Best primary care doctor ever.. & Allison is the greatest... Been going here for a very long time,…read morewant able to go the last two years because of medical plan and I missed both of them so much.

I love Dr. Smith and Allison. It feels like family. As someone who has massive anxiety going to the…read moredoctor, Dr. Smith puts me at ease and makes each appointment enjoyable no matter what the results or outcome might be. I am so grateful to have Dr. Smith as my doctor.

Dr, Bashamal has been my Gift for Optimal Living - my Health…read more This 86 year old, VA Vet has the best doctor imaginable, helping me Heal, from head to toe, with dozens of military disabilities - Treating me, Old-School ( Patient / Doctor relationship) driven partnership of high Integrity & Honor and the best of Care. You'll see. John - the Innovation man.

I usually see Connie Bouvier and absolutely love her, but I recently saw Dr. Basharmal and wanted…read moreto mention what a wonderful doctor he is as well. He was incredibly kind, compassionate, knowledgeable, and really took the time to listen and make me feel comfortable. The office is in a great location, wait times are very reasonable, and there's a free parking lot, which is always a plus. My only suggestion would be to add WiFi for patients since cell service can be pretty much nonexistent in the building. Otherwise, a great office with wonderful providers!

If you are interested in being taken advantage of, given attitude, treated with absolutely horrific…read morecustomer service and charged for something that you not only didn't agree upon but was also not told about, then this is the place for you. I will never return to this place and highly encourage anyone else to avoid it at all costs.

1 Star - Would Give Zero If I Could…read more I had an awful experience at Hoag Medical Group Laguna Beach Family Medicine. I came in urgently needing a same-day chest X-ray after a positive skin TB test. Before going in, I asked very clearly about their X-ray process and was assured multiple times that they could do it same day with same-day results. That turned out to be completely untrue. Because of the misinformation from the front desk--who clearly did not listen to anything I asked--I ended up waiting an extra day for a time-sensitive test required for my work. I was misled about their protocol, given incorrect answers, and treated like my questions were an inconvenience instead of important medical concerns. Then I was told I had to see a doctor before getting the X-ray, which led me to Dr. Mina Abazari. That visit was just as disappointing. She told me her assistants would "pull her out of the room" because she only had a limited amount of time with me--an incredibly unsettling thing to hear when you're there for something urgent. The whole appointment felt rushed, dismissive, and unhelpful. To make matters worse, when I asked for a referral to a cardiology specialist for preventative reasons, she discouraged it and essentially told me I didn't need one. It's honestly shocking in 2025 to encounter a physician who minimizes preventative medicine. The mindset felt outdated and completely out of touch. Will the times ever change? Here's the real kicker: after losing a full day because of Hoag's misinformation, I ended up going to Surfside Urgent Care--and they completed a chest X-ray and gave me results within an hour. Quick, clear, efficient, and zero runaround. I wish I had gone there in the first place instead of wasting time waiting to see a physician at Hoag. I'll be going to Surfside for all my future needs. Bottom line: I came for answers and left with delays, misinformation, frustration, and no sense of being heard or cared for. If you value communication, timely care, and a provider who actually listens, I would avoid this place.

Dr. Panitch is the best doctor in the world. Really and for sure. She is the perfect blend of…read moreknowledge, compassion, caring and patience and she has all of those qualities in abundance. A note to Lorelai G. - who gave her a 1 star rating - you are SO wrong and should be ashamed to post that rating.

Dr.Panitch is the best doctor I have ever had! Seriously!!!!!!! I couldn't have asked for a better…read moreexperience all around. P.S. I want to be her friend.

My wife and I have been patients of this wonderful primary care physician since we moved back to…read moreLaguna Niguel two years ago. She is brilliant, empathetic, thorough and has a pleasant manner including a wry sense of humor. Highly recommend!!!

