My identical twins have been patients at Larchmont Pediatrics since they were born. Dr. Anderson was recommended to me by my OBGYN in LA. After my daughter's were born, Dr. Neville Anderson not only visited us all in the hospital and my daughters in the NICU, but she was there for many a frantic new parent phone calls and emails. My daughters had to be in the NICU for an extended period of time and afterward had a bit of a roller coaster of medical needs. Dr. Anderson, fellow doctors and nurses, and the rest of the team at Larchmont Pediatrics always recognized our family and made us feel heard and welcome. The doctors were always respectful of my concerns, and even more importantly, they helped my daughters feel better whenever they had an ear infection, tummy ache, or more. You can't find more dedicated and honest healthcare for your children than Larchmont Pediatrics. It says a lot that to this day my daughters will smile and say "I love Dr. Anderson". read more

I really wanted to like this place, but the staff was dismissive, rude and the office didn't have a welcoming feel. I actually don't trust that the doctors here anymore, as they seem to feel that parents don't know anything. But a mother's gut is a mother's gut and we are often right about our own children. After all, I'm the one who sees my kid every single day - not twice a year. Luckily we took our child somewhere else after a misdiagnosis or we would've been in trouble. Parents and doctors who work together make the best team of all. read more

Words can't describe how amazing Dr. Loh and Larchmont Pediatrics is. The practice is extremely professional and responsive while consistently warm and welcoming. Over the last year, we've never had a challenge making appointments and have utilized virtual as well as sick visits on many occasions. All were able to be booked with ease and efficiency. Alysa in the referrals department is also just amazing. She always follows up promptly and is super caring. Our favorite part of the practice is Dr. Loh. He has an immense amount of passion and care for his patients and families. He is extremely competent, intelligent and experienced--everything you want in your child's pediatrician. While we primarily see Dr. Loh because he's our favorite, we've also had wonderful experiences with Dr. Anderson. Can't recommend the practice enough! read more

I have been bringing my kids to this practice for years but now I'm starting to feel like I need to go elsewhere. They brought on a new young doctor by the name of Keith Shopa and my kids and I are very uncomfortable around him. He is dismissive and makes me feel stupid when I ask a question (not the way a parent wants to feel around their child's pediatrician). It's very obvious that he is quite full of himself and desperately needs an attitude adjustment as well as a healthy dose of reality. I'm just sorry that my longstanding relationship with Dr. Anderson had to end like this. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this practice. I recommend to everyone. They give so much time, will answer any silly question you have as a first time parent and meet you with grace and understanding. I also can get day of appointments very easily which is amazing when your kiddo is sick. I've had Dr Anderson, Dr Loh and Dr Shopa and they are all great. read more

We have been going to LP for almost 4 years and while we love Dr. Anderson (and loved Dr. Priest while she was still here), it's become so difficult to get appointments at this practice. When our daughter was under a month old and had a fever and a terrible cough they just could not find a time to see us over multiple days and phone calls. We have had to go to urgent care any time our kids have gotten sick recently because Larchmont never has appointments, even when we call first thing in the morning. Final straw was today, our well visit appointment is in two weeks and I unfortunately had to change it because of a work trip -- and they can't reschedule it for THREE MONTHS. They don't have the time to service their patients. It's unfortunate. But it's the truth. Writing this review for other parents of young children, I recommend you look elsewhere if you are looking for a hands on provider. read more

Contrary to their website and my insurance company's website, they are not accepting new patients. So, before you spend 30 minutes filling out their patient intake form, confirming them as your child's doctor on your insurance website, they won't take you (unless you're a newborn). I understand needing to accommodate their patient roster but they should make it abundantly clear on their website. There's an hour of my life I can't get back. read more

What a difference ! For 4 1/2 years I've been taking my daughter to a bad pediatrician. I stayed with her out of it knowing a better doctor but through a lot research I found this gem. I can't believe what a change. Most doctors spend maybe 2 mins with patients but this practice actually spends almost 40 mins with the patient. And actually address my concerns which my old doctor would just tell me it's normal and never help. Parking you have to pay unless you're willing to walk. There is parking around 4-5 blocks away. I wish I found this place earlier! Because my girls are 3 and 4 so they don't need to go doctor much anymore now it'll be a once a year thing. Another thing be prepare to ask for an appointment weeks ahead I was surprise appointments had to be almost a month ahead. Btw my doctor was Dr. Priest she's new in the practice but really nice. read more

