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Going back for a mammogram is always a little bit stressful but the staff here are always so…read moregracious and helpful and actually get you through in a timely matter. While showing grace and kindness. I couldn't ask for more. And I have to admit all of the decorative bras on the walls definitely add a touch to take the edge off. Keep up the good work St. Jude.

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Pacific Cancer Medical Center

2.8

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3.1 mi

This place is extremely disorganized. Appointments do not mean anything. I made an appointment and…read moreprepaid for an injection but still had to wait for an hour and a half to be seen as if they didn't know why I was there. They made some lame excuse that they were waiting for approval. I thought that's why they called me in for the appointment in the first place. They told me on the phone of the up front co pay to pre order the injection so I paid it and made the appointment thinking It was going to be quick. When you have cancer and are so sick the last thing you want to do is sit in a waiting room with other sick people.theres no compassion here. Suggest they make appropriate time for each appointment and stick to it.

This place is the absolute worst. Their front desk staff never sends in lab orders, even after…read morereminding them. Then the doctor doesn't send pertinent lab orders-causing repeat labs needing to be done. Their nurses in the infusion center are their only redeeming aspect, as they are angels. But overall this center has created so much extra work for me, and has caused stress and headaches. After a year and a half of trying to give them a chance, I've transferred my care elsewhere, and the experience where I'm at has been much much better. Please avoid this office if you are able!

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The Oncology Institute

2.2

(36 reviews)

7.7 mi

Available by appointment

Certified professionals

Terrible clinic -- avoid if you care about your loved ones…read more Our experience here during a cancer crisis was beyond frustrating. Dr. Kim, the oncologist, showed zero compassion -- he rolled his eyes when we told him this was our first referral after the diagnosis and offered no helpful information beyond saying surgery was urgent. He claimed he submitted a referral, but a week later we learned it hadn't been sent. No apology -- just a late submission to a surgeon who doesn't even accept new patients. We found a qualified surgeon ourselves and requested a new referral, only to be stonewalled by the authorizations department with excuses like "it'll take 7 days," blaming insurance (which confirmed approvals take minutes). No call back from the doctor. Phones go unanswered. Office feels chaotic and unprofessional. In a time when every day matters, they cost us nearly two weeks. Stay away from this clinic -- especially if time, care, and communication matter.

I never wanted to write this. But as someone who has sworn an oath in my federal role and is bound…read moreby strict standards of compliance and integrity, I have a legal and moral obligation to speak up. The Oncology Institute (TOI) failed my family and that's putting it mildly. A suspicious mass identified earlier this year was met with same day canceled appointments, delayed referrals, and no follow ups.. I not only became a full time caregiver for my loved one, I was now forced to take over TOI's administrative responsibilities: making calls, chasing authorizations, tracking down labs, coordinating between facilities. That is not the job of a family member. That's the clinic's job, and they failed. Because of this negligence, the cancer has spread and terminal. The fallout wasn't just emotional. I've lost income and have had to decline federal job assignments to manage the mess they created. While TOI hides behind California's malpractice caps and legal protections, this is no longer just a state issue. The failures here rise to a level that demands federal oversight. Formal complaints will be filed. I refuse to stay silent while others risk going through the same. I will pursue every legal remedy available to ensure this organization is held financially and ethically accountable for the harm it caused.

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Keck Medicine of USC

3.7

4.1 mi

The staff and care are great. Facilities are clean and modern. No complaints there…read more The biggest failure of this building is the parking lot is tiny and there are only THREE handicapped parking spots. That's crazy for a hospital. Anytime I've been here, people are jockeying for parking. Often I've had to take my mother and park in the residential area a block away and have her get in a wheelchair on someone's lawn then wheel her into the facility. The second egregious thing is that it's a hospital and the main door doesn't have an auto open for wheelchair access. Is this not basic accommodations at a hospital?? This just makes visiting this building a hardship even though the doctors and nurses provide a good service.

