I was referred to Dr. Joyce Schoettler recently. This was the first time I've ever been to an…read moreallergist. During my initial visit, she spent time asking about my history and sent me out for blood work to determine what if any allergies I had due to recurring hives. She also prescribed some H1 and H2 blockers which helped immensely. Dr. Schoettler was very thorough during the visit, and also during a follow-up telemedicine visit. Her staff was very considerate as well. I'm receiving excellent care and highly recommend her.

Excellent Care. Excellent Office / Staff Customer Service…read more I have been coming to the Torrance office location and have been under the care of Dr. Buchsbaum since June of 2024 and have been seeing them in a regular basis. I have nothing but good words to express about Dr. B and his Team at Southbay Allergy and Asthma. Dr. Buchsbaum has the best bedside manner. Every time I go for a visit, he takes time and listen to what I have to say. Will even repeat what I say to confirm what he has heard is correct and that he understands e correctly. He is very intentional with his words and plan of treatment and care. I have also been seen by NP, Christine Ahn in cases when Dr. B is away. Christine takes time to listen and does not rush the visit and I, as a patient, feel seen and feelings validated. The front office staff, Deana and Denise are always helpful. Wait time is minimal. Shout out to Clarissa and Nathan who always have a smile on their face and always helpful with this patient's needs and concerns. AND lastly BUT CERTAINLY NOT THE LEAST, I would like to make special mention and appreciate the Nurse, Marissa. She has taken time to walk me through the requirements in order for me to get approved for the much-needed Biologic medication - Xolair. She walked me thru the steps on how to get the medication discounted by Accredo and has called my Insurance Company to authorize the medication. This drug has dramatically changed my life and made living with my medical situation more tolerable. If you are on the fence about this medical office and Dr. B and his Team, please don't. Go ahead and schedule that appointment and be glad you did. I hope you get the same health care experience as I have and find this review very helpful.

Dr. Davidson is a wonderful allergist! I've been taking my grandson to him for the past eight…read moreyears. He always listens to my concerns and follows up with a phone call with the results. Highly recommended!!

Dr. Davidson is always so helpful and mindful whenever I see him. He relates so much to the…read morestruggles of allergies and makes sure he covers all bases for my care and makes sure that he hears me out in regards to the problems i'm facing with my allergies. He also makes sure that I have the right medications or tools needed to deal with my allergies if they become worse, he is very attentive and listens to what you have to say. He also answers all my questions honestly and he even writes down the information/medications he prescribes to me on paper just so I know the name and what I am receiving. For me, the drive is a bit far but well worth it for his attentive care!

The quality of care here and the amount of detail Dr Wong provided to help me understand my…read morecondition is unparalleled. Really put my mind at ease and helped me understand that there is nothing to worry about long term.

Extremely knowledgeable doc, we came referred through from another county. Dr. Song is an expert in…read morehis field. Remote visit through teleconference was accommodated for us. We are thankful to Dr. Pabby for the referral. Office staff is polite, follow up is reliable and pleasant. If there was 12/10, Dr. Song and his staff are definitely the best allergist in the area

If there's a way to leave 0/5 stars, I would have done it…read more First, I requested to re-schedule my appointment the same day due to conflict, but I was going to get charge $50 for no show. I decided to go through the appointment to avoid the fee. Due to insurance change, I wanted to confirm if the office is part of the IPA I am newly assigned. Lady told me to call my insurance to get that information. After a period of arguing why she is unable to check it, she did confirm that they are in-network with the IPA. I got in the office to check in. Lady at front desk took my ID and insurance card. After filling out some paperwork, I was being charged $30 co-pay. I told them that specialist co-pay on my card is $25. She agreed and charged me for that amount. My appointment is 4:45pm. It is now 5:35pm and still haven't seen by the doctor. Ironic the office will charge to cancel, yet no compensation for long wait. Really disappointing.

I've been going here for a year and a half for allergy diagnosis and weekly shots. I'm now up to…read morethe monthly shots. This place is awesome. I get great customer service from the front desk and they have flexible hours and are especially helpful with my constantly changing schedule. You have to wait a few minutes after your shots to make sure they don't have a bad reaction but the staff keeps a fridge fully stocked with bottled water and sparkling water which is really nice. I really enjoy this place with Crystal and the gang and highly recommend it.

I have been a satisfied patient of Dr Steven Davis ENT for the past year. His care, concern and…read moreknowledge are rare in the healthcare industry. He takes his time with each visit and listens to my issues, and you never feel rushed. His Physician assistant Amrita Desai is also great with listening and explaining options and a joy to deal with. The office staff is great and Krystine Belmont always has smile and a pleasure to deal with at check in. The entire experience from signing in, the appointment, treatment and check out is always enjoyable. I look forward to each visit and working with all the consummate professionals at Breathe Clear Institute. Joseph P.