If you want your pediatrician to give the best care for your child do not go to Larchmont Pediatrics as they care more about the money than the health of a child. My insurance company Blue Shield California mistakenly dropped my child off their linsurance 2 times without any notice. The first time this happened 5 minutes before our pediatrician appointment when I received a call from Larchmont Pediatrics telling me that they were canceling our appointment because of a billing issue. We were already in the parking lot with a 7 month old baby crying in the car. How can you not see a baby because of a billing issue that wasn't even our fault? The second time this happened I went to my pediatrician appointment and after that I was billed $550 for the visit and vaccines, as apparently the day of the visit I wasn't insured. We addressed the issue with the insurance company and Larchmont billing department and they still kept billing me and harassing me even when they all knew none of this was my fault. As I kept paying monthly for my insurance. I NEVER MISSED A PAYMENT. I finally chose to leave both Blue Shield and Larchmont Pediatrics and when I asked Larchmont Pediatrics for my child's medical history to be released they told me that they had to check with billing first. That if the $550 outstanding bill was not cleared I wouldn't get access to the records, which would prevent me to get a new doctor! That sounds like blackmail. This is not even legal. They had their billing department call me the day after I asked for my child's medical records and they said they will send the billing to collectors?!? Even though we had already spoken on a 3 line call with Blue Shield and they were all aware that the bill was not my fault. They finally agreed to release the medical records if I paid an administrational fee. Which I did. For a year I didn't hear from either of them and thought the issue had been resolved. And then about 3 months ago when I was 8 month pregnant with my second child I received a bill from Larchmont Pediatrics. I told the billing department that I was about to give birth and wanted this issue resolved as it was causing me an enormous emotional distress. They told me to contact Blue Shield. Blue shields told me to contact the pediatricians as from their end there was no outstanding balance. Nobody wants to take responsibility for their mistakes. I took a 2 month brake to give birth and recover from postpartum and in this time I received multiple bills from Larchmont Pediatrics. Today I finally talked their billing department to see if we at least could get a bill reduction and they told me that it wasn't a possibility that I had to pay the full amount or that they will be sending me to the collectors. None of this was my fault and even though I offered to pay for half of a bill I SHOULD NOT BE PAYING they still couldn't meet me in the middle. The system has failed me and the rest of America. Don't get me wrong the doctors where great but the way the handle their billing is pretty obviously money driven. read more

This review is mostly about the administrative staff. We were initially thrilled with the practice's special attention and care from all three doctors, Priest Mannino and Anderson. However, the billing office engaged in multiple questionable practices: - If we would call with a simple question (things like "is this formula ok?"), no matter the question, we were never given an answer or passed along to a doctor but rather requested to make a telehealth appointment. We were not told in advance that all telehealth appointments would be charged at $25 (far more than a well visit copay). In many cases these appointments lasted 2 minutes because the nature of our question was so inane. The office took advantage of COVID to make these telehealth calls a standard practice and revenue stream. At 3 months, our daughter developed blood in her stool. When we visited LP we were told that this was an allergy and I cut out soy, milk, gluten, eggs and nuts from my diet and bought the recommended hypoallergenic formula (very expensive) to supplement. We were not told that this formula is recommended for short term use only. We sought a second opinion from a specialist who after multiple examinations of our daughter and her stool determined that in fact the blood was a reaction to the Rotavirus vaccine. We shared this opinion with Dr. Priest and Mannino and were stonewalled. I was told to continue on the diet and the formula. Instead I followed the specialist's advice and, after a month, tested introducing the so-called allergens into my diet. Our daughter was fine. Additionally, the office engaged in a strange practice of billing our card automatically without prior notice. Normally you are given the courtesy of receiving and reviewing a bill before paying. When we approached the office and eventually the doctors about this practice, we were again stonewalled. With the type of open communication we desired lacking, we decided to go elsewhere. read more

We've met with almost every doctor in this practice and we LOVE them all! Dr Anderson is our general pediatrician and we can't say enough. She's awesome! Very thorough. We were first time parents and her guidance was soooo helpful and comforting. read more

