AkermanMed

Does Dr. Akerman allow TOLACs after two cesareans?

Following acog standards he does on a case by case basis

For pregnancy checkups I'm i able to take my partner?

Thank you for your message. Due to covid we are limiting the number of people inside our offices. Partners can come on the day of the ultrasounds. Any additional question, please feel free to call the office. (714) 966-9795 Santa Ana (714) 633-0886… Read more

Is this office taking walk-ins?

Good morning. By appointment only. Televisits and on site.

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Review Highlights - AkermanMed

“I have been seen by Vicki (midwife), Mayra (nurse practitioner) & Cassie (midwife) all PHENOMENAL.”

Mentioned in 9 reviews

Stephanie Lao, MD

(11 reviews)

5.1 mi

Had an appt scheduled with Dr Lao today when I was informed that she no longer worked there. I'm…read moresad that she's no longer there, but I hope that her career life balance are what she wants them to be cause she deserves the best. She's truly a wonderful doctor. I hope our paths cross again in the future. Blessings!

I rarely ever leave reviews, but I wanted to go out of my way to locate Dr. Lao's yelp and give her…read morethe praises due! I just delivered my second baby at Hoag hospital. My ob was not on call that evening (sad, because he's great!), but I had the privilege of receiving care from Dr. lao! My first baby I got the epidural, but this one I was hoping to go unmedicated. MAN is that so much easier said than done! As I lingered for awhile at 9/10 centimeters, I was becoming more and more tired, scared, and indecisive on my next steps for bringing my son into the world. Every contraction made me less confident that I could do it, but Dr Lao was one of the 3 in the room who reassured me and helped me through! My biggest praise has to go to her CALM CALM demeanor. What a difference that made! She was incredibly patient with my indecisiveness, never pressed me for what she wanted over what I wanted, but also (so) kindly gave her recommendations and gave me both the space to think things through and all the options before me. She also took great care and extra steps in physically delivering my son, and honored my wish to delay cord clamping until the cord turned white. Never with a hint of annoyance either. Thank you Dr. Lao!!

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Oh Bloom Gyn

4.2

(110 reviews)

5.2 mi

Highly recommend all patients seeking OB/gynecological AND aesthetics here! Dr. Tran-Kim is amazing…read moreand such an advocate for women's health which is what we need more today. She will make you feel the most comfortable during your care and offer so many options that will help personalize your needs. The nurse practitioner Chau is also the best! She explains everything so well and provides good counseling to optimize your health. They also offer a variety of aesthetic procedures which Nurse Khue is involved in and would highly recommend her! The office is very professional and all staff are super nice and welcoming. Will definitely return for any future OB/GYN care at this office and will recommend all my friends here.

I saw Dr. Diana Tran-Kim as my OB for my first pregnancy, and more or less, did not think this was…read morea good clinic. Pros: Why you'd want to go? If you plan to have a c-section exclusively and get aesthetic treatments after. Cons: After going several times, I realized this office can be disengenuous, and felt like they wanted your money more than the care. The care provided felt fake. You can tell by how bougie they look. They promote a lot of superficial services like body sculpting after pregnancy, vitamin shots, etc. You get charged for everything. And the front office doesn't always let you know this until you get sent a bill in the mail. They also would do everything they can to keep you in office, including trying to get you to schedule exclusively with their ultrasound technician, who is only there on Tuesdays. For my last ultrasound, instead of being flexible and scheduling me earlier or recommending another place for imaging, the front desk made me wait 2 weeks out for the next available appointment. By then, the tech said my baby was breech. I'm new to babies and didn't realize what that meant. I thought it meant there was time to flip him and that they would talk to me about ways to unbreech him. They otherwise just told me he was breech and did not elaborate. They also scheduled me with the nurse practitioner who also had trainees look at me without talking to me first. You can only ask so many questions. NP didn't mention anything about what a breech baby meant. Fast forward two weeks at 38 weeks. I see the doctor and she says, baby is breech and almost immediately wants to schedule a c-section. Like, whoa, I researched online and some articles say the doctor typically tells you these things starting week 30 give or take. But they went straight to the c-section. Honestly, I'm upset this was brought up so late into the pregnancy, as it could have given me more preparation time... Even mentally would have liked to have been prepared. Here, I only had two weeks to figure it out, and did not even know you had to do it before week 39..! I wasn't going to jeopardize the health of my baby and the surmounting stress of delivering so we went ahead with the scheduled C-section. But they don't care about what your outcomes are, they only care about the money. And it's really obviously that a big surgically procedure is going to pay them out way more than a natural delivery. The doctor did everything she could to convince me how good the surgery was going to be. I told her my concerns, and my biggest was the recovery that is needed with any surgery takes time. It really felt like my concerns were brushed under the rug. Also, if I wanted her to answer questions, I needed to take my partner with me, otherwise, the doctor rushed me out the door. Their office also sucks at communication. I should have taken the first red flag when I was billed for gender testing, but they chose an out-of-network lab. Not only that, they didn't tell me it was out of network. I still had to pay. And the biggest issue came when they filled out the pfml paperwork and for my work, and I had my pfml time reduced despite having a c-section. Knowing they will probably just charge me again, I didn't bother, and made sure that my time in their office after delivery was done. Months later, I'm still billed, for the hospital procedure, and other than the surgery, doctor literally only looked at me for like 5 minutes and I'm being billed, $1000+. On top of that, they upsold a silicone strip that's literally only 6 inches, and it's $80; newsflash, me: it's a fraction of the price online. RIP. I ended up calling their office one last time to close any outstanding bills, and I really wanted to laugh in their face when the admin said if I don't I wouldn't be able to come back. LOL! The assumption that I cared enough to do that. I just care about my credit score. I'm not coming back ever. Overall, I don't recommend this office for lack of sincere service, and very bad communication. For something so big like a pregnancy, I'm really disappointed and I really want to kick myself for screening this office better, and went somewhere else. This office just happened to be in the right area and the hospital that I wanted, but could have just chosen just about anybody else.