If I could give this place 10 stars I would my mom needed a surgery on her spine that they…read morebasically said she had a 10% chance of survival and if she did survive she'd basically wish she was dead probably but the doctor did the surgery and she came out of it perfectly fine and no complications these doctors are miracle workers thank you very much!

Merrill Shum, MD- Cancer and Blood Speciality Clinic

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Certified professionals

Available by appointment

Dr. Shum is kind, professional, knowledgeable, and takes the time to explain everything clearly. I…read morealways feel head during my visits, and I appreciate the thoughtful approach to my care. I highly recommend Dr. Merrill Shum to anyone looking for a caring and attentive physician.

Dr. Merrill Shum MD is the best oncologist out there. He makes sure your care is top priority! I…read morehighly recommend him! The utmost care and compassion and excellent quality care! When you first walk into the office there is Kim and Joscelyn to greet you with their beautiful smiles! Alexus calls you back to take your vitals and draw your blood, hands down she is the best phlebotomist out there! Thank you Ally for your kind voice and making everyone feel comfortable as you administer my medications and fluids all the while monitoring my IV! I'm grateful for having the best team in Whittier! You've done good Dr. Shum! Your Staff is amazing! Thank you! You are all loved

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Los Alamitos Hematology/Oncology Medical Group Inc

4.0

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10.0 mi

Everything went well. I couldn't ask for a better job. Thanks again Justin for your fantastic work…read moreand price

Dr Curti is the best…read more I recently had a bad experience with his office and wrote a really nasty review. I had decided to leave the office and search for anew hematologist. I found one in Long Beach and that Dr told me that Dr Curti was the best. During this time, Dr. Curti was calling me to help me and let me know what steps he had taken to fix the problem. When you're sick, you don't always think clearly or rationally. Anemia can make you crazy. My cognition was off and I was very depressed. But Dr Curti saw right through that. He helped me. I'm still dealing with my anemia 14 months later but he's helping me and he's not giving up. His staff is wonderful and after our little bout, I few like they are part of my health team. I had written a terrible review before, but after all they have done, they don't deserve it. Dr Curti WILL help you. And along the way if things get bumpy, tell him. He will help you. Best Doctor Ever!

Hematology-Oncology Medical Group

4.0

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8.7 mi

Great Nurses and Doctors had no bad experiences when I was a patient there.Dr. Lindgren always…read moretreated me with respect as a patient I would encourage anyone to be a patient of his.

Used to be top notch care when Dr. Lindgren was there. He retired and the staff all changed as…read morewell. The office appeared dirty on the two trip I made (had been going there for a decade) and the new Dr., Dr. W....and the nurses left much to be desired.i I see the other reviews are older and 5 stars. I would have agreed with that.

The Oncology Institute

1.4

(29 reviews)

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Two weeks had gone by after the request in person for my medical records to be sent to another…read moredoctor. That doctor office called me on a Friday at 5pm to say they have yet to receive any of my records from oncology. On Monday I called to speak to medical records. They say they have no records of me even requesting my medical records to be sent. I told them I have a visit in the next two hours and to make sure my records are sent. This office is such a joke. On another note, I called two weeks ago to update the office with a new medical status as I am pregnant now. I asked if I need to run additional tests before my visit. The person on the phone said they will update my oncologist with my status and will give me a call back. It's been two weeks and nothing. I'm looking for a new oncology office. This office has been unprofessional since the beginning. Never returning calls or promises they make. Lose paperwork and is such a headache to get them to even send any of my paperwork to other doctors.

