I feel like Dr Karen Zaghiyan is my hero. I was traveling to South America and had a medical…read moreemergency due to a colon perforation. I was able to fly home and delay my surgery in Los Angeles where I reside. I saw Doctor Karen Zaghiyan and she scheduled my colonoscopy and my surgery immediately she explained the whole process to me. She's a very caring and has great bedside manners. She's very humble and I'm so thankful that she was the one who performed my surgery. I had to have 12 inches of my colon removed and I felt very comfortable and she made me feel very calm. I am a person who has a lot of anxiety when it comes to medical procedures. I feel very lucky to have had Doctor Karen Zaghiyan as my surgeon. I also wanna thank Shawna and Alba, who were very helpful through this process.

I am so sorry to have to leave this message here. Maybe Dr needs to see this and is unaware of the…read morehorrible staff. This one star review is for the office. I was referred to Dr zaghiyan - I called the office to make an appointment and her receptionist said I was sent to collections so they can't see me (I have 825 credit with nothing on record, even went through escrow to buy a house with nothing coming up, so what?? First time I heard of this) Anyways, turns out that wasn't real just a note in my account (I pay my bills) because she's I. The same office as Dr fleshner- they refuse to let me see Dr zaghiyan because she's in the same office as Dr fleshner. I saw Dr fleshner years ago and left because I wasn't comfortable with him. The receptionist - at the time (maybe like 10 years ago) wasn't happy that I said I wasn't comfortable with Dr fleshner. It's fine. That happens. Not every Dr is a fit for every patient. I don't get why they're up in arms about it. I moved on to have surgery with a different and fantastic Dr who is unfortunately out of network now. I asked to please be seen by Dr zaghiyan because I'd prefer to be seen by a female and she was a referral. her receptionist said "you can't see Dr zaghiyan, no one is forcing you to see Dr fleshner you don't have to come here" and straight up hung up the phone. They won't let me see Dr zaghiyan because she's in the same office as Dr fleshner. Literally appalling. I'm bleeding profusely and there is a problem. Patient care should be a priority for these doctors - and if it still is, retrain your staff to have some courtesy.

This review is long overdue but necessary because our experiences with Dr. Barnajian and his team…read morehave been nothing short of life changing. My husband was extremely sick and we were at a loss of where to go for help. Admitted at Cedars and not sure of a plan yet, Dr. Barnajian was placed into our lives. He was faced with the challenge of my husband's diagnosis and other medical roadblocks but never waivered in his dedication to giving everything he had so my husband could have a second chance at life. If it weren't for Dr. Barnajian and the amazing team of doctors at Cedar's Sinai, my husband wouldn't be here today. Dr. Barnajian is one of the most genuine, honest and professional doctors we have ever met. He is thorough, patient, understanding and honest. He isn't afraid to be transparent and that helped us navigate this very uncertain time in our lives with clarity and understanding about what we needed to do to on our part. The office staff is also wonderful, handling all insurance issues and scheduling and making my life just a little bit easier. Special shout out to Mayra, she's my go to girl! My husband has had the most amazing outcome and is back to work and life again. Thank you, Dr. Barnajian and staff. We will forever be thankful for you!

Dr. Barnajian has simply been G-d sent during a really difficult chapter in my life. He is kind,…read moreapproachable, super knowledgeable, and patient. As a health care professional myself, I REALLY appreciated him explaining every scenario, and answering all my questions. He gave me an option that 2 other docs did not, and I've been able to exhale for the first time in over a year. Thank you Dr. Barnajian for your compassionate care and reassurance. I am ever grateful.

Just wanna start with that I've seen Dr. Ruiz and she is a great doctor…read more Now, their scheduling is horrible at best. Came in for an appointment and was told that I need a surgery. Took the office about month and a half to schedule it and that happened only because I called and asked them. On the day of the surgery I was kept waiting in the preparation room for 4 and half hours so I asked the nurse what was the problem. I was told that I was scheduled as the last patient of the day so had to wait another 2-3 hours minimum. At that point I just gave up, asked the nurse to remove the IV and walked out. Waited 3 months for this surgery btw, but after fasting for 15 hours that was my limit and just couldn't take it any longer. So if you need a surgery you better off going to another place, because the office doesn't really have a grasp on scheduling and patient care.

