I was headed to Pauley Pavilion for the NCAA Volleyball game and struggled with a place to eat…read moreclose by. There was plenty in walking distance, but didn't find anything I really wanted. And to make matters more difficult, the drive into LA was long...and I had to use the bathroom...eek! As I walked to the busy food area, I walked passed the medical center and figured....they should have a bathroom. And they did! Solving my first problem and ready to eat, I was exiting but walked passed the busy in-house cafeteria. Wow was it busy! I was here...so I decided to check it out...and it was fantastic. There were many food stations and everything being made to order. Why walk down to the populated busy food area when there are wonderful options so close by! There were almost too many options...but I decided on the tostada salad. I got it loaded with beans, chicken, lettuce, cheese, olives, green onion, and pico...all on top of a baked shell. It was very delicious and as a combo, it came with a medium drink...which all totaled about eleven dollars. If I need to go to Pauley Pavilion again...I will stop here for sure!

I received a phone message from UCLA saying my Health Insurance denied my lung cancer surgery…read morescheduled for a week away. I called my Health Insurance and they said "nonsense, it had been approved weeks earlier" and I held the Willie Wonka golden ticket best coverage possible. UCLA never contacted me correcting their false information and it was hell living through this trying to get it corrected. On top of that: My letter to UCLA patient care: I was a patient at UCLA Reagan about 2 months ago. 16 gauge needles were incorrectly used, way over sized, improperly placed and could have caused nerve damage in my hand. If you disagree I have several seasoned, experienced RNs on hand that would gladly discuss this with you. They were horrified at my treatment, as were some UCLA hospital staff. Read that; some. After my surgery I awoke from anesthesia in recovery. No pain medication was available because the pharmacy was closed for lunch an hour then it would be another hour after it opened to fill the prescription. Think about having a lung resection and awaking to excruciating pain no relief. I reported these nightmares to UCLA Patient Care and no one is listening, no response. No supervision during these ordeals either. Days later Doctors approved my release and the staff forgot about me. Family waiting to take me home and I was lost in the system. Is anyone paying attention to patient care? You claim you listen and you care, in all sincerity I have heard nothing after reporting all this. I have a legitimate concern, and I am being ignored. Nurses say I was the best patient ever, so it's nothing triggering these horror experiences that I did.

This medical center is a little bit weird to get to; if you're going for the first time I would…read morehonestly recommend plugging it into your gps and follow the instructions exactly because if you make the wrong turn onto the wrong exit you'll probably end up going down the freeway in either direction. It looks like it's right next to the freeway, but it's actually below/behind it. The parking situation was a little confusing as a guest too - there's a big lot on on the left of the med center itself which was totally full to my eye when I came on a Tuesday in April. I wasn't sure if it was staff only so I ended up driving further away to another open lot to the southwest of the med center. I didn't see any signs indicating payment was required and I asked an EMS staff member who was hanging out there and he said it was fine for guests. There is a wellness walkway that runs around the perimeter of the hospital and I had to walk along it to get to the main entrance - I was pretty fast and it was still a 10-15 minute walk so bear that in mind. Coming inside, you check in with the guard and show your drivers license which they scan to give you a visitor's pass. The med center is basically a giant cross shape with north, south, east, and west wings so it's easy to navigate. Any staff member or security agent can give you directions to wherever you need to go. There are central elevators in the middle that take you to the inpatient area; the first floor seems pretty much all outpatient clinics, plus the ED. I could tell it was an older building, but it was clearly still functional/not in disrepair or anything. There's a decent size cafeteria in the southwest area with a good size Starbucks too - I didn't eat there but the food actually looked pretty good for a med center cafeteria. They had both hot food and pre-made things (hot and cold). I came here as a visiting medical resident so I cant comment on the healthcare services but the outpatient clinics seem nice!

If you need assistance to get anywhere then stop off at the information desk first. Very helpful…read more I haven't had a bad experience here. The doctors all seem nice. I visited the allergy and immunology care and they were very helpful and the receptionist is super friendly and personable. Unfortunately, I left some medications here by accident and they were not kept, nor was I notified. I called and received no call back. So, lesson learned, don't leave anything you need there or they throw it out. I do like the level of concern and most of them smile which is nice.

