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    3.8 (51 reviews)
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    This is Kate Lee .she is now 6 years old. I thank Dr wells si much.
    Hung C.

    Dr Carla notice earlier my pre eclampsia and call me to go hospital...that's how save my life and baby.. I have longer story..but I am down to earth person. Don't want to write too much. My daughter is already beautiful 6 yr old now.

    Layla Grace 8.15.12
    Stacy D.

    Terry - front office -awesome Robyn- nurse- awesome Devon- nurse practitioner - awesome Jill- U/S tech very nice - awesome Dr. Carla Wells- super awesome I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Wells & her whole staff @ Dr. of women. I had a very pleasant pregnancy & I would recommend her to anyone. Prior to choosing her, I did my long research of choosing the right Dr for my 1st pregnancy. I could have chosen many other OB's and glad I made the right decision. Yes, Dr. Wells can be fairly strict with her ways of what not to do while pregnant, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Baby comes 1st! My baby came out super healthy & I look fwd. to another great experience soon

    Elizabeth C.

    I am so glad that I chose Dr. Wells when I began my search for the right ob/gyn. I've been a patient of Dr. Wells since 2015, she delivered both of my daughters via c-section and removed a dermoid cyst from one of my ovaries. She is professional, proactive and truly cares for the well being of her patients. She is definitely above a 5 star rating in my opinion!

    Thank you Dr. Wells for giving us a fairytale labor and delivery!
    Vanessa C.

    Here is my story. It's long but if you want a full review of Dr. Wells I would read this... Being pregnant, I originally I went to a different OBGYN whom I felt answered my questions very generically and always rushed me out the door before I could remember any more questions. This doctor also told me she would only deliver me if she was on call the day I deliver. Keep in mind, this doctor is highly respected in Orange County. Being frustrated, I switched at 23 weeks pregnant to Dr. Wells. The first time I called Dr. Wells office to make an appointment they were about 3 weeks out. Obviously she's in demand. To me that's a good thing. I don't want a doctor with little experience and that no one wants. Wait time was about 30 minutes, same as my previous OB. First time meeting Dr. Wells she spent about 45 minutes with me. Went over all my records and even my prenatal vitamins. Long story short she told me I was deficient on iron and had a few contaminated urine tests. I was kinda shocked. my previous OB never told me to take iron nor asked if my prenatal contained iron let alone tell me I tested deficient for it! But Dr. Wells is unlike most doctors. She is thorough and reasons like this is why I switched to her. Then wishful thinking, I asked the chance of her delivering me. She said unless she's out of town or had prior obligations, there's a good chance she would be my delivering doctor. For any new mom to be, your OBGYN actually delivering you is major and doesn't happen often! Fast forward to my baby's birth, I was rushed to the hospital after my water broke at 2:30am. My fiancé just flew out on business a few hours before and I was so scared as I was waiting for him to catch a return flight. I got admitted at Hoag almost instantly. I told them please let Dr. Wells know. The nurse said they will try but informs me Dr. Wells had a very late, long and rough night and literally left a few hours ago. They told me the on call OBGYN is great too. Just my luck right? As I'm crying like a baby from contractions waiting for my epidural, in walks Dr. Wells smiling, asking me how I'm doing. I was shocked! Poor women, she probably hadn't slept in god knows how long and me, her patient of only a few months was worth it enough for her to come in when she could have easily declined. From day 1 I've told Dr. Wells I didn't want a c-section unless my life was in danger (Dr. Wells always joked back saying her either, so don't make it get to that point). Now fast forward into labor. It was very late in the day. The nurse informs me since I was pushing for almost 4 hours and my blood pressure was so high I'm automatically considered medium risk and if we didn't get this baby out soon we were probably looking at a c-section. I was horrified. But I was so tired, hadn't eaten in over 24 hours, and almost to the point where I didn't care anymore. I felt defeated and drained. I just wanted my baby delivered safety. Maybe 5 minutes after the nurse tells me a c-section might be in my future, in walks Dr. Wells and she was like nope mama, we're getting this baby out, so do this this and this. Keep in mind I didn't take 1 pregnancy class so I had no idea on breathing techniques, position, nothing. The nurses and Dr. Wells had to couch me through it all which isn't an easy task. I was a first time mom and had no clue what I was doing but I was blessed to have such a great medical team. Long story short, Dr. Wells positioned me and told me what to do and got my baby out vaginally in about 15 minutes. Such a relief and so incredibly thankful. Overall, I could not ask for a better doctor. Instead of being like most doctors and rushing me out the door, Dr. Wells takes her time and makes sure you understand the answer and actually takes the time to look over all your tests and screens to ensure you're getting the care you need. Yes, maybe there was like once or twice where I had a 45-minute wait for an appointment. But those that complain about wait time, please remember, it's probably because a first time scared out of their mind mom to be like me is asking her 100 stupid and repetitive questions.

