Shirley Uy (her last name is pronounced "wee") is very personable, very cute, and everytime I go in…read morefor a physical, we chat like old friends. In addition, she's knowledgeable and thorough. Because she's an Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine, she keeps up-to-date on the latest medical research. The only minus is that parking at the Medical Center is expensive: $9 and no validation. If you're going for a physical and you think you might need to have some lab work done (i.e., a 12-hour fasting blood test for cholesterol), get a morning appointment for your physical and make sure you don't eat before you go in so you can go directly to the lab afterwards. That way, you won't have to come back the next day just for the lab tests and pay another $9 parking. If you're a hiker like me and familiar with the Westwood neighborhood, you can find street parking; metered in the Village itself or free parking in the residential area. It took me 20 minutes to walk from Midvale and Levering. My wife also uses Shirley as her general practitioner, and she loves her. As much as I hate the drive into crowded West LA (everything I need, I can find in the South Bay), my annual physical is something I actually look forward to.

I was looking for a PCP some years back, when a co-worker recommended Dr. Uy. I asked her why,…read moreDr. Uy? She said she really cares about her patients, she has a genuine interest in her patients, she follows up with them via email/calls. She listens to what you have to say and shows compassion. I have been a patient of Dr. Uy's for sometime and I can attest that she does indeed care about her patients, her caring and bedside manners are indeed very warm and caring. With managed care these days it has become very challenging for Doctors to take extra time with the their patients, let alone after hours follow up with them. I'm very glad I made the decision to have Dr. Uy has my PCP (Primary Care Physician).

Whatever you do, do not get blood testing done from your doctor in room 245. They will charge your…read moreinsurer thousands, and if anything isn't covered, you're stuck with a massive bill for tests you could've paid $20 cash for at a Quest lab. UCLA charges this much because they actually don't want people to be able to pay. That empowers them to write off the "losses" to maintain their non-profit and tax advantaged status, while profiting handsomely off insurance. My insurance paid nearly $600 for only a few blood tests, while Function health tests for 10x more for $365 (or simply pay cash for the tests at Quest). UCLA is now charging me $700 for what insurance didn't cover. The whole US medical system is a joke, where hospitals and insurers profit and people suffer. Unfortunately, UCLA is complicit in it even more than the for profit lab corporations.

If I could give zero stars I would.. I've had nothing but frustration and shoddy care here. I…read morehave an HMO (that I pay $600/month for) and the care I have received is sub standard. 6 months or more wait times to see anyone. No personal contact. And no follow up care. You wait 6 months to get a scan, get the results over the portal, but then have no idea what to do. Honestly you would be much better off using Chat GPT for your medical care.

First time at this health center seeing a new doctor for my adolescent son. Dr Lee and Dr Anderson…read morewere very professional and caring, my son felt comfortable talking to them. It wasn't easy for me to transfer from another clinic to this one. I was very nervous but the staff and the doctors made me feel welcomed and they were very helpful. So far I'm glad I made the transfer and I'm looking forward to getting treatments here for my son.

Absolutely the BEST ! The care and concern of all the staff here and throughout UCLA is outstanding…read more.... it is worth the drive from the Inland Empire.

My appointment with Dr. Ryan Aronin was at 12pm. A scooter accident around the corner from the UCLA…read morecampus office blocked the street with police and an ambulance, so I texted the office at 12:14 to let them know I'd be late. The staff was already aware of the accident. When I arrived at the front desk to check in, Dr. Aronin refused to see me and told me to reschedule. A few minutes' delay for a documented emergency outside his own office, communicated in advance, wasn't enough to earn any flexibility. I'll be finding a new primary care physician, and I'd suggest anyone who values a doctor with basic grace for his patients do the same.

​I first became a patient of Dr. Aronin in 2018. At the time, I was impressed by his attentiveness…read moreand professionalism while treating my symptoms. He is a great Doctor.

Had to check in for a checkup and yearly blood work, and it's always a pleasure to see Dr. Alice…read more She knocks before she comes into the exam room! I have been morphing to a vegan diet, so I brought her the book I'm reading "Eat to Live" by Dr. Joel Furhman, and she was fine with me continuing the food plan, and said she will peruse the book and monitor my progress. She sent me up to the 3rd floor for the blood work, very easy in this wing of the medical center. There was only one person waiting so I got in and out right away. UCLA Medical Center is the most practical and convenient medical practice I have ever been exposed to. When you're in their system, anywhere you go they can pull up all your records and see what's going on. And they usually send you a follow-up review request so you can let UCLA know how you liked your visit. The only unfortunate issue in this visit had nothing to do with the medical center and that was that my appt happened to be on the day after there was an underground explosion on Westwood Blvd., and the entire intersection by the medical center was closed! Luckily I know how to cut through the university so was only delayed a few minutes. Talk about your news trucks all over the place! UCLA Medical, you rock!

