I have been a patient here seeing the wonderful Nurse practitioner Tabitha for almost 2 years now…read more I absolutely adore her and this office. She is compassionate, efficient, knowledgeable, and joy to visit, which I say a lot when you consider that no one likes going to the OB/GYN. I like how good she is with explanations and I never feel rushed. She can also do other procedures, such as laser rejuvenation. I love how good attack the office is as well - they are on top of things, they have a portal, they do telehealth and there's no issues that I've had with that either. They are located conveniently to the other medical buildings in Newport. If I have to go to the OB/GYN, might as well get some beach time or yummy food lol.

I see the PA in the office for my female needs. I've never met the doctor as I'm not having babies…read moreanymore or have any serious female issues. The PA is great. Took her time with me and listened to all my concerns. Front desk is also very nice and it was quick and easy to get an appointment.

Not one to do too many reviews, but being I spent a lot of time on yelp looking at reviews for an…read moreOBGYN for my pregnancy I feel compelled to write one on behalf of Dr. Broad and her staff. This was my third pregnancy and wanted a change in my experience this baby. Dr. Broad was amazing - great bedside manner, truly listens to you and what you want, you don't just feel like a number when you walk in. HUGE note is she basically does everything in her power to be at your delivery! She kept me at peace even with my third surprisingly coming on his own early. The delivery was seamless, quick and energy was so calm. Not only that, but she came on her day off to the hospital to visit us the next day.

I've heard so many amazing things about Dr. Broad, her staff, and Hoag Hospital. She seems like she…read moreactually cares about her patients which is really important to me. I really wanted her to be my OBGYN. I applied for medical in the beginning of my pregnancy and it took so long for me to get approved for pregnancy. I got approved and then called Dr. Broads office last month but I had to switch to optum. Easy switch, just takes time. On the phone I did mention how far along I was. Now that the switch was made to optum, I called Dr. Broads office only to find out she won't accept me because I am nearly 28 weeks pregnant. /:

I went to Dr. Marinescu for a second opinion on heavy menstrual bleeding causing anemia. I will…read moresay: the doctor speaks softly and comes across as kind and well spoken. I had no problem with his accent. That is all for the positives. *If you value your healthy reproductive organs, be warned. This doctor seems a bit too eager to part you from them.* Despite no other patients, I waited a very long in the waiting room and again in the examination room. This gave me the opportunity to closely observe that his examination room was dirty, with dusty equipment, old dust on devices, between buttons, in corners. After sitting through all that, I was handed consent forms for an invasive biopsy without proper explanation. I protested. Only then the doctor came in and informed me he was diagnosing me with adenomyosis, just off a general ultrasound ordered by my PCP. He immediately pushed for a hysterectomy. When I said I still wanted children, he discouraged me heavily, saying I would have a hard time conceiving and then carrying a healthy pregnancy given my age (40) and the condition of my uterus. When I said my prev pregnancy was a quick natural conception and easy, he brushed it off as a fluke. Dr. M. kept pushing hysterectomy, telling me how skilled he was at performing it laparoscopically. I left the office confused. When I later requested an MRI (the gold standard for this diagnosis), it showed no indication of adenomyosis. The office still pushed for surgery, so I cut contact. Two years later, after unrelated surgery, pathology confirmed my uterus was completely healthy and capable of pregnancy. Dr. Marinescu's rushed diagnosis and mistaken pregnancy prognosis (the claim I couldn't not conceive) was a factor in my decision to include hysterectomy in my other procedure - a decision I now regret. To make a long story short: Dr. Marinescu pushed unnecessary sterilization surgery. His office was dusty. Stay away.

Words cannot express how deeply grateful I am to have found Dr. Marinescu. He was my second opinion…read moreafter I was diagnosed with a massive 14 cm dermoid cyst on my left ovary -- which had doubled in size during pregnancy -- along with a new, smaller cyst on my right. My original surgeon panicked, telling me he could no longer perform the surgery laparoscopically, that it would need to be open surgery, and most devastating of all -- that saving my left ovary would not be possible. As a brand new mom with a 3 month old hoping to grow our family, this sent me into a spiral of fear and heartbreak about my fertility. Dr. Marinescu was the complete opposite: calm, compassionate, and confident. While he was realistic that there were no guarantees, he believed there was a good chance he could save my ovary and even do so with robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. After days of tears, the moment I met him, I felt a sense of peace. I knew I was in the best hands. My experience with Dr. Marinescu and the entire Hoag Hospital system was nothing short of exceptional. I never waited more than 10 minutes for any appointment, lab, or scan. Everything was organized, smooth, and patient-centered. The surgery prep was seamless, the staff were warm and reassuring, and I went into the OR feeling truly cared for and at peace. When Dr. Marinescu came out to tell my husband that the surgery had gone great -- and that he had saved both of my ovaries -- my husband literally cried. It was such a relief that this was all behind us. My only regret is that I don't live closer so that Dr. Marinescu could be my OB for future pregnancies. We live in Ventura County and gladly traveled the distance because we knew this was the doctor we could trust with something as precious as our fertility. Thank you so much, Dr. Marinescu. My family and I are so SO happy that we found you and trusted you with this surgery!!! Brianna

