Went to City of Hope for treatment of stage 4 melanoma just over a year ago. I had a bad reaction…read moreto the imunotherapy medication, specifically Yervoy, which landed me in the hospital. I've since been informed how dangerous Yervoy can be. Another highly respected oncologist told us it is known a patient killer. My oncologist Dr. Xing was unavailable the entire time I was admitted due to the holidays, even though initially my wife and I were told she would always be available. Her nurse Deanna was rude and dismissive throughout my time there. Dr Xing never made an appearance, or made any attempt to contact us during my hospitalization. The attending doctors were treating my reaction to imunotherapy drugs with pain medication that sent me to the edge of liver failure. A simple google search of the side effects of these pain meds revealed that they were all toxic to the liver which was where the melanoma was. We had to demand they stop all the pain medication they were administering, against their advice of course. Once we made that decision I began a recovery over a few days & my liver enzyme numbers came back to a more normal level. At that point we decided to go to another institution because Dr Xing was going to start me again on the same protocol that almost killed me. A year later I'm doing much better, thanks to the care at UCLA. The tumor is shrinking under a different protocol. Please think twice before you choose Dr. Xing at city of Hope. I would not have survived had I stayed as a patient of hers & would have been just another statistic. I'm sure the "official" cause of death would have been the cancer, (which is now much better) and not the mismanagement of my symptoms of the imunotherapy treatment. If I could give a ZERO rating I would.

The doctors and nurses saved my life after I my surgery was put on hold by a private practice…read moredoctor. Had they not acted quickly and efficiently, I wouldn't be here.

I recently went to Dr. Schlaerth after the hospital found a huge ovarian cyst in my abdomen. I was…read morereferred to him by my General Practitioner. I was really nervous at my initial appointment. He understood and was very kind to me. We discussed the procedure that would be best for my situation. I was given a list of preparations to complete before the surgery to protect me from any infection. The people he had in the operating room were very professional, but kind. The procedure was done orthoscopically. Upon waking up I had almost no feeling of pain at all. I was amazed feeling like I was ready to go home. After laying there for about an hour I was able to go home. I had previously had another ovarian cyst removed by another doctor and it was removed more like a c-section and took about a week to feel better. Not here though, I was quite amazed. Dr Schlaerth is an amazing doctor. He is patient to listen, kind and understanding and I feel so blessed to have been directed to his carer.

this doctor has been running my daughter around or over 3 years and still will not give her surgery…read moreshe needs. he says he only operates on people with pre or cancer. I guess you need to have cancer before he will help you. we are considering legal action against him. Care terrible, office experience terrible hour of waiting. regret trusting this doctor.

GREAT LOCATION TO SEE PHYSICIAN…read more============================== Found out my husband's pain management physician practices out of this beautiful new location by Santa Anita Racetrack. Who wouldn't want to go there instead of the main hospital in L.A.? Free and nice parking is a bonus. Easy freeway access is a bonus. Lots of food options nearby is a bonus. Nice waiting rooms is a bonus! It's so new I didn't feel like I was in a germ factory. I had my coffee, ear pods and I watched my Britbox crime series while I waited for my husband. I wish I would have a taken a photo of the view from the 2nd floor waiting area. It was nice. I hate horse racing because I feel like it's abusive to the horses, but you could actually watch races from the waiting rooms in the west building.

USC they treat you for money, they don't give a hoot about you and how bad you feel and the pain…read moreyou are in. Dr Ariela Zinelman is mediocre at best, ZERO communicarion, botched my bioass in my tie. It took her Boss Dr Ochoa almost 2 weeks to respond to my email, UCLA responded in 2 hours. UCLA responded to my email in 2 hours saw me after 5 days, during my visit the Doctor went with me to the Ultra soung room, looked over the scan while it's happening and during the same visit told me the course of action. Avoid KECK USC in Arcadia like the plague.

Zero stars for Dr. Polanski! He is by far the worst oncologist I've ever encountered…read more Unfortunately, Keck Arcadia assigned him to my dad, and the experience has been appalling. Dr. Polanski first saw my dad in the hospital and told him he would be his oncologist. He even called me on my dad's phone to confirm this. But when I brought my dad in for the initial appointment, it was a complete waste of time--he didn't even remember seeing my dad in the hospital! Then he asked me to track down prior cancer treatment records and hand-deliver them because his fax machine "sometimes works and sometimes doesn't." Seriously? In 2025, when records can be transferred electronically, this is unacceptable and unprofessional! The staff at this oncologist's office is disorganized and outdated. It's not anyone else's responsibility to compensate for the fact that their fax machine only works intermittently. In today's world, electronic record transfers are standard, and patients should not be burdened with these inefficiencies. But the worst part--the part I cannot forgive--is his complete lack of urgency and compassion. My dad has stage 4 cancer and was recently told by the hospital that he is terminal. Yet Dr. Polanski scheduled his appointment a month out, knowing full well my dad might not survive that long. My dad is now under hospice care. That level of disregard for a critically ill patient is beyond disappointing--it's cruel. This oncologist should be stopped from practicing medicine. If you care about your loved ones, do not trust this old kook with their life!

