When I worked in food branding working with the health department was always straight forward and…read moreeasy. When I volunteered at my son's school getting a TB test at the health department was the cheapest and quickest option, but that was pre Covid. Sitting in the waiting room now with my son wondering why it is taking so long to get the test done. We just waited in a line with no one behind the window for 20 minutes.

PHD is unreliable and not people centered. I called several times to get a vaccine that they…read morepromote on their website. I got NO response, by phone or email. This same thing happened during covid. Their staff is unprofessional and unresponsive. Shame on you for taking so much taxpayer funds and providing substandard care. You do Pasadena name a disservice

Hope I never have to return, but Huntington Cedars took amazing care of me. Three months ago, a…read morefreak BJJ accident left me with a broken tib/fib. Was brought here by a friend immediately on Friday night and had surgery Saturday morning to get a titanium rod and screws. The nursing staff was excellent, and my surgeon Dr. Shah was super cool and did a phenomenal job. From Friday to Monday, they did everything possible to keep me comfortable. TBH I'm shocked this place only has 3 stars... it's a great hospital with an even better staff. And yes they have a reputation for food and it's actually pretty good, however it's a bit bland for patients, way better as a visitor. Anyways, highly recommend them. Will not return LOL

I am writing to formally document my grievances regarding the life-threatening care I received at…read moreHuntington Hospital during two separate incidents. During my delivery, Dr. Edward Merchant allowed my due date to lapse significantly. On the day of delivery, I was ignored for hours following the departure of the head nurse. Despite my deteriorating condition, Dr. Merchant refused to intervene and went to sleep in the physician's rest area. A code was eventually called when my blood pressure dropped dangerously low. My previous physician, who was on call, had to intervene to perform a crash emergency C-section. Furthermore, Dr. Merchant falsified my medical records by documenting the event as a "normal uneventful delivery." It was an emergency crash C-section as confirmed by the nurses to me the following day. In a subsequent emergency room visit for a severe allergic reaction, I was dismissed by the triage nurse, Maryann Magdaleno, RN, and sent back to a filthy, crowded waiting room for hours. I eventually went home and was called back at 3:00 AM, at which point my blood pressure was 60/0. While my chart indicates I was seen by a Dr. Stinnett, I never saw a physician during that visit. Despite reporting these incidents to the appropriate oversight agencies and the BRN, I have not received a satisfactory resolution. The hospital has continued to stonewall requests for information regarding staffing schedules and this particular nurse on call that night. I am formally expressing my concerns regarding the unethical and unprofessional conduct I recently experienced from Huntington Hospital medical staff. This behavior compromised my safety and fell well below the expected medical standards for their scope of practice. It is essential that the personnel involved are held accountable for these actions to ensure that future patients do not encounter the same lack of care and professionalism. I trust that you will take the necessary steps to address this matter. These experiences were devastating, and I cannot recommend Huntington Hospital to anyone seeking safe or professional medical care.

Dr Nassir and staff are the friendliest. The only downside is that during covid they are not doing…read morevirtual meetings for long term patients who've been coming here for years and are awar of their problems. I wish there was something we could work out because the drive is far and tough, but other great Doctor!

From the owner: Internal Medicine, Pain Management, Physical Therapy, Weight Loss, Workers Compensation, and…read moreMedicare Insurance

Great staff interaction at reception for department 41 with Melanie…read more I get one of my meds from Canada as it is not covered by insurance and only costs $1 a pill vs in the U.S. $45 per pill. To use CanadianPharmacyKing.com I need a physical signed script to send them and Kaiser only uses electronic scripts. Unfortunately due to the strike the RN's who normally handle this are not available and Melanie took the time to locate the backup team member (which took a min) to get my prescription done today while she still checked in other patients!