Dr. Illeck is truly one of a kind. He safely delivered my baby via VBAC after a previously…read morecomplicated delivery, and I could not be more grateful for the impeccable care he provided throughout my entire pregnancy. From the very first appointment to postpartum, he was the one I saw--never just a tech or PA--which made me feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for. He's personable, warm, and has an incredible bedside manner. He listens to his patients with compassion and respect, and you can tell how deeply he cares. Beyond that, he's extremely knowledgeable and confident, which gave me so much peace of mind--especially during the more complex moments of my pregnancy. Dr. Illeck is everything I would want in a doctor and more. I can't recommend him highly enough.

This isn't about the doctor. I never got that far. I sent an online message saying that I was…read morelooking for a OBGYN doctor for my wife. I received a VM response the next day. Great. When I called the number, I was told that I would need to contact billing to see if this office takes my insurance. When I left a VM there, I didn't get a response. I decided to call again and was able to get a hold of someone. That person told me that I needed to call my insurance company to verify if the doctor office accepted my insurance. She gave me the doctor's NPI number to give to my insurance company. Usually, when I go to a new doctor, the doctor's staff asks me for my information and then perform verifications on their side. I've never had a situation where I'm the person who is responsible for performing the verification. I guess they're busy enough that they don't need to do what most other doctor offices do to get business.

I can't say enough amazing things about Dr. Al-Azawi and her whole office. They truly go above and…read morebeyond to make sure you feel safe, heard, and cared for. They also help with medical anxiety and are trauma informed, making you as comfortable as possible. You never feel rushed or dismissed here. Highly recommend!!

I have no issues with the doctor, but their office management is a mess. They sent me a bill a…read moreyear or two after I was there with no explanation. When I called to ask why they were billing me they told me it was for blood work. I was finally able to review the invoice and it appears they never sent it to my insurance. They are now trying to collect the money with interest. This is completely unacceptable.

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!!

Dr. Flora is an amazing doctor! She delivered my second daughter and was very supportive of my plan…read moreto have an unmedicated birth! She always takes the time to listen to you and I never felt rushed at any appointment. Sometimes you have to wait awhile for your appointment, due to the fact that she never rushes her patients, but the wait is worth it. I'm super grateful to have had her as my OB and will definitely go to her again if I have another baby. She made my second birth experience much better than my first!!

LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Flora. She is simply amazing. She is sweet, super cute, but most importantly…read morevery intelligent and thorough. So much so that I traveled all the way from Los Angeles for every prenatal appointment just to see her! She cared for me when I was pregnant with my first and we lived in OC, but we moved to LA and then I got pregnant again. I didn't hesitate even for a second whether to go back. I had a high risk pregnancy and vulnerable to preterm labor both times, so I was in Newport twice a month). The distance was well worth the care I received. I lost several pregnancies before having fertility treatments, my fertility doctor recommended Dr. Flora and I am so glad she did! She was very careful in her monitoring and even urged me to stay in the hospital on bedrest, even when I wanted to go home. I now have two healthy babies (who could have both come super early and not survived) thanks to Dr. Flora and her team! I will continue to go to her for annual check ups.

Before her arrival, my baby girl and I were patients at OC Maternal-Fetal Medicine (OCMFM) due to…read moremy high-risk pregnancy (IVF and AMA, age 35). After a four-year fertility journey with many ups and (mostly) downs, I was very anxious throughout my pregnancy about something going wrong. I also had significant, daily physical discomfort (including nausea throughout all nine months of gestation!). From my husband's and my very first appointment, we were impressed with Dr. Kurtzman's office. They were able to schedule us around our travel plans for our first visit. The scheduling/administrative staff members are very efficient and great at getting back with patients swiftly about both scheduling matters and medical questions requiring the doctor's input. They effectively multi-task and are very invested in positive patient experiences. When you call the office, you speak to a real human located inside the building! No automated phone system, portal-only care, or extra hoops to jump through blocking you from receiving timely care. When I once needed to speak to the doctor about a time-sensitive matter on a weekend, I was able to promptly contact him by phone without any issues. The physical office itself is spacious, impeccably maintained, and beautifully furnished. Medical and nursing staff, including the sonographers and personnel monitoring non-stress tests (NSTs), are good-natured and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs, expressing happiness and excitement when monitoring the baby and a desire to meet the baby once they are "on the outside!" In addition, Dr. Kurtzman is clearly an expert! He addressed my many questions thoroughly during each visit, and with empathy and caring. He is passionate about the work he does (including his research contributions to the field), and it really shows, having a significant positive impact on the quality of care patients receive. I always felt I was in good hands and never a burden. He took my complaints seriously and prescribed several medications to ease my discomfort. His office sent prescriptions to the pharmacy swiftly and effectively communicated with my regular obstetrician's office, as well as my daughter's future pediatrician. Furthermore, when I was at risk of pre-term birth, he increased my medications, monitoring, and physical restrictions, additionally ordering steroid injections in the event of an early delivery. It all paid off, and my daughter and I had a smooth induction at 39 weeks, on the day I wanted. She was born healthy and well. In a nutshell, the quality of care I received at OCMFM was significantly better than my experiences at other OB offices, with my family members and me feeling supported as individuals in more of a personalized, human-centered way that is hard to come by in these days of AI assistants, online portals, and low-contact care. I would highly recommend their services to anyone with a high-risk pregnancy who wants to feel respected, valued, and attentively cared for as a patient.