Part 1 Sit back, this is going to be a long one…read more I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025. This was surprising and upsetting. It was more important to me to focus on the cure than the diagnosis. It turns out there are so many appointments and so many hoops you need to jump through when dealing with cancer. I made my initial appointment with the oncology institute as soon as my authorization was issued. My first appointment was on 11/21/2025. On the first visit there wasn't much to be done except meet the doctor, get bloodwork paperwork and make another appointment. The next appointment I set was for December 26, 2025. I asked specifically if the dr was working that day because I thought that it was odd that the dr would be there on a Friday, the day after Christmas. I was assured he would be so I put it in my calendar. (An afterthought on this visit. As I walked out of the room, I asked if I could use the restroom. I was told yes, there was a restroom outside. That seemed so logical to not let me use the restroom 10 feet down the hall {the same one they let my husband use prior to going into the room} when they could have me go to the front desk, ask for a key, go outside to the restroom used by all of the businesses and then return the key. Just plain rude, but quite foreshadowing of the following encounters I would experience there.) We left the appointment and went straight to get my bloodwork done. On December 26, 2025 (I unfortunately came down with that flu bug that was going around, but I had an appointment) my husband and I went in for my scheduled appointment. Upon arrival to the facility, I was told that the dr was not in and I would need to reschedule. I was beyond annoyed, First, I had asked specifically when making the appointment that the dr was going to be in that day, Second, I felt miserable but kept my appointment because I had one. I would have preferred to stay home and in bed. I asked why I got no call to let me know the appointment had been cancelled. I was told that they didn't know and they were not the person who made the calls. They seemed neither apologetic nor sympathetic. I suppose I should have been appreciative of the fact that they were willing to schedule another appointment for me. The rescheduled appointment was for January 16, 2026. We arrived on January 16th for my appointment. Luckily, the dr was there and I was going to be seen. I gave them my $50 copay and waited to be called back. When being called back to the exam room, my vitals were taken and I was asked if I had any concerns. I told the young lady that I had been having dizzy spells and that was concerning me. She noted it on my chart (I think). When the dr came into the exam room, he let me know that my bloodwork all looked good with the exception of my kidneys. I told him those numbers were probably still off since I donated a kidney in August (this was discussed at my last appointment with him). He asked if I knew the person (still no like the last time we discussed it) and if it hurt when it was done. I let him know I had been under anesthesia so I didn't feel a thing. That was the extent of our conversation for the most part with him telling me to make a return appointment three weeks after my double mastectomy. He didn't mention my dizziness, the visit seemed well worth my $50 and time spent. I could not of anything better to do with my time or money or stress regarding my cancer. I went to the front to schedule my next visit. I let them know I needed it 3 weeks after my surgery. I pulled out my calendar so I could record the date and time. We looked at the calendar to find a date 3 weeks after my February 5th surgery. I was given the date and time, wrote it down and was also given a print out for the appointment. When I went home, as I was putting the print out in my notebook, I noticed that the date and time were incorrect. The appointment reflected on the paper was a week after the surgery. I immediately called the office to let them know they recorded it incorrectly. After attempting to explain the situation with the person who had answered the phone, they responded with the notion that I needed to reschedule my appointment. No, I just needed them to give me the correct appointment that I was given in the office when I was there. I guess this incompetence was just another perk of paying $50 (those who have to pay more probably are thinking I am lucky to only have to pay that amount, I agree but my insurance pays a lot for nothing there.) We scheduled my appointment for March 12, 2026. Apparently, these reviews are limited to a certain number of characters. Things did not get better on my return...I was told by their rude staff I was no longer a patient because of insurance. The story is longer and has been a horrible experience. Based on the other reviews, I am not alone in my feelings of this place. More stress for a cancer diagnosis.

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Pacific Urgent Care Center

4.3

(169 reviews)

1.0 mi

This has been our best kept secret for years, so I am not even sure I should tell the world about…read moreit with a review haha. This is THE best urgent care. Its never overly crowded and the staff truly cares here. My whole household has been here many times and each time has been a great experience.

I've always received good care here, this time I used telehealth because to sick to drive safely…read more When I get the virus going around it turns into bronchitis and sinus infectionthe doc is familiar with my case even after not seeing her in over a year. People from front office to back are very nice. Got my scripts right in.