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    Dr. Wells, one of best doctors I have even seen. Professional, patient, caring, very nice experience.

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    Our fertility journey was a long and heartbreaking one but Dr. Lin and his office were kind,…read morecaring, and compassionate each step of the way. Dr. Lin has exceptional bedside manner and a real gift for explaining each step of the process thoroughly but in a way that is absorbable to anybody. He personally saw us at every single visit. All of the nurses and staff we encountered were equally kind and caring. We never had a long wait time and the office tried to accommodate our early appointment preference so I could make it to work almost each time. With every bump in the road, Dr. Lin provided alternative options and routes and never pressured us into any situation. With his help, we now have our rainbow baby in our arms. I will forever be grateful to Dr. Lin who sees you as a person and not just another number.

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    We are incredibly grateful to everyone at Reproductive Fertility Center for making our dream of…read morebecoming parents come true. Today, we're blessed with our precious baby boy, who is almost 4 months old. A special shout out to Paula, Yaretzi, Ai, Lori, and especially Dr. James Lin. Paula is simply the best always incredibly responsive, on top of every detail, and quick to answer all of our questions while keeping us updated on lab work and results. Dr. Lin took the time to thoroughly explain every step, shared an incredible wealth of knowledge, and gave us complete confidence throughout the entire journey. The entire team made us feel welcomed, supported, and cared for every step of the way. After two unsuccessful IUI cycles, we moved on to IVF. We were blessed with just one embryo, and by God's grace, that one embryo became our beautiful son. Our journey was filled with uncertainty, hope, and perseverance, making him our little miracle. If you're struggling to conceive, we wholeheartedly recommend Dr. James Lin and the amazing team at Reproductive Fertility Center. They truly changed our lives, and we'll be forever grateful.

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    I set up my appointment weeks in advance. HRC knew my age and I was clear about what I was looking…read morefor in the consult - discussing IUI and IVF using my own eggs. Yet, at the consultation yesterday, I was blindsided when the doctor told me they do not offer these services to women older than 46. The staff scheduling appointments should know this and be transparent. I could have mentally prepared to hear they could only offer using donor sperm AND eggs. Furthermore, when I scheduled, I asked if they did labs and US for AFC on the same day, to which they replied yes. Yesterday, I was on day 3 of my menstrual cycle, the optimal timing for these studies. None of these studies were offered. Of note, other fertility centers check an AFC as part of their initial consultation to guide the recommendations. That makes sense! Assuming infertility based on age is dismissive. I haven't even tried natural conception. My personal data (labs and AFC) would have helped to understand my fertility potential, rather than applying research from primarily black/white/asian data on a Latina and condemning me to using other people's DNA. Charging $75 to schedule an appointment without transparency of their services to then bill a consult is unacceptable. I gave an additional star because I was given a referral to a center that treats women over 46. I was offered to cancel the consult, but I chose to continue so I could try to understand the options they offer. Furthermore, the front desk staff was unable to answer a simple question of how long HRC has been in business. This location did not meet my expectations, but hopeful it will for others.

