As someone who had struggled with hemorrhoids for years, I finally gathered the courage to schedule…read morea hemorrhoidectomy after an awful month-long flare up. Going in, I had a lot of anxiety as I knew how difficult the recovery from hemorrhoid surgeries could be. I decided to seek out Dr Chung as my surgeon in hopes of a smoother recovery. He provided detailed pre-op and post-op instructions which eased my anxiety a bit. I also like that he uses fancy stuff like laser, botox, and Exparel to aid in the recovery. By all accounts my surgery was successful. Nevertheless, as my luck would have it, I ended up having complications and subsequently had a really difficult months-long recovery. During that time, Dr Chung regularly checked in on me and provided professional guidance on when to get labs, when to start antibiotics, or when to seek additional medical advice. He was knowledgeable and empathetic towards my struggles. He also filled out my SDI application/extension and work accommodation without hesitation. During my times of need, having a surgeon that is easily reachable by phone was beyond helpful. Dr Chung doesn't take insurance and his fees can be a bit steep. However, if you have the means, I highly recommend him as he is truly an outstanding colorectal surgeon who puts a lot of care into his patients.

Seven months after surgery, I feel ready to share my full experience and reflect on this journey…read more Over those seven months, Dr. Chung saw me a total of seven times, with countless text messages in between. He was always responsive, patient, and reassuring. I will never forget that he even saw me the day before Thanksgiving, bringing his young boys along because he had no childcare. That moment showed me the kind of person he is. Most of my appointments were on Saturday evenings, the only time my husband could drive me. I still remember pulling up to his clinic, a clean, safe, quiet building, with his car often the only one in the parking lot. Despite the late hours, he never once rushed an appointment. I always felt fully cared for. By the end of this process, I truly believe he saved me from what could have been a very dangerous situation had I followed the original surgical plan in my home state. Dr. Chung is warm, knowledgeable, deeply empathetic, and kind. When he says his services are a flat fee, he truly means it. There were no surprise charges, no added fees at any point in the process, and no pressure. I never felt neglected or forgotten. What stands out most now, looking back after 7 months, is not just the care I received in the moment, but the way he guided my healing over time. He never rushed the process or pushed me toward timelines that did not feel right for my body. My recovery was based on how my body healed, not dictated by insurance timelines. If you are hesitant about paying out of pocket, ask yourself what your health and your life are worth. Today, I can say I am completely healed, and that outcome means everything. I am incredibly grateful.

I feel like Dr Karen Zaghiyan is my hero. I was traveling to South America and had a medical…read moreemergency due to a colon perforation. I was able to fly home and delay my surgery in Los Angeles where I reside. I saw Doctor Karen Zaghiyan and she scheduled my colonoscopy and my surgery immediately she explained the whole process to me. She's a very caring and has great bedside manners. She's very humble and I'm so thankful that she was the one who performed my surgery. I had to have 12 inches of my colon removed and I felt very comfortable and she made me feel very calm. I am a person who has a lot of anxiety when it comes to medical procedures. I feel very lucky to have had Doctor Karen Zaghiyan as my surgeon. I also wanna thank Shawna and Alba, who were very helpful through this process.

I am so sorry to have to leave this message here. Maybe Dr needs to see this and is unaware of the…read morehorrible staff. This one star review is for the office. I was referred to Dr zaghiyan - I called the office to make an appointment and her receptionist said I was sent to collections so they can't see me (I have 825 credit with nothing on record, even went through escrow to buy a house with nothing coming up, so what?? First time I heard of this) Anyways, turns out that wasn't real just a note in my account (I pay my bills) because she's I. The same office as Dr fleshner- they refuse to let me see Dr zaghiyan because she's in the same office as Dr fleshner. I saw Dr fleshner years ago and left because I wasn't comfortable with him. The receptionist - at the time (maybe like 10 years ago) wasn't happy that I said I wasn't comfortable with Dr fleshner. It's fine. That happens. Not every Dr is a fit for every patient. I don't get why they're up in arms about it. I moved on to have surgery with a different and fantastic Dr who is unfortunately out of network now. I asked to please be seen by Dr zaghiyan because I'd prefer to be seen by a female and she was a referral. her receptionist said "you can't see Dr zaghiyan, no one is forcing you to see Dr fleshner you don't have to come here" and straight up hung up the phone. They won't let me see Dr zaghiyan because she's in the same office as Dr fleshner. Literally appalling. I'm bleeding profusely and there is a problem. Patient care should be a priority for these doctors - and if it still is, retrain your staff to have some courtesy.