This is my new doctor (internist). I've only seen her once, but I really liked her and was…read moreimpressed with the amount of time she spent with me and with her thoroughness (although a recent article in the NY Times has me questioning whether thoroughness is such a good thing: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/health/views/11essa.html?ex=1363060800&en=0f55c1ae184eae47&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink). Anyway, I appreciated Dr. Alice Agzarian's candor, and feel relieved that I selected her on the basis of a recommendation of some random stranger in line with me at the Costco Pharmacy to be my primary care physician for the purpose of my HMO. During my visit with Dr. Agzarian, I interacted with several of her staff members, all of whom I found to be really pleasant. And I only spent a few minutes in waiting, bonus! One note: Dr. Agzarian does not prescribe birth control, which is fine, as I've always had that taken care of by my lady-specialists. But if you like your GP to handle your non-baby needs, she's not the one for you.

Dr. Schechter changed my life. I read his book and immediately knew I was dealing with TMS. An in…read moreperson visit to confirm the diagnosis and I began a process with a coach referred by Schechter. After 13 years of pain and expensive misdiagnoses, I became pain free in less than 60 days. No pain and no pills anymore.

I was in chronic pain and wanted to find a mind body doctor. I had read Dr David Schechter's books…read moreand wanted to find a solution. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Kristina and Vanessa sent forms and prepared ahead of time. The extra 2nd star is for the office staff. I filled out probably 7-8 detailed forms and had to wait 1.5 months to see Dr. Schechter. The day before my appointment I was notified for MBS (mind body syndrome) / TMS patients there's an extra $130 or 150 (I forget exactly the price) you have to pay out of pocket that's NOT covered by insurance. During the zoom appointment Dr. Schechter was 20 minutes late. He didn't review any of my files and just started reading them right there. Prior to our appointment I was really excited to finally get his diagnosis. I had sent a very organized 100 word summary of my conditions and what's I've tried so far.... and that wasn't read either. During our call, he cut me off several times and ask questions that I had been asked 100 times already by other practitioners, questions that easily would have been answered if he read my summary or any of his forms that his office had asked me to fill out. Towards the end of the call about 10 min prior to our 1 hour time, he was rushing to leave while I still had a lot of questions. Interesting considering he was 20 min late. I learned 0%. Nothing new. It was disappointing, being in pain for so long, hoping someone can help you. After this I sought other methods of help and the Mind body stuff really didn't resonate with me anymore. I still believe in Dr John Sarno's work. There are other mind body doctors that do well but they are out of state (CA). If you're reading this now, I wish you luck in your search. I'm using a pen name but I'm a real patient and this is an honest review. (see attached image) GL!

I was one of last patients to have surgery performed by Dr. Raz before he retired. He had helped…read moreme many times before and fit me in his schedule in his last days. I am doing well 6 years later and owe it all to his magical craftmanship. He was the best and kindest surgeon you could ever dream of. If I have future problems, I have no idea who could do what he did. Thank you Dear Dr. Raz.

Saved my life So patient and positive and Experienced!…read moreI miss his 5 am visits when I was a patient Unfortunately he has retired

I went last Friday for the medical exam and I just received the results today! Fast and quick…read moreservice and everything was explained thoroughly and they gave us advise on what's best to do. Price was very reasonable and I took vaccines from my Primary doctor which saved me money. I recommend Dr. Jacobson!

Is Dr. Jacobson retired? I loved him & his office. Great experience being there going all the way…read moreback to 1992 to start.

Women if you are looking for a doctor who actually listens to your matters of your health & does…read moreeverything she can to help Dr Cheng is that MD!

Really smart, nice, practical gp. Goes out of her way to help you out. She's got your back (and…read moreother relevant body parts.) Dr. Cheng's been my doc for ten years now. I think very highly of her. If you're looking for a great physician, check her out.

Very intelligent and compassionate doctor who personally cares about his patients and is willing to…read moretake the time so they get the care they need

I been going to the Westwood office for over 5 year's and must admit that the Dr. Is very kind and…read morehard working. But it's the front desk that troubles me. The secretary is rude and as sharp as a knife, with no common courtesy whatsoever. She has always be little me,embarrassed me, and made me feel like I was a bad person because I needed medication for pain. Recently the CVS ran into a complication and needed to verified the doctors DEA registration. Because with out it I was unable to refill my prescription. I asked Susan to call the pharmacy for me at 9:00 am, but she yelled at me and told me that she had sick patients there and at the end of the day she would call the pharmacy around 7:00 pm. So that meant I had to Miss 2 dose of medication. I told her that I am a patient as well and that the phone call would only take her three minutes.... She yelled at me again. So now I learn that the doctor has ran into some legal issue with the DEA and is unable to right my Prescription. After 5 years of me being a patient I would've thought that I would've gotten a referral to a different doctor. But Susan told me to never come back and that I should go to a emergency room. I honestly believe that if Dr. had different secretaries running the office it would be a very pleasant experience for all of his clients.