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Valley Thyroid Institute

3.3 (4 reviews)
Closed • 8:30 am - 12:00 pm, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Stuart B. Kramer, M.D. - The certified BioTE practitioners provide superior diagnoses and treatments for patients who want to get/stay healthy.

Stuart B. Kramer, M.D.

5.0(7 reviews)
1.6 mi•Tarzana

Want an MD & staff who cares, listens & takes the time to know who you are and what your issues are…read more? I spent 36 years in the medical field ..I know a great MD when I meet one because it's rare . Dr. Kramer is THAT MD . Thanks

I highly recommend Dr. Kramer! I went in for a complex issue that had me worried and frustrated…read moreafter seeing a couple of other doctors, and from the moment I sat down, it was clear this visit would be different.He actually takes his time. He didn't rush me at all -- we spent a full 45+ minutes together, and he made sure I understood everything. He listened carefully to my concerns, asked thoughtful follow-up questions, and never made me feel like I was just another appointment on the schedule. That level of patience and presence is so rare these days. What impressed me most was how up-to-date he is. He referenced the latest research and studies (some from just the past year), explained the science in plain English, and showed me why certain approaches are now preferred over older ones. It was obvious he's someone who stays current with medical advancements rather than practicing on autopilot. I left feeling genuinely informed and empowered, not confused or dismissed.On top of that, he's incredibly caring and compassionate. You can tell he truly wants his patients to get better and feel supported. His bedside manner is warm, reassuring, and professional all at once. He treated me like a person, not a chart number. The staff is equally awesome.

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Stuart B. Kramer, M.D. - Stuart B. Kramer, M.D. Endocrinologist, specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Thyroid Disorders/Weight loss

Stuart B. Kramer, M.D. Endocrinologist, specializing in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, Thyroid Disorders/Weight loss

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Norman Lavin MD, Ph.D - Dr. Lavin is a former clinical professor of endocrinology at UCLA and has been a practicing physician for over 35 years.

Norman Lavin MD, Ph.D

2.6(45 reviews)
0.2 mi•Tarzana

Dr. Lavin is great and I'm very grateful for how he's helping our family however, the office is…read moreimpossible to get through! They don't pick up their phones and have an answering machine pick up like 90% of the time!! I have to call about 30 times before I could actually get through to someone. They also keep losing paperwork.

The bad reviews are real. The front desk is beyond rude and incompetent. They refused to…read moreprescribe insulin to a type 1 diabetic of 15 years (late onset). The reason - can't tell you. Changed too often, they lied about filing paperwork for months. They would up "firing" the patient because they were abusive and wrong. The patient was in the emergency room for 4 days because they wouldn't help with insulin or medical equipment. You can't call, you can only email. They will not respond. I was told I should be grateful someone was talking to me after 5pm on a Friday and if I really needed Insulin just go to the ER. They literally think HUMALOG and NOVOLOG are the same. They yelled at me saying Insulin doesn't need Prior Auths ever and I was harassing them. I will be complaining the CA Board as they have no care for anyone and will kill someone, as they almost killed this patient. Essentially you have to have the perfect case of TYPE 1 for them or they will fire you, gaslight you, and then try and get you to use an insulin that has documentation it doesn't work because they don't want to deal with insurance. VILE PRACTICE.

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Eiriny Eskander, MD - Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists

Eiriny Eskander, MD - Diabetes & Endocrine Specialists

4.1(70 reviews)
2.9 mi•Encino

I am very grateful to Dr. Eskander. He is a highly knowledgeable, kind, and positive doctor. I have…read morehypothyroidism, and we were preparing for a frozen embryo transfer (FET) cycle, but it had to be postponed due to my elevated TSH levels. An acquaintance recommended Dr. Eskander, and after my very first visit, he adjusted my medication dosage appropriately, helping bring my TSH levels back into the normal range. I am truly impressed with his knowledge and care, and I am sincerely grateful for his help. I highly recommend Dr. Eskander!