Nice and festive!

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Inside the lobby

Uptown Wellness Center

4.1

(189 reviews)

5.7 mi

Dr. Grigoryan and the entire team at Uptown Wellness Center are absolute lifesavers!…read more After my car accident left me with constant neck and back pain, headaches, and limited mobility, I was desperate for real relief. From the very first visit, Dr. Grigoryan listened carefully, explained everything clearly, and created a personalized treatment plan that actually worked. He's been treating me ever since, combining expert chiropractic adjustments, decompression therapy, and gentle techniques that have dramatically reduced my pain and helped me get my life back. I can finally sleep through the night, move without wincing, and even return to activities I thought were gone for good. What truly sets this place apart is the incredible staff--every single person is warm, professional, and genuinely cares. The front desk always greets me with a smile, the massage therapists are pure magic, and the whole office feels like a supportive family rather than just another medical clinic. They make every visit feel uplifting and hopeful. If you've been in an accident or are dealing with pain, do yourself a favor and see Dr. Grigoryan. He and his team don't just treat symptoms--they help you heal and feel like yourself again. I'm so grateful and I recommend them to everyone I know! Thank you, Dr. Grigoryan and Uptown Wellness--you've truly changed my life for the better!

Finally a doctor and staff who listen to my experience, how I move my body and what type of…read moretreatment will and will not work for me. I'm experiencing the new care the offer with the shock therapy to my knee. So far so good I have more sessions to go but I'm so happy thus far I truly feel listened to and that hopefully the outcome is nothing but positive.

Rehab/ Spinal Decompression/Stretch room

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Treatment room 3

Urgent Care Pros - Fullerton

Certified professionals

Once again, I always give this urgent care 10 stars and above first of all, I'd like to give a…read moreshout out to Aramis in front he's amazing. He goes over and above for you very kind.. This urgent care you're literally in and out in less than an hour even when they're busy

Accurate rating description for two starts is "could've been better." This place only has PA/NP…read moreand no MD on site. They have the capability to draw blood and send to lab for stat orders. Unfortunately, what they lack ends up a longer list. The first MA was unable to get a vial of blood and said someone else would try on my other arm with a straight needed (vs butterfly). She left me without even putting a bandaid on the arm she poked and I had to struggle to put the bandaid on one handed while still maintaining pressure on it. Next MA comes and draws blood and when she's done she yelps I don't have a cotton ball (to put on the vein she just drew out of) and my blood is just pooling while she puts a bandaid on. Luckily I'm well versed enough to know I needed to put pressure on my bandaid. The NP who saw me was new to (per the MA) she really didn't put my mind at ease. Her expertise and knowledge seemed lacking based on the answers to my questions. First thing she asked me was, why are you here and not the ER? I told her my PCP sent me here because she didn't feel it necessitated a ER visit. She wanted me to be evaluated by YOU to assess and in your medical opinion, do I need to be seen further or what course of action next? She swabbed me for flu and covid and I verbally questioned her because I had isolated severe GI symptoms. She said sometimes those present wither GI only. Does it? I don't know, I'm not an MD but I'm also someone who works in healthcare and it didn't feel like the proper procedure. When I asked if she would be ordering any stool samples, I heard through my closed door "do we do that?". Ok, she's new, I'll give her that...but she comes back in and says "if you'd like to have the order for stool testing I'm happy to give that to you." Am I the md or am I the patient? I came here for your professional medical opinion! Do I?! So after I kindly communicated that I am looking to her for her opinion as the expert whether or not my symptoms necessitate an order, she still doesn't quite give me a direct answer! I haven't been to that many urgent cares, but I've come to see a trend that many of the urgent cares that are owned by a company with multiple locations don't have MD's on staff physically there. That said, I've also noticed the trend that many provide sub-par care.

Waiting Room

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