I am submitting this review on behalf of my husband who had a double hernia surgery in August…read moreperformed by Dr. Lublin. My husband is very averse to surgery, hence this surgery was well overdue. What a relief that this behind us now - everything went smoothly under Dr. Lublin's care. We would highly recommend Dr. Lubin, and his office nurse Selina is the best as well! Excellent team.

I normally don't write reviews but I had the worst experience. The doctor seemed uninterested and…read morebarely took the time to listen to my concerns. He would interrupt me as I was explaining my symptoms and then he seemed frustrated that I was not explaining it fast enough. I felt that he wasn't taking me serious or like I wasn't a priority at all. I left feeling unheard and frustrated. The appointment literally lasted all of 10 minutes and his office billed me 715.00 for 45 minutes. I ended up going to another Dr. who was kind and treated me appropriately. Save your time and money.

If you have a hiatal hernia and need the best, Dr. Chen is it! I've been to so many doctors and I…read morewish they all were like Dr. Chen. He came in, looked at all my tests, went over my history, explained my options to fix what I possibly had. I explained that I didn't know if I was misdiagnosed by a GI dr or the tests were wrong. He assured me that we would approach the issue as worst case scenario and would order tests to rule out or confirm if I indeed did have a hiatal hernia. For the first time in months since getting extremely sick I finally felt seen, heard, and validated. Dr. Chen treated me like a human being. His bedside manner was compassion, kind, empathetic, and respectful. They don't make Doctors like him anymore. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for helping me through this difficult time in my life. I feel confident that with his support and advocacy I will be able to get back to being healthy again soon.

Dr David Chen is the most compassionate and knowledgeable surgeon I would trust to do surgery on my…read morefamily or myself. He's gone above and beyond on two of my surgeries and I believe he saved my life twice. His staff is so kind and helpful, just as he is. Everyone at UCLA SM speaks so highly of him, his nurses and his team. You are in great hands asking for Dr Chen!

Initially, I have had the worst experience with a referral than I've ever had with my life…read more First off, it is policy to audit insurance and it appeared. I didn't have coverage because I was going from active duty to reserves and it showed in active. They called me, I responded and told them that it was in transition. It took a few days, but they finally reinstated my appointment. I deeply appreciate the Office self reflecting and giving others the care that they need. I am looking forward to getting the healing that I have been seeking for 18 months to have due to a Naval related injury. Thanks to the entire team for your checks and balances and being there for your community.

Bottom line: **This place charges exorbitant fees for thoughtless, substandard "care." They…read morerepeatedly waste your time. They call themselves a walk-in clinic to make you think costs will be reasonable, but are in fact an expensive offshoot of the UCLA hospital system. DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU HAVE NO OTHER OPTIONS.** First I called. They said I could walk in and see someone quickly. How convenient, I thought--a true walk-in clinic in the UCLA system. DON'T BUY IT. When I got there, suddenly the clinic was "very busy", and I had to make an appointment for many hours later. I.e., they lied to get me there and sink their hooks in; my time was irrelevant. Second, I came back for the appointment only to be told that they cannot look at more than one body part in the same visit. So if you, like me, fell and injured both a knee and a foot, they flat out will not look at both areas together. You have to choose one. Not only is that maddeningly stupid for trying to make an accurate diagnosis of potentially interconnected problems, but again they waste your time to get you to come back for a second visit with a whole new set of (exorbitant) billings. Since I'd already wasted a lot of time and had an appointment, I thought I'd better have one thing looked at at least. I wish I had read the signs sooner and just walked away. Third, they force everyone to get x-rays down the hall before they let you see a doctor. They claim this is necessary to make an orthopedic diagnosis. In fact, while it may be increasingly standard practice (in order to milk patients for all they're worth), it makes more sense to do a physical exam and order x-rays only if deemed necessary. Ah, but that would mean the doctors might have to spend more time with patients and not everyone would get x-rays--and that won't fly at this money-grubbing clinical sausage factory. In my case, I was already confident I hadn't broken anything and was experiencing soft-tissue pain--they refused to bend their policy. Now on to medical incompetence. After being forced into getting pre-exam x-rays, I was briefly seen by Dr. Derek Altema. Dr. Altema claimed he'd looked at the x-rays and saw no issues. He then did a brief manual test of my knee, again claiming no issues. He ignored the soft-tissue pain I was experiencing. He spent precious time bringing up things from my medical history that were wholly unrelated to my fall, but didn't even attempt to put a possible diagnosis to the pain I was experiencing. Since I'd hyperextended my knee in the fall, I asked a specific question about potential PCL injuries. Dr. Altema said the PCL would only apply if there was hyperextension. I said "Well there *was* hyperextension." He responded: "Oh no, actually it's the [different ligament] that would be injured by hyperextension." (a) That is completely wrong. (b) I could no longer trust this doctor's medical opinion, since he apparently doesn't understand knee ligaments to the extent any patient should expect from a doctor. Instead of providing any sort of diagnosis or care plan for my injuries, he tried to sell me a common knee brace. For $80. When the same brace costs $15 on Amazon. It was the worst doctor's visit I've ever experienced, and that's coming from someone who had a medical professional once talk about my health issue in front of a room full of other patients. At this point I realzed this facility had completely wasted my time and money from start to finish, and the bill would likely be far higher than it should be. Still, the office staff tried desperately to get me to commit to coming back the next day to get my foot x-rayed and examined. No way in hell I was going to do that. I also saw the staff constantly telling people they could be seen and would need to wait--only to tell them later that no, there would be no available appointments today, but pressuring them to come back the following day. Eventually the bill came. ~$1600. That's right: SIXTEEN HUNDRED DOLLARS for forced unnecessary x-rays and a shoddy medical exam that yielded no trustworthy information. They tried to charge ~$1,100 for the useless medical visit, plus ~$500 for the x-rays, which were sent to a separate UCLA medical department for review by some other doctor in the UCLA hospital system, just so they could charge me for a second doctor's time. (And it raises the question: did my doctor even look at the x-rays himself?) Since then, while I got one customer service rep to reduce the doctor's visit bill by a few hundred bucks, they have been unwilling to adjust the bill further. And now I feel compelled to write a negative review so others don't make the same mistakes. So they have wasted even more of my time even after the debacle was over. Do I need to say anything else? This office is a scam designed to maximize patient payments for incompetent, time-wasting medical "care." It frankly debases the entire UCLA brand.