I had an appointment set for 1:30. I arrived a little early and filled out the typical sheets of…read morepaper, most of which are superfluous. As I arrived, a gentleman stepped out of the back of the office claiming he'd been there over an hour and hadn't been seen. I didn't pay much attention until I'd sat in the waiting room over 45 minutes, finally asking status and saying they're 45 minutes past my appointment time. The desk lady (think Monique?) was extremely curt and said she had no clue. I pressed asking her to check with a nurse in the back to give me some idea, but was told she wouldn't do that and it could be a while still. After pressing a few more times she finally admitted the doctor was in with a patient and still had another new patient to see before me...so it could still be an hour. An hour...after being already 45 minutes late? I asked if she had my phone number, she said yes, so I said I'd go run an errand or two and text me when they're getting close. She claimed she could not text, to which I replied you're welcome to call me or send an email. Desk lady was having none of it and told me she's "not going to do that". I tried reasoning with her saying it's extremely unprofessional to be that far behind and to not give other appointment patients a heads up, using analogies of dinner and flight reservations. She couldn't be bothered. I told her to refund my money and I'd go elsewhere. I'm sorry...but as a retiree who built a professional career on setting proper expectations, communicating effectively, negotiating efficiently, etc, this was unacceptable! As that was the "level of service" they were willing to offer, I highly recommend people take their medical business to an office that does care about the client experience.

I felt seen and heard by Dr. O'Connor. I'm grateful for her medical guidance and look forward to…read moregetting my health back on track. I trust in the wisdom of her plan.

He doesn't even know he saved my life! Dr Kovacs wasn't even my doctor at the time, when he came…read moreinto the jewelry store where I worked. I was showing him a timepiece, when he stopped speaking (mid sentence), pointed to my throat, and then said "You need to get that checked out, your thyroid is bulging out!". My heart sank because I just knew there was something wrong. Turned out I had Thyroid Cancer (metastatic/spread into many lymph nodes). And apparently I'd had it for years. The previous doctor I had seen, insisted nothing was wrong with me and had sent me out of his office with a prescription for Prozac. I had told that previous doctor that other doctors had always used ultrasound to monitor my thyroid (since I had a tumor and partial removal as a child), but he just got irritated with me and insisted my thyroid hormones were fine, and therefor there couldn't be a problem. I now know that T3, T4 and Tsh hormones have nothing to do with cancer detection. But I was so humiliated by the experience, that I wasn't likely to see another doctor for a long, long time. Thank God for Dr Kovacs! If he hadn't walked into the jewelry store that day, noticed my swollen neck by glancing at it. and told me to get my thyroid checked, I'm pretty sure I'd be dead by now. It's been a rough few years, thyroid removed along with a total of 53 lymph nodes, and twice the usual nuclear medicine, but I've recently been cleared for a whole three months before recheck...a very good sign indeed. Thank you and God bless you Dr Kovacs

He is my miracle worker. If it wasn't for his intelligence, skill, and compassion I would not be…read morealive today. He is the best doctor. You are in the best hands.

Dr Rajiv Pathak - one of the kindest caring doctors I have ever been treated by. I have had many…read morechallenging and scary medical conditions in the past 2-1/2 years and he has been attentive, professional, and spent plenty of time with me so I've felt heard. I have trusted his recommendations and referrals and feel strongly that my life has changed for the better entirely due to his expertise, but also his kind manner. I give him my highest appreciation. I wish there was more than six stars.

Dismissive and condescending, especially toward female patients. He interrupts, downplays concerns,…read moreand comes across as arrogant rather than attentive. I left feeling unheard and uncomfortable--definitely not the kind of care you want from a primary doctor.

Dr. French is the best doctor ever! He made me feel completely comfortable. I could talk to him…read moreabout anything. He was my doctor 30 years ago and I still appreciate him.

Dr. French is the best physician ever! He spends ample time with each of his patient to understand…read morethe underlying problem rather than trying to mask it with a quick prescription. Dr. French is really nice. I feel very comfortable talking to him about everything and trust him with everything.