My wife and I had a great experience here with a consultation. I however, opted out due to the doctors recommendation. Imagine that. After that initial consultation, we left there with a trusting and professional vibe . My wife scheduled to come back and have work performed . They are a quick turnaround, pay attention to detail, extremely clean establishment and very responsive staff. Can't wait to be working with them in the future ! read more

Best dentist I've ever seen. And at 65 years of age I could've bought a Lamborghini for what I've spent through the years. Excellent staff, also. read more

I love Dr. Lapidus she is an amazing physician and very thorough. I've also been have been seeing Crissa for my facials and love what she has done for my skin. I recently decided to have some cosmetic treatments including a PRP facial and micro needling done with Milay who has joined Dr. Lapidus's office, I can not Believe how amazing my skin looks it has re-find it and softened fine lines. It is going to continue to build collagen in the next few weeks. I will be back for more. I trust them implicitly and am so happy with my results.. what a great combo of professionals Thank you read more

Yelena Lapidus, MD - Medical Spas Near Me - Avila Beach, California

Dr. Lapidus is truly amazing. The clinic is very clean and beautiful! My middle daughter got in a terrible dance accident and Dr. Lapidus and her team helped heal her in so many ways! read more

I have had such a wonderful experience knowing Dr. Lapidus and her incredible PASSION for people and their health! She is so knowledgable about your well being and your longevity! I attended one of gher open houses to get educated on her new and exciting Concierge Clinic! Many of my lifetime Dear Friends are patients and Clients of her clinic!! Highly recommend. read more

I have known Yelena for years. The negative comments on this site are product of persons wanting her services and not being able to garner them. She is busy and helping as many as she can. If you are lucky enough to have her attention you will be well off. If you want her help get in line, as she is very good. It's worth the wait. John in AG read more

After reading the below review from client "Scott" I was compelled to share my complete opposite review! I've been a patient of both Dr. Lapidus and Dr. Trockman since 2012. I have found them both to be professional, progressive and caring. I have and will continue to refer my friends and family to their office! read more

Unable to see Dr Lapidus, as she takes no insurance. Was excited to get in to see her PA, in a different office. The staff is very friendly. Felt like PA was to new. She only worked 3 days, then has to have Lapidus review. Two weeks later I called them for my results after many tests and still in pain. The results were ready following day of tests??? Lacks patient importance!!!! Bummer!! read more

Dr. Lapidus is thorough, caring, patient, gentle, and very knowledgeable. I feel safe in her hands! read more

I have written a review of my experience with Dr. Lapidus before, but today, I had an experience that reveals the advantage of being a member of her Concierge practice. I pulled a muscle in my thigh two days ago and the pain was so excruciating that I could barely stand up, much less walk. I found a walking stick I used for hiking and managed to get around even though I was in pain. I called her office for an appointment. Nancie, her skilled and friendly nurse, answered the phone and told me to come in an hour later. I hobbled into the office and was taken to an examination room. Dr. Lapidus came in, made a quick assessment, and had the problem solved in less than 20 minutes. She gave me two injections and then placed a new device she discovered called a "Pain Pod" over the area on my leg. One part of it is attached to the center of your pain and the other is a power supply that also sends electrical impulses to stimulate the muscle and relieve the pain. It has a USB cable to charge the unit. My experience is an example of how caring and knowledgeable Dr. Lapidus is. Most medical professionals are on a strict time schedule that only allows for a 5 minute consultation and they usually prescribe opiods that are addictive. Contact her office to find out more about her Concierge practice. 805-439-4825 read more

Never got a return call after completing the new patient packet/novel, waited several MONTHS. Asked the front office several times if the doctor was taking new patients, couldn't get a straight answer. Finally had to move on to someone else, what lousy customer service! Forgetaboutit! read more

