I found Dr. Rahavi here on yelp based on his good reviews. I have to say...he is THE BEST doctor around! Period!! This year I have been going through some medical issues, my nephrologist referred me to a rheumatlogist and I could never been more thankful than when I found Dr. Rhavi.. He really takes the time to listen to you, study your case...Nancy is the sweetest lady ever.. at their office you feel like you are being treated as a person, they care! I am tired of corporate doctors and nurses that don't care about you, and I have seen a lot of them this year.... they only give u 15 mins at ur appoinments, make u wait half an hr.. and they diagnose u for what they see in 5 mins on ur chart . I have been complaining about extreme fatigue, weekness and overall lack of energy for months, and NONE of my previos doctors, which had the same lab work I showed Dr. Rahavi would determine I had anemia. Dr. Rahavi immediately noticed my iron levels were very low and told me I had anemia, he referred me to an hematologist and suggested to get iron infusions. I am starting to feel much better now, I have had 2 iron infusions already and I can tell you I am seeing the light at the end of the tunel..I have more energy, feel motivated, active and I am back to feeling like my old self... Thank you Thank you Dr Rahavi!! I can't thank you enough...for doctors like you is that I have faith in humanity again..people that help others because they love their jobs and have a passion to help others. If you are looking for a rheumatolgist...just pick up the phone and call Dr. Rahavi..Nancy will call you right back and will accomodate your needs!! read more

I had an appointment with Dr. Rahavi back in 2021. I arrived early and brought my paperwork and medical records. Upon handing over my medical records, the receptionist said she was gonna need to keep them. I told her they were my only copies and asked that she make a copy of them or scan them into her system. She said, no, but I would have to give them to her or I couldn't see the doctor. She got pushy and agitated. Left the front desk with my medical records. Then she came back and said I would have to leave the office. I never got to see the doctor. There is definitely something odd going on in this office. I suspect they want to prevent their patience from getting second opinions. Perhaps they have some shady business practices. Or perhaps they are racist, as some others have suggested in these reviews. Whatever the reason is, I wouldn't trust him with my health. read more

I have been seeing Dr. Rahavi for almost 5 years now and there is no one else I'd rather see. He is the most kindest and gentlest doctor I have ever had. He cares so much for me and I am so thankful for him. He is truly the best rheumatologist. I recommend him to anyone! Thank you Dr. Rahavi! read more

B Burt Rahavi, MD FACR - Internal Medicine Near Me - Newport Beach, California

Dr. Rahavi is an excellent rheumatologist. He listens, takes his time, and makes you feel at ease every step of the way. He made sure to run all the proper tests and really understand my history before providing a solution. I had a difficult time getting answers from doctors I saw before, but Dr. Rahavi was able to figure out exactly what was going on with me. Also, the office manager, Nancy, is incredibly thorough and brings a great energy into the office. They genuinely care about their patients, and I'm grateful to have found them. read more

I suffered for 10 years with crippling gout attack after gout attack. I saw many doctors during that time and none of them identified the issue as gout. I believe they missed it because it did not manifest in the normal way. Using blood work, Dr. Rahavi properly diagnosed my disease as gout. Now for more than eight years I have not experienced another attack. I am thankful I was referred to Dr. Rahavi. If you have gout, you won't find a better doctor. read more

Dr. Rahavi is my rheumatologist. I've been battling gout for quit a few years with other doctors without success. Dr. Rahavi had gotten rid of my gout and helped me maintain it. When I went on vacation to the Mediterranean and ate things that would flare up my gout, I took a chance to call the Dr. Rahavi and he responded within an hour and told me what to get from the pharmacy in Rome. It cured my gout by the end of the day. I was gout free for the rest of my vacation. I would recommend Dr. Rahavi to anyone the would need a doctor that absolutely knows what he is doing. He is very attentive and always concerned in making sure that the problem is being maintained and that you are pain free. Great doctor!!! Albert read more

Update on this: I've since seen another rheumatologist. On our first appointment, she reviewed my records from Dr. Rahavi and immediately switched me to another medication. Apparently the one Dr. Rahavi had prescribed me has had an FDA alert on it for over a year warning of increased risk of heart disease. He never warned me of this. read more

