My daughter has been privileged to have Dr. Kozak as her pediatrician since birth (she is now 13)…read more Dr. Kozak goes above and beyond to really get to know each child as an individual. Dr. Kozak's knowledge and experience shows in the way she treats her patients, and in the way she communicates with parents. When Dr. Kozak feels that there is an issue that needs to be handled by another provider, she has a vast network of specialists to refer to. We have never been steered in the wrong direction by her, in her advice, care, and recommendations to outside providers. I know that over the last year or two, she's had some changes in her office staff. While I have had very few negative interactions with her and her staff, we've always been able to get appointments, refills and referrals in a timely manner. If you are lucky enough to be able to have her see your child, take that chance!

We love Dr. Kozak! We chose her for care for our twin girls and have had nothing but good…read moreexperiences with her!

I've been taking my children to this practice since my eldest was born 5 years ago. The office is…read morealways clean and has adorably painted rooms. The staff is helpful and kind. I really like that they will almost always be able to fit me into the schedule at my soonest availability. If someone is not available to answer the phone right away, I will get a call back from an advice nurse. That is a fantastic help to me. We have seen almost all the Pediatricians who practice at this office. I find that they generally are great about spending time with the patient and answering all my parent questions. I never feel pressured by the doctors about our medical decisions.

I was forced to bring my kids to this location after a nasty custody dispute with my ex husband…read moreforced them to change doctors. It was tough going from the only doctors they had ever known to a bran new facility, but we did what we had to do. Getting an appointment was easy, the receptionists aren't overly warm, but I didn't have any rude behaviors or mask drama like many people have reported. They do still require all patients to wear masks, and when we forget them they quietly hand us all a mask and we go in. The office is older but clean and well maintained. The bathrooms are clean and always stocked which is nice. They don't have books or toys which isn't an issue for me, but for parents looking for distractions you might want to pack a few. There is a fun fish tank in each office to keep little eyes entertained while you sign in or fill out paperwork. Our kids have seen Dr Turner who I was pleasantly surprised with. She was calm and had a very welcoming demeanor which made it easier for my kids to warm up to. She took her time listening to them and addressing the concerns they had. We never felt rushed or unheard in her presence. On one occasion my son thought it would be funny to put a piece of fake dog poop on the chair as a prank. When she walked in she totally rolled with it and was so silly with him. She scored extra points for that!! She places orders quickly and is easy to contact which is also really nice. All of the nurses/LVNs have been amazing. They take their time and really practice patient centered care. One nurse even did breathing exercises with my daughter when she was panicked. It was beautiful to see and warmed my momma heart. One issue I did have, which is why I removed a star, is there don't seem to be any systems in place for victims of abuse. This is very concerning especially when children might be accompanied by an abuser and they are unable to advocate for themselves with the person in the room. Other than that I recommend this place.

Mom of 2 young girls and switched over after my oldest turned 2. We've been with Dr. Krause for 2…read moreyears now and have been so happy with the care we've received. Dr. Krause is gentle, kind, nonjudgmental, supportive, and incredibly knowledgeable. She has supported me through colic, food allergies, eczema, and all your traditional children's illnesses. She listens attentively, offers input, and asks great questions. I never feel rushed and always leave feeling supported. My girls love her!! She answers promptly on mychart and we've never had any issues getting prescriptions sent in. We love that there is a saturday clinic available and same day sick visits available. Honestly, look no further. Dr. Krause is amazing. We moved and have to switch peds and we are dreading making the switch. We'll miss you Dr. Krause!

This particular Hoag office is disorganized and the office admin is very rude. My daughter had…read morefirst dose of the flu vaccine and we scheduled for her second for a later time. We got a phone call from the front desk confirming the nature of the appointment, but when we showed up they said we needed to wait another week to give her the second dose. What was the point of the phone call to confirm the appointment if she wasnt going to be able to receive the medication? Then they billed me for the appointment! I took my daughter back the following week and they had us waiting for 40 minutes past our appointment time. My daughter was 8 months at the time. They had multiple patients be seen before my daughter that checked in after us. I had to ask to be seen for them to take my daughter back for her shot. Fast forward to her 1 yr check up we arrived 2 mins past the 15 minute grace period and the office admin turned us away. I explained to her that one of their elevators was broken so we waited for the next available one, but she was so rude and told us that she just couldn't fit us in anymore. She seemed to enjoy turning us away and didn't have any warmth.

