I am now 10 days post-op a breast reduction/lift and felt it was important to leave a review…read moredetailing my experience. I decided to disclose my specific procedure because I could find no reviews by other patients who had the same surgery; which would have been helpful to me when doing my own research. Dr. Stevens was recommended by a friend who had multiple procedures under his care and was consistently happy with her results. Just a little background on me - I am a mother of two, who spent a solid two years of my life breastfeeding. Fortunately, I also have medical background that was helpful during this process. Surgery is a big decision and I consider myself to be a person with exceptionally high standards, which is why I researched everything in depth beforehand. After educating myself as best I could about the procedure and reading reviews online, I took the plunge and made an appointment with Kendel, the physician liaison. Kendel was friendly and knowledgeable, answered all of my questions and provided realistic expectations. I met with Dr. Stevens thereafter and was pleasantly surprised by his honesty and down-to-earth nature. He was very professional which I feel is important when dealing with a topic so sensitive and personal. After I met with him, I felt confident about the surgery and had a good idea of what to expect. The day of my surgery I was nervous, but after meeting with Dr. Stevens and the anesthetist felt more at ease. Dr. Stevens had a calm, "business as usual" demeanor that made me even more comfortable. Before I knew it, I was waking up in recovery and ready to go home! The pain was minimal, (nothing compared to a c-section for those of you who have had one). I was given a number to call if I needed anything at any time of day or night. Dr. Stevens called me himself the night of my surgery to make sure I was okay, which I thought was pretty awesome and accurately depicts the sort of person he really is - the caring, compassionate sort. On the third day after my surgery my bandages were removed to reveal perfect, perky breasts. I nearly cried because I felt like I was seeing what I should have been born with. My result was exactly what I had asked for and even exceeded my own expectations. I already knew to expect scarring, (there is no way around that with this type of procedure) but his suturing is wonderful and I expect the scars to fade significantly with time. I am physically more comfortable and overall a happier person! My confidence has been restored! THANK YOU Dr. Stevens from the bottom of my heart. You have changed my life for the better and I would not hesitate to return to you should I ever decide to have another procedure. I would recommend you to anyone considering a surgery.

I called the office today, September 8, 2026, to inquire about an appointment and obtain…read moreinformation regarding a procedure. When the receptionist asked what procedure I was interested in, I explained the situation and mentioned that my previous surgeon had retired. The receptionist immediately interrupted me and stated that my surgeon was not retired. I attempted several times to clarify who I was referring to and provide additional information, but I was repeatedly interrupted and was not given an opportunity to finish explaining my situation. The only response I was ultimately able to hear was, "We are not taking any new patients." I understand that a medical office may not be accepting new patients; however, I believe the way this information is communicated is equally important. I found the interaction unnecessarily rude and dismissive, particularly when I was simply trying to ask a question and provide clarification. I ultimately said, "Well, thanks for not letting me speak," because I felt I was not being given an opportunity to communicate. As a potential new patient, this interaction was concerning. It left me wondering how patients are treated when they have questions, concerns, or complications that require additional communication and support. First impressions matter, especially in healthcare, and I hope the office considers providing staff with training on professional and respectful communication with prospective and current patients.

Office staff was awesome, very helpful. Dr.Lechtman is very to the point, answered all my…read morequestions, explained the procedure and listened to my concerns and adjusted the direction of my procedure, to my advantage. Which impressed me, because he did what was best for my healing, not his wallet.

recently had an explant surgery with Dr. Alex Lechtman, and unfortunately, I'm very disappointed…read morewith the results and the care I received. From the beginning, I expected a professional, diligent approach -- especially since my original implant surgery with another surgeon left my breasts with a clean, symmetrical finish and a well-done outline around the nipple area. In contrast, this experience felt careless. After the explant, I noticed that the nipples were not closed out with any attention to detail. The stitching was uneven and poorly done, and it seems like the surgeon completely ignored the original clean outline left by my previous doctor -- something that should have been very simple to follow. Now I'm left with deformed nipples and scars that look rushed and unprofessional. What's worse is the energy at my final post-op appointment. When he unwrapped the bandages, he looked at me and said, "This is what you wanted," in a very condescending and dismissive tone. That interaction made me feel like my choice to remove my implants was not respected -- like I was being punished for it. This has been physically and emotionally upsetting. I trusted this doctor to handle my body with care and respect, and I did not receive that. I strongly urge others to research thoroughly and ensure they're choosing a surgeon who not only has skill, but also compassion. I hope you DO NOT go to Dr. Lechtman for implant removal surgery. I should have been a lot more careful and considered the mistake he made 9 months ago to another client of his - please read her review as well. Please go to Google for pictures of the stitching of my nipples done by Lechtman :(

