Dr. Gutkin is the best. Her bedside manner is awesome and she always made me feel comfortable and…read moremade sure I knew what she was talking about and what was going on. She is very to the point and will tell you how it is, but in the best way possible. The office staff is also very friendly, and the office environment is very calm.

I had an extremely distressing and unprofessional experience at Pacific Perinatal Center in May…read more2024 with Dr. Kristen Uquillas. I went in for a NIT scan, and during the ultrasound, my baby was in a difficult position. Instead of rescheduling or approaching the situation with care, I was asked to try multiple physical adjustments, including drinking water, doing jumping jacks, walking around, and even getting into a tabletop position while she attempted to scan. Despite the challenges, the doctor quickly took a single image and measured my baby's neck, stating it was elevated and immediately told me my baby had Down syndrome. Without offering reassurance, additional attempts, or confirming accuracy, I was told to get dressed so we could "discuss next steps." In her office, she recommended terminating the pregnancy. I was completely overwhelmed and unable to process what was happening. When my husband respectfully asked her to repeat the scan, she refused and became defensive, stating she does this every day. She also refused to allow us to return for a repeat scan on another day. We left devastated and confused. I immediately contacted my OB and sought a second opinion on my own. Within days, another specialist performed the same scan and confirmed that my baby was completely healthy, with normal measurements and no signs of Down syndrome. This was consistently confirmed at every follow-up appointment. My husband later contacted Dr. Naylor, the owner of Pacific Perinatal Center, and explained the situation, including that the appointment had been recorded. He acknowledged the mishandling of my case and told us the office would take care of the $270 bill and that we would not be responsible for payment. Two years later, I was shocked to receive a bill for this visit, which has now been sent to collections and negatively impacted my credit. This entire experience from the alarming and premature diagnosis, to the refusal to re-evaluate, to the lack of compassion, and now the billing issue has been deeply upsetting. The level of care and professionalism I experienced was unacceptable, and the ongoing billing situation has only added further stress. I would strongly caution others to seek a second opinion if something does not feel right. I am so happy I didn't listen to this doctor because my baby boy is STRONG & HEALTHY!

Where do I even begin, Dr. Allen is truly one of the BEST doctors out there. She delivered my last…read moretwo babies, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience both times. She genuinely takes the time to get to know her patients, which makes such a difference. She's incredibly easy to talk to and always so encouraging, especially during moments when you're not feeling your best. There's so much I could say, but what matters most is the sense of safety and trust she brings. Being in the delivery room can be overwhelming, but with Dr. Allen, you feel completely at ease knowing you're in the hands of someone who truly cares and will take great care of you. I'm beyond grateful for her and her team !!

I have been a patient of Dr. Latrice Allen since 2005. Most friendships dont last 20 years. Dr…read more Allen's professional manner, dedication to her patients health and wellness is stellar. Dr. Allen makes herself available for her patients. If you send her a message in her portal, dont be surprised if she calls you back personally. If you are seeking an OB/GYN that has a true love for building relationships with her patients and is always progressing her education and knowledge of her practice, Dr. Allen is what you are looking for.

When I moved from New York and ended up at Torrance Memorial ER during my third trimester, I was…read moreincredibly fortunate to meet Dr. Elledge--who kindly accepted me as her patient. From that moment on, she became my rock. She is everything you would hope for in an OB/GYN: compassionate, empathetic, patient, understanding, and deeply professional. I had no doubt she was the right person to deliver my baby. Throughout my prenatal care, Dr. Elledge consistently reassured me, putting me at ease whenever concerns arose. She listened carefully and always respected my decisions. I had planned to have an elective C-section on my due date, but as fate would have it, I went into labor the day before--and by a stroke of luck, she happened to be on call when I was admitted. That led to a beautiful, unplanned vaginal birth, and I couldn't have been happier. During delivery, Dr. Elledge was calm and patient. She allowed me time for skin-to-skin contact while my baby's cord turned white before cutting it and carefully proceeded with suturing. I never felt rushed--only deeply cared for. Her gentle, meticulous approach made me feel incredibly supported and safe in one of the most profound moments of my life. Seeing her again in the Mother Baby Unit brought me so much comfort. She always made me feel welcomed and ensured I had all the information I needed. In a time when there's so much conflicting advice online, I'm grateful I trusted my instincts and followed her guidance from the start. While I had a birth plan drafted from the Torrance Memorial website, my main goal was always for both my baby and me to be healthy--and I trusted her medical judgment completely. I will forever be grateful for the beautiful first birth experience I had with Dr. Elledge and the amazing L&D staff.