Didn't have a serious condition so went to this doctor for more of routine follow up. I was given a…read morefollow up telemedicine in 6 months. On the day of the appointment, no phone call, when I called the office was out on a long wait. When I check back next day, the office said PA made phone call on the appointment time but no one pick up the phone. Interesting answer

Dr Levon Gazarian is the Best ! His Attention to his…read morePatients is Straightforward with The Best Attitude. If Looking for a General Practitioner, He is Your Man !

I cannot give enough praise to the staff and Dr Gazarian. My husband and I were in need of a new…read morephysician and we were referred to this gem of a team. Personable from the moment you call, to greeting you at the door, everyone is genuine and kind. It makes a difference and it shows. Regardless of how many might be waiting to see the doc, patients are patient because the service is superb. Easy to talk to, he is an intent listener. He cares about well being, addressing your needs and explaining the plan. Heck, he even drew my labs and i didn't even feel the needle! What? I'm so happy to have been referred here. Finding a team who cares about your health matters, especially during these trying times. Option for more stars? I'd give them!

The best Dr around. He listens and does not rush you out of his office. Our family has been seeing…read moreDr Pinkerton for years! I have recommended him to all who needs a Dr! All are very happy with the referral! The staff are incredibly professional and will work with you on any of your needs!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Man, appointment are not the best they make you wait hours in the waiting room, and also inside the…read moreroom before you get to see the doctor, their staff need to space out those appointments so people don't wait to long!

I have been under dr Wicher 's care for 10 years, each visit gave me comfort and care. Different…read moreailments, from an UTI, to healing my Gallblader, were treated with much knowledge and experience. Dr Wicher saved me from Gallblader surgery, for this and other, as important health issues, I am forever grateful. Along side me, we took on many issues, always steay, always knowledgeable, not judging or brushing me off. With a fine tooth comb she goes over blood tests and pushes for better results. She makes you want to do better at health. I, along side many patients, are super lucky to have this amazing lady treating us. She cares, really does! The call i made to became her patient, I can assure all of you, saved my life! Forever grateful, Simona Afkham

I went to Dr Wicher for prolotherapy on my right wrist and to obtain a prescription for Rapamycin…read more This office is run solely by Dr. Wicher and her receptionist--no assistant or nurse, which is rare for any medical office. The first two treatments of prolotherapy March 10 and Apr 14 went without incident, but on the third May 20, unlike the 20+ treatments over the years I received from another doctor who always used a thin-gauge needle with no local anesthetic, Dr Wicher used a thick gauge needle that looked like the type used for blood draws. I trusted her judgment, which was a mistake, as the injection caused intense pain, tingling, numbness in my fingers, and damage to the tendon. I found out later she used a local anesthetic which she did not in the first treatment. The pain and weakness in my wrist is WORSE than before the treatments began, and persists to this day, to the extent that I it affects my daily life (I have trouble driving and cannot open a jar lid with a jar opening tool.) In my previous visit Apr 14, I received a prescription for 12 capsules of 6mg compounded Rapamycin. Before the botched prolotherapy treatment I brought up studies that showed that the compounded form has a bioavailability of only 30%. Dr Wicher did not dispute and agreed to send a new prescription to my pharmacy for Sirolimus, the generic form of Rapamycin. When I got home my pinkie/ring fingers were numb and unusable so I called the office to report expecting a follow up call, but I never received one. Three days later after multiple calls the receptionist told me the doctor emailed me: 1. Lia said you were having some numbness in your wrist? Is this still present? It could have been from the anesthetic but should wear off 2. Rapamycin: I am not comfortable ordering the non-compounded drug for you unless you obtain additional labs(CMP, CBC and regular lipid testing). You gave me some labs from April. When I did your initial consult, I did a focused prolozone one based on what you were coming in for. I would need to obtain further information before proceeding with this drug. I responded by asking her why she needed new labs when she had already given me a prescription based on the lab work the month before, Her response: "Since the actual drug is a bit more potent than the compounded one is why I want these labs. " This was puzzling. She chose to prescribe the compounded version because the potency is low as to be ineffective? She had already prescribed compounded Rapamycin a month ago, and then agreed to the generic. So why did she change her mind? The only reason I can think of is that, after my report of numbness, she grew concerned about liability and reversed course--not because of clinical concerns, but professional ones. There were more issues. Attached is Customized Client Schedule I received after my exam. Notice that recommendation 2 Dihydroberberine does not contain exact doses, but only a recommendation for the product she sells in her office. Recommendation 1 is also for a product she sells in her office. Also notice the hand written recommendation for "Caster Oil Packs-see handout". I was not given the handout and had to ask the receptionist for help. She added "wool flannel" to the sheet. Also note the prescription for Rapacycin 6mg. Another issue occurred during my first appointment in which my blood pressure reading was high, over 150/90, indicating Stage 2 Hypertension. I was given absolutely no guidance on how to address this concern. I cannot recommend this practice: * Overworked: The doctor is spread thin, as she has no assistants. * Poor communication: She doesn't respond to emails or calls in a timely manner (5 days to respond to second email). * Neglected critical signs: Like failing to address my Stage 2 Hypertension * Vague instructions: Handout was missing, instructions unclear, product dosages unspecified. * Conflict of interest: She recommended supplements that she sells in her office, I assume at a profit. * Competence concerns: Offers a broad menu of therapies, but may lack depth in some. Based on my experience, if you are considering prolotherapy, only consider practices that specialize in orthopedics and have extensive experience with prolotherapy. I no longer trust Dr Wicher. I canceled my next appointment, and will no longer be seeing this ND.