I had an amazing experience with Dr. Nowain. I went in for a colonoscopy based on his great reviews…read moreand my consultation I had with him. I had previously chosen another doctor but cancelled after speaking to Dr. Nowain because he was head and shoulders better. He was extremely patient, knowledgeable, and reassuring. I had several other friends that highly recommended him. On the day of my procedure, Dr. Nowain was punctual and very comforting as he could tell I was nervous. He has an excellent bedside manner to go with his skills and credentials. The procedure went perfectly, and the doctor was right next to me when I woke up to discuss the results and share pictures with me. All in all, this was an amazing experience with an excellent doctor and I'm glad I did it. I highly recommend this doctor to everyone else. I have very high standards and I'm extremely picky and Dr. Nowain met and surpassed all my expectations. To everyone over age 40, please get colonoscopies. A 30 minute procedure could save your life. And better yet, get it with Dr. Nowain. The research I did showed he was much more effective at catching cancerous polyps than his contemporaries.

I'm keeping my original review for continuity. This update is to show, using my own documentation,…read morehow biased and prejudicial language in medical notes can permanently distort a patient's credibility and access to care. I count myself lucky I met my new GI doctor, although treatment is complicated now because of my worsening injuries. Over the past four years I've had time to study what happened, review my records, and talk with professionals who helped me understand how the bias in my care took shape. The pain I was in left me cognitively impaired for a long time, which made it hard to see how dismissive the treatment really was while it was happening. Because of the wording used in my chart -- phrases like "patient is convinced" and "very likely psychosomatic" -- it's very likely the kind of language that led other doctors to dismiss my concerns and assume the problem was psychological. My injuries worsened, the connective tissue in my abdomen continued to tear, and I lost muscle support through my torso. A genetic condition was also upregulated and my skin permanently traumatized. That language still follows me through my medical record and continues to influence how I'm treated. Nearly four years later, I'm still trying to recover from my injury and the physical and psychological damage caused by dismissive, biased documentation and the prejudice that began in this office. I'm including Dr. Nowain's original notes, and other records that corroborate both the intense pain I was really in, the celiac artery compression and soft tissue damage, and the continual gaslighting using prejudicial language to dismiss my accounts and leave me in pain and suffering. These are all before the injury worsened. I can still hear Dr. Nowain's voice from that day in his office -- angry, certain: "You're having a panic attack!" When I said I wasn't, he replied, "That sounds just like something someone having a panic attack would say." It still plays in my head like I heard it yesterday. So, I guess there's only one thing left to say. Best of luck in all your health journeys, and remember: "One foot in front of the other, bravely forward. Always."

This review is long overdue but necessary because our experiences with Dr. Barnajian and his team…read morehave been nothing short of life changing. My husband was extremely sick and we were at a loss of where to go for help. Admitted at Cedars and not sure of a plan yet, Dr. Barnajian was placed into our lives. He was faced with the challenge of my husband's diagnosis and other medical roadblocks but never waivered in his dedication to giving everything he had so my husband could have a second chance at life. If it weren't for Dr. Barnajian and the amazing team of doctors at Cedar's Sinai, my husband wouldn't be here today. Dr. Barnajian is one of the most genuine, honest and professional doctors we have ever met. He is thorough, patient, understanding and honest. He isn't afraid to be transparent and that helped us navigate this very uncertain time in our lives with clarity and understanding about what we needed to do to on our part. The office staff is also wonderful, handling all insurance issues and scheduling and making my life just a little bit easier. Special shout out to Mayra, she's my go to girl! My husband has had the most amazing outcome and is back to work and life again. Thank you, Dr. Barnajian and staff. We will forever be thankful for you!

Dr. Barnajian has simply been G-d sent during a really difficult chapter in my life. He is kind,…read moreapproachable, super knowledgeable, and patient. As a health care professional myself, I REALLY appreciated him explaining every scenario, and answering all my questions. He gave me an option that 2 other docs did not, and I've been able to exhale for the first time in over a year. Thank you Dr. Barnajian for your compassionate care and reassurance. I am ever grateful.