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Her Choice Women's Clinic

(29 reviews)

0.3 mi

Found this clinic after an extensive Google research as I live far. Both appointments I arrived…read moreearly and they were able to accommodate me very quickly and I was in and out in a jiffy. They are cash only so I did need to find an ATM. They were able to answer all of my questions needed and provide the service that I needed. If I didn't live so far I would come here for all of my women's health needs! Marina was fantastic and very helpful and Dr. Nasseri was very knowledgeable.

I came to this clinic they made me feel really comfortable. everything was really simple.read more

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AkermanMed

Certified professionals

I have mixed feelings about this place. At AkermanMed, you have to be seen by every Obgyn and…read moremidwife before you can officially choose a provider. Wait time can get pretty long depending on the day. For the positive, I would say that after meeting everyone, Dr. Lao was the best here. She was caring, empathic, and knowledgeable. She listened to every concern. She was also a great surgeon. My pregnancy and delivery experience were made better by her. Sarah who works the front desk was also very friendly and sweet. Now for the negative. I had an IUD placement at the office by Dr. Barr that ended up being a very traumatic experience. I received a diagnosis afterward that the IUD perforated through my uterus into another organ. I wish that the deployment was stopped if something didn't seem right. Some offices offer ultrasound-guided IUD insertion, so look into that instead. I felt like I went through hell and back the subsequent months after insertion. The office tried to fix it, but the experience just went downhill from there. I had multiple procedures, but it couldn't be removed. I requested CT/MRI scans, but didn't get them. The IUD location was discussed as possibly being in the stomach cavity, which it wasn't. Scheduling appts were also difficult. I ended up going to UCI and thankfully met an experienced Obgyn who found it through ultrasound, confirmed with MRI scans, and collaborated with another specialist to remove it for me. All in all, I would still recommend Dr. Lao for pregnancy and childbirth. However, I would be hesitant to recommend anything else here.

I will always recommend this OB office to everyone I know! There are a lot…read moreOf Doctors, midwife's & Np that you will see through out your appts (unless you request to be seen by a certain person) From start to end everything was clear, they sent me for bloodwork when needed. Gave me an ultrasound when needed and always answered my questions and made me feel cared for. I delivered at st. Joseph Hospital and it was the best experience, all the nurses are very well experienced and professional. Thank you Dr. Akermed for the positive experience, see you in 2 years!

AkermanMed relocated in February 2026.