My mother, who is 75 years old, underwent surgery by Dr. Garza. Unfortunately, my mom passed away…read moreone month after. That's all I can say.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Magdi Alexander for performing my mother's open…read moreventral hernia repair surgery at a highly professional level. The surgery was a success, and my mother is now feeling great, without any pain. I would also like to thank the entire team of doctors for their caring, attentive, and highly organized work. Special thanks to Kayla Brennen Surgical Liaison for organizing the entire process smoothly and at a high level. I would highly recommend this doctor to anyone looking for a reliable and professional specialist. Thank you Dr M Alexander Best Regards Armen George

Dr. Alexander performed my gallbladder removal. Great bedside treatment and explained my recovery…read moreprocess, made me feel at ease during an already stressful situation. Office staff is great, especially Kayla. Parking can get full easily but that's Pasadena/South Pasadena for you. I am doing well and grateful I ended up in good hands.

You have the great fortune of getting a gift of a doctor! Dr. Ghodsian is brilliant, caring and…read moreliterally one of the only doctors trained to do what he does! Dr. Ghodsian saved my life and we made a commitment to make sure I stay well by coming in and following directions! For you, the potential patient, you could not be in a better place! This well educated and caring doctor will take the best of you! I am happy for you when you choose to see Dr. Ghodsian! You be a good patient, follow his directions and enjoy a healthy, beautiful life! One thousand stars!

I SWEAR ALL GOOD REVIEWS ARE LEGIT AND SOLID!!!…read more Dr. Ghodsian is not just a doctor -- he's an incredible human being who genuinely does his absolute best. I have another surgery scheduled with him, and I trust him completely, without a single doubt. I didn't need to explain much -- I simply shared my symptoms, and he truly listened and cared since the first second that i entered to his room. He's the ONLY doctor who ever really paid attention to what I was saying. I've seen others who performed all sorts of procedures without truly listening or caring about how I felt (Honestly, I could name them so others know who to avoid -- but let's focus on the one who actually deserves recognition). These days, it's rare to find a doctor who prioritizes your well-being over money. But this one does -- he actually wants to help you feel better. I'm beyond grateful to have him in my life. I trusted the recommendation of my friends and Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did. He is hands down one of the BEST DOCTORs out there.

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Nowain. I went in for a colonoscopy based on his great reviews…read moreand my consultation I had with him. I had previously chosen another doctor but cancelled after speaking to Dr. Nowain because he was head and shoulders better. He was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. I had several other friends that highly recommended him. On the day of my procedure, Dr. Nowain was punctual and very comforting as he could tell I was nervous. He has an excellent bedside manner to go with his skills and credentials. The procedure went perfectly, and the doctor was right next to me when I woke up to discuss the results and share pictures with me. All in all, this was an amazing experience with an excellent doctor and I'm glad I did it. I highly recommend this doctor to everyone else. I have very high standards and I'm extremely picky and Dr. Nowain met and surpassed all my expectations. To everyone over age 40, please get colonoscopies. A 30 minute procedure could save your life. And better yet, get it with Dr. Nowain. The research I did showed he was much more effective at catching cancerous polyps than his contemporaries.

I'm keeping my original review for continuity. This update is to show, using my own documentation,…read morehow biased and prejudicial language in medical notes can permanently distort a patient's credibility and access to care. I count myself lucky I met my new GI doctor, although treatment is complicated now because of my worsening injuries. Over the past four years I've had time to study what happened, review my records, and talk with professionals who helped me understand how the bias in my care took shape. The pain I was in left me cognitively impaired for a long time, which made it hard to see how dismissive the treatment really was while it was happening. Because of the wording used in my chart -- phrases like "patient is convinced" and "very likely psychosomatic" -- it's very likely the kind of language that led other doctors to dismiss my concerns and assume the problem was psychological. My injuries worsened, the connective tissue in my abdomen continued to tear, and I lost muscle support through my torso. A genetic condition was also upregulated and my skin permanently traumatized. That language still follows me through my medical record and continues to influence how I'm treated. Nearly four years later, I'm still trying to recover from my injury and the physical and psychological damage caused by dismissive, biased documentation and the prejudice that began in this office. I'm including Dr. Nowain's original notes, and other records that corroborate both the intense pain I was really in, the celiac artery compression and soft tissue damage, and the continual gaslighting using prejudicial language to dismiss my accounts and leave me in pain and suffering. These are all before the injury worsened. I can still hear Dr. Nowain's voice from that day in his office -- angry, certain: "You're having a panic attack!" When I said I wasn't, he replied, "That sounds just like something someone having a panic attack would say." It still plays in my head like I heard it yesterday. So, I guess there's only one thing left to say. Best of luck in all your health journeys, and remember: "One foot in front of the other, bravely forward. Always."