I drove an hour in traffic after work to get to the Kaiser Pasadena Pharmacy by 8:45 pm, relieved I…read morehad made it in time. When I arrived, the pharmacy doors were locked. A pharmacist came out and said they closed at 8 pm. Before leaving work, I checked the hours in three places online, including Google and Kaiser's own website in two different spots. All said 9 pm. It takes minutes to update hours online so you are not wasting people's time and money. That is basic integrity. There were two people inside waiting and she said they were urgent care patients, so they stay open until 9 pm for urgent care. Given that they had not updated their hours, you would think they could take two minutes to grab my prescription. I had received the text that it was ready and had just driven an hour to pick it up. Integrity feels rare these days. There are things I like about Kaiser and things that are ludicrous. Pros: everything is in one building. Referrals are easier than they used to be. Many appointments can be done online, which is a huge timesaver. The mental health practitioners I have interacted with have been kind and caring. Things that need improvement: I was on a waitlist for over a year to get a therapist. Now that I have one, appointments are still hard to get because there are very few available. My doctor recently had me do labs to change medication. I checked the results myself and saw I have hypothyroidism. No one called me to explain this. I only realized it because I looked up what the labs meant. When I read the symptom list and saw I have nearly all of them, I was shocked I had never been tested before. Ladies, get your hormones checked. Women's health care is still lacking. Which brings me to my IUD insertion. It was so agonizing I almost passed out, so they sent me home with medication to dilate before trying again. What they did not tell me is that the dilation medication caused worse pain than when I had kidney stones. Kaiser does not provide localized pain relief for IUD insertions, and I had already taken the maximum dose of ibuprofen. The first attempt was 40 minutes of agony. The second attempt involved 4 hours of severe dilation pain followed by another 35 minutes of insertion. That does not include the long wait times. They need better training or actual pain management for women. Lastly, I needed an EKG before starting a new medication. When I called, there were no appointments available for weeks, but my doctor needed it within a week. She told me to go to the Pasadena nurse clinic as a walk in and gave me the hours. I booked the far out appointment just in case and went as a walk in. The receptionist said they could not fit me in because they were full and only open two more hours. I asked when to come back and returned at the time he suggested. He then said the nurse who does EKGs would be leaving in an hour and could not see me. This was the second time I had followed their instructions and been turned away. I had rented a car just to get there. He sent me to Glendale. I drove 45 minutes in rush hour and arrived just before closing. The nurse there told me Pasadena should not have sent me away and that they are supposed to take walk ins but keep sending patients to Glendale. They were incredibly kind and saw me even though they were close to closing. I know Kaiser employees likely work in a tough, fast paced system. But with the massive amounts of money insurance companies make, you would think there would be more efficient care, accessible mental health services, better women's health care, updated hours, and policies that are actually honored. Too often patients are treated like cattle, rushed through to get to the next. Wouldn't it be nice if health care actually cared? A gal can dream...

Blood work dept is so unorganized. They open at 8 am. I'm the 3rd person I walked in at 8:05…read more It's currently 8:22. Only 1 person has been attended. Parking is very difficult iven thoe your paying $2 every 15 minutes. Unreal. I'll update if I ever get out of here

I had an appointment with Dr. Guo. Parking was very tight spaces to accommodate patients and…read morestaffs. Check in was easy. I knew exactly where I needed to be by the texts I have received to confirm my appointment. The technician who had taken vital sign was not friendly at all. I would appreciate if she was more on a friendly side. Dr. Guo was very knowledgeable and accommodating and put me at ease on my upcoming procedure. She even provided me with a print out on the procedure guide. I would give 5 stars on Dr. Guo's patient care but because of the parking and the technician, I give overall 4 stars.