So far it's just ok as far as dealing with the front office. I had an initial meet and greet with Dr Anderson which all seemed to go fine, I wasn't impressed or anything but I didn't expect it to be exceptional since we haven't even decided that we want this to be our pediatrician office and it was over tele health so they didn't see my child in person. At the end of the call, I was told to call the insurance company to verify that indeed if the practice is within network for our insurance (which I thought was odd because this is something that usually the office takes care of, it's literally their job! Also theirs an annual fee that covers the administrative cost alone with weekend calls and an medical app. If you are going to charge an administrative fee the I think this is precisely what it should cover - calling insurance companies to verify coverage!!!) Regardless I called the insurance and verified that they are within network. The Dr also told us about the patient intake forms that we needed to fill out prior to the first appointment. I diligently filled it out and sent it to them via email and on their website it mentioned that they will call back to schedule an appointment, well they never did call and I waited weeks after weeks. So I had to call them to schedule an appointment. When I called they mentioned that they needed emergency contact info, insurance information etc etc except that was all on the form that I filled out. If they had just bothered to read the forms and call me back then they would have all this information. But I forward the email again to them with the same information and this time I got an acknowledgment email but asking for my insurance card (mind you I'd filled out all of the pertinent insurance information that was asked on their forms) but that's fine sometimes they might just need the actual card except that they said that they needed the insurance card in order to verify if my insurance would take them (which I already verified, because they asked me to do it!) The front office just seems very inefficient to me. If you are going to verify insurance then why even ask me to do it. I have better things to do with my time instead of doing someone else's job. On top of that they never reached out to me to schedule the first appointment, I had to reach out to them time and time again. I haven't met any doctors in person yet so I can't review their level of service so this review only reflect the front office, and based on my current dealings with them I am not impressed, to say the least! read more

My daughter has been going to this office for the last 1.5 years, since she was born, and it is an excellent pediatrics office. We have seen both Dr. Anderson and Dr. Priest, and they're both great. They are open and responsive to questions, and they give thoughtful, clear answers. They generally respond to phone questions same-day. They are an all-vaccinated practice, and they have a caring, common-sense approach to most issues. They answer my questions as a new mom honestly and compassionately, and they don't make me feel silly for asking them. My daughter had an unusual eye issue when she was born, and Dr. Anderson efficiently referred us to an excellent pediatric ophthalmologist. She also followed up with the pediatric ophthalmologist so that there was seamless care between the two of them. Dr. Priest gave us some good advice on how to keep my daughter safe when we ended up having to take her on a trip when she was super tiny. I highly recommend Larchmont Pediatrics. read more

I am soooo thankful that we found Dr. Priest! We absolutely LOVE this office and their amazing staff. From the front desk, to the nurses, to the doctors, this practice is top notch. We had previously been seeing a pediatrician on Wilshire; however, over the course of six months (and no real solutions to problems we were experiencing with my daughter) we realized that he really wasn't a good fit for our family. After hearing so many rave reviews from patients and on Yelp, we decided to see Dr. Priest (initially for a second opinion). My daughter had really been struggling for months with excessive spit up, discomfort, and fussiness, and we were pretty much at the end of our rope. Upon meeting Dr. Priest, I immediately felt like a weight had been lifted off our shoulders. She spent at least 30 minutes with us, not only listening, but also observing/asking questions about my daughters history. Unlike our previous pediatrician who kept seeing us for appointments but never gave us any real solutions to the problem, Dr. Priest gave us a possible reason for all of my daughter's issues. After just a little over a week of making the proper adjustments, my daughter is a new baby! She is happy, barely spitting up, and is back to her old self. Honestly I cannot thank Dr. Priest enough and she has definitely made us lifelong patients. In one visit she figured out what we had spent months trying to diagnose on our own and troubleshoot with our previous pediatrician. If you are looking for a new pediatric office, look no further. Especially if you've been seeing someone and feel like you're going nowhere. Dr. Priest is professional, knowledgable, and kind. I only wish we had found this office sooner because we love it so much! read more

