I love my experience at El Monte Comprehensive. I come in once a month for an injection, and it's always super easy to reschedule and communicate with my case worker, Gus. Dr. Yamashita is very professional and answers every question I have with clear, factual information. The nurses and other staff are also very helpful. read more

Very ghetto clinic . - All the workers are unprofessional they all gossip amongst eachother rather then help you . -The OB doctors tell you to come 15 minutes early just to have you wait an additional 20 . -Theres always only one person working at the blood draw station - Today when going for my medical records the lady was very rude and didnt allow me in the room but when it was my turn she allowed other women in the room .. She also printed out useless information instead of my actual lab results and things I needed and proceeded to complain about having to do it all over again . She also tried to charge me to print out my medical records . Rediculous . Dont come to this clinic they dont care about you or your well being . And dont work in the medical field if you dont care about people ! read more

It takes two months to make an appointment here with any doctor. We cannot make an appointment with a doctor in person. After making an appointment with a doctor by phone, they say the only available time is 2 months later!! When visiting a doctor to months later than they would not hear or have empathy for our conditions!! They just want to make quick money and leave! Only saw the doctor for like 5 seconds and then left! read more

I came in here with an APPOINTMENT, and was taken in to the room very quickly! My office experience was great especially because I also work in a healthcare center. Loved the type of care quality they show here. The nurses to the physicians are all very nice. I didn't see my PCP today, but the physician I saw was very calm with me. Great experience once again. read more

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I took my mother for a routine follow up . When my mother's provider Dr. Andy Shen came in ,he lacked complete professionalism, and empathy. Being a provider you should develop better bedside manner, and not be so condescending and disrespectful to your patients. Not only did he twist my mother's words, but the lack to even bother to understand her basic needs which could compromise her plan of care. I have never been so appalled by a medical professional in my life. Please do better and treat people with kindness, and respect above all. I rated one star but if the option was zero , it'd be that. Terrible experience. read more

Great experience getting my blood drawn in the lab today. No wait and the person helping me (Ida Moe) was really good! Quick and efficient! Other places people would have trouble finding my veins.. not so today ! Thanks Ida! read more

Absolutely amazing staff! Quality of healthcare service was on point! I'm so glad I'm able too use this facility for my ailments. If I move elsewhere I'm going to be annoyed that I can't use them. Thank you amigos and amigas! read more

Came in and receptionist is extremely rude and made a point to let me know that before asking the DR and being sure that they make you feel like your kids needs do not matter. We came in 2 days in a row and first day was no walk in welcome second day the parking lot was being blocked so we had to wait for cars to move ,then it was sorry you're a little late and we marked you as a no show, try again tomorrow thank you Mariela read more

If I could give this place 0 stars, then I would. I went to the dental clinic for a filling. To start, they are booked out two months and it doesn't seem like front staff are willing to even check to see if there are any cancellations sooner. The consultation was a month after I called for the appointment and my filling happened 2 months after that. On the day of my filling, I received very little pain management and ended up having a full blown panic attack. I got through the appointment and booked my next appointment in 2 months, with tears still streaming down my face from the panic attack. Afterwards, I went out to my car, where I sat for another 20 minutes before I was able to settle down enough to drive home. After some research, I found a different dentist, which was good because the tooth that I had filled, was hurting worse and worse by the day. I've lived on pain meds for the past week. I had an appointment with this new dentist and ended up having to have a root canal. I got that done today and was able to schedule next week for a cleaning and to put on the permanent crown on. Anyway, avoid this place at all costs unless you enjoy pain read more

My first time here...check in process was smooth and organized by the guy and gal working out front this morning (11/02/2020). Even though you have a mask on, they will still give you one of their blue masks to put over yours (yay double protection...I don't mind at all!). Plenty of space to wait with distance from others. Waited about 1/2 hour after checking in outside, then got called in as a group to go inside the building for the Lab office, stayed in the order of the numbers we were given outside, signed in once in the Lab and waited about 1/2hr more. The phlebotomist Dave checked us in, came out to the waiting area and updated us twice on what was going on and did a great job on my blood draw. Totally professional and nice! He took his time to make me feel comfortable and confirmed all my information. Everyone in the building was very nice and helpful. Location: private parking lot with plenty of parking (but lessened currently since some of the spots are used for tents and covid testing areas. read more

