While Dr. Jacoby was good, I can't say the same for his front office staff. I had an appointment scheduled, and thirty minutes before the appointment, I received a voicemail stating that I had an outstanding bill and wouldn't be seen until it was paid. I understand that doctors need to be compensated for their work, but my insurance company has sent the checks. I have documentation that the checks were sent. I have explained the insurance company's procedure to the office manager and encouraged her to call the insurance company to confirm the checks were forthcoming. Giving me 30 minutes to deal with it before my appointment is unprofessional and, frankly, rude. Additionally, the office manager was not in the office and was unavailable by phone to address the issue. My appointment has been canceled, everyone is aggravated, and I need to find a new cardiologist because I refuse to deal with incompetent front office staff. read more

If I could select no stars I would. Not only did the doctor diagnose me wrong. His wife is his office manager and is rude and has no compassion. This doctors office is not healthy living. During cancer treatment veronica wanted me to come in when I had a question I wanted answered via telehealth. I was so sick and she said I should find another doctor instead of a telehealth visit requesting a consultation about the safety of radiation. I thought I had a heart condition according to the doctors previous diagnosis that was wrong. The website says telehealth available but thats another lie. The stress this doctors office caused me having to search h for a new cardiologist during cancer treatment is despicable. read more

Wonderful team at reception and a great doctor. The reception staff went above and beyond to help arrange an appointment for my wife with Dr. Jacobi at very short notice. Dr Jacobi himself was reassuring and helped calm my wife's anxiety over her heart condition. I can't recommend Healthy Living Cardiology enough. Thank you ! read more

The one-starred reviews below appear to severely misrepresent the character of Dr. Jacobi and his staff. While I can't speak for other patients' experiences of their care, I'm doubtful we are getting the complete story. I'm very satisfied with the service and care I received from Dr. Jacobi. He was thorough but also low pressure. I never once felt like I was rushed during each appointment. He gave me a chance to ask all the questions I wanted to ask. I know I was probably annoying, but I'm all about early intervention if I feel something is off. Communication with his administrative staff was fabulous. Very courteous and flexible. Quick responses. Again, I'm a bit perplexed by the negative reviews on here. I'm sorry, but I disagree. read more

Dr. Jacobi and his staff were wonderful. The office is pristine and inviting. I had a very nice first visit with Dr. Jacobi. He was knowledgeable and warm. I highly recommend Dr. Jacobi if you're looking for a great cardiologist. read more

Dr. Jacobi was presentable, and likable in the two (2) minutes that I met him in my visit almost two years ago. HE IS NOT A SURGEON, which office said he was, nor he's working with any hospital that office said he does. HOWEVER, they operate like a scam. I was billed due to not having a secondary insurance (I have full Medi-Medi + 2 secondaries). I immediately called, and gave pertinent info to the lady in charge. Billing went away ... About 6 months later I received another bill. I called immediately, was told that they don't "remember" receiving a call from me, so I gave her the info again. Billing went away ... About 4 months later I received another bill. Called again, same song and dance routine again. It happened again a few months ago too ... Today (7/1/2020), I received yet another bill (Dated 6/11/2020). My response is to seek legal advice, or action. I never went back to Dr. Jacobi (Nor would I ever), due to the lies, misrepresentations, and unprofessional conduct of his office, not to mention his lack of services, or qualifications that I need in a Cardiologist. read more

Healthy Living Cardiology - Cardiologists Near Me - Pasadena, California

Cardiologist M.D Joshua Jacoby is the Best of the Best Top Notch Amazing Superb Doctor that we both appreciate! He examined me and my wonderful husband thoroughly left no detail behind. We are very grateful to Doctor JACOBY for being an amazing excellent fantastic superb heart doctor! We highly recommend him to everyone! We give him 100 hundred stars read more

Excellent office staff. Doctor is knowledgeable kind approachable and caring . You feel special and not just a number in this office. They were helpful with transferring records from my previous doctors office as well. This office is rare find in the big city! read more

