I had a great experience with Dr. Yamini and his entire team. From the very beginning, Dr. Yamini…read moretook the time to explain everything thoroughly and made sure I understood every step of the process, from the testing to my colonoscopy and follow-up care. I was very nervous and scared going through this process, but he made me feel heard, understood, and comfortable. I always felt like I was in good hands and that he genuinely cared about what I was going through. His entire team was fantastic--always kind, professional, and organized. I never had long wait times for my appointments, communication was excellent, and they stayed on top of all the testing and follow-ups. Dr. Yamini also communicated with my primary care doctor to make sure everyone was on the same page. I'm extremely grateful for the care I received and would highly recommend Dr. Yamini and his team to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, thorough, and caring doctor.

so professional, caring, and knowledgeable. His team was really on top of things from the onset and…read moremake it a great experience Highly recommend him!

Dr. Berookim is responsive & caring. His office staff is a pleasure to work with…read more He is easy to talk to and tries different options before resorting to prescriptions.

Yesterday I had my first colonoscopy ever. It was with Dr. Berookim. He is caring and brilliant. I…read morefeel like I am in really good hands with him and confident in his abilities. He's also got a wonderful bedside manner. I was petrified to have this procedure, but he really put my mind at ease. He also takes care of my husband and I would highly recommend him.

Dr. Makhani is the greatest! He's patient and calm when I barrage him with a list of questions…read more It's always uncomfortable to talk to someone about your poop and/or butt, but Dr. Makhani doesn't make it weird. He's compassionate and cares and has knowledge beyond his seemingly Dorian Gray genes... I mean does this guy ever age? Anyway, his eagle eyes found two hitchhikers in my colon that could have become dangerous, but lucky for me, he's the best and I'm on the mend. The office answers questions via email very promptly and are on top of everything. The worst part of a colonoscopy is the prep and even that is made easier with Dr. Makhani's guidance and care.

Dr. Marc David Makhani has been mine and my husband Doctor for 4 or 5 years now HE EXCELLENT!!! I…read morewould give him 100 million STARS if I could. He calls and check on us, He give great advice and if he does not know the answer he will say and try to get back to you with an update. Give great referrals. He an EXCELLENT LISTENER! My family can't stop saying enough good thing about him, We are so greatful and very much appreciate him and his staff. Professional Staff kind attentive helpful personable. Office is run very timely efficient also there staff that make you feel very welcoming but there very watchful in case any of us need any help. They are all in our prayers and hope the very best for every single one of them! From my family to all there families so thankful to everyone of them.

Dr Leo Treyzon sets the bar very very high. He's a brilliant diagnostician,is held in high esteem…read moreby his peers, and is a perfectionist in the OR. Cedars was rated number 2 hospital in the NATION for GI Dept, that was when he was the chief of Dept. 2017-2018. He also is warm, kind and likes to decipher a complex case. He diagnosed me with MCAS, I had been sick for my entire life. Mayo missed it, everyone else just treated me for their individual specialty . Dr Treyzon looked at me not just as a GI case, but as a patient with a complicated history. This is his super power ! He went all out to help me, spoke with numerous other Drs, found specialty labs to do a test usually only done at Mayo or Brigham and woman's hospital in Boston. He's a very rare breed, intellectually gifted and a true healer. I know Dr Treyzon well, he took care of my elderly father with compassion. He is worth waiting for. If he is unsure about an issue, he will tell you. But by next visit he will be almost an expert. I rarely trust anyone but I trust, respect and like him without reservation. Wendy

The worst experience I've ever had with a MD!!! He completely missed diagnosed me for years while o…read morewas paying lots of money. And when after years, years of struggling I was diagnosed by another physician and told him that, instead of being kind and supportive he started scaring. Stay away from this doctor. He come across very nice and professional but he had the biggest ego.

Do NOT see Dr Cheng if you have IBD…read more I can only speak from my personal experience of being diagnosed with Crohns under Dr. Cheng's care, but he is an inattentive, uncompassionate, only reactive and an incredibly unhelpful healthcare professional. I could NOT regret my care more under this man. He and his office made mistake after mistake with my care, were extremely rude and upset when I needed to advocate for myself, completely condescending when I kept discussing my pain & potential care paths, and missed important tests like CT scans during my sickest points to actually identify life-threatening issues presenting inside of me. This man could have cost me my life had I not had a second opinion at UCLA that came at an almost too-late time after being diagnosed by him and only under his care for 6 months total. If you have IBD, I highly recommend getting into UCLA right away as the Cedars system is a disjointed mess. UCLA is worth the wait. But if you have no other choice, at least see an IBD specialist and NOT Dr. Cheng. While I can't specifically speak to how he works with other gastro-related conditions, I can confirm he is condescending and truly just does not care about his patients (as confirmed by his former colleagues who have heard similar experiences to mine). I recommend you run far away from this doctor for your care. Please note I was also completely disappointed in his staff who were also rude, had incredibly delayed response times, and made SO many mistakes with my care. The Cedars system is not all in-house like UCLA which significantly delays care and treatment. With a potentially very quickly spreading disease, this is very important and I wish I had known this at the start of my journey. I only wish I had seen reviews like this before it was too late for me. His negligence has caused me irreversible damage to my intestines and months, if not years, from my life. Please beware and stay away from Dr Cheng's care.