AkermanMed Orange relocated to 431 S Batavia St Suite 100 Orange CA 92868

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Dr Barr and Dr Akerman

Ana M Sanchez , MD

2.3

(58 reviews)

5.1 mi

You have a crappy job Njjju and I have been together since we got married in high schoolsread more

Ana and her team are the worst office i have ever been too. Two years ago, I went in for a…read more"emergency" appointment after my ultrasound. She showed up 2 hours late. And before even entering the room I was waiting in, I hear her tell a nurse if I knew I lost the baby. She said that in front of all the nurses and people waiting in the waiting area. That is how I found out I miscarried. She then proceeded to say I needed a D&C even though I wasn't far along. I paid so much money out of pocket for her to even do the damn procedure and not including what the hospital charged me. She didn't offer any support or guidance whatsoever when I became very depressed and wouldn't even sign a form from my job that was asking for two weeks off to cope with my heavy bleeding and depression. She absolutely destroyed the experience of doctor and patient relationship. She truly broke me with the experience. As a woman, mother and daughter I don't recommend this place.

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Krystal H Pham, MD, FACOG

4.1

(32 reviews)

2.9 mi

Women-owned & operated

Certified professionals

Dr Pham delivered my first baby over 2 years ago now. This review is very late. I loved my…read moreexperience with this practice and thought everyone was so kind. I never waited more than 5 minutes for my appointments and Dr Pham always had time for my questions and concerns. I didn't experience any scheduling issues or problems getting ahold of people. Delivery went perfectly and Dr Pham delivered my baby at 8pm! I was so worried she wouldn't be there but my nurses called her and she said "I'll be there in 10" and she came rushing in ready to deliver my baby. NP Linda provided amazing support during postpartum. Couldn't recommend this office enough!

Dr. Pham took such great care of me throughout my whole pregnancy, she took the time to ask me…read morequestions and answer any of my concerns. I developed Bell's palsy at seven months and when I went to the ER at hoag they were quickly able to get on the phone with her to discuss my treatment. She later personally called me to make sure I was doing ok. Dr. Pham's bedside manner was top tier, she always had a smile on her face and made me feel so welcomed, I couldn't have asked for a better OB. Linda her NP was just as amazing, she is an absolute ray of sunshine, I loved going to my appointments because I knew I was going to be well taken care of. The delivery went really great, Dr. Pham has so much experience and this being my second baby I knew what to expect, baby girl had her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and Dr. Pham acted quickly to release her as I was pushing. I am forever grateful to the Miracle Orchids team for making my last pregnancy so wonderful. I honestly have nothing but immense gratitude for all the women that took care of me, from the front end staff like Diana who always treated me kindly to the medical assistants, ultrasound techs, nurses and of course Dr. Pham.

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Yen H. Tran, DO

4.5

(51 reviews)

6.3 mi

If I could give Dr. Tran a zero rating I would. The worst and most painful pelvic exam I ever had…read more She treated me like a piece of meat. Rushed at that because she was late in seeing me for 2 hours. None of her staff informed me that she was going to be late. Maybe the reason why she was in a rush and the un-God ful painful treatment. She prescribed the wrong medication after consulting with another physician. She also ordered labs [full ovary and pelvic] ultra sound that was completely unnecessary. I am way past child bearing years, yet she justified the exam as though I was having a child. I suspect to get more revenue in the long run with unnecessary follow up exams that were also unwarranted. STAY AWAY if you are smart. Read her other reviews.

Dr yen Tran is the BEST obgyn ever, I would recommend anyone to go to her. She listens, cares,…read morefollows up

Personal Ob care Matters. Dr. Yen Tran deliveries nearly all of her patients' babies at Hoag Hospital Newport Beach, California

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Dr. Yen H. Tran, board certified obstetrics & gynecology

Thomas Tri Quach, MD

4.4

(75 reviews)

5.4 mi

The best OB and the office staff couldn't be friendlier! Dr Quach is a true gem. I have been seeing…read morehim for years now. Even his staff/hospital nurses rave about him. An amazing doctor, and all around great person.

Dr. Quach has been my OB-GYN for over 10 years, and I seriously wouldn't trust anyone else…read more I first saw him after my family doctor referred me when I was dealing with really bad pain from an ovarian cyst. I ended up in the ER multiple times, but because of insurance issues, it took over a month to schedule surgery. When I came to his office, the staff was incredibly kind and did everything they could to squeeze me in ASAP. Every time I've had an emergency or urgent concern, they've been so supportive. You can tell they really care. Fast forward a couple years--during a routine checkup, they found another cyst. Thankfully it was caught early, and I had a second surgery. After that, Dr. Quach helped guide me through my pregnancy journey, and I just had my baby two months ago! If you're looking for an OB you can truly trust and feel safe with, especially during delivery, Dr. Quach is the one. He's not just knowledgeable--he's calm, supportive, and makes you feel taken care of from beginning to end. Highly, highly recommend. There are a lot of great doctors out there, but finding someone who's both skilled and genuinely cares is rare. I'm really grateful to have found that in Dr. Quach.

