I had my colonoscopy in December with Dr. Ghoshtasbi. The experience itself was pleasant and…read moreefficient, and all the staff are warm and professional in person. Another thing I appreciate is that in the printout report I was given immediately after the procedure, there are multiple photographs of my insides, and my polyp is circled in the photo. (My husband had a recent recent colonoscopy at a completely different provider, and his polyp was not indicated on the photos... that's the only way my experience was better than his.) However I cannot recommend this office to anyone because it is completely impossible to contact the office. If you call during office hours, you are connected to an AI. The AI cannot schedule appointments or much of anything else useful. The AI crashed when I tried to leave a message. I even tried to send a fax, and the fax failed. I should've let that be my warning not to get an appointment for consultation, because communication with office staff didn't get any better after the consultation.

Disclaimer: I do not typically Yelp a business that I didn't actually patronize. But. This business…read morewarrants my disdain and this review. I made my original appointment many, many weeks ago. Maybe a few months ago. Shortly before that appointment date, I was advised that Dr. Patel had a family emergency and had to leave the country. No worries - we rescheduled. Fast forward to today - the date of my rescheduled appointment and I received a voice mail that Dr. Patel couldn't make it into her own office today. When I tried to call back, I received a recording that the "answering service for this business is out of order" or some crap. Once I was able to reach a human that decided to work today, I immediately canceled forever. There is no possibility that they can handle my care when they cannot even handle their own scheduling, phone system, or showing up for appointments.

After three bouts with bleeding diverticulosis, my Internist referred me to…read more Dr. Yoo. I had to wait a bit for his schedule to free up to see me. He's that popular. After the successful surgery, Dr. Yoo was so comforting to talk to and reassuring. He explained everything about the surgery and how well it went. The post op appointments were more than I expected because he wanted to make sure that I was healing well on schedule. I highly recommend Dr. Yoo. I will miss our post op conversations. Dr. Yoo is the best!

If I were to write a review for Dr. Yoo it would be a five star review. As a Dr. he is stellar…read more As far as the medical practice, I was disturbed by what I was told, not only did I have to pay my copay but I was going to have to pay for the appointment upfront. I don't have a deductable and they insisted that I had to pay that upfront. I understand the reason why. The next time I walked in, I was immediately told my co-pay when I asked about the the credit I have on the account, the girl looked at me really confused, she acted like she had no idea what I was talking about while the girl next to her was telling another patient about having to pay for an appointment as well as the co-pay. I presented my insurance statement showing that it was paid (a few weeks ago) and she walked away somewhat confused. She said she wouldn't charge "This Co-pay" and I couldn't get a clear answer as to when I would be seein a credit on my credit card.

As a patient suffering from chronic GI issues with alarming symptoms, the last thing I need to hear…read morefrom a dr is that my expectations are too high to want to find the root cause of my symptoms and improve the quality of my life/health. He is one of many who aren't willing to research and take time time to find the causation.

A medical practice doesn't get any better than this one. Dr. Zamost is tops, the facility is…read morebeautiful, parking is free and easy, high use of technology, speedy check-in, well-prepared for my visit. Wish all doctors were this competent and efficient.

Dr. Timothy Simmons is such a great Doctor he took his time and was very nice. His staff was great…read moreand took there time explaining the procedure to me. Yes it was a little wait but what can you expect from a specialist who scheduled me as soon as possible. It's worth the wait. Thank you to his staff again for helping me.

My girlfriend told about this product Dr Dexfoli has developed it's to heal your gut and intestine,…read moreI was a little Skeptical, cause in my life time I have tried over 20 plus products ,,, My life has changed tremendously with this PRO GUT product Wow I have been on it for 3 weeks I'm so happy to have tried it and will continue purchasing the Product I have been talking to all my friends about PRO GUT product is life changing Thank you Doc

If you're trying to book a colonoscopy this is the place to go, if they accept your insurance of…read morecourse. And if they don't accept your insurance get different insurance and go here. From start to finish I was treated with professionalism, speed and courtesy. Kind staff and responsive staff all the way through. Truly night and day above other providers I had contacted who never even returned my call from their robot voicemails. Here it was personal and caring from the consultation to the procedure and the follow ups.