Dr. Jacobi and his entire office are an absolute dream to work with. I've been working through some complex issues, and Dr. Jacobi was understanding, caring, patient, thoughtful, and thorough during times when I was scared and unwell. His staff are equally as kind, understanding, and helpful. I cannot recommend this office enough. read more

amazing DR very knowledgeable and approachable... great staff Mellisa was great as well with the EKG

Just for front desk -- excellent. Prompt. Asked the right questions. Accessed my bloodwork. Sent email re: parking, etc. Everything you want when dealing with healthcare. read more

I found the service and level of care at HLM to be excellent, and the Dr to be an incredibly thorough and compassionate person. While I was fortunate to be in good health he listened attentively and zeroed in on the indirect issues that were likely contributing to my high blood pressure. His recommendations were built around my lifestyle and I feel confident that they will contribute positively to my long term health and happiness. Veronica and the girls at the front desk were lovely and I always felt like I was in good hands. Strongly recommend HLM and Dr Jacobi. read more

Just an update that dr Jacobi is still a tremendous Dr and cardiologist and I'm so glad to be in such good hands. Also, Veronica is as amazing as ever and I highly recommend healthy living medical. I appreciate compassionate doctors and I recently discussed bedside manner with a friend who said they would take a rude dr but a spot on one any day over a nice doctor. But I still think that there are Doctors that are both knowledgeable in their field and are wonderful people. And dr Jacobi is the best of both worlds. I recently returned to the healthy living fearing that my heart was out of whack but dr Jacobi discovered the culprit being my thyroid. He did not shy away from running appropriate tests and I'm grateful. I still recommend healthy living to anyone in need of a great doctor! read more

The bill department and front desk staff are unprofessional. ( Specially office manager ) We had a worst experience in our life. We got extra bills many times. We are not happy with you at all . We Never ever come back . read more

First I want to say that Dr. Jacobi is very nice and likable. Having said that, I can't say anything else good about our experience. Dr. Jacobi does NOT work out of Huntington Hospital and will refer you if you have any cardiac issues. Per Dr. Jacobi, he is more "into preventative measures and maintenance ". That's great and all, but he is listed as a practicing Cardiologist's that works out of Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. He did explain he does NOT have privileges there during the initial consultation. So, a week after the consult I took my mother in for testing. The staff at that time was very unprofessional and acted like we were there for a spa treatment. WTF? Oh and the dude who did the test- he's a smoker. Asked if his student could participate during the test, and smelled like he just came back from a cigarette break. Gross! It's been two weeks. Still no call from Dr. Jacobi. Basically anything he says at this point I won't believe. So it was a total waste of time and money. Do yourself a solid and avoid this practice if you have any legitimate cardiovascular issues. I will be posting our experience on as many sites as possible. It's totally unprofessional for a doctor who took an oath to do no harm, to take money from a senior citizen who has legit health issues. I'm flipping pissed. Today the word was "oh the test got held up in the system, Dr. Jacobi will call this afternoon after he looks at the results. In the spirit of being fair, I am amending my initial review. Although I am not completely satisfied, I am happy that Dr. Jacobi spoke to my mother this morning and relayed my unhappiness with the way her case/situation was handled. I do believe if you have a relatively healthy heart and want to stay on top of cardiovascular issues, you could use Dr. Jacobi and his practice. I would like to suggest if you seek treatment from Dr. Jacobi, do not wait for a call. Stay on top of his staff if he does not return a call or contact you within a reasonable amount of time. I also do feel the front office may need further training in professionalism and conduct. Lastly, for smokers-especially in a health profession, be aware of your offensive odor and clean up prior to engaging with a patient. Overall Dr. Jacobi is a chill, kind, knowledgeable doctor. read more