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OC Women's Care - Dr. Debora Sedaghat

4.5

(84 reviews)

3.0 mi

Dr Sedaghat listens and is consistently supportive. She makes sure you feel informed and…read morecomfortable; she truly cares about her patients.

I spent a long time thinking before writing this review because I believe it's important to be…read morehonest for anyone looking for an OB-GYN during one of the most vulnerable times in their life. When I first became a patient of Dr. Debra Sedaghat in 2023, I had a wonderful experience. I felt heard, cared for, and genuinely supported throughout my pregnancy. Unfortunately, when I returned in 2025, my experience was very different. During many of my appointments, I felt talked over rather than listened to. In the last month of my pregnancy, when I was experiencing significant discomfort and pain, I did not feel that my concerns were taken seriously. In February, I informed Dr. Sedaghat that this would be my final pregnancy and that I wanted a tubal ligation after delivery. I completed and signed the necessary consent paperwork so that insurance approval could be obtained. The week of Valentine's Day, I was not feeling well and asked if I could be examined. I was told that if I felt that poorly, I should go to the hospital and that I would only be admitted if I was at least 3 cm dilated. During that appointment, Dr. Sedaghat also shared that she had not slept in several days because of work. While I understand physicians are under tremendous pressure, I left feeling dismissed rather than reassured. I delivered my daughter on February 13. Later, I learned that Dr. Sedaghat was out of town at the time. Whether related or not, it left me wondering if that played a role in how my concerns were handled leading up to delivery. At my six-week postpartum appointment, I asked about scheduling my tubal ligation. To my surprise, I was asked to sign the consent paperwork again. When I mentioned that I had already completed it before delivery, I was told there were additional forms that needed to be signed. I was then told my surgery would likely take place by the end of May. Based on that information, I communicated with my employer and made arrangements for time off work. A few weeks later, I received a letter stating that the authorization had been denied. When I contacted my insurance company, I was informed that a duplicate form had been submitted. After multiple calls to the office, I continued receiving different estimates regarding when my surgery would be scheduled, ranging from May to June or even early July. Eventually, my surgery was scheduled at the end of May. During my hospital stay, I witnessed interactions that made me uncomfortable. There appeared to be frustration regarding pre-operative preparation and blood work, and I felt that staff members were spoken to in a manner that seemed unprofessional. The nurses were trying to help, and the overall atmosphere increased my anxiety before surgery. My review is based solely on my personal experience. While I had an excellent experience with Dr. Sedaghat in 2023, my experience in 2025 and 2026 left me feeling unheard, frustrated, and disappointed. Communication regarding my postpartum surgery was inconsistent, and I did not feel supported during the final stages of my pregnancy or during the surgical scheduling process.

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Irvine Urgent Care

(1.4k reviews)

3.1 mi

I came here when I was visiting family after a family trip I had a cough that was not going away…read more The staff sent my prescription to the pharmacy within an hour. I also saw that they provided iv hydration so i had that done. Im glad I decided to go here. Other places had insane wait times and i got here when they opened on a weekday and was not busy.

I have been going to Irvine Urgent Care since 2018, and my experiences there have consistently been…read moreexceptional. From my very first visit for a bad cold, I was immediately impressed by the cleanliness of the facility, the outstanding patient service, and the genuine care shown by the entire staff -- especially Dr. Vesal. Over the years, Dr. Vesal has treated me for a staph infection as well as respiratory and allergy-related issues. He is extremely professional, knowledgeable, caring, and highly competent in his field. His attention to patients and commitment to quality care truly stand out. Hands down, this is the best medical facility I have ever visited.

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Clinica Medica La Esperanza Santa Ana

5.0

(6 reviews)

2.2 mi

I brought my daughter in and a sports issue playing soccer at one of the nearby high schools and…read morethe staff was incredibly quick and efficient. Maria, the nurse was fantastic... And she even offered me IV therapy which I took her up on and it was way more reasonable than any other hydration therapy places that I've attended. So they wrapped my daughter's ankle with a sprain gave her some Tylenol and I got my IV and we were on our way. It's a very cute professional little Urgent Care in santa Ana and I'm very happy that we stopped in and got served right away.