Pre colonoscopy appointment with PA went fine. From there it goes downhill. NO RX for prep pills…read morecalled into CVS. CVS says call United Medical Group to get prescription (which I assumed they would handle since I had a pre op exam). Calling now FIFTEEN TIMES and like others have mentioned NO one answers the phone. Seriously since United Medical Group take over of this practice - it seems to have gone down hill. Guess if I can't contact them - time to get ahold of some medical agency that oversees this practice.

I've been trying to make an appointment for nearly a week. No one answers the phone, I left…read morevoicemail messages and no one returned my calls. Also the contact form on their website does not work. Dr Patel is great but her staff does not work or follow up with patients.

Dr. Samawi and his staff are all of the highest caliber, and have never failed in their…read morecommunicative and caring manner. dr. Samawi always takes the time to listen to the nuisances of my condition with patience, which leaves me with a feeling of hope, because I always feel truly listened too. I would recommend them.

Being from Canada and having been in this country for 23 years now. I am extremely grateful to have…read morefound Dr. Samawi!! I've had several doctors in the past and after meeting Dr. Samawi, I never went anywhere else. His approach to his patients is caring and he doesn't ever make you feel like you're just a number in his office. I've been seeing him for years now and so happy with his continued care. As a Patient Care Advocate of 4 years in healthcare. I needed to come on yelp to post a review for him because I truly believe everyone deserves the care he gives. Highly recommend him! I can promise you, you'll be in great care with this doctor. Thank you, Dr. Samawi for years of great care. Your work and staff members don't go unseen.

I have had many maladies including 2 cancers where most hospitals in NY were pesimistic that I…read morewould survive I chose Sloane Kettering and I must say that is why I am still here. They all were wonderful. Yes, I made it and it is all because of all the good care I got from all of the staff. Recently I have had GI problems and have been in much pain. I was referred to dr. Simmons here in L.B. by m wonderful G.P Dr. A Shaudry.) The reviews on Yelp were not great for the staff at Dr. Simmons's office but I can say one thing and that is that whoever wrote it was very wrong or perhaps they had a different staff when it was written. When I called the first time Cindy answered the phone and was so so accommodating/pleasant it was like being in a VIP reception. When I came in for my appointment I was then taken to a room to meet Dr. Simmons. What a gracious and gentle doctor!!! Today I called and Brenda answered the phone. OMG yet another employee that was so so accommodating. She did not rush me off the phone but took her time and wrote down all the pertinent notes needed to give to Dr. Simmons. Again...Thank you to the whole staff!!! (Cyndy, Cindy, Sandra, and Dr. Simmons). I hope you realize the huge difference you make. Anna Salisbury

I want to start off by saying I was apprehensive in seeing Dr. Simmons after reading the reviews…read more Dr. Simmons is now in practice by himself his location is on Woodruff St in long beach. I walked in really not knowing what to expect. I was greeted with by the recpt who was very pleasant. All the girls behind the reception area stop to speak and they did so like they were happy to see me. Now comes the meat of the visit! Dr.Simmons was an absolute ROCK STAR! He was approachable, easy to talk with and detailed. I did not feel rushed he listened and then he gave me the game plan. I am looking foreword to my procedure because I know I am in GREAT hands. If you need a excellent and caring GI Dr., please call dr. Simmons and judge for yourselves. You will not regret it... he was SUPER DUPER and I will be referring to his office. Oh, and I did not wait long at all...

wanna start off this place is absolutely awful. There's cockroaches walking in the in the doctors…read moreoffice . The wait time is tremendous. They never answer their phones. The staff is completely rude. Every time I call they put me on hold for 15 minutes hung up on me then when I spoke with them, they were super rude. I can't believe they even have people working for them wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Worst experience ever here do not come.

I literally cannot get through to them to confirm an appointment that was made 3 months ago. First…read moreavailable was this week and I'm simply trying to confirm before driving all the way to Long Beach. I've called 5 times today, they keep putting me on hold and saying I'm next in line. Waited 26 minutes, waited 18 minutes, etc., no one comes back and the music shuts off. TERRIBLE PHONE etiquette and customer service. The worst I've ever experienced

Sent me to another doctor for a colonoscopy and now the office is closed. They should have notified…read morethe patients . They might have gone out of business

Wish I could give this place no stars. Staff is very unprofessional. Never follow up with you,…read morenever answer the phone. They are no help. Don't waste your time here