My kids have been going here since they were born. Staff is great, the docs here are great. Katie…read moreat front desk is fantastic, friendly, and sweet to the children. The staff that also takes measurements, weight, etc, are kind and understanding towards kids. I haven't seen any of them lose their patience even when kids are shrieking. They are pretty good about accommodating last-minute appointments (eg. Kid woke up sick that day).

This is a truly amazing doctors office and everyone makes sure you are well taken care of. We grew…read moreup with care and guidance from Dr Sangeeta Patel. Ruty NP, who we have been recently transitioned to, specially made our difficult week much better. Her diagnosis of the symptoms was accurate and treatment worked beautifully thus restoring health and normal activity to our household. Ruty is very compassionate and has a excellent sense of how to make kids comfortable. Katie at the office is so supportive and prompt, she made sure we were seen that day knowing the conditions. This office has always stood by us and I look forward to continuing to give us strength and care in the future.

I cannot express how truly grateful we are to have found such an incredible pediatrician…read more Dr. LINH England, from the very first visit, you have been gentle, genuine, and always showing an unwavering patience for our kids. Thank you for taking the time to listen, explain, and never make us feel rushed. We feel so blessed to have you in our lives, helping us take care of our children! Making us feel supported every step of the way. Thank you for being incredible amazing and a bright light in our journey as parents!

Won't be going back, she messed up ordering an extra blood test for my son when he already passed…read morethe previous one because she didn't check her charts before making the order. And she scheduled a blood draw for his 18 month appointment for reasons I don't know why but we're not going back. Plus my child does not like her and she can be quite judgmental about personal parenting choices like when to potty train. She is also dismissive of questions and concerns. She does wear a mask at every appointment which could be why my child finds her a bit scary and nothing against her choosing to wear a mask, but I personally don't like the mask at every appointment because children seeing masks is not good for their emotional development or language skills as they need to see people's mouths for both. Overall, very unhappy both times I went to see her.

Amazing staff. I can't thank enough. Front and back medical assistants always helpful, polite with…read moregreat communication system . I have a special mention to "Janely" who helps me extra to submitted paper work and phone calls through my pharmacy and my insurance. She is caring, professional and have excellent skills Dr Maryam Haghnegahdar is one of the best professionals I ever have here in California. My Psichiatrist Dr Neda is excellent profesional too. Great communication system with the office. The office is always impacable clean Excellent team!!!!!! Thank you again.

The doctor is kind, treats my child well, and we've always had a positive experience with the nurse…read morewho usually helps us. She's friendly, playful, and makes my kid feel comfortable, which I really appreciate. Unfortunately, the front desk staff has consistently been the opposite. They often seem more interested in chatting and giggling with each other than acknowledging patients. During our last visit, one employee was training a new hire, and instead of speaking to us directly, she kept saying things like, "Ask them if they..." while standing right in front of us. It came across as dismissive and unprofessional. Another ongoing issue is communication. No matter the situation, I can never seem to get a call back. It's frustrating. The medical care itself has been good, but the front desk could definitely benefit from additional customer service and communication training.

I'm very sad that I can only give it five stars here at most, because I think Dr.Lee deserves a…read moreten-star rating. Even more and perfect. Let me just say this firstly: I guarantee with my own integrity that you will not find a better doctor in this area! Without comparison to other doctors, you might never know how good he is. My daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor because of my mother's language barrier, but my son has been seeing Dr. Lee all the time! I'd always had a very good impression of him with my son because he always came to see us very quickly whenever I went to his clinic. First, the waiting time was very short, and second, he was incredibly patient. He answered all my questions very seriously and wasn't in a hurry to leave. I often asked really silly questions, but he always answered them patiently! Believe me, if it were any other doctor, they would have left long ago! Everyone's time is precious. If you can find a doctor like Dr. Lee who is willing to explain any details to you, you must cherish that. His professionalism and knowledge are beyond question. He always manages to pinpoint the problem accurately. Just a very simple example: When my son had a stomachache, I took him to other doctors, and they recommended an X-ray. But Dr. Lee told me that many children have stomach aches due to constipation. I later discovered that every time he complained of stomach pain, he would ask to go to the toilet. Of course, there are many other examples like Dr. Lee,who is exceptionally gentle and attentive when administering vaccines. Compared to other doctors who can even apply bandages crookedly. He never over-treats, and he never creates anxiety for you. No other doctor can compare to him in this respect! As I mentioned, my daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor, but recently she caught the flu. Yesterday, Friday, I called her doctor, who very indifferently and barely answered some questions. Today, my daughter has a fever, and because it's the weekend, I couldn't contact them at all to offer any help. I had no choice but to leave a message to Dr. Lee. I really didn't expect him to reply to both of my messages, the second one even at almost 10 pm without any paid! This isn't even within his job description. He could have easily refused to help me. But because of his kindness and his genuine concern for children's , he chose to help. He told me because my son is his patient so he likes to help our family. Of course, I need to immediately transfer my daughter to Dr. Lee's .There's no need to see any other doctor, even if it means communicating in English. I remember asking Dr. Lee before, "Why don't you accept insurance premiums?" Because he doesn't, many people would seek out doctors who do. He told me he didn't want to spend time arguing with insurance companies; he wanted to spend his time seeing and taking care of patients, that's exactly what he did. I'm glad he did that because if he took insurance, his clinic would probably be the busiest in the area. He only charges 100 for a consultation, unlike many places where it's 300. This proves that he genuinely wants what's the best for the children and helping children, not just making money. I realized long ago that my child was more important than $100. I preferred not to go through insurance because when you encounter crucial problems, you realize it was absolutely worth it.