It's rare to find a medical professional as aware, knowledgable and caring as Dr. Jacobi. Taking a holistic approach, Dr. Jacobi's care included discussion of meditation, which has been shown to be a great practice in helping to maintaining one's overall health. I left the office with my questions answered and feeling cared for, and grateful to leave without an Rx of some kind to deal with the symptoms but not the cause. I highly highly recommend this doctor. read more

I have seen Dr. Jacobi three times, and I can only say great things about him and his office staff. I have gotten excellent care and am hopeful to be able to turn my health around with his help. He spent time with me explaining how to keep my stress levels down. He also gave me great ideas on how to exercise even with two knees that are bone on bone. Thanks to the metabolic test, I was able to get an accurate number for how many calories I needed. 6 weeks later I am 6 pounds down, something I thought was next to near impossible. Thank you Dr. Jacobi and staff! read more

Dr Jacobi is a great person and a good doctor. The office is very clean and they are punctual. His diagnosis in my case didn't help until I visited another cardiologist who did a life saving procedure on me. read more

Dr. Jacobi is a Very Caring Doctor who listens to my concerns and explains how to improve and help heal my condition, Front Office is courteous very efficient and on top of things. The best doctor in my opinion and Highly Recommend him and his staff ! read more

Just finished my first appointment with Dr Jacobi, referred by my primary physician for preventive care. He is the nicest Dr I've met, very open minded and caring. Everything from start to finish, including the interaction with the two other staff, was really pleasant, efficient and professional. Strongly recommend. read more

My daughter wanted me to get my heart health checked so she found Dr. Jacobi and Healthy Living Medical. I set an appt and was really impressed with the friendliness of the front desk staff and the overall office environment. Very kind and helpful staff. Dr. Jacobi was great with helping me get the necessary tests done to ensure I was not in any danger with my heart health. He set up some strategies on lowering my cholesterol and improving my overall health. He's very knowledgeable which also provided a lot of confidence I was in good hands. I was able to get a few different tests done over 3 appointments spread out over a couple of weeks. I also liked the fact that Dr. Jacobi was not rushing through our appointments which I have felt in the past with other doctors of mine. He took his time with my visit and diagnosis and really gave me comfort that I know I'll be on the right track in improving my overall health and well being. Thanks so much and I'll be back:) read more

My husband and I are very thankful to have found Dr Jacobi. From the moment I walked through his office door I knew something was different. It wasn't like a typical doctors office. It was more like someone's beautiful living room, upon which I was greeted by two smiling and friendly faces. All of which put me at ease. Dr. Jacobi is a very caring and personable Doctor, whose passion is to see his patients get healthy, fit, and live their best life. I am overweight and have high blood pressure. For years I have tried to loose weight, but have been unsuccessful. Nothing seemed to work, it was very discouraging. My husband is also overweight. After our visits with Dr. Jacobi, we decided to take his Healthy Living class. It was the best thing we could have done! We learned so much and had fun doing it. It was truly life changing! I am happy to say we are taking the things we learned and putting them into practice. I have lost on average a pound a week and my husband has lost twenty-seven pounds since first seeing Dr. Jacobi in May of this year. The principles we learned work. Thank you Dr. Jacobi, you have changed our lives. read more

I came here to get an EKG done the other day. This was part of a comprehensive analysis I'm having done, and this physician's office was recommended to by a friend of mine. I found parking in the structure and it was not too difficult finding a spot. The office was an elevator up to the 4th floor. Once I walked in, I noticed it was a clean and well-organized office. The decor was done in good taste, and it felt so warm and welcoming. The receptionist had me fill out some forms, and I waited for the doctor to see me. Dr. Jacobi is a friendly person. While he did my EKG, we chatted about a few things: med school apps, residency, and his path to where he is now. He gave me good pointers on my own career pursuits. The EKG itself was fast, and fortunately it came out normal. No heart problems for me. I recommend Dr. Jacobi's office for all your family physician and cardiology needs. He and his staff was super friendly and professional. Come check them out. read more