El Monte Comprehensive Health Center - Plenty of outdoor space used as a waiting area after you check-in where the line is formed. Umbrella picnic tables we could sit to wait. - Medical Centers Near Me - El Monte, California

This was my first time at El Monte Health Care Center and I was pleasantly surprised by the friendly hospital staff and the cleanliness of the health center! I was a little skeptical because of all the negative reviews but this a great example of 'never judge a book by its cover' I definitely recommend :) P.S. Dr. Shah is great read more

The people in the front are rude and expect you to greet them as if you are the one working there, i saw this lady asking the guy in the front a question and he got so mad and told her to at least say good morning, this is a clinic people come feeling like shit sometimes, what do you expect? doctor wise i cant never get an appt with my doctor it takes forever always got to see a different one and if your lab results come out ok you automatically are healthy theres no problems with your health even if you are not feeling ok read more

Obgyn- appointment at 10:00am. First time here so came at 9:30am. Got called to come in at 9:45am. Saw physician at 10:15am. Got Pap smear and blood test for Gono, clamydia, and hiv. Had a full physical for breast exam too. Dr. Loya is great and full of info. ------- When I went to my primary physician. Dr. Bautista on the second floor. They called my name very fast too. I was there at 9:00am waited in line to check-in on the first floor window 2. Went to the second floor at 9:15am. Got called at 9:20am. Saw the nurse and my physician. They were really fast. If you have any questions you want to ask your physician then write them down or ask it quickly. Dr. Bautista talks fast and does your job very swiftly. Before she left she asked if I had any questions before she was about to leave. She ordered all my blood work and classes she recommended to take. Everything is typed and highlighted onto the paper for my reference. Got out of the health clinic around 11:15am. read more

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I have to say I like my doctor (Md So ?sp?) but the pharmacy is rude. My doctor accidentally sent it to another county hospital pharmacy and El Monte pharmacy was adamant that they could not call the pharmacy to transfer this medicine and that I would have to wait an unknown amount of time before I could get it. I called the other pharmacy and they said yes, they can transfer but El Monte would have to call them. So basically the person I spoke w/at El monte, which was a woman, is out here giving incorrect information. I dont think she is aware ppl are not going to just believe whatever they are told. It literally took a simple phone call to find out she's a liar. 3 stars for the doctor and staff which has always been nice. read more

Dr. Jasmine chwa has got to be the worst doctor ever. When you call the main number to this building it sends you to a horrible operating system. Every time I've called to speak to the doctor it goes straight to voicemail. I've left multiple messages to get a returned call. No one calls back unless you spam the shit out of their voicemail. Its so upsetting that they've truly neglected my situation and insisted I go to urgent care instead. Last week i was also prescribed with ibuprofen and promethazine, the nurse said the doctor would call me back to insure me about what i was going to be prescribed to me. I never got a call from the Dr. Chwa. Respectfully that doctor needs to go back to grad school or find a new profession. read more

Thank you the taxpayers, that i could be afforded the dignity to receive care (via La Care Medi-Cal) from Dr. Allevato, his team, and all the other excellence contributors to this pillar of modern achievement the El monte Comprehensive Health Center. A judgement free safe place to heal. This institution itself feels HEALTHY where as so many providers are plagued with greed, a cancer on our world. Thank you! Thank you so much. read more

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no good .went to apoinment with dr.sandy lee.after i had a head injury in a car accident the doctors at the hopital told me to wach up for sintoms that can show in the future in the brain .as inability to awake. vision probmems stroke headaches , confusion and more. i am experiencing all of them. and dr.sandy lee didn't check me no even ask me where was my pain or give me medication. can't beleve she even was unwelling to listen my life is in risk and she didn't take seriously. she dint read it ! read more

El Monte Comprehensive Health Center - This are the instructions from the Hospital Doctors.Said go to the Doctor if some of this simptoms show up in the future. - Medical Centers Near Me - El Monte, California