Dr. From hell. Nasty and rude. Not professional at all. The receptionist (his wife) gave me a panic attack. Worst experience ever!!!! read more

Do NOT go here!!!!!!! I was excited for my appt as I have an URGENT PAIN MATTER. The AWFUL RECEPTIONIST OF HIS named NANCY made it happen so I did not get to see him, I did not realize it was her decision to make??? I still cannot see how this is allowed. First of alL, she tried to lie to me saying my insurance was not paid and that I cannot get seen, I called insurance, they said everything is fine and I SHOULD be able to get seen by dr. I even sat right there and had them call Nancy to ENSURE her of it. She refused to answer their phone call she said she only answers to calls she wants to and she told me that I still can't get seen and I have to come back some other time. I did not understand why she was being so resistant of me getting seen. I then calmly said ok. Fine. Let me schedule a future appt with the dr, she then told to get the hell out, and find a new doctor because I will NOT be getting seen by him.. WOW!!!!! Shocked as can be I tried to again, calmly ask her the reason for all of this. She told me if I don't get out she will call security on me. WHAT THE HELL!!??? What is her damn problem??!!!! I don't know even know the woman, what does she have against me??? Is she racists???? Who knows if NANCY is his wife or mistress but she kicked me out of his office which has nothing to do with her. She just works there!!! And because for whatever reason she hated my guts!! This is completely unacceptable, and I promise you I will make it my business to ensure that all of my friends and family stay far far away from this practice where they treat you like pure shit. So Dr Rahavi if YOU'RE reading this, thank Nancy for loosing A LOT of potential business. You've made a BIG mistake. read more

Dr. Rahavi is kind and compassionate. That I agree with per what many others here have wrote. Where he and his front office staff lack is in their administrative abilities. I don't want to go into extreme detail here but will just state that the doctor ordered expensive labs as a shot in the dark in attempts to diagnose a symptom he suspected. One of the labs was not covered by my insurance and he didn't bother checking regarding that beforehand. NOTE: always call your insurance ahead and find out if something will be covered or not regardless of what you may have assumed the doctor would check on your behalf. Now, I realize that some doctors feel like they should "go the length" to try to either find out the underlying condition or rule them out, but doing this without regard to the patient really knowing they have a choice is unsettling. He was nice enough to write a letter of explanation for when I appealed but the appeal was denied on the basis that the labs were investigatory - his explanation was not sufficient nor did it provide enough detail to convince them otherwise. At the counsel of an insurance representative to point the doctor to various resources to objectively know what/how to appeal based on the provider's requirements of coverage, he ignored my requests as such, and went on to [subjectively] write the appeal based on his own logic and perspective. Then in more or less words, he essentially told me "I just spent 45 minutes handwriting this explanation about why they should not deny the claim. Take it or leave it..." The appeal denial letter pointed out that the doctor "left out" or "did not include" certain indicators that would have been necessary to prove that this lab work was necessary. Because of that, the claim was denied. Much of this headache could have been avoided had he just checked with the insurance provider up-front and been more transparent with me as his patient. At this point, he is not advocating for me and is leaving me in the dust. Aside from all this, his front office staff is extremely stingy, and in particular about their printer/copier. They were hesitant and mostly refused to make copies or print anything like copies of labs, invoices, etc. I noticed they used recycled paper too and for the items that were printed they were with the lightest ink setting possible (or the ink cartridges were low and they were trying to run them to dry to maximize). Also, when I asked for an invoice, the front office staff acted confused as if she had no idea what an invoice is supposed to look like. Even after we got the so-called "invoice" on recycled paper w/ barely enough ink, it didn't fit the criteria for what an "invoice" is supposed to contain. At some point I recall pulling my phone out to take pictures to send to my wife to confirm if what was on this written "invoice" was sufficient. It wasn't and probably won't end up being sufficient for when we need to file an HSA claim on it. Because of all these things, and in particular his apparent unwillingness to truly advocate for his patients, I am not planning on returning to this doctor again in the future. May this serve as a grave warning to prospective future patients considering this doctor. read more