Stepping over the threshold of Costco, by quirky habit, I draw a deep breath and sigh, "I'm home." It's a clean, inviting place with friendly and helpful people. Not only is it well organized, they have products and services I want and need. No. This isn't a Costco review, but I mention it, because I have that same feeling each time I step foot into Dr. Yelena Lapidus's Bay Laurel Place office. Unfailingly, I feel welcomed and well cared for by the entire team. I'm home. Dr. Lapidus has a passion for learning. Just because she's earned her credentials, doesn't mean she feels like she's 'arrived'. She will never stop studying and adding new, innovative treatments and adjuncts that compliment her expanding practice. This is a handy, desirable trait to look for when choosing a physician; having someone not willing to be satisfied with 'how it's always been done'. My two current areas of concern are thyroid health and osteoporosis. By miracle or by the goodness and generosity of her heart (I suspect all three), Dr. Lapidus will see patients for hormone balancing only! Exactly what I need! I sincerely thank the entire team at Lapidus (Wellness) Clinic... I added the 'Wellness' part, because, after all, that is their goal and best expected outcome for you, their patient. read more

I spent a year going from one doctor to another to figure out why I was perpetually exhausted and unable to function clearly. She was recommended to me by several of her patients. I am so glad that I took the steps to go see her. She found what others weren't looking for and now I feel like a functioning person again. read more

Dr Lapidus no longer practices at Seven Peaks. She is now located at 6627 Bay Laurel Place, Avila Beach CA. I have been SO pleased to be a patient of Dr. Lapidus. She is the ONLY doctor to take my medical concerns seriously. I saw several other doctors and received little to no care. I was frequently told, "you're perfectly healthy." Dr. Lapidus ordered extensive lab work and was able to quickly diagnose me with a condition that I had told other doctors I was sure I had. Since seeing her my condition has improved substantially. I am SO happy and grateful that I found her. The new patient paperwork is definitely lengthy, but it asks very important questions. It is difficult to get an appointment with her. My next appointment is a month from now. But it is worth it. She is an integrative doctor so she frequently tries to offer a natural solution rather than getting right into prescribed medications. She is certainly a busy woman and is, at this time, not accepting new patients. read more

This doctor saved my life! She did tests none of the other doctors thought of and figured out what was wrong. She also specializes in bioidentical hormone replacement (which isn't as expensive as one would think). She is easy to talk to and actually hears and understands what you are saying. She doesn't give the brushoff. I have recommended her to all my friends. read more

I've been a patient for about 2 years and am very satisfied. She listens and takes time with you. Her staff is also good, which can make a big difference. You can usually get an appointment quickly. She is knowledgeable about supplements and alternatives. read more

Best doctor ever!!!! :) NOT like your typical American doctor who treats you like you are the disease, doesn't listen to you, and treats your every word with skepticism. It's been years since I've met a doctor like Dr. Lapidus who actually cares and goes out of her way to make sure you are taken care of. The last one I met was my father who passed away a few years ago. They don't make me like this anymore. I highly recommend her. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Lapidus for several years. She is an exceptional doctor and always goes out of her way to make sure you get the best care. She does not only treat your symptoms, but finds what the real diagnosis is. She does not solely use traditional medicine and is very knowledgeable about supplements/vitamins. I feel so much better after taking bio-identical hormones to balance my system. Her staff is very caring and attentive, especially her nurse Nancy and receptionist Laura. They all make you feel at home the moment you walk in the door. read more

my husband and i recently entrusted our healthcare to dr yelena lapidis. as our concierge physician, she has taken our healthcare to a new level. our previous physicians have just settled on the normal blood work..dr lapadis ordered much more than the standard bloodwork to discover a much more comprehensive view of our overall health. we received a brain scan to check our mental heath as well as our physical health. dr lapaids is very through in her analyzation of our well being. she is empathetic and listens to our concerns as her patient... we are very fortunate to be under her care read more

Dr. Lapidus is perhaps the best doctor I have ever had. She truly cares about each of her patients, and gets to know you as an individual. She is creative, and thinks outside of the box in her diagnosis and treatment. I have known her to go above and beyond. My husband also started going to her and she has been fabulous, attentive, and invested in creating a beautiful environment and providing stellar care. She is also very kind. Highly recommend. read more

Dr Lapidus has helped me though numerous injuries, as well as life and mental challenges through the years. She is caring and thoughtful and very intelligent. She is thoroughly versed in western medicine but also understands naturalist therapies and techniques. She is the best and you would be lucky to get into her patient list. read more