You have the great fortune of getting a gift of a doctor! Dr. Ghodsian is brilliant, caring and…read moreliterally one of the only doctors trained to do what he does! Dr. Ghodsian saved my life and we made a commitment to make sure I stay well by coming in and following directions! For you, the potential patient, you could not be in a better place! This well educated and caring doctor will take the best of you! I am happy for you when you choose to see Dr. Ghodsian! You be a good patient, follow his directions and enjoy a healthy, beautiful life! One thousand stars!

I SWEAR ALL GOOD REVIEWS ARE LEGIT AND SOLID!!!…read more Dr. Ghodsian is not just a doctor -- he's an incredible human being who genuinely does his absolute best. I have another surgery scheduled with him, and I trust him completely, without a single doubt. I didn't need to explain much -- I simply shared my symptoms, and he truly listened and cared since the first second that i entered to his room. He's the ONLY doctor who ever really paid attention to what I was saying. I've seen others who performed all sorts of procedures without truly listening or caring about how I felt (Honestly, I could name them so others know who to avoid -- but let's focus on the one who actually deserves recognition). These days, it's rare to find a doctor who prioritizes your well-being over money. But this one does -- he actually wants to help you feel better. I'm beyond grateful to have him in my life. I trusted the recommendation of my friends and Yelp reviews, and I'm so glad I did. He is hands down one of the BEST DOCTORs out there.

Dr. Lake just finished surgery on close friend and I cannot speak highly enough of how this man has…read morecome through not just professionally but has gone ABOVE AND BEYOND for his patients. My Friend (AA)has been through multiple surgeon consults, he somehow found Dr. Lake and immediately after his first consult with Dr. Lake he turned to me and said " thats my fucking surgeon" Dr.Lake not only exemplifies amazing bed side manner( and I say that as a healthcare professional myself) he never gives up he always continously guides the most resistant patients( due to past bad experiences with other surgeons) and he does it with such calmness charm and finesse. HE IS THE DEFINITION OF A PROFESSIONAL. He actually cares. My friend got his surgery done on MediCal for christ sake, and the level of care was emaculate. My friends surgery was 9 hours and after the surgery you would think the surgeon would be tired or just wants to give you the news and get out of there, nope this man was smiling sat with us and joked and comforted us- true professional and good human in every senses. The nurses also at valley cedar sinai will tell you the same. He knows how to get the most apprehensive resistant patients to comply. Thats an art they dont teach in med school, you either have it or you dont. I could go on and on, all I will say is Dr. Lake we are so blessed to have found you and thank you so much for all you deligence and hard work, we are forever grateful!!!

I have been a patient of Dr.Lake's for over 8 years. He is such a great doctor! I don't see him…read moreoften which is a great thing, but every time I do I am so happy he's my doctor. He is easy to talk to. Makes you feel comfortable. He's got a great sense of humor too (and I love that). He provides excellent care. His office staff is nice. Easy to make appointments. I always tell people to go get checked out. Colonoscopy's are easy. Prep isn't too bad. It's very important to get this screening. Cologuard is not efficient at detecting colon cancer...colonoscopy's are! Spread the word :-)

I'm reviewing so others know this is a great practice, and Dr. Rosenfeld had a great bedside…read moremanner. I needed to be examined for an issue and he explained everything that would happen in advance, putting me at ease. This is the least fun/most embarrassing type of medical problem to have, but Dr. Rosenfeld earned my trust immediately and I'd happily refer friends to him after my experience.

Dr Rosenfeld is very compassionate. He listens and provides helpful recommendations. The front…read morestaff and assistants are also very attentive and helpful

It is hard to express the appreciation I have for Dr. Kazanjian and his entire staff at UCLA. After…read morehaving been informed that I needed to have surgery to remove a portion of my colon, I was overwhelmed and scared about everything that was about to happen. But at the first appointment with Dr. Kazanjian I knew I would be in good hands and that it would all turn out ok. He was kind and professional, explained everything very clearly and I could tell he genuinely cares about his patients. Throughout the whole process, everyone I had to work with from scheduling surgery, to the time in the hospital, to questions during recovery were handled in a very timely and professional manner. All the staff from the doctors to the nurses to the office staff were amazing and kept me calm. I am forever thankful for the care I received under Dr. Kazanjian and everyone at UCLA medical center. Thank you for everything!

