet" is just like those stiff ones movers use to drape over furniture to protect it from damage. The bathroom is way down and around the corner in the brilliantly fluorescent-lit hall and it's used as a storage room for large equipment. So I suffered through a mostly sleepless night for nothing. But Dr. Artal still charged me full-price--even though they didn't even test or treat me. Dr. Artal did recommend a failed epilepsy drug for which the drug company was penalized after promoting it for other uses besides epilepsy: Huge penalty in drug fraud / Pfizer settles felony case in Neurontin off-label promotion http://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Huge-penalty-in-drug-fraud-Pfizer-settles-2759293.php Maybe Dr. Artal was one of the doctors PAID to prescribe it? "Doctors who attended dinners given by the company to discuss unapproved uses of Neurontin wrote 70 percent more prescriptions for the drug than those who did not attend, one memorandum showed." "While Warner-Lambert had been accused of paying doctors to prescribe the drug for unapproved use, that charge was not part of the guilty plea." http://www.nytimes.com/2004/05/14/business/pfizer-to-pay-430-million-over-promoting-drug-to-doctors.html Two of my conditions were on the list for which the government found the drug NOT to be safe or effective: " . . . promoted and unapproved . . . outlined in the court documents are: bipolar disorder, Pain syndromes, Peripheral Neuropathy, Diabetic Neuropathy, sole treatment for epilepsy (monotherapy), Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Attention Deficit Disorder, Restless Leg Syndrome, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Post-Hepatic Neuralgia, Essential Tremor Periodic Limb Movement, migraine, and drug and alcohol withdrawal seizures. "illegal, promoted uses . . . made the drug a "blockbuster" drug. Estimated sales [in a single year] totaled $1.7 billion. The majority of these sales were for unapproved uses with no evidence that the drug was safe or effective." Yet, when I told Dr. Artal about how the government fined the drug company $430 million for illegally promoting it for my conditions and others, he did not care. Maybe the pharmaceutical company did pay him to prescribe it? read more

Amazing doctor he spend all the time I needed and he addressed every single issue I had.

I went to Dr. Artal yesterday for advice about insomnia. He was really thorough and knowledgeable, and a warm and caring person. I can't imagine anyone more deserving of a five-star review. His entire staff was fully professional and friendly as well. read more

I know a lot of doctors in Los Angeles, but I think Dr. Artal tops them all. I sent my mom to him, because I believe he would put in the time and energy to listen to her and to really help her. Boy was I right. Dr. Artal really went way above and beyond the call of duty. Even when my mom gets blood tests and xrays outside his office, he is on top of it and always knows what is going on. He really listens and takes his time. That is the best part. He really got to know my mom, emotionally, spiritually, and medically. I think he takes better care of her because he really knows her. As far as his abilities, I think he is unparalleled. So many referrals from so many friends, but the best of them all were about Dr. Artal. That is why I feel comfortable writing this review. He met and exceeded all of my expectations as a doctor. He is the BEST!!!! Aces!!! You won't regret going to see him. read more

Excellent experience here! Dr. Artal was warm, attentive and knowledgeable. He listened patiently and explained everything clearly. He is reassuring and caring. Staff was polite and friendly, visit ran on time. I wholeheartedly recommend him! read more

I first heard about Dr. Artal last fall from one of my students who told me that he suggested she watch the film "Forks Over Knives". I was truly impressed that a physician, who ostensibly got almost no nutritional education in medical school, would even have a remote interest in nutrition. As a Valley Girl who never gets sick I was hesitant to drive alt the way to Cedars just to see a doctor. Then over Christmas I came down with a bad bout of asthma. Turns out that in addition to being board certified in Internal Medicine, Dr. Artal is also board certified in pulmonary medicine, as well as 2 other specialties. (How smart can one guy be :) ? Anyway, I was very impressed. Not just with his medical knowledge but with his bedside manner. He was very easy going, kind and easy to talk to. He had a good sense of humor too which is important to me and he made me feel very comfortable. He spent a lot of time talking to me about the options available to me in managing this chronic disease. I did not have to wait more than a few minutes in the waiting room (which I love). I have since sent my husband to him and a few friends and they were all pleased as well. He was definitely worth the drive and I will go back. He pretty much takes all insurances too which is a plus. I also liked that he looked fit and healthy. read more

DO NOT DEAL WITH THIS DOCTOR!!! I am so frustrated with this doctor and his staff, I've never dealt with such a negligent and incapable office. I saw Dr Artal a couple of months ago for a sinus/bronchial issue I was having and he prescribed me a nasal spray. He instructed me to call him the following week to let him know if it was working etc. I did attempt to call him, left 3 separate messages and never received a call back. I am now attempting to refill the prescription for the nasal spray and it has been SO frustrating!! First I tried leaving the nurse voicemails as the office staff instructed me to do, no call back. I then gave up on that and started calling the front desk. I finally got ahold of the nurse and she said she would call it into the pharmacy. I went to the pharmacy four hours later and it was never called in! I called the office while I was at the pharmacy and she made up some story that didn't make sense about why she didn't call it in. It is now the following day when I was promised the prescription would be in and it still has yet to be signed by the doctor. I tried calling the office again and the nurse is at lunch! At this point I would rather just go to another doctor and get a new prescription!! Absolutely awful, I will not recommend this practice to anyone! read more

I've had problems with my asthma and for so long not many treatments had worked until I finally came to Dr. Artal. I have seen significant improvements. I love the fact that he sat down with me and discussed my concerns regarding using different recommendations. I would recommend him to anybody seeking help with their asthma. SInce i consulted with him, I haven't had any more problems with my asthma. read more

Adored this doctor, kind, caring, funny, knowledgeable, concerned, spent time (first visit), great bedside manner, walked out and said to my husband, "Wow are we lucky, we have found a GEM." Thank you Dr. Artal. Look forward to our next visit. Leslie Magidsohn read more

I've been going to Dr. Artal for years and always recommend my friends to him. Why? Not only is he a skilled, well-read, and detail-oriented clinician, but he has such a genuine personality. While it's clear Dr. Artal is an expert in the field, he never overwhelms you with crazy medical terms you can't understand. He takes time to listen to you, and answers questions right away, quickly returning phone calls (which is definitely rare with other doctors!) He really lives out a healthy lifestyle and that's apparent in how he talks and listens to you! Would recommend to everyone. read more

Dr. Artal is an amazing physician who really goes over and above. He has a caring bedside manner and is extrememly thorough and knowledgable. I would highly recommend him read more

I love Dr. Artal. He is a rare combination of first rate diagnostician, compassionate and personable listener, and holistic thinker. My consultations with him have really helped me see how I can prevent disease and feel better every day by improving my diet, and I appreciate that Dr. Artal's passion about this comes from his own experiences. Also, I have referred many people to Dr. Artal for sleep assessments and they have all had positive experiences with the consultation and the sleep study itself. HIs office runs well and you're not left waiting for long periods like at some other doctors' offices. The office and nursing staff are responsive and friendly too. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat. read more