I decided in January that I wanted an endocrinologist to monitor my health concerns. I called to…read moremake an appointment at that time and the earliest available appointment was in July. Six months later! I had my appointment last week and it was completely worth the wait. Dr. Ro was kind, professional and assuaged all of my fears regarding my health. The staff were also very helpful and kind as well. I'm very happy with my decision and I highly recommend, 10/10.

Believe the hype! Dr. Ro and her staff are incredibly warm and helpful…read more I switched from Kaiser to a PPO a few years back and found Dr. Ro through the stellar Yelp reviews. Generally, such great reviews for a doctor's office leave me a bit skeptical (my father owned a couple of medical clinics throughout his career, and my mother was an administrator, so I've been behind the scenes). However, I booked my first appointment and never looked back! They were very accommodating during the Pandemic, so my treatment, while remote, never skipped a beat. There are very good reasons she's booked so far in advance, and why so many of her patients are devoted to her practice. Finding a physician who still radiates a passion for her profession is rare these days - grueling schedules and insurance claim headaches can wear away at the most cheerful of personalities. However, in the years I spent under her care, she never lost focus on the patient, their medical treatment, and their overall experience.

Dr. Nidhi Agarwal no longer practices here. I've only seen her once and I would say her…read morerecommendations were aggressive, though she was not pushy. I'm told she has moved out of the country. Office staff was polite but B-U-S-Y!

Whether its an in office visit or Teleconference, Dr. Argarwal takes the time to pay attention to…read moreevery detail. She is thorough and is determined to do the right thing, no matter how tough it is. I had Anthem deny a certain medication and Dr. Argawal fought until she got the results she needed. Not sure how many doctors go that far, but mine does! She also looks overall health, diet, and excersise as a big part of any diagnosis. She simply does the right thing.

Here's a "doctor's doctor" ... outstanding medicine ... many physicians could benefit from…read morepracticing medicine as Dr. Williams does ... patience, no "doctor speak" without a thorough explanation in "patient speak" + a great sense of humor ... and readily accessible ... Here is an internal medicine practice physician, boarded in Internal Medicine and Endocrinology ... and ... Chief of Endocrinology at Torrance Memorial Hospital ... The staff is also excellent including a physician assistant who I believe is extremely well trained. When I'm being seen by her I feel confident that her diagnosis and treatment suggestions are the results of her training together with her knowledge of my medical history. I feel that PA's will be relied upon by doctors more and more to assist in expanding medical health care and will become the vanguard of medicine. Dr. Williams also has a phlebotomist, an office manager, who seems to be "everywhere at once," and a nice receptionist too ... everyone here makes me feel welcome and I have the sense that I'm valued ...

If you're a tourist forget it she will not help you. KLM…read moremisplaced my baggage with my medication! I tried explaining to her receptionist, I am a diabetic,have BlueCross PPO, I am from the South Bay Area, I finish my insulin, and had a few days of oral meds left! I could understand if I was asking for an opioid, i was in need of diabetic medications. The last time I checked, metformin, Jardiance, and Lantus were not recreational! My recommendation is to pass on her!

Dr. Navabi and his staff have been helpful, supportive and are always very timely. I really…read moreappreciate that he is respectful of his patients' time while also attentive.

I've had to wait for 6 weeks to see this Dr but he cancelled my appointment because he decided to…read moretake time off at the las minute. So now I have to wait for another 5 weeks. He should have planned his holiday schedule in advance and blocked his schedule. This is not fair.