The absolute worst experience I have ever had ANYWHERE in my life, and this is supposed to be a place you seek "medical care"? I have been in and out of this place 5 times this week, and today was told that my symptoms are basically non existent because my blood work came back clean. Angeli Bautista made me feel like a complete fool for being concerned over DRASTIC changes occurring all over my skin, my veins, my entire body. Talked over me every time I tried to explain my symptoms, never let me finish one sentence, told me she couldn't do anything about any of my pain and that "things don't happen in a day" and snapped her fingers repeatedly. I am not demanding, I am not rude, I am not impolite, I am scared for my health and have lots of questions and concerns. None of which were answered or frankly even addressed. Again, I have been here numerous times just this week and have received none of the help that I need. I will also be filing a complaint against her to the medical board in hopes that she never treats another patient the way she treated me today. I left even more worried than I came. Please do not come here in high hopes of getting answers, or even being heard. You will not. read more

Rating: 4 Stars Parking: Come early lot can fill up quickly. If there is a sign that says lot full, you would have to park in the residential area and either walk to signal light and cross or jwalk. At first I was very reluctant to use this service, but I noticed that at times of struggle... there are programs that assists people that are in a rough patch. I am very grateful for health programs like these that serve the sgv area. Been coming her for a little over 6 years for checkups, blood tests, xrays (acute fractured on the 4th digit on the right hand. Don't ask how) , and for medication refills. These services are provided for low income people...either free service or reduce costs on healthcare. Before this.... I remember my health insurance policy was close to $400 dollars a month with Kaiser. Services Provided: Women's and Children clinic, Adult clinic, Dental, Pharmacy, and lab for blood work. Service: Wait time to get a appt use to take a long time, but after obamacare came along... people can now choose what doctors they want to go to near their area. I stuck with this place because the doctor I have has been good to me over the years. Recommended: For low income or people that are in a rough patch! read more

This place is horrendous. We had an appointment for 10am with Dr. Jasmine Chwa. It is now noon and we still have not yet been seen. They've sat us in the waiting room without providing so much as an update as to why we've been kept waiting for so long. When we inquired with the receptionist, instead of apologizing for the excessive delay, she literally said this doctor is notorious for running late and if we don't like to wait endlessly, we should go with another doctor. Are you kidding me?? How about talking to the doctor for her to keep an appointment when it's scheduled or she should not be scheduling it as though her patients have nothing better to do w their days other than wait until who knows when to be seen? The solution should not be for us to go elsewhere but for them to fix their own mistake. What an epic failure providing NON-patient care! Entirely unprofessional and incompetent. read more

Worst fucking place I've ever been 2 I told them I was in serious pain from my stomach and this is the second time they have done this to me the doctors rather go to lunch than to help there was no one line but me and they said I wouldn't be seen till like a hour or 2 what trash place is this nobody's even working just simply talking to each other while patients just wait for hours to be seen fuck you. read more

This place must be doing something right with their employees. Everyone is so helpful, offering directions, and seem so courteous and cheerful. The staff here seem to all enjoy their work, and it really shows with their conduct. The only thing that's tough is getting an appointment without waiting weeks to months on end. The wait time is also no joke, but exemplary service! read more

Obamacare has provided a new low for the poor. Sitting here since 3:30 and 3 hours later we are being shuffled around with no promise of service in the immediate future. Don't come here for services unless you are in the system! My son is in pain and weak and they are worried about paperwork and getting paid! So much for the Hippocratic oath and LAC-USC's promise for pain relief! read more

El Monte Comprehensive Health Center - This is their goal! We've been here 3 hours and no pain relief in sight! They need to re-visit their core values and customer service! - Medical Centers Near Me - El Monte, California

Getting ahold of someone to make an appointment is like pulling teeth. Absolutely absurd. My first hold time lasted 40 minutes before I heard a real person's voice. That real person proceeded to not greet me and instead ask for my medical record number right off the bat, and then hang up midway through me reciting my number. I have called since then and I have been on hold for another half hour and still haven't made it to a representative. This is ridiculous. read more

First time i came to this health center and i find it very courteous and helpful by the staffs work there. They each guide and point me to direction to where i am going, that's was nice. Waiting for 40 minutes is not bad and check in was very easy. Communications from the staffs and the gentleman stand at the door was awesome. read more