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    If you're here because of infertility, first I just want to say I am so sorry you are part of this…read moreclub. It is such a terrible journey to be on. My husband and I were TTC for 4 years and tried a lot of different routes before finally giving IVF a chance. As a background, I have Graves Disease, stage 4 endometriosis, and I'm in my thirties. My husband and I tried IUI before doing IVF with a different fertility doctor, but she wasn't the right fit for us. I contacted Dr. Hatch's office for a new patient appt after that, but couldn't get in for six months. I made the appt anyway, hoping I wouldn't need it and would be pregnant before then. Very long and traumatic story short, during that six-month period we met with another fertility doctor. I miraculously got a few embryos out of the IVF process with him, but that doctor was horrible. (His license was revoked and he is no longer practicing). We took our embryos to Dr. Hatch when we finally got to meet with her and the difference in level of care was staggering. Neither of the former two doctors came anywhere near her attention to detail, willingness to listen, and drive to continuously check every level and adjust the plan accordingly. If you're looking for order, perfect schedules, and a clinical-feeling experience, this office won't be your vibe. But if you want a doctor that truly cares, spends extra time with you to hear you out and explain things, and someone willing to work around the clock to try her hardest to get you pregnant, this is the place for you. I've never experienced this level of care from any other doctor in my life - and I have had many, many doctors. I am now almost 30 weeks along with my first pregnancy! I recognize that every baby is a miracle and not everyone will have this same outcome, but if you want to give it your absolute best shot, I really believe Dr. Hatch is worth every penny. She cares deeply for her patients and is your biggest cheerleader. I cannot wait to use her again for our other embryos. They all may not take and make it into our arms, but I trust that she will do everything she can to make it happen. TLDR: Just make the appointment and trust her and her team!

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    3.8 mi

    After graduating from the clinic today, I couldn't leave without writing this review…read more From day one, everyone at this clinic has been incredibly kind, compassionate, and supportive. Thank you so much to Dr. Elizabeth Dilday and Hannah Kim for taking such great care of me throughout my IVF journey. Today was especially emotional because I graduated from the clinic, and Dr. Dilday gave me a hug before I left. It was such a heartfelt moment that I'll never forget. I also want to thank everyone behind the scenes,the front desk staff, coordinators, phlebotomists, nurses, and every single person who helped along the way. You always made me feel welcomed, cared for, and hopeful. Going through IVF can be overwhelming, but this team made the journey so much easier with their kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. I will always be grateful for everything you've done for me and my family. Thank you for helping make our dream come true.

    Dr. Elizabeth Dilday is wonderful, and if I were rating her alone, it would be 5 stars without a…read moresecond thought. But this review is about my entire experience with egg freezing here -- and the frustrations have buried the highlights. I genuinely wanted to love this place. I just can't. Start with billing, which has been a nightmare. I need my invoices for medical reimbursement -- that's money I'm owed back -- and despite staff promising to "expedite things," it took 2.5 to 3 months to get them, lack of email responses, calls with no number to call back, extensions that only goes to empty voicemails, after they'd sat marked "pending" for nearly two months. And when I finally reviewed the charges, the refund amounts had been added up wrong. So now I'm double-checking their math too. To fix it, I had to chase a separate department on East Coast time, which became an endless game of phone tag. Their billing is somehow both impossible to reach and disorganized once you do. I came on a referral specifically for Dr. Dilday, and everything was fine -- until the morning of my procedure, when I was casually told she wouldn't be performing it. Instead it'd be whoever was on rotation. How is the day-of an acceptable time to learn that the entire reason I chose this clinic isn't the person operating on me? A heads-up days in advance is not a big ask. Dr. Dilday did visit me, which was genuinely sweet -- but one kind gesture can't paper over how poorly this was communicated. Then the anesthesia, which still upsets me. I told the anesthesia team and every doctor that I come out of anesthesia rough -- clearly and repeatedly. Nobody believed me. The anesthesiologist brushed me off, saying that in all his years he'd never had a problem, and any issues before were because I hadn't had him. Well -- I had an adverse reaction. I woke up in traumatic, screaming pain, a 20 out of 10, exactly what I'd warned about. I wish he'd taken me seriously as he weaned me off the medication after the OR. My recovery was far worse than the two similar procedures I've had before -- genuinely concerning -- and I'm left wondering if it was the technique, the anesthesia, or both. When a patient tells you exactly what will happen to their body and you ignore them, this is what you get. Now the pharmacy. CCRM uses an outside pharmacy, and that was its own disaster. The driver "missed the delivery window," and then management couldn't even locate their own driver for hours. When they finally found him, he had to meet me at a dinner venue -- where I walked out in front of all my friends to grab a giant cooling box for medication I did not want to explain to anyone. I was over an hour and a half late to my event, then had to inconvenience someone to store the meds in their fridge, which meant sharing a deeply personal situation I'd have preferred to keep private. I basically lost a whole day on the phone juggling team members over a pickup that should have been a simple delivery. And all that chaos traced back to one decision: the clinic sent only a single day's loaned dose. So of course I then had to call the on-call doctor after hours to report I didn't have what I needed for day two. I still don't understand why they couldn't just loan two days' worth so nobody has to scramble. It got worse. Right before my trigger injection -- the most time-sensitive, do-not-mess-this-up part of the whole process -- the on-call doctor clearly hadn't read the notes from the physician before him. He instructed me to start a medication I was never given and that was never ordered. I was at work, and he sent me into a full panic attack, because I couldn't drop everything to figure out what I supposedly had, literally the second-to-last day before my trigger. The lack of professionalism, the broken handoffs, the total breakdown in communication between departments, physicians, and billing -- it has genuinely let me down. And it's worse because this could be such a great place. The talent is here, the reputation is real, and I drove two hours each way because of it. I could have stayed local, but I took the referral and did my research -- only to find out how much exhausting, unnecessary work this would be. Roughly four months later, I'm still chasing invoices that don't add up or aren't complete enough to even submit. Fertility patients are already carrying enough emotionally, physically, and financially. It should not be this exhausting. The anxiety, the frustration, the helplessness, and the feeling of not being heard at times really don't make this experience with CCRM. I wish it wasn't so, and I am so sorry for leaving this review, but i really don't wish this upon anyone who is coming hoping for a good result.