Take a deep breath. You have found your doctor…read more.. After experiencing a stillbirth at 38 1/2 weeks pregnant, I knew I needed to recruit the best possible army to help navigate my rainbow pregnancy. Dr. Kurtzman and his staff were all I needed and more. The office environment is so peaceful, and unlike any doctor's office I've been to. The team is so thorough, listening to every concern compassionately . And Dr. K, well he is the absolute best. After being under his care from 15 weeks onward, I finally delivered my baby girl at 37 weeks. I am so grateful to OCMFM, for helping me through. You won't regret adding this team to your pregnancy journey.

Robin is such a competent professional and caring human being! She might not remember me as she…read morecared for me years ago but I will never forget her! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about her and her office!

Robin delivers caring ,individualized women's healthcare and always addresses your concerns in a…read moretimely fashion

I have been a patient of Terese for 2 years now. When I first started with her, my hormones were a…read moremess and I had several perimenopause symptoms. She ran a very extensive blood lab panel and then went over the results with me and started me on hormones. She is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to hormones. Most doctors do not know what they're doing when it comes to hormones and ranges you should be in. Thanks to Dr. Harris she has dialed in my hormones to optimal levels. Hormones are a very important part of our life especially when in perimenopause and beyond. Therese is very kind and patient and always gets back to you in a timely manner with any questions you might have. Her office staff is also very nice.

I was very excited and hopeful to see Dr. Harris after struggling with significant PMS and PMDD…read moresymptoms. My first consultation was honestly excellent. She took the time to listen to my concerns, asked thoughtful questions, and I was pleasantly surprised by how knowledgeable she was about supplements and even peptides. She ordered comprehensive blood work, and I left that appointment feeling optimistic that I had finally found someone who would help me get to the root cause of my symptoms. Unfortunately, my experience changed after treatment began. I explained that my menstrual cycles are typically 30 to 35+ days and that I have a history of delayed or absent ovulation. Despite that, my progesterone level was checked on cycle day 21, assuming I had already ovulated. I felt that ovulation should have been confirmed before interpreting those results. Based on those results, I was instructed to begin oral progesterone on cycle day 10. As a 32-year-old with longer cycles and suspected anovulatory cycles, day 10 seemed early to me, but I trusted her medical judgment and followed the instructions exactly. By day four of taking progesterone, I developed severe cystic acne unlike anything I had experienced before. Around the same time, I also began experiencing significant anxiety that eventually progressed into what felt like severe depression. It was frightening because I had never experienced anything like that before. Because the acne became so severe, I contacted Dr. Harris, and she prescribed spironolactone. While it appeared to help my acne for the first couple of days, by the third or fourth day I became extremely dizzy, my blood pressure dropped to approximately 90/50, and I found myself in one of the darkest emotional states I have ever experienced. I was genuinely scared, had to take time off work, and felt like I was in a very dark place emotionally. When I called her office crying and explained everything I was experiencing, the immediate recommendation was to start an antidepressant. I had to advocate for myself because I did not believe I had a primary depressive disorder. From my perspective, these symptoms began after starting the prescribed medications, and I wanted to address that first rather than add another medication. Looking back, it was alarming to realize that within about 10 days of becoming a patient, I had been prescribed progesterone, spironolactone, and then an antidepressant. After I declined the antidepressant, I was prescribed yet another off-label medication for acne, which I ultimately chose not to take. What disappointed me most was what happened afterward. After telling my doctor that I was severely depressed, crying, unable to work, experiencing dangerously low blood pressure, and feeling unlike myself, I never received a follow-up phone call or message to check on how I was doing or whether I had recovered. What I did receive, however, was a $100 bill for that 15-minute phone call. I completely understand that physicians bill for their time, but it was difficult to receive an invoice after reaching out in crisis while never receiving a follow-up to see if I was okay. That left me feeling unsupported during one of the most difficult experiences I have had. I understand that every patient responds differently to medications, and this is simply my personal experience. However, I wish my treatment plan had been more individualized to my cycle length and ovulation pattern. Looking back, I believe ovulation should have been confirmed before prescribing progesterone so early in my cycle, especially for someone with consistently longer cycles. I also believe that patients reporting severe emotional side effects deserve proactive follow-up. I truly wanted this treatment to work because my first impression of Dr. Harris was so positive. Unfortunately, my experience after starting treatment left me feeling unheard, unsupported, and much worse than when I first sought help.