I am extremely disappointed in the lack of professionalism, communication, and customer service…read morefrom Dr. Eskander's office staff. Unfortunately, this experience has left such a bad impression that, despite genuinely liking Dr. Eskander as a physician, I will not be returning to her practice. Last year, Dr. Eskander notified patients that she would no longer be contracted with Motion Picture Anthem Blue Cross effective at the end of the year. Because I valued her care, I chose to continue seeing her as a cash-pay patient at $149 per visit, with the understanding that I could submit a superbill to my insurance for potential reimbursement. I had appointments in December 2025, January 2026, and April 2026. I waited until April to submit all three superbills to my insurance. After waiting several months, I received Explanations of Benefits showing that payments had been made to Dr. Eskander. That is when the situation became frustrating. My insurance is now stating that Dr. Eskander was still in-network for my December 2025 and January 2026 visits, meaning those claims should have been billed directly to the insurance company rather than paid out of pocket by me. According to my insurance, the provider should reimburse me for those visits. To make matters even more confusing, my insurance reimbursed me for my April 2026 visit because Dr. Eskander was, in fact, out of network at that time. This further highlights the distinction between the April visit and the first two visits, which my insurance says occurred while she was still in network. I am simply trying to get this billing issue resolved fairly and appropriately. When I contacted the office to resolve this, Nauf insisted that she had been told it did not matter whether Dr. Eskander was still under contract and that the office was permitted to handle things this way. Rather than making an effort to understand my concerns or help clarify the conflicting information, Nauf was rude, condescending, and showed absolutely no empathy or willingness to resolve the issue. What makes this even more frustrating is that I had requested months ago for Dr. Eskander to be made aware of the situation and asked for a call from her. I never received one. My concerns have remained unresolved, and the lack of communication has been just as disappointing as the billing issue itself. I have worked with numerous providers who operate on a cash-pay basis and provide superbills for insurance reimbursement, and I have never encountered an experience like this. I understand that insurance billing can be complicated, but patients should not be left caught in the middle of conflicting information, especially when they are paying out of pocket and trying to follow the proper process. It is unfortunate because I truly liked Dr. Eskander and appreciated her care. However, a medical practice is more than just the physician. The office staff, professionalism, communication, and willingness to address patient concerns matter tremendously. Being treated dismissively when trying to resolve a legitimate billing concern is unacceptable. Sadly, the office staff's handling of this situation has cost Dr. Eskander a patient. No matter how much I appreciate a doctor's care, I cannot justify continuing with a practice where I feel disrespected and where billing concerns and requests for communication go unresolved. I hope the office takes these concerns seriously and makes meaningful improvements to how patients are treated.

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Faminini M

4.8(68 reviews)
2.4 mi•Encino

Dr. Faminini has been my primary doctor and my entire family for a while now and I can't say enough…read moregood things about him and his team. He's brilliant, incredibly thorough, and just a genuinely caring person who listens. The office staff is kind and super accommodating, and I love that I never end up sitting in the waiting room more than a couple minutes. Whenever I need a follow-up or have a question, they're on top of it. Thank you, Dr. Faminini and team, for always taking such wonderful care of us!

I can't say enough great things about Dr. Faminini and his entire team! From the moment you walk…read moreinto the office, you're greeted by the warmest, friendliest front office staff. They are always welcoming, kind, professional, and genuinely make you feel like a valued patient. They're organized, helpful, and go out of their way to ensure every visit is smooth and stress-free. Dr. Faminini is simply the best. He is professional, knowledgeable, compassionate, and takes the time to answer questions without ever making you feel rushed. His friendly demeanor and genuine care for his patients set him apart. I truly feel confident knowing I'm receiving exceptional care every time I visit. In my experience, Dr. Faminini is the best doctor in the Valley. If you're looking for a physician with an outstanding team and a practice that truly puts patients first, I highly recommend Dr. Faminini and his amazing staff!

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Gofnung Yaroslav MD

Gofnung Yaroslav MD

3.6(5 reviews)
0.2 mi•Tarzana

Sadly I can not recommend this office. I met Dr Gofnung when I was in my late 20s and he diagnosed…read moreme with Hashimoto. I was relieved as no one else had checked my antibodies and he got me all straightened out. When I moved to west hills I had thought great I can go back to him but have had zero luck this time. I was 15 minutes late to an annual check up because there are two buildings that look identical and I went into the wrong parking structure so I drove back around to the right location and they said oh we only allocate 15 minutes for an annual visit so you'll have to reschedule and he's booking into next year which was basically 10 months later right my mouth dropped to the floor. Had an appointment set up in August and they didn't tell me that I needed to do bloodwork before hand so see if we should reschedule the appointment so I can get my blood work done. They never got back to me. They canceled my appointment and now that was this week and now he's not available until April of next year so how am I supposed to get consistent care when he's always unavailable? He also went on leave for three months. I think that the people who are answering the phone really are not relaying messages. They need to get their act together and communicate. It's really hard for me to message him unless he messages me in MyChart.

Went back for a follow up- Dr Gofnung and the "Center of Excellence for the Treatment of…read moreMan-Cleave" are amazing - upgrading to 5 stars - When I walked in I noticed the instrumental version of "My milkshake brings all the boys to the yard" was playing quietly over the office speakers - it's the little things that elevate him to the highest of peaks.

Valley Thyroid Institute - endocrinologists - Updated October 2026

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