First of all, he took me within 48 hrs. -- which, when you're hurting, is important. He's young,…read morebut clearly very smart. And empathic. Although I'm a senior, Dr. Patel didn't push me into surgery. We started with a Cortisone shot and if we need to ratchet up he'll let me know. His office staff is lovely. Only Parking is crowded and expensive.

I highly recommend Dr Neil Patel and the whole staff at SoCal Sports Podiatry. They were extremely…read moreefficient helping me immediately and addressed my 30 year toe issue on the initial visit.

Dr Bilchik and his team saved my life for which I can't thank Dr Bilchik enough…read more On Labor Day, 2021, I had a severe Diverticulitis attack where my temperature soared to 103 and my WBC to over 20,000. I was admitted at the St Johns/Providence emergency room in Santa Monica that evening and was in the hospital for 10 days, fighting the bacteria infection and Sepsis. (blood infection) Dr Bilchik and the team were monitoring my vitals and continued to stress the importance of the process to get me strong in order to have surgery to remove the sigmoid intestine. Dr Bilchik would not operate until all my vitals and overall strength dramatically improved, as the stronger I was going into the surgery, the better the surgery and recovery would be. I am a former sub 4 minute miler, world class runner, university of Oregon hall of famer in Cross Country and had never been this sick in my life. An all new and scary experience. Being an active person and former athlete I was very impatient during this process but Dr Bilchik kept reassuring me to be patient as he had the plan and schedule to make me better. Dr Bilchik, did an amazing job in prepping me for the surgery , when the day came I was ready. The Robotic Sigmoid Surgery lasted just over 5 hours. I came out of surgery doing well. The rehab and recovery starts now. Once again, I want to thank Dr Bilchik, Dr Weiss, Dr Young and the entire team, including Erika, on the process, the prep on getting me ready for surgery, the successful surgery and getting me back to having a healthy life. THANKS

This man has ruined my moms life with surgery that shouldn't be in medical practice anymore. He has…read moreleft at least 3 infected abscesses inside my mom and is constantly just ignoring us, lying - do not let this man operate on you. He will avoid all calls and the way he runs his office should be investigated as he has way too many complications he refuses to answer for after surgery. Furthermore he interferes with my mom's general care in hospital settings to try and covet his mistakes and refuses to attend as an attending surgeon. Time to retire. My mom has had to learn to walk 5 times since this surgery near Thanksgiving. You should be ashamed of yourself Dr Bilchik

I had a very positive experience with Dr. Goldfarb. She is knowledgeable, attentive, and takes the…read moretime to really listen to your concerns without making you feel rushed. I appreciated how clearly she explained everything to my aunt and made sure she understood her options. The office was well-organized, and the staff was professional and friendly, which made the whole visit smooth from start to finish. It's not always easy to find a doctor who combines expertise with genuine care, but Dr. Goldfarb does exactly that. Overall, I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a skilled and compassionate specialist.

I am truly blessed to have a physician of the caliber of Dr. Goldfarb. Her empathy, knowledge, and…read moreexpertise are primary examples of what you should find in a physician--she exceeds them. Additionally, a shout out to her wonderful staff, including Bryan, who arranged an appointment the very next day for a biopsy. Thank you.

Absolutely the best surgeon who strives for the best outcomes for her patients. She is…read morecompassionate, listens to your concerns and provides the best solutions. Year 3, post-surgery for me these days, so far, so wonderful. Never had any issues with the office staff, everyone is always very professional and accommodating. Thank you Dr. Grumley!