One of Several Appts Yesterday..... I'm Still Amazed at How…read morecomfortable and at Ease this Group makes Me.!! Just want to Thank Erin Shiahido/PA, For All the Great advice she Suggests, It always Helps and Works.!! Also, A Big Thank You to Krystine, At the Front Desk, for making My Visits and Future Bookings.... Quick and Easy.!!! Thank You All.!!!

Dr Ashida is amazing, always knowledgeable, and ever ready to help and so responsive. She is the…read morequintessential doctor, kind and caring,

Customer Service is terrible. They never have appointments available. It's always 1-2 months from…read morewhen you call. By then you need another referral from your primary physician. The unhelpful person who answers phone told me to go to another allergist because they were to busy with no appointments. No review on actual Doc because you have no chance of getting in to see her. Thanks for absolutely nothing!

Dr Ziegner is simply the best. Due to my condition, I've unfortunately seen over 100 doctors in my…read morelifetime where it has stumped even the prestigious renowned doctors. I've been sent here and there on a wild diagnosis goose chase across the country. However, with Dr. Ziegner, she has finally treated me where I'm actually feeling better after 15 years of suffering. How did Dr. Ziegner get it right when everyone else could not? The answer is because she is a true doctor. From the bottom of my heart I am grateful and thankful that a physician like Dr. Ziegner is still practicing. Many physicians get caught up in the script written by the system or in their own special field. But Dr. Ziegner stays true to her profession and true to wanting to cure her patients with no other agenda. As I mentioned I've seen many doctors before. I will list the reason's why she is the best and part of the elite doctors out there. 1. Dr. Ziegner listens carefully. Yes many patients come in and do not describe their symptoms correctly but listening to patients at least is information you can use or not use. I've had a Dr. keep prescribing medication that gave me a bad reaction and never really listened always wanting to perform multiple tests. I also had doctor who kept insisting I had a brother which I do not and thought I was the crazy one. 2. She reviews medical history. Many doctors do not want to or are too lazy to go through one's medical history. You would think doctors would, but many do not in my experience. Doing a little more work early on can save you a lot of work later on. When you are sick and ill, it takes a lot of energy repeating one's symptoms. When I then used to write and print it out, they were too lazy to read as well. 3. You're not on the clock with Dr. Ziegner. Often with many specialists, you are on the clock. 10-15 minutes is all you have. How can doctors really diagnose you in 10 minutes especially for tough cases. My case required a lot of time and review. And I know she wasn't try to clock me and she took her own time to really think about what was causing my illness. 4. Her own testing is thorough. Her practice performed a few tests and everyone was so nice, knowledgeable, organized and the facility was clean. I'm glad I was able to have the test done at their facility. The key also is the right testing. 5. She has a wealth of patient history that is useful. I believe because she is sincere at what she does, she quickly can call up her archive of her patient history in her mind and use them to help figure out other patients. When doctors are just out of school, they will just go by the book. On top of seeing a truly great doctor, her practice Riviera Allergy Medical Center has been great as well. Setting up an appointment is smooth. Everyone who works there is friendly, tentative and competent. When I was really sick, it was easy to reach someone. I also have to say this office is the first place where I can access my visit summary in the portal. Bigger name practices can't even do that. The portal is very easy to navigate and works well. The portal is the most streamline that I've use. I can access my prescriptions, appointment history, billing etc with ease. Overall, I'm taking the time to write this because it's the least I can do. I've felt more normal that I have in 15 years. Time will tell if I'm mostly cured but for now... it's been lifechanging and hopeful. Thank you Dr. Ziegner!

Doctor is very thorough and seeks to educate her patients. Staff is kind, helpful, and informative…read more Shots are walk-in and they have a good schedule for availability.

They don't have their work in order. Went in on a Friday at 8:45 was done with my appointment by…read more10am and got prescribed a few medications I needed but they failed to send them over to the pharmacy. They prioritize leaving at noon over handling the work they accept. The place also felt like a car dealership as they try to maximize the money they can squeeze out of insurance and your pockets. Not efficient. Also lack of respect between coworker, constant yelling between receptionist and her nurses during my appointment. After cancelling my next appointment due to lack of professionalism they call me back within 2 minutes to tell me I owe them more money for a breathing test. Why didn't they call me back that fast when I left a voicemail to ask about the prescription.... I suggest to anyone reading this: find a more professional place who is ready to help you solve your breathing/allergies and not fixated on maximizing your insurance.