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    8.1 mi

    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.

    Dr. Mahller has been my OBGYN since about 2017, and for both of my pregnancies. He is personable,…read moregenuine, and knowledgeable, and we usually have a good laugh about something or another during our appointments (usually due to either him or my husband cracking a joke). He seems to love what he does. I'm sad I'll have to find a new doctor when we move in a couple months. I highly recommend Dr. Mahller and his team. The entire staff at Orange County OBGYN is great. I also had the pleasure of seeing Tabitha Indries, NP, for a couple of my appointments during my most recent pregnancy, and she was kind, genuine, personable, and went out of her way to discuss and address all of my questions and concerns. Lastly, their patient portal is very convenient, and Dr. Mahller answers questions through the portal extremely quickly, which has been SO helpful and appreciated!

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    RMA Southern California

    RMA Southern California

    4.9(76 reviews)
    5.8 mi
    Certified professionals
    Speaks Spanish

    If you're looking for a clinic that makes you feel at ease, welcomed, and genuinely valued, look no…read morefurther than RHWC. Dr. Rosencrantz and his exceptional staff are nothing short of a dream team. We initially started with two IUI cycles. Dr. Rosencrantz wisely advised that if we wanted a chance at two children, transitioning to IVF was our best path forward. Throughout the whole journey, we felt completely supported and never once pressured. When our first transfer resulted in a chemical pregnancy, Dr. Rosencrantz immediately pivoted--adjusting my protocol and running extra tests. He is truly dedicated to finding answers and solving problems, which sets this practice apart from so many others. RHWC offers a warm, boutique-style experience. As happy as I was to graduate, I was almost sad to be discharged! We will definitely be back when we're ready for baby #2. Extra special thanks to Cindy, Lorena, and Anne for taking such wonderful care of us during every visit, and to Carolina at the front desk for always being so sweet!

    This company is extremely disorganized and difficult to navigate from the very first point of…read morecontact. After reaching out, my initial appointment was abruptly canceled about a week in advance. I later discovered that what I believed to be a local office was actually a call center. At no point did anyone explain how their scheduling works, that offices operate independently, or that doctors are independent providers. I was eventually rescheduled at the Laguna Hills location. When I arrived, the receptionist was unfriendly and immediately informed me of a $99 consultation fee. I had no issue paying this fee, had it been disclosed beforehand--which it was not. When I raised this concern, I was told that the doctor I paid the consultation fee for would be the only doctor who could treat me if I moved forward. If our personalities or approach did not align, I would be required to pay an additional consultation fee to see another doctor. That is an unacceptable business practice. To make matters worse, I was told that the person responsible for explaining financing and costs would not be available for another day or two, meaning I could not even receive a proper quote during my visit. I intentionally carved time out of my busy schedule for what is a very emotional and important decision in my life, only to leave feeling frustrated, disappointed, and misled. I will not be returning to this facility or any of its affiliates, and I would strongly caution others to be very clear about fees, scheduling, and expectations before booking an appointment.

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    Carla Wells, MD - obgyn - Updated September 2026

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