I visited Dr. Grumley recently to transfer my care for a rare breast tumor after moving to the…read morearea. She seemed perfectly fine, however this was by far the worst experience I've ever had with a medical provider because of the office staff. AVOID THIS OFFICE AT ALL COSTS. Omodele Leach (the admin) made it nearly impossible to make an appointment at all, let alone receive care in any meaningful way. I went the extra mile to provide all of my medical records, imaging, surgery notes, etc. in multiple formats to make it as easy as possible to get my information to the doctor, however every single time I contacted Omodele, she made excuses (her computer didn't work, she couldn't download a PDF, she didn't remember, the scheduling person was out, the document was too long for her to read, etc.) This resulted in: A 2+ month delay in getting an appointment None of my records even reached the doctor for review before my appointment The insurance info I provided multiple times was not on file when I arrived The intake form was never sent to me My CD with previous imaging wasn't provided to the imaging facility Dr. Grumley referred me to and then was never returned to me I had to follow up repeatedly to get a response at all (which was irritating for me having a serious but not fatal condition, but would be an absolutely despicable burden to impose on patients living with cancer). I repeatedly received incorrect dates, addresses, and information for appointments and imaging referrals. I had to beg Omodele to give me the correct imaging facilty name and address for an MRI and only received it 1 day before the appointment. It's completely unacceptable that this incompetent admin is the gatekeeper to medical care at this clinic. Dr. Grumley seemed thoughtful and was responsive, but because of her office staff I cannot emphasize this enough: STAY FAR AWAY.

Dr. Elkhoury is a kind and very attentive Doctor. So very grateful to have him in my corner.read more

Dr. Fuad Elkhoury, MD @ UCLA is a kind and focused surgeon. He did HoLEP surgery on my family…read moremember "Mo"on August 24, 2026. Simply, he is "the Michael Jordan of HoLEP surgery in the greater Southern California area". My family member "Mo" got an excellent HoLEP surgery from Dr. Fuad Elkhoury, MD @ UCLA. Previously, "Mo" was treated by Hoag, UCI and then finally UCLA as the last hope. He was impressed by Dr. Fuad Elkhoury, MD @ UCLA very urgent response, sacrificing the surgeon's family time, as "Mo" was suffering from this particular, since June 24, 2026. No other hospitals/doctors were willing to help my family member "Mo" since June 24, 2026, except Dr. Fuad Elkhoury, MD @ UCLA. May GOD bless him for a very long life, so that he can take care many patients (from a gardener to a Nobel prize winner) in need

On June 9th, 2026, I visited Achieve Brain and Spine to discuss surgery, not knowing how quickly…read morethings were about to change. The very next day, I landed in the ER with Cauda Equina Syndrome and severe spinal compression. I was 20, terrified, and nearly paralyzed. My regular surgeon wasn't available, but Dr. Daniel Nagasawa was. He stepped in without hesitation, stabilized me, and helped avoid emergency surgery. His calm confidence and genuine kindness gave me the courage to trust him completely. On June 16th, he performed five to six procedures in one surgery. It was a success and my spine has been healing ever since. I'm not just recovering. I'm getting my life back, free from constant pain, because one doctor showed up for me when it mattered most. Dr. Nagasawa isn't just a brilliant surgeon, he's a true healer. I'll be forever grateful. Thank you, Dr. Nagasawa.

Exceptional Attention to Every Patient…read more This is the first clinic where I truly felt as though I were the only patient. The staff at the front desk and the entire team are so attentive, welcoming, and focused that you feel completely cared for. They are always there--explaining everything, answering questions, and supporting you at every stage of treatment and recovery. I am sincerely grateful to Dr. Daniel Nagasawa--a surgeon of the highest caliber--and to his entire team for their professionalism, compassion, and dedication. I wholeheartedly recommend Achieve Brain & Spine. Wishing everyone all the best!

I am immensely grateful to God for sending Doctor Barkhoudarian as my head surgeon…read more Dr. B has a team of amazing doctors he brought together for both of my surgeries. First surgery was 12 hours long, second surgery was 10 hours long. God Bless You Doctor B

Dr. Barkhoudarian is a healer in every single aspect. He has wonderful bedside manner, is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, and I am evermore greatful to him for saving my life. Everytime I have the honor to see Dr. Barkhoudarian he goes above and beyond to make sure that I understand my condition but most importantly that I am well. He is a very humble, empathetic, and skilled surgeon. It takes a very special human being to have all the knowledge and experience that he has acquired and remain extremely humble and approachable. I have never once left his office without a question answered or a concern voiced, heard and made feel at ease. I wish that all people who have to deal with a tumor and are having to undergo brain surgery come across with a surgeon as capable as Dr. Barkhoudarian. I can go on and on about how unbelievably amazing he is. I will say that he is very much the future of Neurosurgery and is world renowned because he simply is the best of the best! Am so fortunate to have had landed into his skilled and more than capable hands. May God bless and keep him always. Thank you Doctor Barkhoudarian for giving me my life back along with the opportunity to raise and be actively involved in my daughter's life.