Dr. Rahavi is amazing! A very patient, caring, and knowledgeable Physician, he took the time to really listen to my concerns and went through all of my medical records and lab results carefully, making thorough notes and explaining everything to me. Dr. Rahavi is so committed to his patients that he actually kept his office open to see me after 5 PM. I mean seriously, how many physicians do that nowadays? He is top-notch! Equally amazing is his front office Receptionist, Nancy, who has always worked diligently to accommodate my schedule. Nancy is very kind and caring as well. They make a wonderful team! I HIGHLY recommend Dr. Rahavi!!!! :) read more

Best specialist in OC. Dr Rahavi is the most caring and patient doctor. Was w/o insurance for a month since I switched employers. Needed my prescription still and Dr. really pulled through with courtesy shots. Knowing how outrageously expensive my medication is, paying just the doctor visit saved my wallet that month. They have your back here! 100% recommend. read more

Seems like a yelp review is very inadequate when it comes to rating physicians, but I must say, this physician is exceptional. I was diagnosed with AS (ankylosing spondylitis), a painful form of arthritis, and was treated for years at UCLA until I moved to Newport Coast. Dr. Rahavi provides a caring and sensitive approach to joint pain and disease management. And Nancy (office manager) is very efficient. We are very fortunate to have this wonderful doctor right here in fashion island. read more

I have Psoriatic Arthritis and recently had a serious flare up affecting my legs making it impossible to walk. I called around to find a rheumatologist, but most had waiting lists 4 months long. When I called dr. Rahavi's office and explained my issues, I was told over the phone I would have my knee aspirated (drained) and given a cortisone shot to reduce inflamation. I was able to get an appointment in 3 days. So far it sounded good. I arrived early for my appointment with all my paperwork completed. there were no other patients and the doctor was done with his previous appointment and sitting behind the counter with the receptionist. I said my hello but the doctor did not acknowledge my presence in any form.. i submitted my paperwork to the receptionist and was told she'd call me in just a few minutes. A few minutes turned into half an hour. Finally the doctor saw me, well past the scheduled start time. He started with the usual questions. Then onto more specific questions, some rather personal. I answered straight away, but no matter how I responded, the doctor couldn't keep the facts straight. I had to correct and repeat my responses multiple times. After a while he started to get frazzled with the details and muttering he has to get to his next appointment. so he put the papers aside then gives me a routine physical examination in a somewhat rushed fashion. He then writes up the requisition for blood tests and explains to me I need Humira. Get the tests done and come back in 10 days to discuss the results. The knees will not get aspirated. So the primary reason I come will not be fulfilled. Gee, thanks doc for misleading me so you could get more business. OK. So off I go and schedule the follow up appointment with the receptionist. The very next morning, first thing, I receive a phone call from the doctor. I was still sleeping and in agony from the flare up, so I let it go to voicemail not knowing it was him. A few hours later at lunch, he calls a 2nd time. I was in the bathroom at that particular moment, but when I got back to my phone to check who called, it rang in my hand. It's the doctor. Why is the doctor so panicked to call me three times? Turns out he's calling to tell me he doesn't want to be my rheumatologist and I should cancel the blood tests. You heard that right. The doctor quit on me. He says he doesn't want to put in the energy on my case and needs to focus on other things. I asked for a recommendation to another rheumatolog8st and he refused to advise. I had to verbally twist his arm to get anything out of him. Takes my money for a visit and I get nothing in return. What a guy. Don't see dr. Rahavi, he only cares about easy money. He should retire. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Rahavi for some time. He's caring and attentive. I've had the rare occasion where I needed to call him between appointments and he was very helpful. It wasn't even a clinic day for him, he was making time for me on his day off. Thanks Dr. Rahavi! read more

Dr Rahavi truly impressed my husband and I, very very thorough, took as much time as was necessary as a new patient and I felt he went beyond just to set our minds at ease. What a wonderful human being. We are very grateful we found you in Orange County read more