To call to book an appt you get a third party line. On the…read morethird party line there's a very rude "Dana" that has been one of my worst patient experiences. She was incredibly rude, rushed me through the phone call and gave me a ton of unsolicited attitude. Her tone was very inpatient and like I was wasting her time. When I had questions she kept saying "them" or "they can help you" and at one point she answered a question and said "okay? Have a good day" and hung up in the middle of the call. I had a follow up question before that and called back and got her again and I said I had additional questions to better understand and I asked who "they" and "their" was and she said this was a third party line and not the dr office. I told her I didn't know that, and there was no reason for her to give me so much attitude and hang up on me I still had questions about making an appointment. For that experience alone, I was ready to try a new doctor. I have since read other reviews and am nervous to see this doctor and will provide an update after my appointment.

First visit... Amaaaazing! Dr. Jody is attentive and a great listener!…read more For the first time I had a list of questions and she actually engaged me and leaned over to take a look at my list as I awkwardly rambled... LoL! Thx for all you do!

Extremely rude. Went to her OBGYN office as my first ever GYN dr at 18 years old. Preformed surgery…read moreon me when i was 19yo some years ago and didn't see me before surgery or after to discuss any post/pre op. When i asked her at an earlier appt if i should consider freezing my eggs she responded "If you have that kind of money, sure". I think she's retired now and thank God for it, I'm not the only person with terrible reviews of her.

This is my second time coming to this clinic and they are very welcoming! Alicia from the front…read moredesk is friendly and very attentive. I saw Dr. Ji and she made me feel heard with some concerns I had. Definitely will continue to make my OB appointments at the Torrance location !

i am a relatively new patient to this marina obgyn location in torrance. i have been seeing dr…read morejessica lapworth for my appointments, and she is terrific! she makes sure that i am heard and understands my needs. she is professional, friendly, and funny! so grateful to be under her care. also, there is free parking behind the building, and alicia at the front desk is so kind and helpful!

Dr. Alexander is an Amazing doctor. She was my PCP doctor years ago and left the facility I had…read moreinsurance with. I changed my insurance to what she currently accepts just to continue under her care. If you are looking for a doctor who listens and cares you will not go wrong in going with Dr. Alexander. I'm not sure why so many low reviews but I can assure you it's not an accurate reflection of Dr. Alexander based on my experience.

I changed my PCP to Dr. Alexander a few years ago and it was a great decision. Every time I see…read moreher, she takes the time to listen to me and address any concerns. I love the fact that she does not dismiss my concerns like my previous PCP. Instead, she looks for solutions. Whether it's changing something and following up later, bloodwork, referral, etc. She's very attentive and personable.

I decided in January that I wanted an endocrinologist to monitor my health concerns. I called to…read moremake an appointment at that time and the earliest available appointment was in July. Six months later! I had my appointment last week and it was completely worth the wait. Dr. Ro was kind, professional and assuaged all of my fears regarding my health. The staff were also very helpful and kind as well. I'm very happy with my decision and I highly recommend, 10/10.

Dr Ro was very patient and through during my appointment with her…read more she didn't hesitate in answering my questions and in listening to all of my medical concerns. She made me feel comfortable throughout my entire visit! ~ Paula Dickerson ~

Dr. Camouse is professional, knowledgeable, thorough and efficient. in addition, she is personable…read moreand pleasant. The same can be said of her resident surgeon, Dr. Malcolm Ke. Her professional staff is equally exemplary. I highly recommend Clear Dermatology.

Dr Camouse provided me with thorough and excellent care. I…read morehighly recommend her for your dermatology needs