Hopefully I will be able to become a patient of Dr. Lapidus. It may take many deliveries of home baked goods to get the staff hooked and allow me that privilege. Carrot Cake, Banana Bread, Nantucket Cranberry Pie? Make a special request 481-5155. After reading reviews Dr. Lapidus sounds similar to my wife, Elizabeth B. Lanier, M.D. who died in 2000. The primary difference is any current patient could schedule an appointment that day and be in and out in 25 minutes. I was the office staff in total for two years in Hawaii and the years in SLO with one other employee. Our patients respected us in treatment, expenses and being able to get an appointment the same day at any time. My policy was if I could not schedule any current patient that day then I stopped taking patients. Time is of the essence in medicine. A bladder infection will not wait a month. Also your appointment was 15 minutes. If you were five minutes late your appointment was ten minutes. 10:00 means the physician greets you in the waiting room and you have her complete attention until 10:15. Notice on this site any actual patient gave rave reviews and the people who were not patients gave one or two. The secret of being the best and most liked is to only take those patients who not only fit the type of treatment offered but respect the physician and staff time. I viewed the patient's time at our hourly billing rate. I decided which patients to accept. "You took my husband but not me?" "You want a woman with whom to complain about your husband surfing. Betsy and I are surfing with him." If you get hurt having fun you have the top access. If you want to complain dial 555-1212. Robert J. Lanier read more

It is my understanding that the front desk personnel can not tell you much about possibly becoming a new patient. After you turn in your new patient information Dr. Lapidus reviews it and decides if she wants to accept you as a new patient. She picks and chooses who she wants to see. So yes she is accepting new patients if she wants you as a patient at all. Good luck. read more

Update: this office is not in SLO - she has moved to Avila Beach. Before you judge me for posting a review without ever having met the doctor, let me tell you, I TRIED. Like several other reviews, I filled out the new patient paperwork and scheduled me for a new patient appointment. I had to wait 2.5 months and a week before my date, the office called and informed me that "the doctor would not be available to see me the coming week". I was then informed that they were scheduling TWO MONTHS in the future. Incredulous, I asked why I would not be rescheduled for a sooner date but the receptionist didn't have an answer and did not attempt to explain. I took the next appointment but promptly found another doctor, who I saw 2 weeks later. However, I kept the appointment with Dr. Lapidus, just in case. HAHAHA, the joke was definitely on me. Just today, a week before the rescheduled appointment (which thankfully I didn't need!), the office again called to say that the doc wouldn't be seeing me and they needed to reschedule. By the way, I'm in my 30's, have good insurance and am in good health. Clearly, there is some UNETHICAL initial procedure going on here because to fill out the lengthy new patient documents and then to cancel 2 appointments in 5 months with no explanation - talk about false hope that you will ever be seen! I want a female doctor but get a grip, that kind of treatment is NOT WORTH IT. Lastly, if a doctor isn't really taking new patients and is too busy, have the courtesy to be honest. read more

I consider myself being lucky to have found Dr. Lapidus and her Clinic, after having spent many years in SF Bay Area looking for a doctor like her. She is a great diagnostic doctor, very knowledgeable, thorough, personal, compassionate, willing to learn and to be up to date in different medical science areas. After just first new patient appointment, thorough testing, she was able to analyze my complex medical history, and to start developing personalized, integrative treatment and preventive plan. Without any hesitation I have become her new Clinic member. Her staff and office are very welcoming and supportive. read more

Dr. Lapidus and her staff are extremely professional, knowledgeable, courteous and above all caring!! I gained 30 lbs a couple of years ago at 43 and could not get it off no matter how hard I tried. Aside from my weight, my hormones and health were a mess. The last two years I have spent going to weight loss doctors, personal trainers and medical Doctors to no avail. I was so devastated! After watching me struggle, my Pharmacy gave me the name of Dr. Lapidus and it was a referral that changed my life! From the moment I met Dr. Lapidus and explained my situation, she had absolute confidence she could get me back to my old self and within a matter of months she did!!! After doing one of the most comprehensive work ups on me that any Doctor had ever done, Dr, Lapidus came up with a plan that worked for me. Here I am 5 months later and I have lost all 30 lbs and my hormones and labs are perfect!!! Dr. Lapidus and her staff have been there for me every step of the way and they make me feel like a part of their family. I would recommend Dr. Lapidus and her office to anyone. When I say she changed my life, I really mean it! I feel better and look better than I have in years!!!! read more