Horrible. Just horrible. I have tried for a whole week to get an appointment for my son. I call every hour on the hour to make the appointment I leave a call back number and NEVER get a response. I've never been to this clinic so this is already screwing up the experience for me. How can you treat you patients this way. This is SUCH an inconvenience when you need to get a check up for school. I do not recommend this place to anyone. I have already switched doctors because of this issue. Horrible customer service. read more

El Monte Comprehensive Health Center - This is NOT have a medical center should operate. When they FINALLY call you back its a day or two later. Such an inconvenience! - Medical Centers Near Me - El Monte, California

Stay healthy and stay away from this clinic! Unless you don't mind the long wait. Come with a charger and have fun on your phone! ;) Wanna hear my experience? Keep reading. 1st visit: I checked in, very friendly. Went upstairs to wait for my appointment time. The wait was not bad, considering that I was 30 minutes late. Well, technically... this is what happen. Appointment was at 2:00pm Got there at 2:07pm By the time they register me at the check in located on the 1st floor, it was 2:30pm. After my appointment, I went downstairs to the pharmacy. They had a very long wait to put my order in. The wait to get the medication was 2 and a half hours. I was too sick to wait that long. I figured, I'll go home, rest or nap a little, then come back. BIG MISTAKE!! By the time I got home with traffic it took me 40 minutes. The distant to my home is only 5.6 miles. ugh!!! Well, when I came back to pick up my meds, 2 and a half hours later, they still were NOT ready. I was told 10 - 15 more minutes. Really? Needless to say, It was a 1 star experience. But, I do remember the hallways were very clean. But that's pretty much it. --------'-------'------- 2nd visit: So, I'm still sick after 3 weeks. All the meds the doctor gave, didn't help. I wanted something stronger! I waited 55 minutes this time after my check in. They had the wrong weight, (50 lbs less). Aww, thanks... but, I wish! So the nurse is checking my vitals and she was called out by a head nurse for a question. That was rude! Nurse came back to continue with my vitals and a few minutes later, she was called out again! WTH? This time by a different nurse. Ok, is it my imagination, am I making a big deal, or is this plan old disrespectful, rude, and unnecessary. I mean, they could have waited just like I waited almost an hour. After my check up was done, the doctor left. The nurse came back to give me my new prescription and I remember I had a question for the doctor. The nurse said, let me go ask... And I waited. and waited... and kept on waiting... 15 minutes pass, I can hear random conversation in the hall way. 20 minutes pass, this time I hear laughter and giggling. Now, I'm really pissed off, I just got my purse walked out to find someone, anyone and they were all gone, all disappeared. --------'-------'------- 3rd visit: Here we go again... long wait. Disorganized. Sooo tired, yet I keep coming back. Oh wait, I have no choice. I need to wait and re-enroll in Nov? read more

Making an appointment here is seriously the WORST! Last week they told me to call back the following week because they were completely booked, so I did. Today would be my third day calling in a row! Every time I called they would tell me to leave my number & they will call me back...I never received a call back. Today I called twice. Every time I was caller #1, I would get the message saying they are receiving a high volume of calls & I had no choice but to leave my number for a call back or to hang up. What do you know, I leave a call back number and then never receive a call back. I'm only giving stars for Dr. Ma. She really takes time to listen & you won't feel rushed. She explains everything thoroughly & makes sure you understand. She's the definition of a good doctor read more

It has been impossible to speak directly to my doctor about literally anything, and in addition to that this clinic is not communicative. Whether it be blood work results, ultrasound results, or a medication refill, they don't call you to go over anything. I asked my doctor to fill out a form for my job and played phone tag with the nurses for 3 weeks just to call back on the third week and be told that they couldn't fill out the form. When I asked why there was no real answer. They told me that it had been noted on my chart that they couldn't do it, but they failed to inform me. This form had a deadline that they were aware of and this did not make a difference. After speaking to multiple nurses the doctor finally wrote a doctors note, but after reading it I realized she may as well not have written anything. I've seen letters to Santa written by children that made more sense. I waited three weeks for two sentences worth of chicken scratch that my job obviously told me they couldn't accept. read more