For the parking. Vallet is $16. You can try your luck to get street parking. Don't go to nearest…read morepublic parking cause it cost $17 for 30 minutes and $35 for whole day. (-_-) A good size and decent seats for waiting room. No drink and food in the area. Nurses on recovery floor are extremely attentive and kind. Thanks.

My mother has now had two surgeries at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center over the past three years,…read moreand both experiences have been outstanding. Every single staff member we have encountered--from the physicians and nurses to the technicians and support staff--has been first rate. The level of professionalism, knowledge, and attentiveness throughout the hospital is truly remarkable. The teams are incredibly thorough, compassionate, and accommodating, and it's clear that patient care is taken very seriously at every level. During stressful moments, the staff consistently took the time to explain things clearly, check in frequently, and ensure my mother was comfortable and well cared for. It genuinely feels like the "A team" works here. The coordination between departments and the overall attentiveness of the staff make a difficult experience much easier for patients and families. I can absolutely see why UCLA is considered the number one hospital in California. Our family is deeply grateful for the exceptional care my mother has received here.

Well the listing and their signs say 24 hours but surprise! After driving here with a broken hand…read morethey are not 24 hours. The fun sign on the door (mind you not listed anywhere else or when you call) says "by appointment only" So FML that was a huge painful waste of time. Sat outside the office in an empty dark hallway for 15 minutes buzzing the call button and calling the number. No luck. F you guys. By the way it's only 10pm so not even a crazy unreasonable hour. Don't waste your time with this. Update. Still no word (their message says 15 min call back time) In The time we wasted driving there most other urgent care centers closed. Great choice. Also if they say to look on their website .. you can't. #scam

Do not waste your time coming here!!!!!!!!!!!…read more This place is completely misleading. When you check their google page it makes it seem like you can just come in as they are "open 24/7". I should've known something was up because I kept calling to find out if they took my insurance and no one answered. MULTIPLE TIMES FOR 20-30 MINUTES AT A TIME. I finally drove down there and was greeted by a completely closed and locked office with a sign that says by appointment only. Uhhhhhh isn't that just a regular doctors office then? This is a gross mislabeling of a business. I went back and checked their google reviews and the way they respond to customers with the same complaint as me is DISGUSTING AND SO RUDE. This place deserves to be reported to the Better Business Bureau for misrepresentation. I would give zero stars if I could. Also, it's located on the 11th floor. Great place for people who likely have a hard time walking. Nice job!

We stayed here at the Tiverton after my surgery so that I could be back at the surgeon's office the…read morenext morning early to make sure everything looked OK. The Tiverton is immaculate. It has a meditation room, library, and lounge with a piano. There is a coffee and tea bar, playroom for kids and an exercise room. It has it all plus a beautiful back patio to sit on. They offer a shuttle to get you to any UCLA campus. Customer service is excellent. If you are in need of a hotel to stay at while you're a patient at UCLA make sure that you tell them that you have the surgery, because you get a discount on your stay. Absolutely beautiful hotel. 4/6/26

I appreciated the free shuttle that leaves every 15 minutes. I think it starts at 5 AM. They were…read morepatient and kind and made sure my boy got in the Shuttle carefully with his wheelchair. This hotel is clean and the beds were very comfortable. I was a little confused on how to get inside the parking structure at first I was in the wrong place. I was next-door everything on that darn street has a name Tiverton, but as long as you have a Phone to call them, they will open up the gate and let you in. Check-in was not until 3 PM but I was allowed to leave the vehicle there and you can leave your belongings there as well. I arrived at 12 noon and it was a short walk to the hammer museum. We got back around 2 PM in our room is ready.

Minute clinic Marina CVS…read more recently I had to go to this location minutes clinic to try and have my TB test done. I went to get the test done and they gave me an appointment to return to have it read. when I went to the date of an appointment but they me that it was closed. i talked the cvs manager but they said they didn't know. when I spoke with the nurses manager they told me that it can happen. it was utterly unacceptabl!

I made an appointment to get a shot - I have a prescription for a shot, my doctor could not get me…read morein to a nurse on the day I needed it, so I made an appointment at Minute Clinic. I called, first, though to make sure that they would do a prescription injection. I told the woman on the phone the location, the shot, the prescription and she said no problem. I get there, they won't do shots that aren't B12 or Depo. So I had to run back home to put the shot in the refrigerator (don't want to lose the $$$ it costs) and try to find another option. This was annoying enough that I just called Capsule to transfer my prescriptions.