I generally do not write reviews unless there's something special or concern about…read more Recently I visited this clinic (PAZ DERMATOLOGY) to see CLARISSA ALVARADO APRN, NRP at 128 N Akers St Visalia CA 93291. I really want to salute everyone working there, especially the front desk folks like Louis, Vanessa, and a couple of others, these are so very professionals, polite and ready to help anyone who walks inside their clinic, with a big smiling face. (I could see them happy and smiling even though they are all geared up with masks.) what a nice experience. Also, I would like to write a couple of lines for CLARISSA ALVARADO, who leaves no stone unturn to treat her patients, she is a very knowledgeable and a very happy person, hilarious, kind and very Professional. I loved every minute spent at this clinic. I feel people living in Visalia, who have any Dermatological conditions to be treated should and MUST visit CLARISSA ALVARADO and this clinic is a real Blessings to VISALIA. To my bad luck I got my car locked out with my cell phone and keys inside to which Vanessa went an extra mile to help me to use their phone and was very patience and calm, till I had received help from AAA. Once again thanks to all those whom I had interacted with during my brief visit and helped me. A real memorable experience.

Bad business practices they charged me a few hundred dollars to tell me come back in 2 weeks then…read morewe can help you? For more money! Bull Pu$5y What a crock these doctors are a joke! They were giving me a tremfya shot every 2 months with hundreds of dollars in hidden fees never explaining the reason for the charges. The staff is just lazy told me to contact my insurance provider and they will explain. I'm glad this is over I wanted to hurt myself everyday I had a death wish I was suicidal and violent i'm glad I didn't hurt anybody or myself, I did not like the shot but knowing this they kept pumping this poison into my body. These doctors care more about their looks than their patients most of their patients are elderly and senile easily taken advantage of clientele.people please they will charge you and take advantage of you to pay for their new building. You're paying for their brand and not quality care. I'll be going somewhere else for now on.

I came here for my yearly skin cancer screening. I also had a scab on my cheek that wasn't healing…read moreand didn't look right. I had it biopsied and it was minor skin cancer. At the follow up appointment I was told of my treatment options which will be with a different specialist. The staff have been friendly and patient with me during my appointments. Dr. Bourne is friendly and has a peppy personality. He is informative and professional all while not being too serious.

I made an appointment by phone for this office, and was told a specific date and time. I live 30…read moremiles away & work as a teacher, so I specifically picked an afternoon time slot for my appointment. Two weeks later when I arrived at the appointment I was told my appointment was canceled and that they do not take new clients after 3:30pm. A few thoughts: why was I given an appointment at 4:30 if that was not available? After telling them why I wanted the 4:30 time slot due to my job, why wasn't I alerted this wasn't an option? Why wasn't I contacted about a possible cancellation? After asking all these questions, I was told they called twice from an unknown number-- but no voicemail was left. As a teacher, I do not answer my phone between the hours of 7:30-3:30pm. Without a voicemail or text from an unknown number, I do not dial back. When I said that I cannot make the appointment time before 4:15, they said bye-bye. In recap, they did not email me or leave a voicemail saying they were cancelling my appointment. I had to drive from out of town to find out they cancelled my appointment without my knowledge and would not see me. Extremely unprofessional.

If I could give a zero rating I would. I called to schedule my first appointment and the girl that…read moreanswered the phone was incredibly rude. I have never been treated so horribly by a medical office.

Nice, Friendly staff, and the doctor takes time to address all concerns. They have many locations.read more

The personnel are friendly and knowledgeable but the exam/treatment rooms have filthy, stained…read morecarpets. Hmmm...wonder what those clumps of material are that have become part of the carpet surface. I endured 15 shots on different areas with no numbing beforehand. Jeffrey Hale is a nice guy but why didn't he numb me before poking me 15 times? I urge you to reconsider using this provider.

The mixed reviews scared me but we went anyway. If you have a special needs teen who requires…read moresedation for dental work, your choices in the Central Valley are very limited. Our experience here was great! The nurse Julie and staff were awesome! CRNA was top notch. Dr. Barnes was really great. He explained everything, came out several times to keep me posted. I feel like he was honest and helpful and they all treated my son with kindness and respect. We might even come here for his regular dental cleanings even though we drive from Clovis. It's nice to find a place that is set up to care for our special needs community.

Terrible place to go. Please don't go here…read more I had three of my children go here and all of them had problems with crowns. Every single one of them. These people didn't help me and they didn't care. All they cared about was themselves and money.