ABSOLUTELY INCOMPETENT and HORRIBLE DOCTORS, OFFICE STAFF, AND MANAGER. Their malpractice and…read morenegligence had delayed my cancer treatment by more than a month. Dr. Howard Yeh told me to come in 6/16 to determine whether I would need additional chemotherapy. When I arrived for the appointment, he asked me for my PET scan results BUT I had no PET scan results because he FORGOT to authorize a PET scan for me. So I asked him if he could at least tell me the results of the two blood tests he had me take prior to my appointment. But when he looked at the tests, he realized he FORGOT to order cancer markers as part of the blood tests, and instead was only checking white blood cell count. He tried to blame it all on the office instead of taking accountability. I booked a blood test for the next day, but because of Yeh's malpractice, the soonest PET scan appointment I could get was a MONTH later. TOI couldn't do anything to help me so I had to call other places myself looking for a sooner appointment but I would first need to find an appointment, get a new authorization for the new facility, cancel the old authorization, call back the new facility and hope that the appointment didn't get booked in the meantime. The Oncology Institute manager Ana Barrilas said she would everything she could to help me ONLY AFTER I mentioned that taking legal action against Yeh may be necessary. She promised to call me back and told me that I could text her anytime and she would get back to me or have someone at the office get back to me. HOWEVER, most of it was lip service. She wasn't able to get me a sooner PET scan even though this was a result or Dr. Yeh's incompetence. FURTHER, I was the one who had to call her back anytime I wanted an update on anything. She would promise to call me and then leave me hanging for days. Luckily I was able to get a PET scan because another patient cancelled, NOT because Ana did anything to help. Then when I FINALLY got a PET scan, Yeh went on vacation BEFORE looking at the results!!! If you value your physical and mental health, go elsewhere for treatment. Dr. Howard Yeh is incompetent and negligent. Ana Barillas lies and pays lip service in order to try to placate you so that you don't rightfully sue the hell out of their doctors for malpractice and negligence. She does her best to deceive you and appear sincere, but she consistently breaks her word. She doesn't care about you.

Completely agree with the other reviewer here. I am having the exact same experience. ABSOLUTELY…read moreINCOMPETENT and HORRIBLE DOCTORS, OFFICE STAFF, AND MANAGER. Their malpractice and negligence had delayed my cancer treatment by more than a month. Their Mission is completely BS, the doctors/staffs lacks compassion, and the clinic DOES NOT have state of the art medical care. My Oncologist is the worse in every way, I could never reach this guy after hours and weekends because he is not even on the after hours system. Hence, I had to go ER multiple times due to severe pain. Please avoid this place at all cost. Lastly, my recommendation to the upper management is that this doctor along with the rude staffs should all be replaced with people that have compassionate, empathy, kindness and understanding.

Dr Hank is to the point and after this second visit I no longer have to visit him again. What I…read morehave is not treatable so I just have to live with it. I'm glad they are sufficient and I didn't have to wait long to see him to get the news I was suspecting. His office is clean and modern and his staff are professional. I'd recommend anyone needing his expertise to come and get help if possible

The wait is ridiculous. Every single appointment I have had seems to make no difference on the wait…read moretime. I typically wait 2-3 hours each time I come in for my appointment. I have tried changing the day and time of my appointments, but I always seem to have to wait for extended periods of time. Then I am seen by the doctor for about 5 minutes and he never seems to remember me as his patient. He also googles the answer to my questions. It's frustrating to know that I have to spend all day waiting in the crowded waiting area just so the doctor can get paid (He has literally stated that I have to make these appointments so he can get paid even though we are just monitoring the effects of a medication through blood work). I know I have a pretty rare blood disorder, but I wish I could just monitor my status through lab results, skip the visit and just send them a check in the mail. Though the staff is nice, it is not enough to compensate for the horrendous wait time and insignificant encounter with Dr. Steven Wong.