I'd give Larchmont Pediatrics a 9/10 so far. We've only been twice so far with our newborn. So far I think Dr. Alex is very kind, knowledgeable and takes her time to answer our questions. I like her a lot and will continue to have her treat my son. Here's why I docked a point... -.5 They charge an annual fee to be part of their practice, $150 for 1 child, $200 for 2 children and $250 for 3 children. I called a few days before the first appointment to schedule a visit- I didn't have a pediatrician yet and needed to get my child in for heir 2 week appointment. I of course waited until the morning of the appointment to fill out the paperwork. It was then I saw the annual fee. There's no ifs and or buts, you must pay if you want to be part of the practice. This didn't deter me from going but I was a bit annoyed no one mentioned this when I first called to ask about coming in. I ended up liking Dr alex so no issues with making the payment. -.5 The wait. We have gone twice and both times we waited approximately 1 hour from our appointment time to see the dr. I only took off .5 bc it's inconvenient as my husband takes off to be at each appointment. However I didn't take off more because it's nice to know the Drs take their time to listen and answer questions. If I had major concerns I'd like to think the Drs would take their time to care for my child and not just rush me in and out. The waiting areas are always clean as well which is a major plus! I do recommend this pediatrics. read more

We love Dr Mccollum and have been seeing her for many years. She's very upbeat, patient, never rushed, and always thorough. The front desk staff are mixed - sometimes kind, sometimes rude. There have been some unfortunate missteps such as prolonged test results and no call backs. Update: Dr Mccollum recently left the practice. read more

Dr. Priest has been our son's pediatrician since birth and we are so lucky to have met her. From the initial visit one day after giving birth, she has been professional, kind, caring, considerate and patient with our son and us (new parents). When we told her I had breastfeeding challenges, she was the only one who noticed that our son was slightly tongue tied, she recommend we have an ENT check it and we had the procedure done before we left the hospital. At every visit, she answers our long list of questions with care and sensitivity. I always make a list of things I want her to check when doing the physical examination and she ALWAYS remembers to check all things without having to be reminded. We love Dr. Priest so much and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for an amazing pediatrician for his/her child. Thank you, Dr. Priest!!! read more

After going to two different pediatricians, I was just about to accept that I will never find a good pediatrician for my daughter. But after finding Dr. Anderson I was wrong. She is such a wonderful Doctor and person, who is real gentle and cares for the well being of my daughter. Also, the staff at Descanso Pediatrics is great as well! read more

Dr Anderson was my second baby's pediatrician from the second she was born. I didn't realize I needed my own pediatrician at Cedars post delivery. Was referred to Dr Anderson last minute and she was able to come! We have been going to her for almost a year and we love everything about the practice and staff there! Beautiful view to drink coffee to. And yes there is a fee but I treat it as a necessary fee to allow for small independent practices to exist! read more

Dr. Anderson has seen my son since he was born, I had to choose a doctor based on the hospital I was going to deliver. My experience with the practice has been mixed. I love Dr. Alex she has so much patience and my kids love her. They have tried to bring in other doctors but they always disappear. We once saw Dr. Carly who my son was very happy with. Forward a year later and we met yet a new doctor who we also really like but she might be gone by our next appointment. Overall we're happy with the office staff, nurses and doctors. read more

My son has been going to this office since he was born. His primary Doctor is Dr. Anderson, whom he is very fond of. She takes her time with him and answering my millions of questions. All of the doctors here have been really great. Dr. Priest and Dr. Mannino are newer here, both are so incredibly sweet. When I moved an hour away, Dr. Priest went above and beyond by calling speech therapists to refer me to in my area. She even sent me a follow up when my mother took my son in for me after a telemedicine determined he needed to come in person. They always have same day appointments and the Doctors always call back on messages. They are quick on returning urgent after hours calls, a service I have used countless times. My son loves this office, he is comfortable every visit and that means a lot. I am sad to have to find a new office because of distance, but Dr. Anderson was kind enough to give referrals my way. read more

We had been patients at Larchmont Pediatrics for about 6 years (primarily seeing Dr. Anderson) but became increasingly dissatisfied with the service, professionalism, and general bedside manner. The final straw was when we arrived on time for an appointment with Dr. Priest that we had scheduled a year in advance (annual checkup) and waited an hour before she would see us. The receptionist at the time was unapologetic and indifferent. So we up and left and the next week, we switched practices. Before this incident, we often had to wait 30 minutes for a long-scheduled appointment, but worse than that was Dr. Anderson's abrupt and unfiltered manner when dealing with children. She would raise issues among my young kids that should be raised first with a parent, before introducing it to the child. I attribute this lapse to the fact that Dr. Anderson doesn't have kids herself, so lacks a certain maternal common sense. Sure she may have a medical degree, but she does not have the filter / sense that a parent would have. Anyway, we voted with our feet and switched doctors. read more