Healthy Living Cardiology - Cardiologists Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was looking for a change in primary care physicians earlier in the year. Like anyone else, I started looking through Yelp for a physician. After coming across Dr. Jacobi's Healthy Living Medical practice. I read the reviews and decided to have my annual physical done by him. During the consultation, I advised Dr. Jacobi I was on several medications for blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes. At the time I weighed around 232 and told him I was tired of taking medications, being overweight and I wanted to improve my health as I had a son on the way. He advised that he had a Healthy Living course that was group based that met 1 time a week for 12 weeks. I did not join the first time it was offered due to scheduling but made sure to sign up the next time it was offered to me. I was at 230 pounds when the course started and I took myself off my medications prior to the course at my own discretion. Each week I learned something new about myself and learned how to apply the 3 core values to my life and that if you falter its not the end of the world. There is always something to learn from when any of the values were not applied when you didn't meet your goal for the week. You also learn later in the course what truly motivates you to get healthy. At the end of the 12-week course, I had lost 24 pounds and my blood pressure and blood sugar levels were at a near normal levels without medication. Dr. Jacobi recommended a follow up visit within a month from the end of the course. He stated this to see if I could stay on course with what I learned or may have fallen off the wagon. At the time of my follow up on October 1st 2018, I lost a total 32 pounds, my blood pressure is normal, my cholesterol is in the normal range and I am now at the pre-diabetic stage without using diabetic medication. My goal weight at the start of the course was 190 pounds. I am now 6 pounds away from my goal weight and by my next visit in 3 months. My goal is to be at 190 pounds or lower by then and hopefully free of any diabetic medication. Since the arrival of my son, my focus is to be healthy and free of medication in order to have a long and healthy life so that I can be there for my son and wife. With the help of Dr. Jacobi and his Healthy Living classes, he has set me on the path to a healthier me. Thank you, Dr. Jacobi for making it possible. I can never thank you enough for your help! Armando read more

What a wonderful doctor and human! He is sincerely interested and attentive, and offered several suggestions on managing my blood pressure other than medication - exactly what I was looking for. Thank you so much for being so positive and helpful! read more

Absolutely the best !!! Highly recommend Dr Jacobi and his wonderful staff. My husband has been his patient for a few years and he always takes time and is extremely thorough with every visit. We also loved the fact that my husband could have cardiac testing done right there in his office and not have to be referred to another physician as Dr Jacobi is triple board certified he's got you covered. I am a registered nurse for many years and I was beyond pleased with his care and expertise. We have relocated out of California and have actually considered flying back to see him... he is going to be impossible to replace. read more

I have been going to Dr. Jacobi now for 2 years and I've had nothing but good experiences. Veronica is very kind at the front desk and has always found a way to accommodate my needs during ill times. She has been prompt on emails and calls to assist instead of going back and forth on email. Dr. Jacobi has been a great Physician. He asks the proper questions to get to the root of problems and is not quick to write a bandaid medication. Instead he tries to remedy the problem with natural and healthy long term solutions. I have been happy with Dr. Jacobi's care and treatment and would recommend his practice to any friends or family looking for a Physician that cares about their patients best interests. read more

I am so glad I found Dr. Jacobi. I first went to see Dr. Jacobi for heart palpitations. Turned out to be due to stress & anxiety. I kept Dr. Jacobi as my primary because he and his team were so kind and professional. At first I was hesitant to joined Dr. Jacobi's nutritional class... It was one of the best discussion I could of made. At first sight you would not think I needed this class, but the knowledge I gained has been priceless. I learned to manage my stress & eat healthier. The bonus was weight loss. I feel amazing and with this new life change I have healed other ailments that were plaguing me. I am truly thankful to Dr. Jacobi for listening and caring to help me heal myself by getting to the root of the problem. read more

My husband and I both saw Dr. Jacobi today for the first time and it was a great experience. His office staff are lovely. Very friendly and polite. The check in process was amazingly simple, all on an iPad and not an obscene amount of questions. Dr. Jacobi was extremely knowledgeable about the latest studies. He made sure to order me the right tests based on my family health history. It was so refreshing to speak to a doctor that didn't make me feel like I was just another insurance billing in a 15 min increment. I will most certainly stay with Dr. jacobi. read more