I had 3 different conversations with the receptionist, before I arrived for my appointment, on my problem and condition, what expectations I might have while visiting and after my visit with the doctor. I was told to bring in all blood work for the last 6 months and all information on my problem....I did. The doctor came into the room and the receptionist stopped him and said that I needed to pay for a copay, I said that I have a PPO and no copay was needed, then she changed the verbiage to Consultation fee. This after I specifically asked her about upfront costs. I said O. K, I'll pay after the visit, thinking it was only about $50.00 and she said NO, I must pay now, because a lot of patients don't want to pay $250.00 after they hear the consultation visit. I told her she needed to work on her presentation and keep that info. to herself because now I didn't know if I wanted to hear NO NEW information now either. The Doctor got mad at me and told me to leave in a raised voice even though I was very calm when dealing with the receptionist. I asked him why he was yelling at me when I simply made a valid point that she shouldn't bring up upset customers that didn't want to pay after hearing nothing new. He continued to raise his voice and that is when I WENT OFF! These people have ZERO communication skills, they are rude, they will not answer questions of any kind dealing with your illness and judging from what the receptionist said...They (the Doctor) doesn't really help his new patients with their problems either...Why else would they be upset and not want to pay after the visit. read more

Best doctor appointment ever!!! I'd been having pain in my hand for a couple of weeks until it got so bad I needed to seek medical treatment. I found two providers in my area. The first I called didn't seem to want my business, said they'd get back to me but never did. I called Dr. Rahavi's office, left a message which his lovely wife Nancy, promptly returned my call and was able to fit me in same day. She was so understanding and sympathetic to my pain. When I met Dr. Rahavi he made me feel so relaxed and was so kind and genuine. He diagnosed me, treated me, took as much time as I needed to answer all my questions. I highly recommend him! Thank you Dr and Mrs Rahavi! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Rahavi's for many years. I find him to be an excellent physician. He is dedicated to his patients and provides all around care. He does not just address his specialty, he demonstrates concern for the patients. He will always take your calls and has the best interest for each patient. Dr. Rahavi takes his time with each patient. He is compassionate and thorough, he is empathetic and understanding, which is often rare to find today. If you want a physician who will answer all your questions without taking umbrage and provide great health care, then Dr. Rahavi is a good choice. read more

I accompanied my 80 year old mother on her visit to see Dr. Rahavi about a painful right knee and the diagnosis of arthritis. Nancy at the front desk is superb in her demeanor and warmth as she greets you when you walk in. Dr. Rahavi was extremely patient as my mother and I asked many questions. He examined my mother thoroughly, reviewed her x-ray and MRI reports, asked many questions, and suggested multiple ways my mother can reduce the inflammation and pain in her right knee. Never did we feel rushed and upon leaving felt that Dr. Rahavi had listened and was attentive to our needs. He is soft spoken, smiled a lot to put us at ease, and truly cared. Excellent bed side manner - a rarity among doctors these days! I would highly recommend Dr. Rahavi. read more

Dr. Rahavi is polite, professional - thorough & he answered all of my questions. He & his staff made me feel welcomed & they took great care of me during my visit. I walked away with a great understanding of my condition. I would highly recommend him. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Rahavi for almost 12 years. He truly cares about his patients; calling me late in the evening after reviewing blood work reports that could be critical, or following up after a flare-up. I don't mind waiting if he is running late because I know he will give me his full attention when it's my turn, patiently answering my questions, even after all of these years. read more

Dr Rahavi, and i use the term Dr loosely, did not treat my gout with anything but some prescriptions and a pay your deductible attitude. I needed to to take some time off of work because I'm on my feet all day. He complained about faxing a doctors note to my HR Dept. When i asked him to send a medical provider form to SDI so I can on disability he flat out refused becoming very irate. He claimed he doesn't do things like that and i quote, "I'm a physician, I treat patients not fill out paperwork!" Dr Rahavi is not just a poor doctor he is a poor human being. I now have to go back to work in pain and will not be reimbursed for the six days i missed waiting for him to decide to #$@% me over. read more