This is a fantastic pediatrician's office. My daughter has been going to Dr. Priest from birth through 2 years old, and our appointments are always great and our child looks forward to them. Dr. Priest is patient and caring and so good with children and she also handles nervous new parents (with all of their questions) well. All of the specialist referrals we have received from the office have been excellent, the front staff is friendly and accessible, the office is clean and modern, and the nurses are capable and friendly. We have been able to get same-day appointments when our child has been sick, and the office is very good about having a doctor call you back if you have any questions or issues. There were a few times we had longer than average wait times in the exam room during appointments, but they were apologetic and this may be related to the pandemic. There is also an annual family fee, but I will gladly pay it because we love this pediatrician's office so much. read more

I love it here! I was overwhelmed trying to figure out how to find a pediatricians as a first time AND single mom. I actually yelped it-- I mean it worked for my doula! Dr Carly is great-- they're all great. My son has a good time and the office and all the rooms are super clean and state of the art. There's parking in the building yes you have to pay but it's safe and easy so it's worth it. The reception/office girls are great too. Everyone is awesome. Always feel respected and they don't rush me out but they're always punctual themselves. :) read more

LOVE this practice! I have been coming to Larchmont Pediatrics since my daughter was born. Dr. Alex & Dr. Andersen are amazing. The office is spotless and beautiful. I have had a wonderful experience and have recommended several friends. Sometimes the wait can be a little long but the care you receive is worth it in my opinion. read more

What a wonderful practice Dr. Anderson has created! I was referred to Larchmont Pediatrics by another mother and being a first time mom I did a lot of research and made a lot of calls. LP is surprisingly one of the few practices in LA that still requires vaccinations which was very important to me!! They are also associated with Cedars Sinai which is where my son was being delivered, and the doctors come and see you in the hospital within 24 hours of giving birth! Dr. Anderson also took about 30 minutes to meet with me before I officially joined the practice. Dr. Anderson came and saw me twice in the hospital and thank god she did; she recommended we stay an extra day for observation because my son's breathing was rapid, and I had a hard labor so he was in a bit of distress. That night, he ended up in the NICU and proceeded to stay an extra 3 days! Thankfully everything was okay but had we gone home when we were supposed to, who knows what would've happened! We have also seen Dr. Priest several times and she is so incredibly sweet, attentive and patient. She also caught a potential tongue tie and made sure I immediately got the help I needed. I could go on forever about how much I love this practice and the doctors and my son is only 9 weeks old!! Thank you to Larchmont Pediatrics for being the best in the business and taking care of my precious son! read more

Dr Anderson is wonderful and knowledgeable. They take most PPO insurances. HOWEVER, they charge a YEARLY family plan (the equivalent of a membership for service provided) that is not applicable to your insurance. So one pays an annual fee of $150 for one child, $200 for two and $250 for 3 children. read more

Cannot say enough great things about this place. As a local neighborhood expert, I have been referring clients to Larchmont Pediatrics for years, to Dr. Anderson. Always have had many happy clients & their children thank me for the referral. They were also incredibly helpful when a friends baby had covid, who were not even clients, they had great recommendations and things to look out for at a moments notice. Then when my husband and I got pregnant we of coursed signed up. My favorite was when my OBGYN who was a fancy Beverly Hills Doctor who is well respected asked who my Pediatrician would be? I noted Dr. Anderson and Larchmont pediatrics and he laughed and said of course, in Hancock Park they are pretty much the place to go. Not only that but their relationships at Cedars and Children's Hospital give us so much comfort. I could not agree more 5 stars! Highly responsive, love the tech for telehealth appointments from near or far. Lots of human touch and just the best doctors, we have SO loved working with Dr. Preist as well. Our daughter just loves her. They are just the best group of caring individuals who also have make sense procedures and responses to the kids, effective, up to date and detailed yet not trying to scare an already scared parent, during a challenging time to be having their first child. Dr. Anderson's council has been such a blessing, especially having a baby during the middle of covid. Do not look further! They are the best. read more