I had the honor to meet and greet with some admirable, courageous, exceptional young minds today…read morewho are fighting the battle against cancer & muscle dystrophy. I met with the hospital administrator who filled me in on how hard it is on families to watch their children suffer & fight for their lives. It brought me to tears and made me wish that I could take their pain away and battle their fight for them. After getting my composer back I told myself that the only way I could help is by donating not only my time but money and helping to fight cancer and all other illnesses. These children are going through. I will be hosting a gala in the children's name to help by and pay for these extra extraordinary chemist that are trying to find a cure. Thank you, Mattel Children's Hospital for having me and allowing me to visit these young extraordinary minds.

UCLA was a great experience for me and my family. Literally all the PICU nurses were great before…read moreand after my daughters heart surgery. I was able to be at my daughters bedside her whole stay at UCLA. We had Dr. Ming-Sing Si as my daughters surgeon and he was amazing. Very reassuring and made us feel comfortable about the procedure. Thank you Dr.Ming for saving my daughters life. I loved how Christmas was a priority and we were able to have my daughters Christmas tree in her room even after surgery.

*** Best spot for mental health crisis in LA. ***…read more Acute psychosis due to cannabis is on the rise. Even general psychosis seems to happen a lot. I brought someone to the ER here ~ 3am due to delusions and a fear they might wander off. It's a scary and potentially dangerous situation. There was a psyche doctor available in the ER. After 30 min exam the doc assigned a room. (Any adult patient may be admitted against their will for 72 hrs if they are deemed to be a danger to either themselves or to others.) Docs can also petition the court for an add'l 14 days if more treatment needed for release. It took ~ 3wks for docs to finally identify the best cocktail of drugs to regain a lucid state, coupled of course with daily food and sleep. Nurses and docs are plentiful compared to relatively fewer number of mental patients. A high level of consideration and concern. *** I suggest Resnick for mental health. ***

The parking fees are absolutely insane. Then you have to sit and wait hours and hours after your…read moreappointment time just to pay even more.!!

(TLDR at bottom) Dr Kim is a very calming doctor who…read morecombines herbal supplements with medication which I absolutely love and appreciate. I went to see him for migraines. He sent me home with a couple samples of medications for my migraines and answered all of my questions (and I always have a lot like comorbidity between symptoms and absorption rates for supplements!). I just had my 6-week follow up via telehealth (love that he offers that option after your first in-person visit!) and he was much warmer than my first visit. Parking: Metered on 18th but easy to find spots! None of the stress of seeing others docs in the area and running to your appointment because it took you 15 minutes to find a spot because we were too cheap to pay $20 for garage. Entrance: Easiest entrance is through courtyard on 18th st off wilshire TLDR: Went to see him for migraines. Easiest entrance is through courtyard on 18th st (metered parking with plenty of spaces) off wilshire Pros: Very competent doctor offering a variety of treatment options, combo of supplements and prescription to treat, easy to schedule with cancellation list (they had a cancellation next day as a first time patient), front desk staff is very nice and friendly, easy street parking (meter 18th street), clean office Cons: Dr is a little slow to warm but was very kind nonetheless, office runs about 15-30 minutes behind (in person and telehealth appointments)

I have to leave a review because Dr. Gibbs, Dr. Elishav. Are some of the best neurologists I have…read moremet. The cleaning crew is also on point at the hospital as well! Dr. Bari was very good with surgery.

My dog has been part of Eric's pack hikers for three years, and I am so grateful for him. The pics…read more& videos I get from Eric are of the happiest dogs, running and playing in the stream amongst the trees... it's magical. Eric has a love and joy for dogs that shines through, as well as being knowledgeable and concerned for safety. He is trustworthy and kind, and my dog adores him and the other dogs. It's so nice to see my dog getting exercise and socialization in the amazing locations Eric finds. Highest recommendation!

Eric has been a godsend and our dog is obsessed with him. He is very punctual, takes care of…read moreeverything for the hike and always brings back our dog happy and well exercised. I highly recommend for any dog owners who want their pup to have some more exercise and socialize with other well-behaved dogs.