I was processed in a caring, professional and and very pleasant manner within 5-10 minutes by…read moreJameca after arriving. Once inside for preparation within 10 minutes after processing I was given very good information by Niaz, my prepop nurse, Cheryl. My anesthesiologist, Dr. Fast, came in to introduce herself and ask me several questions about any allergies or sensitivity to any medications. My surgeon, Dr. Cheng, came in and asked about any expectations or concerns. Cherryl, my procedure nurse introduced herself and told me what to expect during the procedure. Alicia, my procedure tech gave me more information. I remember nothing about the procedure, and less than about 90 minutes later I was awakening. Emily, my recovery nurse, was very caring and went over my postoperative procedures with me. I felt very comfortable and cared for.

I have nothing against Dr. Shahedi personally, but the reception process was very disappointing. I…read morehad an appointment scheduled for a breath test at 10:30 AM. I arrived at 10:29 AM, but the staff refused to see me because the arrival time apparently was 10:15 AM. If the required arrival time is 10:15, then what is the purpose of listing the appointment as 10:30? This creates unnecessary confusion. Instead of trying to accommodate the situation, the staff simply canceled the appointment scheduled for the next day, which was meant to discuss the results of today's test. The lack of flexibility and unclear scheduling policies made this a frustrating experience.

one of three doctors at digestive health associates that gas lit me over the course of 7 years…read moretelling me that i had marijuana induced cyclical vomiting syndrome. I had Crohn's disease. I was in and out of the ER for 7 years, severe pain, and have lasting damage to my digestive tract and colon. All because over the course of 7 years none of these "experts" gave me a colonoscopy - only test that can diagnose severe lower gastrointestinal problems - instead insisted that i was just in denial and unwilling to change my lifestyle. Eventually, I had to do my own research and basically begged them to give me a colonoscopy. I was right. They were wrong. Could've saved me years of pain and avoided long-term issues caused by inflammation and scar tissue. martyak finally diagnosed me but again, i had to beg to get the colonoscopy. they said "ok well just for your peace of mind." so really any GI could've diagnosed me id they bothered to do the colonoscopy. I will never forgive them for this. not only that, but its not easy to communicate with them. several mixups with the front desk, and several times i was in urgent need of medication refills and could not get a response from the doc via mychart or on the phone, eventually had to ask my GP to intervene on my behalf. If you have run-of-the-mill stomach problems, it's probably fine to go here, but if you're experiencing severe issues, I would try to find somewhere else.

Dr bedford was one of the first doctors I had seen after a Crohn's disease flareup that sent me to…read morethe emergency room. We didn't know it was Crohn's disease at the time. this was the first doctor that should have ordered me a colonoscopy and saved me seven years of excruciating pain and emergency room visits. Instead, he just told me to continue taking Prilosec and double up on nights. I knew I was going to be drinking or eating spicy food. Ordering the correct test at this point would've saved me and my family a lot of trouble, pain, stress. a colonoscopy - only test that can diagnose severe lower gastrointestinal problems - was not given to me until I had to do my own research and basically begged them to give me a colonoscopy. By this point, I was no longer seeing Dr. Bedford to be fair, I was passed around to other doctors in the same office/practice. I was right. They were wrong. Could have avoided long-term issues caused by inflammation and scar tissue. martyak finally diagnosed me but again, i had to beg to get the colonoscopy. they said "ok well just for your peace of mind." so really any GI could've diagnosed me if they bothered to do the colonoscopy. I will never forgive them for this. not only that, but its not easy to communicate with them. several mixups with the front desk, and several times i was in urgent need of medication refills and could not get a response from the doc via mychart or on the phone, eventually had to ask my GP to intervene on my behalf. If you have run-of-the-mill stomach problems, it's probably fine to go here, but if you're experiencing severe issues, I would try to find somewhere else. Most of the doctors I have seen their felt like they were doing the bare minimum to help me. Now I never go to a doctor without doing my own research on my symptoms first.

Dr. Bedford is one of those rare doctors. Brilliant, kind, compassionate and totally reassuring! I…read morehad a flawless ERCP and EUS with him. He is truly a master! Thank you for your excellent care!

Dr. Lankarani is an exceptional specialist. She's professional yet warm, confident yet capable,…read morebusy yet always available. These are qualities I look for in a doctor. She understands her area of expertise like no other and provides the treatment and care needed to get one back on their feet. Thank you, Dr. Lankarani!

Very good, knowledgeable, and caring doctor. Been treating me for stomach issues for a few years.read more