I swear I'm not that hard to please. However, I had to try a bunch of doctor offices before I found Dr. Jacobi. I guarantee you will like it here if you give them a chance. For starters, you will see a doctor rather than a nurse practitioner or physician's assistant. I do not doubt their ability in any way, but at least on my insurance, it cost the same to see a doctor. Dr. Jacobi is an extremely competent doctor and a pleasant person. read more

Wow! Finally, the healthcare system has been restored with HLM. I had a fantastic experience with HLM. We were greeted by a pleasant Medical Assistant. The wait time for my aunt was less than 10 minutes. Dr. Jacobi took his time with my aunt explaining all aspects of her health. He even asked her questions about what she looks forward to doing after Covid. My Aunt left the visit saying, "Dr. Jacobi is a great doctor. I really like him". The facility contacted our pharmacy with the various prescription and they followed-up with my aunt to let her know they placed the order. Wow! This type customer service never happens. I highly recommend Dr. Jacobi and his team to anyone who is seeking superb healthcare services. read more

Dr. Jacobi has helped me with the heart issues I had which was caused by Covid vaccine, he explained everything in detail, patient and kind, he guided me how to live a healthier lifestyle, which can help my heart condition and blood pressure better balanced at a healthy level, great nurses too read more

They are the best in the business. Dr Jacobi and his wife Veronica and staff are also very great people!

If you want a doctor who actually cares and spends time with you to game plan your care, then Dr. Jacobi is your man. I'm hesitant to write the deserved rave reviews because I don't want this boutique practice to blow up into something massive. But that's what is bound to happen and justifiably so. Veronica the office manager is great. I have anxiety and panic disorder and told her I was worried about coming in the office for one of my visits during covid, and when I got there she personally hustled me in, got me checked in and put in an exam room right away. Who does that anymore? A very sharp and attentive doctor like Dr. Jacobi and a caring and nice front desk led by Veronica is unbeatable. They always get my prescriptions in right away. If I ever need something tweaked they take care of it within an hour of me calling. As much as I'd like to keep it all to myself, I can't recommend this office enough for all your primary care and cardiology needs. read more

Dr. J is my hero. We originally agreed to work on getting my fibromyalgia under control. Not only has my fibromyalgia pain decreased tremendously, but he also helped me overcome some personal issues that have been haunting me for over 40 years. Our plan was to work together for an hour a day for 10 days. I was able to obtain great results by the end of our 4th day when he told me we completed everything he wanted to accomplish. Thankfully I was totally at ease with Dr. J immediately, because I bared my soul to him; I told him things that I have only shared with my husband. He laughed at some of my stories (one that no one else had ever considered laughing at, but that helped heal some really old wounds) and he also waited patiently when I shared others that weren't so easy to share. Like anything worth achieving, you must be willing to put in the work. I wasn't sure that I could go through all the soul searching processes. When we parted at the end of Day One he gave me a hug, each time we met or parted after that we hugged. Day Two was my most difficult, but with his help, not only was I able to share but I was able to let go. When we parted we hugged, I felt my anxiety release and was able to breathe easy for the first time in more than 20 years. I am still at peace with myself, the world around me and I am still able to breathe effortlessly. Thank you, Dr. J, for helping save me. I know you told me that I did all the work, but without the proper direction I would still be where I was before you came into my life. What a blessing you are ~ you have a great gift. Mrs. J, thank you for sharing your husband! read more

