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!

Dr illeck is amazing. I just gave birth at Hoag and thanks to him I didn't need a csection. I was…read moreinduced at 39 weeks (big baby) and lawd he was bigger but mainly his head (Newport hoag is also 100/10). I pushed for SIX hours and because baby and I were never in distress Illeck never pushed for a C-section and in fact I made my progress every time he came in the room, he was like a coach! So motivating and patient and amazing! Finally with a vacuum on his call we got him out and turns out the cord was wrapped around him twice but Illeck knew exactly what he was doing, told me give one more push and I did, got him out and got the cords unwrapped so fast. Baby boy is thriving, so healthy, literally was amazing. My whole pregnancy beach OBGYN and Dr Illeck took care of me. Truly wonderful. It's the reason I'm not joining my husband's insurance for Kaiser just yet because we want one more baby and I want him to be my OB again.

When I moved from the Bay Area, I knew I wanted to deliver at Hoag in Newport. Dr. Illeck was…read morehighly recommended to me by a mom's group I'm a part of. My care with Dr. Illeck was exceptional. He went out of his way to always answer every question I had and was very detailed and thorough. My delivery was seamless and Dr. Illeck even offered to come deliver my baby on his day off if I happened to go into labor earlier than expected. At the hospital, several delivery nurses shared not just how much they enjoyed working with Dr. Illeck, but how the staff overwhelmingly chooses him as their OB/GYN. He apparently also has the lowest C-section rate in the entire hospital, which was a great selling point for me in choosing a doctor. I highly recommend Dr. Illeck

We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Livingston during the birth of our daughter this weekend. As…read morefirst-time parents, our precipitous labor was completely unexpected. I arrived already 10 cm dilated, and the doctor came in while things were pretty chaotic but handled everything very calmly. I wasn't able to get an epidural in time, but she still advocated for me and supported my request to try, which meant a lot. She also guided me through different positions to help me push more effectively, which made a big difference. I especially appreciated her communication when our daughter's heart rate was dipping during contractions. She kept us informed and gave us a thoughtful heads-up about possible next steps without making us feel rushed or pressured. Very grateful to have a healthy baby and such a smooth recovery so far!

I came to Dr. Livingston looking for a new women's health focused doctor as I have had some…read moreconcerns & I like to stay on top of my health. After being unsatisfied by my previous primary care providers due to always feeling rushed and dismissed, I am really glad to have found Dr. Livingston. The appointment did not feel rushed, she asked many questions and also listened to my concerns seriously. She is very knowledgeable and gave feedback on what could be done / tested on my concerns & what wouldn't be helpful, and she also help set up any follow up tests necessary. My only wish is that it's easier to find appointment availability as I had to book months ahead, but I think that speaks to how great she is! Although it was just my first appointment, I'm looking forward to working with Dr. Livingston as I feel like she genuinely cares and will take care of her patients! Also front desk is efficient & friendly even though they were very busy. It was easy to book other appointments with the front desk.

I had a wonderful experience with her. She was incredibly kind, attentive, and genuinely took the…read moretime to listen to me and ask thoughtful questions. I never felt rushed, and she made me feel very comfortable throughout the appointment. I really appreciated how caring and thorough she was. I would absolutely recommend her!

If I could give Dr. Tran a zero rating I would. The worst and most painful pelvic exam I ever had…read more She treated me like a piece of meat. Rushed at that because she was late in seeing me for 2 hours. None of her staff informed me that she was going to be late. Maybe the reason why she was in a rush and the un-God ful painful treatment. She prescribed the wrong medication after consulting with another physician. She also ordered labs [full ovary and pelvic] ultra sound that was completely unnecessary. I am way past child bearing years, yet she justified the exam as though I was having a child. I suspect to get more revenue in the long run with unnecessary follow up exams that were also unwarranted. STAY AWAY if you are smart. Read her other reviews.