I had the worst experience with their Pasadena location. I went in for a first-time consultation…read morewith Dr Christine Hsieh where she gave me her opinions of my options. I paid my co-pay in full upon exiting. I even received a paid invoice showing a zero balance. Three weeks later, I was shocked to receive a bill for over $500 for the same visit -- this time from the facility where I saw the doctor. Then, about seven weeks later, I received a threatening notice from the doctor's office claiming I owed $5 more for the visit and that they would send me to collections over that amount. They added random charges, and harass patients even after payment is made and receipts are provided. I've never experienced such unethical billing practices from any medical provider. Be extremely cautious if you plan to visit her office -- keep every receipt, question every charge, and be prepared to fight for what you've already paid

This review is for Dr. Sang Lee. He might be a good surgeon, but we would never know. Do not see…read morehim if you are not ready to have a surgery. In our experience, he did not listen to any concerns we had told him; everything he mentioned was involving around assuming that fact that we would get the surgery there. He even answered his cell during our appointment time. Wow! Because he's the department's head, he might be under pressure to meet the quota. Dr. Lee, we are not just $. We are humans and can choose where to spend that $! For those who are still looking for CRS, see my previous review or check out Dr. Albert Chung in OC.

Dr. Ghodsian is the most compassionate, dedicated doctor! He is very, very well educated and is…read morethe most specialized in his field. His entire, very helpful staff all learn from Dr. Ghodsian and move right to medical school after their tenure! If you feel you deserve the best and most knowledgeable doctor, see Dr. Ghodsian and you will always be grateful!

Compassionate doctor who listens to the needs of the patient and then gives their diagnosis /…read moretreatmnet plans in a concise, clear, and extremely helpful way. My wife was bounced around Er to Er, doctor to doctor, never getting a straight answer. That finally stopped at this office. And the doctors support staff is absolutlely lovely as well. Highly recommend!

Angry abscess that did not show up on exray. He Found and treated in 45 minutes Zero pain after…read moreroot canal. Brilliant doctor and dedicated staff who stayed after hours to treat Would highly recommend. .

I'm really confused who is writing positive reviews, maybe people who has better insurance!…read more Because from my personal experience I've been treated not as nicely as reviews say. The overall experience at the doctor office was alright, but the staff who works there probably weren't interested in helping. Doctor was very nice and helpful. But the staff... To get a prescription it's was a total nightmare for me. The receptionist was telling me that she sent the prescription several times , but my pharmacy never received anything and they had to call several times to request it. Long story short eventually I have to request the actual prescription so I can do it myself. I was in pain for a week in a half. Also, doctor said I need to get colonoscopy and that I need to schedule it myself by emailing the doctor or she maybe will contact me myself. I emailed several times to the email that receptionist provided me, no response, I called left two messages , haven't received a call back. I called again a day ago and finally spoke with her. She advised that email is no longer valid ‍ Also she has a waitlist going on and if I don't have cancer it might be take a month or longer during Covid situations , which is understandable. But turn after linger conversation, I found out maybe it will be a week and she hasn't even requested an authorization yet. I asked her why and she said " well it's not urgent " I'm not sure what that means , but I'm in pain for few weeks already and can't even get a medicine either. While writing a review I received a call from receptionist if I want to be on a waitlist for a procedure and if I received the prescription ( that I need to bring myself (9 times walking to a pharmacy)) She said she doesn't know what's been going on , but maybe it's an error on pharmacy end. From my personal experience worth CVS pharmacy in West Hollywood they were pretty amazing about receiving prescription from different doctors for me and never had issues. I think I would trust a pharmacy then a doctor's office. Because it was more errors on their end. Probably after this review they might remove me from a list , but I'm hopeful and hopefully they will keep on the list. I'm not sure if I want to go through this experience again, where staff doesn't really care about patients.