Dr. Jacobi and Veronica were really wonderful during my visit and follow up communication. I came in with some concerns and had several tests done. The results showed that I have some hormonal imbalances so I was referred to an endocrinologist but I am giving a positive review because 1. Dr. Jacobi spent a significant amount of time meeting with me and listening to my concerns, unlike other doctors I've seen. 2. Dr. Jacobi isn't purely focused on conventional medicine, but has an awareness of nutrition and some more holistic approaches. He was conscious of my preference for functional medicine even though that is not really his practice. 3. Veronica (receptionist - is that the correct term?) was always helpful on the phone and responsive to emails and calls. They clearly care about the work they do here. Also, my husband came in a few years ago because he was having some chest pain, Dr. Jacobi recommended a mineral supplement and it went away. I appreciate that he does not jump to prescribing medication. read more

In early December, I had an episode with my heart beating out of my chest and I went to Garfield Medical in Monterey Park (going to give THEM a horrible review after I write this). Long story short, they diagnosed me as having Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response. I asked how long i'd have to be on medication (which btw were very strong and reading into them, were meant for people recovering from heart attacks) and they said I'd be on them for life. My step dad is a dentist and he told me to ask if Ablation therapy would work for me. The "Cardiologist" said no and would not go into detail as to why. Also when I was diagnosed, the words that came out of her mouth were "I glanced over at your ekg results" um excuse me? can you maybe do more than glance? So that brings me the point of this review. I needed a 2nd opinion but I had to wait until my insurance kicked in on the first of this month. I made an appointment for this morning and I had THE BEST experience. First of all, walking in, the office is beautiful. Looks like it was recently remodeled and it smelled very nice. The front office was very nice and welcoming and Dr. Jacobi was right on time. He took me back and I explained the nightmare I had gone through at Garfield Medical. He asked for my health history, looked over at my results from the previous EKG and hooked me up on his own monitor. The results were that my heart was back in normal rhythm. He then walked me into another room and really laid out what was going on not only in his results but in the previous results as well. He put my mind at ease and recommended that I come off all medication, gradually. The way he took the time to explain everything and putting it into words I can understand and metaphors I can relate to, helped me really learn about my heart and how it functions. I would definitely recommend Dr. Jacobi. He will not only be my cardiologist from now on, but I will also see him as my primary care doctor. read more

I'd been waking up with heart palpitations on and off for a couple of years. After explaining my symptoms to my doctor at Kaiser, I was told to stop drinking coffee. I barely had one cup in the morning and knew that this was not the cause of my problem. I changed to a PPO insurance plan and sought out a cardiologist. I chose Dr. Jacobi based on his good reviews and his holistic and common sense approach to healthcare. Dr Jacobi took time to listen to me & explained that I might have Atrial Fibrillation (AFIB). He set me up with a home heart monitor to validate his concerns. He was right, I do have AFIB. He also sent me to a neurologist for a sleep study and I found out that I also have severe sleep apnea. I'm so glad that I left Kaiser and found Dr. Jacobi. I could have had a stroke or a heart attack if these conditions continued to be left untreated. I signed up for Dr. Jacobi's healthy living class. We were given real tools to permanently manage weight and stress. The class was fun, I learned a lot & lost weight. I know that I can apply these skills to any goals I want to successfully achieve in the future. I highly recommend this class and Dr. Jacobi. read more

I needed a primary physician here in Pasadena. I have chronic health problems that require monitoring and consultation at regular intervals. My husband went to Dr.Jacobi first, and was so impressed with him he insisted I make an appointment right away. I was equally impressed. Excellent bedside manner. Took his time. He really listened. He was thorough, well informed about my conditions, and was positive, hopeful and encouraging. It is evident he loved what he does. I feel fortunate that my husband and I have found him. He is a rare, and excellent, physician. read more

This review is for Madison who helped me book an appointment with Dr. Jacobi today. After spending last night in the ER, I called many cardiology offices explaining I was advised to see a cardiologist as soon as possible. Some of the other offices were quick to tell me how booked out they are and were in a hurry to get off the phone. Madison was so sweet and empathized with me and made sure we found a time next week. The human side of the medical field can be just as important as the physical sometimes. I cannot thank you enough for your help today, Madison. read more