I've heard so many amazing things about Dr. Broad, her staff, and Hoag Hospital. She seems like she…read moreactually cares about her patients which is really important to me. I really wanted her to be my OBGYN. I applied for medical in the beginning of my pregnancy and it took so long for me to get approved for pregnancy. I got approved and then called Dr. Broads office last month but I had to switch to optum. Easy switch, just takes time. On the phone I did mention how far along I was. Now that the switch was made to optum, I called Dr. Broads office only to find out she won't accept me because I am nearly 28 weeks pregnant. /:

Not one to do too many reviews, but being I spent a lot of time on yelp looking at reviews for an…read moreOBGYN for my pregnancy I feel compelled to write one on behalf of Dr. Broad and her staff. This was my third pregnancy and wanted a change in my experience this baby. Dr. Broad was amazing - great bedside manner, truly listens to you and what you want, you don't just feel like a number when you walk in. HUGE note is she basically does everything in her power to be at your delivery! She kept me at peace even with my third surprisingly coming on his own early. The delivery was seamless, quick and energy was so calm. Not only that, but she came on her day off to the hospital to visit us the next day.

Dr. Wyckoff was exactly the doctor I was looking to see, she listened, helped resolve my issues and…read moreanswer my questions and was to the point. She gave me assurance and was kind. The offices were very clean and staff was positive, friendly and welcoming and communicated with me through the entire visit. I really enjoyed my visit and was relieved that Dr. Wyckoff lived up to and more the great reviews that she has. I'm sad I didn't have her as a doctor when I was pregnant! Looking forward to making her my ob/gyn moving forward.

The staff was both friendly and helpful…read more I see Dr. Wyckoff for mature women issues. Yup! That baby train left the station many moons ago. Stephanie is authentic, honest, and easy to communicate with on all things - not just women's health. She listens to you without passing judgement. She makes difficult conversations easier to have - that is both comforting and remarkable. Oh, and I was in and out in 30 mins....WOO HOO

Dr Pham delivered my first baby over 2 years ago now. This review is very late. I loved my…read moreexperience with this practice and thought everyone was so kind. I never waited more than 5 minutes for my appointments and Dr Pham always had time for my questions and concerns. I didn't experience any scheduling issues or problems getting ahold of people. Delivery went perfectly and Dr Pham delivered my baby at 8pm! I was so worried she wouldn't be there but my nurses called her and she said "I'll be there in 10" and she came rushing in ready to deliver my baby. NP Linda provided amazing support during postpartum. Couldn't recommend this office enough!

Dr. Pham took such great care of me throughout my whole pregnancy, she took the time to ask me…read morequestions and answer any of my concerns. I developed Bell's palsy at seven months and when I went to the ER at hoag they were quickly able to get on the phone with her to discuss my treatment. She later personally called me to make sure I was doing ok. Dr. Pham's bedside manner was top tier, she always had a smile on her face and made me feel so welcomed, I couldn't have asked for a better OB. Linda her NP was just as amazing, she is an absolute ray of sunshine, I loved going to my appointments because I knew I was going to be well taken care of. The delivery went really great, Dr. Pham has so much experience and this being my second baby I knew what to expect, baby girl had her umbilical cord wrapped around her neck and Dr. Pham acted quickly to release her as I was pushing. I am forever grateful to the Miracle Orchids team for making my last pregnancy so wonderful. I honestly have nothing but immense gratitude for all the women that took care of me, from the front end staff like Diana who always treated me kindly to the medical assistants, ultrasound techs, nurses and of course Dr. Pham.

Had an appt scheduled with Dr Lao today when I was informed that she no longer worked there. I'm…read moresad that she's no longer there, but I hope that her career life balance are what she wants them to be cause she deserves the best. She's truly a wonderful doctor. I hope our paths cross again in the future. Blessings!

I rarely ever leave reviews, but I wanted to go out of my way to locate Dr. Lao's yelp and give her…read morethe praises due! I just delivered my second baby at Hoag hospital. My ob was not on call that evening (sad, because he's great!), but I had the privilege of receiving care from Dr. lao! My first baby I got the epidural, but this one I was hoping to go unmedicated. MAN is that so much easier said than done! As I lingered for awhile at 9/10 centimeters, I was becoming more and more tired, scared, and indecisive on my next steps for bringing my son into the world. Every contraction made me less confident that I could do it, but Dr Lao was one of the 3 in the room who reassured me and helped me through! My biggest praise has to go to her CALM CALM demeanor. What a difference that made! She was incredibly patient with my indecisiveness, never pressed me for what she wanted over what I wanted, but also (so) kindly gave her recommendations and gave me both the space to think things through and all the options before me. She also took great care and extra steps in physically delivering my son, and honored my wish to delay cord clamping until the cord turned white. Never with a hint of annoyance either. Thank you Dr. Lao!!