Probably THE BEST pediatrician I have ever had for my child. Dr. Andrew Lee addressed all concerns…read moreI had regarding health matters from treatment options to vaccines to food nutrition guidelines. The office staff were also friendly and kind and were quick to assist and provide any paperwork that was needed for school. Love that everyone made it a great experience for my kiddo! Amazing doc who knows what he's doing! :)

Best doctor ever!!! His bed manner with the kids are amazing. My kids love him and have seen him…read moresince they were born. Veronica, one of his assistants is always so helpful too. He is available if you message himvia my chart and him or his assistant will respond the same day right . I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND this Doctor. They way he communicates and treats the kids and the parents is something they should teach at medical school. Thank you Doctor Kwon!

Oh my lord. He is the best pediatrician ever. If you do not like him, I don't know what's wrong…read morewith you. I work in the healthcare field and I guarantee you it is very rare and it is extremely difficult to find a doctor like him. He is not only knowledgeable and skilled but more than anything, he is wonderfully caring. Dr. Kwon takes his time in assessing each kid and he talks to each kid to make sure that he or she is comfortable. Dr. Kwon then always spends a great amount of time with the parents in ensuring that the each parent is free of concerns and questions. I can go on and on about Dr. Kwon because he truly is amazing. If you are looking for a pediatrician, choose Dr. Kwon, you will not regret it.

We are very happy with Newport Children's Medical Group. Appointments are easy to schedule, and the…read moredoctors are excellent. We especially appreciate our doctor, Dr. Alexander Tu. He is very attentive, knowledgeable, intelligent, and wonderful with children. He understands their needs very well and always knows how to approach them with care. We are so grateful that we found him and feel very confident with the care our children receive. We are also very thankful for the rest of the staff, especially the ladies at the front desk. Unfortunately, I don't know everyone's names, but they are always kind, helpful, and accommodating. They always try their best to help with appointments, find available options, and make things easier for families. We highly recommend this clinic and all of their doctors, especially Dr. Alexander Tu.

Dr Tu at the Irvine is fantastic. Super knowledgeable and approachable. Scheduling was easy. Def a…read moregood experience

I would highly recommended Dr. Curitore (part of St Joseph Medical Group) for those parents looking…read morefor a world class pediatrician! As new parents, there are undoubtedly many challenges, and having an excellent doctor as our support has made the world of difference. With Dr Curitore, we can see/feel she's someone that is truly passionate about her work and genuinely cares about the well being of her patients. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient, caring, and friendly. We love her bedside manners and can tell our child loves to be seen by her as evident in the exuberant smiles every time (this is contrary to my initial belief that children loathe going to the doctors, haha!). In addition, as there were some unforeseen situations requiring engagement with Dr Curitore, we consulted with her multiple times via the St Joseph app and she is so thorough with her explanation every single time and we appreciate her responsiveness! Anyhow, don't think words alone can describe how happy we are with Dr Curitore, we truly feel blessed and grateful to have her as my child's pediatrician.

Dr. Curitore happened to be the pediatrician doing rounds at St. Joseph when our youngest was born…read more She made a great impression so we decided to continue the relationship as our child's pediatrician. Best decision. Dr. Curitore is so thorough. She reads the charts and follows up. I don't know how she finds the time but she makes each patient feel like they are her only patient. Navigating today's healthcare systems can be daunting, but Dr. Curitore not only provides the guidance needed but also proactively steps in as a strong ally to overcome or bypass obstacles. Dr. Curitore exemplifies what it means to be a child's healthcare advocate - something parents don't really know they need - until they need it.