I've had a consistently excellent experience at Optimal Health and wellness and would highly…read morerecommend it to anyone looking for a professional, elevated wellness service. From the moment you walk in, the environment is impeccably clean, calm, and thoughtfully designed--it strikes the perfect balance between medical office and a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere. The staff is exceptionally knowledgeable and attentive, taking the time to explain each treatment in a way that feels both informative and reassuring. I typically come in for B12 shots, (I recommend the Honey Badger) , and the process is quick, seamless, and handled with great care. Efficiency, level of professionalism, and attention to detail is what you receive throughout the entire visit. I've personally noticed a meaningful improvement in my energy levels and overall sense of well-being following my treatments. Equally important, I feel completely confident in the safety and quality of care provided here. Scheduling is easy. You can call or check the schedule online. Appointments run on time, and every interaction reflects a high standard of service. NOTE: Parking is free for the first 90 minutes, but keep in mind the day and time you go can make it a challenge to find parking. Give yourself time. You park in the same lot with A LOT of restaurants. You need the code to get into the office building. No appointments passed 5pm and not Saturdays. I will absolutely continue coming back.

Clement Lee has been integral in both clearing up a long lasting black mold infiltration and he has…read moreenhanced my peptide protocol for full optimization of my health and performance. I'm almost 50... I don't want to just be "healthy" and I don't want to "settle" for average health. I want to be fully optimized in order to show up in a peak state for my family, my work, myself activities and mostly myself. So I take the time and the diligence to research and review potential enhancements and solutions that accommodate and complement my goals. I take them to Clement Lee and we create a protocol that's custom for my needs, wants and wishes. In the process he clears up the confusion and provides expert Insight into proper dosing and use (or even avoidance) of the options I'm wanting to consider. He's been a very accurate and highly effective resource for my success. I highly recommend.

I came here for a typhoid shot ($97) and it took a total of 2 hours.. they only have walk ins…read moreMonday - Wednesday and Mondays are the only days available for some tests. ( I think the TB skin tests ?) so.. maybe that's why Mondays are extra crowded, so if anything I'd recommend coming in the morning on Tuesday or Wednesday if you want to try and avoid crowds. There's parking in the back, but it was full when I got there.. because basically half of the parking spots are reserved for the employees and officers.. but there is street parking. When I got there the street was also full so I settled for having to walk.. Online, they have a price list that is "updated" for the vaccination prices.. however I paid $2 less than the listed price and I didn't have to pay the $50 clinic fee that they said was effective July 1, 2017..? Along with the prices they have their walk in hours and a phone number telling you to call to make sure they have your vaccinations in stock... however when I called it said it'll only tell you if they have yellow fever vaccination in stock. So I just went .. and when I got there it said typhoid was out of stock on their window... but luckily the lady said said they did have it ..? All I can say is be patient.. you'll get your stuff eventually..

REMEBER ITS. BUSINESS FIRST…read more ADVICE SECOND. Operates like all of America: ON FEAR FACTORS COUNTRY I'M HEADED TO: ETHIOPIA BULLET POINTS Another medical facility that has fancy advertisement to justify the $80 consultation fee. Out of the numerous travel clinics in LOS ANGELES, these guys are super sellers of vaccines that are RECOMMENDED not REQUIRED by the CDC. Most Insurance carriers(thanks a lot MPI Blue Cross) Do not cover any vaccines one might want to get. Exceptions to this rule or Kaiser Permanente for seniors and possibly your plan if you're with them. Check to see what your plans dates for international travel and vaccines with Kaiser. For your country go here for actual REQUIRED Vaccines: wwwnc.cdc.gov Depending on your country, this web site identifies what is mandatory upon entering the country and what diseases you might contract or should be prepared for. Julie was my nurse (yes, she was a certified RN) Who went over my (previously filled out online which gives you $10 off of the $80 consultation fee) Medical information I have provided. The map pictured below Julie was given to use was inadequate as it only showed a portion of Ethiopia around the major city Addis Ababa - if you go south outside of this line you miss an entire section of Ethiopia that also has issues with malaria, "meningitis and malaria belt" and yes rabies apparently. That was a big strike against this location not to have a proper map to be able to explain correctly. yes I just mentioned rabies in Ethiopia apparently an estimated 2,700 people die from rabies . One of the highest rabies death rates in the world but the true number of deaths caused by rabies as unknown because the diseases under reported and rabies diagnostic laboratories are not established. The human risk for rabies is directly linked to the high rate in dogs that are there which is why it is important to hit the disease at its core vaccinating dogs however of course they don't do that. So this one's really on you if you choose to personally take a hit on getting this vaccination it will cost you about $1500-1900. Also the yellow fever vaccine is on shortage in the United States -so a French company sends it over to us but lists it under "experimental" when in actuality it's a terminology that has to be used to distribute it. You can thank the FDA for their annoying harassment of this company that was initially here distributing what has been distributed for last 30 years for Yellow Fever. $250 btw. Like I said in the beginning this is all a big business and they're using our shoulders as the canvas to stick it to us as usual. Look below at photo for the vaccines I sucker fear punched myself into getting "just in case" And after you figure out what you need and how much antibacterial everything you are taking, have a great trip!!