I went to Dr. Marinescu for a second opinion on heavy menstrual bleeding causing anemia. I will…read moresay: the doctor speaks softly and comes across as kind and well spoken. I had no problem with his accent. That is all for the positives. *If you value your healthy reproductive organs, be warned. This doctor seems a bit too eager to part you from them.* Despite no other patients, I waited a very long in the waiting room and again in the examination room. This gave me the opportunity to closely observe that his examination room was dirty, with dusty equipment, old dust on devices, between buttons, in corners. After sitting through all that, I was handed consent forms for an invasive biopsy without proper explanation. I protested. Only then the doctor came in and informed me he was diagnosing me with adenomyosis, just off a general ultrasound ordered by my PCP. He immediately pushed for a hysterectomy. When I said I still wanted children, he discouraged me heavily, saying I would have a hard time conceiving and then carrying a healthy pregnancy given my age (40) and the condition of my uterus. When I said my prev pregnancy was a quick natural conception and easy, he brushed it off as a fluke. Dr. M. kept pushing hysterectomy, telling me how skilled he was at performing it laparoscopically. I left the office confused. When I later requested an MRI (the gold standard for this diagnosis), it showed no indication of adenomyosis. The office still pushed for surgery, so I cut contact. Two years later, after unrelated surgery, pathology confirmed my uterus was completely healthy and capable of pregnancy. Dr. Marinescu's rushed diagnosis and mistaken pregnancy prognosis (the claim I couldn't not conceive) was a factor in my decision to include hysterectomy in my other procedure - a decision I now regret. To make a long story short: Dr. Marinescu pushed unnecessary sterilization surgery. His office was dusty. Stay away.

Words cannot express how deeply grateful I am to have found Dr. Marinescu. He was my second opinion…read moreafter I was diagnosed with a massive 14 cm dermoid cyst on my left ovary -- which had doubled in size during pregnancy -- along with a new, smaller cyst on my right. My original surgeon panicked, telling me he could no longer perform the surgery laparoscopically, that it would need to be open surgery, and most devastating of all -- that saving my left ovary would not be possible. As a brand new mom with a 3 month old hoping to grow our family, this sent me into a spiral of fear and heartbreak about my fertility. Dr. Marinescu was the complete opposite: calm, compassionate, and confident. While he was realistic that there were no guarantees, he believed there was a good chance he could save my ovary and even do so with robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. After days of tears, the moment I met him, I felt a sense of peace. I knew I was in the best hands. My experience with Dr. Marinescu and the entire Hoag Hospital system was nothing short of exceptional. I never waited more than 10 minutes for any appointment, lab, or scan. Everything was organized, smooth, and patient-centered. The surgery prep was seamless, the staff were warm and reassuring, and I went into the OR feeling truly cared for and at peace. When Dr. Marinescu came out to tell my husband that the surgery had gone great -- and that he had saved both of my ovaries -- my husband literally cried. It was such a relief that this was all behind us. My only regret is that I don't live closer so that Dr. Marinescu could be my OB for future pregnancies. We live in Ventura County and gladly traveled the distance because we knew this was the doctor we could trust with something as precious as our fertility. Thank you so much, Dr. Marinescu. My family and I are so SO happy that we found you and trusted you with this surgery!!! Brianna

First time to this doctor and this was only because my regular OBGYN is closing down. (The…read morewoman's health clinic) Spoke with her about two things and she said she'd call in a prescription for each. Seriously 90% of our conversation was these two things. She said she'd refill two prescriptions as well that I've been on. 3 days later and looked at my chart. No mention of any of that and no prescriptions sent to pharmacy for either, just the refill which I didn't even need from her, I have them from other doctors. I called today to ask where other prescriptions were and assured they'd be sent to CVS. Just checked and only one was. Seriously not surprised!! Now back to the quest to find a replacement doctor for the one I lost who was amazing. I have done maybe 3 reviews in my life and felt I needed to with this. She may be good for young ones. Definitely not for me.

Discovered Dr. Minal Mehta recently. She is a gem!!! We got…read morerecommended by another doctor and we are so glad to have found her. She listens to patients, keeps asking if we have more questions, is not in a hurry to leave you for the next patient, she listens until you are done and are feeling satisfied, she is super confident, very approachable and has a great bedside manner. She has an aura around her that I can't describe well enough. We loved meeting her (twice for now). Polite staff. Easy to get appointments too. She is with Memorial care, so we can communicate with her via mychart as well !