The doctor Mico and the nurse Maria were awesome got my boyfriend in super fast and was able to…read morediagnose him as well definitely recommend coming here they were professional and super friendly 10/10

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Great urgent care!

Royal Medical Group

(13 reviews)

0.4 mi

Dr. Susita is a really great doctor and she's really fast getting things done with your immigration…read morepaperwork.

Very fast and friendly! Dr. Sunita facilitated the process and was very helpful. I would recommend…read morethis place to anyone else!

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Main entrance- Suite A.

OC Urgent Care

4.2

(70 reviews)

7.2 mi

Just left this OC Urgent Care location. My longtime PCP just retired and it's going to be a month…read morebefore I'm able to get an appointment with my new one. Came here for some arm discomfort I've been having and the care couldn't have been more straight forward. I was in and out in less than 45 minutes. Easy check in for first time patients. Place is quiet and extremely clean. Ample parking. +10,000 points for a front and back office staff that are probably the sweetest people I've ever encountered in a medical setting in my entire life. Your office employees are your patients' first experience and honestly make or break the feeling of care given. Highly recommend this location for any urgent medical needs.

Came here for the first time today to check on my feet pain after stepping on a carpet tack in New…read moreOrleans. I love how spacious and clean this place was. The front desk was very friendly and Dr.Tag made me feel at ease and was very informative about the pain I was having. If you're a new patient here, make sure to check in on the iPad on the wall and have your ID and insurance ready.

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Cuarto de espera

Clinica Medica Guerrero

4.0

(92 reviews)

3.3 mi

Unprofessional , the staff needs training, Doctor looked sick , I had to leave because in 1 minute…read moreand only one question the doctor told me what I needed , no recommendations for this place

MAs are wonderful. The older gentleman is great, but I couldn't say the same about the doctor…read more Rude, condescending, and does not let one speak. I waited 30 minutes for my vitals and to talk to a doctor, just for me to get 20 words out and to be spoken over. Not only that but they tended to more familiar patients first when i am neither new and i was quite literally the first patient of the day.

The exam rooms are always clean and they're spacious unlike other small exam rooms I've been to in the past at medical clinics.

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Advance Urgent Medical Group

3.4

(323 reviews)

2.5 mi

Daniela was wonderful great service…read more and idk why they posting these low reviews but im a boxer and model and they service was the best was there less than a hr and got all my questions answerdn

I came for a physical clearance and a TB test and a urine 9 panel drug test…read more They were very clear that my insurance did not cover any of the above. But they gave me an estimate payment of $50ish for physical, $50 ish for TB and $30-40 for the drug test. Towards the end the 9panel test was going to cost me $350. The young lady taking my payment was very rude, unfortunately I did not get her name. I asked her for a copy of my paperwork and said I needed to bring in my own forms. I made it clear when I signed in I did not have any paperwork, that they would need to provide. I also told the doctor the same. I came back for my TB test reading and staff was very unorganized. I was being charged again and my paperwork was not ready. Second visit for TB test and to pick up my paperwork took over 45 minutes. And I still had to come back a third time for my clearance form. Doctor Merhyan and medical assistant with the red, curly hair were great, thank you for your service. ------------------------------------------------ Vine para un examen físico de autorización, una prueba de tuberculosis (TB) y una prueba de drogas de 9 paneles en orina. Me informaron claramente que mi seguro no cubría ninguno de estos servicios. Sin embargo, me proporcionaron un estimado de aproximadamente $50 para el examen físico, alrededor de $50 para la prueba de TB y entre $30 y $40 para la prueba de drogas. Al final de la visita, me informaron que la prueba de drogas de 9 paneles costaría $350. La joven que estaba procesando mi pago fue muy grosera. Desafortunadamente, no obtuve su nombre. También le pedí una copia de mi documentación y me dijo que yo necesitaba traer mis propios formularios. Dejé claro desde el momento en que me registré que no tenía ningún formulario y que ellos tendrían que proporcionarlos. También le informé lo mismo al médico. Regresé para la lectura de mi prueba de TB y el personal estaba muy desorganizado. Intentaron cobrarme nuevamente y mi documentación aún no estaba lista. Mi segunda visita, que era únicamente para la lectura de la prueba de TB y para recoger mis documentos, tomó más de 45 minutos. Les recomiendo ir a otra clínica donde los traten un poco mejor.