I had a very disrespectful experience at this office. Initial appointment was fine. Dr Liang was…read moreinformative and generated a plan. The second office visit was not a good experience at all. I took my son for a blood draw at Lab Corp as requested by the doctor (6/28). She sent in the request directly to Lab Corp and printed out a copy as well. The results were generated by LabCorp on 7/1. I went to our follow up appointment on 7/15. When I checked in, the receptionist said that there were no test results available in their system. This was very disappointing since that was a major part of the appointment along with a prick test for environmental allergies. The receptionist asked me if I actually took my son for a blood draw. I was taken aback, but I confirmed that I did. I remember it because my 5 year old doesn't do well during blood draws and it's always a core memory for me. She said she would check on it. During the doctor appointment, the doctor also asked me if I actually took him to get his blood drawn. I again explained that I did, and the details around taking him. There wasn't too much to talk about without the results, so we moved on to the prick test. I don't think they work much with children because the process seemed rushed and I felt pressured to force my son to comply without giving him time to regulate his emotions to make the experience tolerable. He screamed and cried and we got through it. Then we were checking out and I asked the receptionist what I should do about the results. She shrugged and asked if I was sure if I took him to the blood draw. I told them I didnt appreciate being asked so many times. And they said they would call LabCorp. My husband followed up with LabCorp. Said the results were completed on 7/1 and sent to SB Allergy. They resent the results and confirmed receipt. I go back to SB Allergy to check after dropping off another sample at Lab Corp (located in the same building) and asked if they received the results. The receptionist said no. I let her know that I called LabCorp and they said they sent the results. She shrugged her shoulders and asked if I could just get the results from LabCorp myself and give them to her. I said no because I needed them asap for another appointment and LabCorp said it would take a few days to print and send via snail mail. I explained that I was confused because clearly the issue is with the SB Allergy front desk. She shrugged her shoulders and said she doesn't know. This paired with the constant questioning of whether I actually took my kid to get a blood draw just felt stressful and a waste of my time. I was pissed (sorry). I went back up to LabCorp and they told me to create an account online and get access. So I did and it was super easy, I printed the results and decided to go with another pediatric allergist. The receptionist called me back shortly after I left in a huff, and said she found the results and they were lost because my sons name was misspelled. Which is their error!!! And the whole time I was made to feel like this was my problem and not theirs. I don't appreciate being constantly questioned on whether I took my son for a blood draw and then having to be a liaison between LabCorp and SB Allergy the whole time because of their error. I know how to spell my sons name (just FYI) and it was spelled correctly at LabCorp... so I'm pretty sure SB Allergy is at fault. Now when this receptionist called me for the last time, she also defended herself and said that she called labcorp 6 times to no avail the day before. But then called within the 15 minutes that I was gone and got the answer right away. Seems sus to me! WILL NOT GO BACK. Probably don't take your kids here. Receptionist at the front desk is super good at rolling her eyes, shrugging her shoulders and misspelling names.

When you have a sick child you don't want to take them to just anybody. This is why my wife and I…read moredid our research and found PVMG to be just what we needed. Dr. Saad had great reviews and many years of experience and when we saw how well she was able to work with our child who had an ear infection we knew we would be seeing her for the foreseeable future. The office is very clean and they even have different entrances for sick patients vs. Not. The staff is super friendly and our son quickly made friends with everyone there! There is plenty of parking, but the only problem is that it can take about 15-20 minutes to get to the correct third floor entrance from the parking lot on a quiet day. We would recommend arriving to the parking structure at least 30 minutes just to be on the safe side. Overall we were very satisfied with the care and service of PVMG!

Have been going for several years for something specific and have started using them for yearly…read morecheck ups etc. I typically see Kia Brown, NP as she has more availability and I usually call shorter notice, and she is amazing. Literally will answer any question and even scheduled a telehealth as a follow up when I changed medications. Highly highly recommend the entire office, Dr. Sher is the best too, he is just harder to schedule due to all the specialties. Hardly a wait anymore and I'm usually in and out within 30-40 min. Many thanks to the entire group.

I have never had allergies or the need to see an Allergist before, but Dr. Schoettler, not only…read morewas/is a very patient and wonderful Dr. she surpasses in all accounts of service for me. I have a bad case of hives right now and she was able to work with me to help manage them. She not only got me in to see her right away, but after I had left she gave me her email address to email her when I didn't feel well. I actually did end up emailing her...a lot and she responded very promptly to all my emails AND she did not charge me. She also was able to get a hold of my endocrinologist and together they worked together to make sure all my meds were okay to take and what the right amount should be. I would totally recommend Dr. Schoettler and her partner to anyone (he also helped me when she was unavailable). Not only are they responsive, but very good at helping you through your issues quickly to make you feel better. BONUS, they are very technically savvy. I hope this helps!

From the owner: Welcome to our practice! South Bay Allergy and Asthma Associates began in 1991 when Dr. Edward…read moreBuchsbaum and Dr. Joyce Schoettler partnered to provide their own unique brand of specialty allergy and asthma care to patients of all ages in the South Bay community. Your goals come first. We will custom tailor a treatment plan to free you of limitations imposed by allergy and asthma - freedom to get back to doing the things you love