The practice looks nice, and if your child is well, it may be a fine place to go. But if your child has issues, I recommend finding other pediatricians. Dr. Anderson completely missed a tongue tie and lip tie on my infant son, which gave him digestion issues, breastfeeding problems, and eventually a feeding aversion. I took him into her office at least once a week for months, and she did not catch it. Our baby is almost four months old now, and cannot eat while awake. The fact that this hell could have been avoided is infuriating. read more

Dr. Priest is an extraordinary doctor. She takes time to listen to all of our concerns (as new parents, we have a lot of questions). She has a calm demeanor and is incredibly professional, kind and caring. You are in good hands with Dr. Priest! read more

I absolutely love Dr. Anderson. She is knowledgeable, kind and great with children. She is happy to answer all of your questions and wants you to feel comfortable and empowered as a parent. I feel so comfortable asking questions about sleep habits, eating, feeding and basic newborn/baby care and love the practical advice/tips she provides. I highly recommend Dr. Anderson! read more

my daughter has been seeing Dr. Anderson for about 3 years now and she is sooo wonderful. She is patient and thorough and very kind. I cant say enough good things. The whole office is great. With a sick and a well side it is easier to try and stay healthy. I have seen several of the other pediatrians there and they have all been great. My insurance has switched and can no longer see them :( I did not realize how spoiled I was with the staff and doctors. read more

Dr Anderson and Dr Alex are a dream for new parents. They are caring, responsive and compassionate. Both are excellent diagnosticians and always thoughtful about treatment. They are reassuring and respectful. Their offices are clean, modern and cheery, with an awesome view of the Hollywood sign, which is a helpful distraction for a toddler. The nurses and the whole office team are kind, efficient and patient. We are truly grateful to have them caring for our child. read more

When my daughter was sick. Dr Anderson was very helpful in helping us find a specialist to treat her. My daughter now comes to see Dr Anderson for basic checkups. We are very grateful to her. read more

Pros: Dr.Anderson! She's amazing. Extremely thorough. She will take time out for your chid no matter how crazy the office is. She has called me at home to double check on my kids. She does not hesitate to make referrals. She is very professional and warm. She really does care about the kids! read more

We followed Dr. Neville Anderson from La Canada to Hollywood when she opened her own practice. My daughter has a multitudes of health problems including ADHD, Type I Diabetes and a heart defect. I would not trust our daughter's health care to any other physician. Now, that our daughter is going off to college it is nice to know that she can be followed by her pediatrician. read more

We have been coming here for over a year and are very happy. We switched from UCLA to see Dr. Alex Mccollum and she is wonderful. The entire staff make you feel instantly welcome. Dr. Alex spends time respectfully discussing any and all health concerns with my daughter. She directs the conversation to her which is key to establishing trust and cultivating that relationship. After of course, she checks in with me to see if I have any concerns. My daughter was exploring being a vegetarian but she is such a picky eater I was concerned she wasn't getting enough nutrients. Dr. Alex spent a great deal of time with her teaching her the necessity of variety in a healthy vegetarian diet. On another occasion, she received vaccinations and the staff waited patiently as my daughter protested but finally received them. We strongly believe in vaccinations to protect against disease so it was nice to be with such talented staff who made it as painless as possible. I highly recommend Dr. Alex to anyone who is looking for a pediatrician for their child. She is smart and has amazing bedside manner. read more

Dr. Anderson is by far the best pediatrician I could ever ask for. She is knowledgable, patient, kind, thoughtful, caring, understanding, and goes above and beyond to provide the best care for your child. I feel so lucky to have found her. She is always available to answer all my questions as a new parent, and she makes sure to follow up as well. She truly is one of a kind. I know that my son is in great hands under her care. Her partner, Dr. McCullen, is also very wonderful, along with the rest of the helpful staff at Larchmont Pediatrics. Thank you for the wonderful service Dr. Anderson and everyone at Larchmont Pediatrics!!! read more

We love Dr. Anderson! She is very attentive and answers all my quesitons without rushing me out the door... :) and my daughter Hayden only wants to see her no one else.. read more

Larchmont Pediatrics is a really amazing practice with two superb doctors in Dr Anderson and Dr McCollum. They really care about their patients. They answer their own phone calls, are amazingly accessible and truly care about the families they treat. The office is beautiful, clean and modern with stunning views. The office staff are sweet friendly and very competent. I would recommend this practice without question! read more