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.

While the reviews for Dr. Zaghiyan look overwhelmingly positive, and I would have liked to have had…read morethe opportunity to work with her after being referred by my dermatologist. However, after asking front desk staff about costs, using my insurance vs being a cash patient, and not getting full transparency on billing options and practices I have had to seek services elsewhere. I was even told that if I have insurance I don't have the option to be a cash patient, which is entirely untrue. Very disappointed in the overall handling of billing related questions or costs associated. It isn't unreasonable to know what will be charged (or billed to insurance) prior to coming in to meet with the doctor. Whilst I understand procedures can very patient to patient, it isn't an unrealistic ask to offer a range, and/or example of what a typical procedure may run at the practice.

A smart and great doctor. I feel in good hands. His staff is great and communicates well. He speaks…read morein plain language and answers questions with a great deal of care that put me at ease.

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.

Dr. Ghodsian is the most compassionate, dedicated doctor! He is very, very well educated and is…read morethe most specialized in his field. His entire, very helpful staff all learn from Dr. Ghodsian and move right to medical school after their tenure! If you feel you deserve the best and most knowledgeable doctor, see Dr. Ghodsian and you will always be grateful!

Compassionate doctor who listens to the needs of the patient and then gives their diagnosis /…read moretreatmnet plans in a concise, clear, and extremely helpful way. My wife was bounced around Er to Er, doctor to doctor, never getting a straight answer. That finally stopped at this office. And the doctors support staff is absolutlely lovely as well. Highly recommend!

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 :-)

Angry abscess that did not show up on exray. He Found and treated in 45 minutes Zero pain after…read moreroot canal. Brilliant doctor and dedicated staff who stayed after hours to treat Would highly recommend. .

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.

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."

Thank you for helping me fix the issue I came in for and recommend the right treatment for me. It…read moresaved me spending on out of pocket expenses. I am looking forward to other procedures I need in the future as I know I will be taken care of.

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.

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Dr. Magdi Alexander for performing my mother's open…read moreventral hernia repair surgery at a highly professional level. The surgery was a success, and my mother is now feeling great, without any pain. I would also like to thank the entire team of doctors for their caring, attentive, and highly organized work. Special thanks to Kayla Brennen Surgical Liaison for organizing the entire process smoothly and at a high level. I would highly recommend this doctor to anyone looking for a reliable and professional specialist. Thank you Dr M Alexander Best Regards Armen George

Dr. Alexander performed my gallbladder removal. Great bedside treatment and explained my recovery…read moreprocess, made me feel at ease during an already stressful situation. Office staff is great, especially Kayla. Parking can get full easily but that's Pasadena/South Pasadena for you. I am doing well and grateful I ended up in good hands.

I had the worst experience with their Pasadena location. I went in for a first-time consultation…read morewith Dr Christine Hsieh where she gave me her opinions of my options. I paid my co-pay in full upon exiting. I even received a paid invoice showing a zero balance. Three weeks later, I was shocked to receive a bill for over $500 for the same visit -- this time from the facility where I saw the doctor. Then, about seven weeks later, I received a threatening notice from the doctor's office claiming I owed $5 more for the visit and that they would send me to collections over that amount. They added random charges, and harass patients even after payment is made and receipts are provided. I've never experienced such unethical billing practices from any medical provider. Be extremely cautious if you plan to visit her office -- keep every receipt, question every charge, and be prepared to fight for what you've already paid

This review is for Dr. Sang Lee. He might be a good surgeon, but we would never know. Do not see…read morehim if you are not ready to have a surgery. In our experience, he did not listen to any concerns we had told him; everything he mentioned was involving around assuming that fact that we would get the surgery there. He even answered his cell during our appointment time. Wow! Because he's the department's head, he might be under pressure to meet the quota. Dr. Lee, we are not just $. We are humans and can choose where to spend that $! For those who are still looking for CRS, see my previous review or check out Dr. Albert Chung in OC.

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.