I started working with Mark Men's Health around mid-November, so it's been about four months now,…read moreand I can genuinely say the experience has been a game changer. When I first came in, they ran a baseline panel, which was incredibly helpful. I'm in my late thirties, and I learned that my levels were actually below the optimal threshold, something I wouldn't have fully understood without their guidance. That initial clarity alone made the process worth it. For context, I've been consistently working out since I was 22, so about 16 years. I came in already feeling in shape but felt like I had plateaued in many areas in my life, but with very specific goals around increasing muscle mass and optimizing performance and feeling healthier overall. Since starting, I've seen dramatically real, measurable gains in muscle mass (9 lbs in muscle mass), along with noticeable improvements in strength and recovery. Since starting, I've not just seen clear, measurable gains in muscle mass but also dramatic increases in strength. Some of my major lifts have improved by roughly 40-60%, which is something I hadn't experienced in years despite consistent training. Beyond the physical changes, the impact on my overall well-being has been significant. My mood is more stable and positive, my energy is up, and there's been a clear improvement in my sexual health and relationship to my body. I feel more connected, more confident, and overall just healthier. What I also really appreciate is that this hasn't felt like a siloed approach to health. I've been working in tandem with my primary care physician, and when I shared the protocols and care I'm receiving at The Mark, my PCP was genuinely impressed with the level of attention, safety, and medical oversight Mark Men's Health provides. That gave me an extra layer of confidence that I'm doing this the right way. And I have to say, the staff here is exceptional. From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed. They take the time to answer every question, never rush you, and operate at a very high level of professionalism. The facility itself reflects that same standard, clean, modern, and thoughtfully run. I would highly recommend this to anyone, at any age, who is curious about where their levels are and how they can feel better in their body. It's not just about numbers, it's about working with a team that's invested in helping you improve your quality of life in a real, sustainable way.

Excellent place. Very convenient. They take the tune to understand your needs. Definitely…read morerecommend this place.

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.