Just finished with my follow up appointment for lab tests and biopsy results. Yet another seamless visit! I feel like this is the most organized medical facility I've ever experienced. All the nurses and staff are very helpful, kind, and informative. Parking is easy and guarded, the building layout is not complicated at all easy to find where you need to go. I'm so glad i left it up to the county/medi-cal to choose where to go for my primary care lol seriously! I got it made. And my results? -Hurray I'm not dying! BTW I had Kristine Bolotaulo as my primary doctor and I couldn't have asked for anyone better! read more

I have been to this clinic and seen nurse practitioner, Ms. Chen (room 221 and 222) for over four years. She is a very professional, knowledgeable and experienced medical provider. She patiently listened and answered my questions and took care of my medical issues. She is very efficient and helpful. Yes, I recommend. read more

The sanitation of the area and the service is the ONLY nice thing i can say about this place. The attitude of some of the staff concerns me. Since calling this health center takes a long ass time, me and my mom came here in order to speed things up. I had to help my mom schedule an ultrasound appointment. The lady was busy gossiping with her coworkers while i was waiting in line with my mom. I had to ask her to stop and help my mom schedule an appointment while i maintained a smile that's hiding my disappointment and impatience. Then she ended giving me a glaring look cuz i interrupted her (uh, excuse ME, but there's a teenager with his mother here). After scheduling the appointment, we left and i didn't like that woman. She needs to work on improving her attitude..... read more

The appointment making process was really convenient, but the my review is for the Pediatrician, Dr. Mely Tan. First off, if she was a really nice Pediatrician, then maybe I will overlook the extremely small exam room. But there is no space to walk if you put your stroller or carseat in the room and we had to keep moving it so the doctor and staff could move around. Then, you would think that a Pediatrician would have a very friendly attitude since she's dealing with kids, but NO, she yells! She sounds like she is yelling the whole time she's talking to us, she talks to us like we're stupid, and she talks over us. I guess she gets paid by the state so she doesn't care about customer service. And maybe that's why their equipment is also older. Well we are not returning to her. We found a better Pediatrician with a nicer exam room as well. read more

Funny how some expect cavier on a beer budget. If you want better service chances are you will have to pay for it, so considering how most pay next to nothing or nothing, this place is great. You really do get more than what you pay for here. read more

Kristine Bolotaulo is the worst primary care physician I have ever encountered. She has been my PCP for over a year and a half and I still have the same dermatitis medical condition, which after my last visit today, she could barely restrain herself from laughing. She referred me to do bloodwork & then referred me to take x-rays of my lungs! Something that is completely unrelated to my condition. After explaining my frustration and stating I will be changing my PCP, she then told me to go to the Emergency Room at the nearest hospital since I was unhappy with her. This is completely unacceptable. read more

Anything government operated cannot be good. However, this is beyond ridiculous. Made an appointment for 7:10. Came 45 mins early since it's my first time to do necessary paperwork. Was already in the waiting room at 7:00, it's 8:10 now and still haven't seen the doctor... I'm writing this while still waiting for the doctor. Now please tell me what's the whole point of an appointment? If I can give it a no star if I would. Seriously WORSE experience ever! read more

The doctors here are heartless, having the sick patients waiting outside in the extreme cold. This clinic is cruel, I feel sorry for anyone who has this primary care provider, they should switch. What an injustice to the people. They're mistreated, being scolded, and having to wait in line. It's a humiliating experience. Another waist of the tax payers money. Two thumbs down :-( read more

This place is just the worst!!! I cannot even make a follow-up appointment with the doctor. I have tried everyday for 2 weeks to make the appointment, I leave a call back number and NEVER get a call back. I will definitely be changing doctor's because of this. This is how you treat your patients? Nice!!! read more

When a prospective patient calls, there is no need to be so rude! I called to attempt to make a dental appointment but was turned away. I understood that I have to call on a specific day in order to schedule an appointment, but there is no need to be abrupt and rude. If I were rude to you then you have every right to be rude to me, but I was polite and nice. If their calls really were being recorded, clearly they don't care. And if it's one person being rude to a concerned patient, then they ruin it for the rest of the office. There is a thing called COMPASSION, use it!! No one should recommend this office!! read more

My wife went to this Clinic and I was surprised how medical staff are so friendly. Dr Justin Lee and Medical Assistant Sandra were just Amazing!! Very professional and compassionate people . Yes I recommend this Clinic to everyone seeking medical help. read more