I contacted this doctor in August, 2013 for some health concerns and strange symptoms I was experiencing. I completed a very lengthy new patient packet, after which time I was informed that since the Doctor was taking a long vacation in September, she would not be able to see me until she returned. The office manager referred me to another general practitioner, with whom I have been quite pleased. Since I also was looking for a gynecologist, the office manager said that she would contact me late September / October to schedule an appointment once the Doctor returned from vacation. I finally got in touch with them recently, and the office manager (this time) informed me that my paperwork had been denied from the start and that the Doctor is not seeing any new patients. But that she could put me in the "pending" folder. No thanks, would have been nice to know months ago that she wasn't taking new patients - period. Additionally, they were and still are advertising with Blue Shield that they are accepting new patients. If I'm being lied to about the status of my file, whether or not new patients are being accepted, and appointment scheduling - is this really a doctor I'd like to trust with medical matters. Seems like buddy G is in the same boat with the same awful service I received recently (Sept 2013). Take your health concerns elsewhere - this practice doesn't seem to need the business or care! read more

I have been a grateful patient of Dr. Lapidus for almost 2 years. She listens....!!!! Under her care I have received the most thorough and extensive lab work in my entire life---(specialists in Sacramento where I used to live, ignored my symptoms and refused to do more than routine lab work). As a result of her care and concern for the "whole body", my health is flourishing and I feel like I am getting my life back. Dr. Lapidus makes me feel that we are in partnership together with my health care. I could go on and on but you get the picture----she's compassionate, caring and brilliant ! (PS: I no longer live in Sacramento) read more

Dr. Lapidus is a thorough diagnostician; I've never had an MD go over lab results, for example, so thoroughly and spot nuances that need to be addressed. She is caring, compassionate and she listens--you never feel you're at one of those assembly-line physicians where you're treated perfunctorily because the doctor is thinking about the schedule rather than your condition. read more

Dr. Lapidus is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever been to, I am so thankful to have found her. I was diagnosed and started on a treatment plan she customized for me. Dr. Lapidus is very caring and understanding and her medical assistant Nancy is the best! read more

Dr. Lapidus is an excellent physician. She is one of the best doctors I have ever seen. Not only does she listen and understand, she advocates for me in a way that forwards other specialists to respond and get the necessary attention I need. If it wasn't for her, I would have given up on finding a cure and looking at options, including alternative treatments. Dr. Lapidus' intelligence and sincerity are life saving. I recommend her to all my family and friends. read more

Although the doctor herself is amazing her staff member that i delt with is the most rude, condesending individual i have ever encountered. She put me on hold til i calmed down like I was a child in time out. I was not yelling but crying due to the fact that I could not get a refill on my inhaler (which i need to breathe) until i came in for a visit which i do not have insurance anymore. No warning nothing. I am blown away at the lack of care and concern for your patients that your nurse had. I am 40 years old and was treated like a child. I have had them PLENTY of times before say we will give you this refill but you must return for a visit before we will refill another which is VALID!!! I have been going to Ms. Lapidus for 6+ years and will not be returning due to this very incident. Shame on you for letting someone with such little compassion be the voice of you. Instead I will cost this great nation another debt by entering the emergency room and not pay the bill due to the financial hardship that we all face. Asthma doesnt go away over night it NEVER goes away. I cant even buy a damn over the counter one to survive until monday. Where is the sense in any of this!!! To the horrible woman on the phone I hope that your bad day was worth it. You are a pathetic and unjust life form who should not be in the profession you are in. I didnt ask for oxy i asked for air. Good day Ms. Lapidus i wish you well. read more