I woke up w/my rt leg not able to move w/o excruciating pain, (15/10); I'm very good with pain, so…read moremy husband took me to the e.r., Sadly Keck USC is the closest one. I was on my old crutches when arriving because it helped to keep my weight off the leg & help with movement. The very kind security guard immediately got me a wheelchair. She also helped me gather my registration paperwork so I didn't have to wait in line. The nurse who took my vitals asked why I was there. This is not a common condition, but she said she had to check with her attending who determined it was not an emergency. A simple Google check would have told her that it was life threatening, but she was NOT a good doctor. More on her later. After a couple of hours, they took me back for a blood panel so they could do a CT scan w/contrast completely skipping an ultrasound then an MRI w/contrast. The phlebotomist was good. I told them I was freezing and could I please have a blanket, & I hadn't eaten all day; could I have a sandwich. The doctor, whom I already went over all of my health issues, asked, "What if I got you a full meal instead?" I again had to remind her that I was on the FOD map diet for my IBS and could I just please have the plain sandwich and the blanket. This is now the second or third time asking for these things. She said she'd check on these. She and her attending both examined me, pushed very hard on the painful area. If it had been a clot, it could have broken apart & killed me. I finally got my blanket about 6 hours later. Still no sandwich. The female doctor/attending sucked & said if I was nauseous, I would have to keep the oversalted crackers down, which I did, then I could have a sandwich. I ate one pack, stopped, & was so angry thinking, "Does she think she's my mom?" I know my body & have been through enough things that I know what I best respond to. My husband found someone & told him what the m.d. said and could he please bring me sandwich. He said he would check on it. That was all of their responses. You would have thought that their sandwiches were on lockdown. In the meantime, I was in the main waiting room w/10-15 people vomiting non-stop. Finally, it was my time to go to the CT scan room, which I didn't get because someone was stroking out. Understandable. So I asked if I could have my sandwich while I was waiting because they were giving me strong pain medicine, & I still had to take my own, so I needed something in my stomach to help with the acids. "I'll go check on it." They rolled me into the inner waiting room left me facing the wall because I was apparently their prisoner except for no bread or water. When it was finally time to take me to the CT room, I asked about the Zofran, AGAIN, because I know how nauseous the contrast makes me. OOPS! They forgot to order it, so I had to go back to my prison cell. At least this time, they left me facing my husband who again asked about my sandwich. "I'll go check on it." At least an hour later, they finally got the Zofran and were able to take me to the CT room. Brian, the assistant was very nice and patient. He even offered to replace my blanket with a warmer one. When my husband asked him about my sandwich, he said, "I'll go check on it." The actual technician in the white lab coat was a little too in my face and rushing me. I COULDN'T MOVE MY LEG; I WAS DOING THE BEST I COULD! They rolled me to the main waiting room w/all of the vomiting people. After an hour or two, they came to get me just to put me in back in my prison cell. My husband had to go let our dogs out and feed them & asked again before he left about my sandwich.. "I'll go check on it." I was in the little waiting room at 3:00a.m. by myself & didn't sleep because I didn't trust these people. Meanwhile, the new RN's or MA's, (I couldn't tell which from their lack of professionalism) just kept flirting with the married NP who's ego got bigger with their many questions he answered. They could have researched on their own. I waited until 5:00a.m. because everyone kept ignoring me. Since no M.D. or P.A. was present, just an N.P. who was basically in front of me but never checked on me nor made eye contact w/me in those two hours, I finally asked very loudly "Is anyone going to tell me what's going on with me?" No response. A few minutes later, the N.P. shouted back (HIPPA), "I just now got your test results," (right) "and I'll go over the results, discharge paperwork, and any notes for work," but he just handed them to me. Luckily, I'm have a pre-nursing AA along w/a bunch of certs since I had to read them on my own. He said he would remove my port I reminded them I had because I know they would have left it in. I was already taking it out when he said he could do that. The CT scan was clear. I said, "doesn't explain my symptoms". Him, "Maybe we should run more tests. Which ones?" I asked to be rolled out. I'll go to the pro's to figure this out. Never got my damn sandwich!

Dr. Hong is an amazing Doctor. Talking to patients in her waiting room is just the tip of reality…read more Pregnant moms from pregnancy to birth rave about her care, professionalism and manor. She began seeing my wife in May 2025 after she suffered for years and underwent numerous scans and procedures across many cities, specialists and doctors. Dr. Hong was both diligent and proactive after locating a growth. Following a positive carcinoma biopsy, Dr. Hong ensured my wife was assigned and treated by one of the best surgeons in the field, (Dr. Pham of USC Keck). We were blessed to find this amazing doctor and we will always be greatful for her amazing response.

Very busy medical office but Dr Hong was worth the wait. Excellent bedside manners and really took…read morethe time to listen to me. She carefully went over options to help me.