Dr Kwaaan may be an adequate surgeon BUT she's a bad doctor. Do not trust her …read more I had colon cancer surery a year ago I was told the colonoscopy bag was temporary and would be reversed after 6 months. It was never even hinted that she might not do it. Under any circustances. I accepted the Bag because I was assured it was temporary.At first 8 months post surgery (she was unavailable 2+months. She could have had me meet with someone onher team). she said she was against it but would do the reversal if I wanted it. Then finally refused. She's is making a lifestyle choice that is not hers to make I completely disagree disaree with her logic and medical conclusions. Based on articles from Mayo Clinic & cedar sinai. The odds are in my favor. She insulted me, and showed great personal hostility. And no understanding. How dare I not accept her ruling. Now it will Take more time to see another Doctor. I am a senior, Senior. I need to get the surgery, heal and move on. She is not a kind doctor who empathizes and listens. she is arrogant and self important. I truly dislike this doctor. I recommend you go elsewhere. BTW if she answers this, She'll twist facts to make herself look good. Ive already heard her excuses about being dishonest .

After three bouts with bleeding diverticulosis, my Internist referred me to…read more Dr. Yoo. I had to wait a bit for his schedule to free up to see me. He's that popular. After the successful surgery, Dr. Yoo was so comforting to talk to and reassuring. He explained everything about the surgery and how well it went. The post op appointments were more than I expected because he wanted to make sure that I was healing well on schedule. I highly recommend Dr. Yoo. I will miss our post op conversations. Dr. Yoo is the best!

If I were to write a review for Dr. Yoo it would be a five star review. As a Dr. he is stellar…read more As far as the medical practice, I was disturbed by what I was told, not only did I have to pay my copay but I was going to have to pay for the appointment upfront. I don't have a deductable and they insisted that I had to pay that upfront. I understand the reason why. The next time I walked in, I was immediately told my co-pay when I asked about the the credit I have on the account, the girl looked at me really confused, she acted like she had no idea what I was talking about while the girl next to her was telling another patient about having to pay for an appointment as well as the co-pay. I presented my insurance statement showing that it was paid (a few weeks ago) and she walked away somewhat confused. She said she wouldn't charge "This Co-pay" and I couldn't get a clear answer as to when I would be seein a credit on my credit card.

I'm really confused who is writing positive reviews, maybe people who has better insurance!…read more Because from my personal experience I've been treated not as nicely as reviews say. The overall experience at the doctor office was alright, but the staff who works there probably weren't interested in helping. Doctor was very nice and helpful. But the staff... To get a prescription it's was a total nightmare for me. The receptionist was telling me that she sent the prescription several times , but my pharmacy never received anything and they had to call several times to request it. Long story short eventually I have to request the actual prescription so I can do it myself. I was in pain for a week in a half. Also, doctor said I need to get colonoscopy and that I need to schedule it myself by emailing the doctor or she maybe will contact me myself. I emailed several times to the email that receptionist provided me, no response, I called left two messages , haven't received a call back. I called again a day ago and finally spoke with her. She advised that email is no longer valid ‍ Also she has a waitlist going on and if I don't have cancer it might be take a month or longer during Covid situations , which is understandable. But turn after linger conversation, I found out maybe it will be a week and she hasn't even requested an authorization yet. I asked her why and she said " well it's not urgent " I'm not sure what that means , but I'm in pain for few weeks already and can't even get a medicine either. While writing a review I received a call from receptionist if I want to be on a waitlist for a procedure and if I received the prescription ( that I need to bring myself (9 times walking to a pharmacy)) She said she doesn't know what's been going on , but maybe it's an error on pharmacy end. From my personal experience worth CVS pharmacy in West Hollywood they were pretty amazing about receiving prescription from different doctors for me and never had issues. I think I would trust a pharmacy then a doctor's office. Because it was more errors on their end. Probably after this review they might remove me from a list , but I'm hopeful and hopefully they will keep on the list. I'm not sure if I want to go through this experience again, where staff doesn't really care about patients.

One of the best experiences I've ever had with a doctor. I wish he could be my doctor for…read moreeverything. Highly recommend. He and his staff were all amazing.