[Review #721] 2023-007…read more I haven't been maintaining/checking my health since COVID-19 lockdown 3 years ago so I'm wayyy past due for a physical or routine check-up. One of my required exams is a retinal photo as part of the annual diabetes eye screening to examine eyes for signs of diabetic eye disease, including diabetic retinopathy, as well as other eye problems, such as glaucoma & cataracts. It was almost a month ago from the initial screening & left my PCP's office will a very long "after visit summary." Out of habit, I filed it away before my calendar alert pinged me that my follow-up appointment was coming up & I didn't complete any of the listed exams. ＼(｀0´)／ Luckily, the retinal photo takes 10 - 15 minutes & appointments are easier to come by. Good thing was a South Bay location so I didn't have to trek up to Santa Monica, Century City, or Westwood (gulp!); I can't imagine driving that distance for this quick exam. I called UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology & was able to get an appointment before my PCP follow-up. I initially wanted it on the hour but the receptionist said to check-in 15 minutes early, & I didn't think I could make it on time so took a 2:20 PM slot. I arrived just after 1:45 PM & could have made the earlier time; I ended up sitting in the reception area for 30+ minutes when there was no one ahead of me. (ノ__ヽ) I did get called right on the dot. The technician (think his name was Cuong?) was friendly & patient, explaining the process & what I'm suppose to do. He also assured me that the equipment was cleaned so I can confidently place my eye on the bulbous part of the scanner. It took me awhile to position myself/right eye to see the "green" light, then standing still to maintain the green light. It was faster with my left eye because I knew what I was doing. Whew! LOL Not counting the lobby wait time, I was done in under 10-mins. What is endocrinology? It's the study of hormones, which are essential for our everyday life, controlling our mood, stress, growth, temperature, sleep, etc. The doctor - endocrinologists - diagnose & treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, infertility, growth issues, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, some cancers, & disorders in the hormone-producing adrenal glands & pituitary glands. I needed to look up endocrinology because the other facilities were aptly named diabetes or health center; I wanted to make sure I was in the right place. Other than the check-in "waiting period," it was a fast & smooth process. UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology is located in Madison Park Medical on the 1st floor. The medical center has 2 entrances; one off PCH, which is strange since there's no street parking, & the other is on the back, entering from the parking lot. There's plenty of parking spaces on the east & west sides, with the north end mostly filled since it's closest to the entrance. The facility was open, bright, & clean. The reception area's flatscreens showed serene images but it got my 7 YO son worked up, asking a laundry list of questions about the displays. Why are there aquatic life in the flowing stream? Is that mountain that you can climb? Why don't they put on a show to entertain me? Yeesh! ;-) Still, I recommend UCLA Health South Bay Endocrinology for all your hormonal needs.

I recently visited Dr. Navabi for help managing my Hashimoto's/Hypothyroidism after a long journey…read moreof self-advocacy, research, and appointments with multiple doctors. I went in prepared with a clear idea of the care and testing I believed would help. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. From the start, many of my requests were dismissed, and I was told I didn't understand my own condition. When I mentioned my struggles with weight loss despite being in a calorie deficit, he responded with frustration, saying I should only eat one meal a day if I wanted to lose weight. This felt dismissive and insensitive, especially given the complex nature of hormonal issues. An assistant was in the room taking notes, and her discomfort was noticeable; she wouldn't even make eye contact with me. It seemed she, too, recognized how extreme some of his advice sounded. When I asked for lab work to explore further, he refused some of the tests, stating they weren't necessary. Overall, I felt unheard and unsupported, which is the opposite of what I was looking for in a specialist. I would like to add that if this was just a review of the office and its staff (outside of my experience with this Dr), my review would be 5 stars.

I was going to wait until my 2nd labs follow-up to review Dr. Ruby...but given the way I feel…read morelately I don't see a need to wait. 5 Stars...for a bunch of reasons. But the rating is most representative of how I've felt lately. I got my energy back, I can make it through stressful 8-10 hour workdays without feeling sluggish, or crashing, and I can run, workout, and be energetic again! All of this is not because of a super-pill, treatment, or test...it's because Dr. Ruby took the time to help reinforce a few things about my body, my diet, and my life that seem to govern my thyroid, my adrenals, and my essential functions...without too much detail, I'll say he's the best overall doctor I've ever seen. Recently I've visited GI docs, family practice docs, and docs on both ends from throat to the...errrr....you get the picture. I suffered for months on end with low energy, mood swings, some weight gain, muscle pain, terrible constipation, upset GI tract, sleep issues, all the while everything I ate made me feel sick (and I eat pretty damned healthy, workout 2-3x a week, play hockey, and "try" to get regular sleep). I don't drink (much), smoke at all, nor do any kind of drugs (and somehow I'm still a super fun person)....but all these symptoms were killing me. Dr. Ruby took the time to run every test, he never once offered synthetic hormones or drugs, he listened patiently, and he offered simple actionable advice. Continue to eat healthy Get Sleep Relax and fend off stress the best you can Let your thyroid and adrenals rest Take a few key vitamins/nutrients I was lacking Find me time...or meditate Stop worrying about everyone else and focus on me When in doubt, drink some water, stand up and stretch, and take a deep breath Honestly EVERYTHING can be worked out w/o pharma drugs, replacements and synthetics, and surgeries...I was eating healthy but stress was killing my body's ability to process anything, shutting my thyroid down, and murdering any energy I had. Literally, work and some of the life stuff was killing me.... I'm very glad Dr. Ruby has patience with his patients. His staff are friendly, there's always decent appointments, and it's close just being in Manhattan Beach. Having a doctor willing to give an hour or more to listen and understand makes a world of difference...I could go on and on...and finally have the energy to get out and do things regularly again...not just feeling decent 1-2 days a week tops...now I am feeling strong like myself again. Getting older sucks, we all will needs doctors once in a while, and knowing there's good ones that are not prescription happy or money grubbing is comforting. If you feel off, your hormones going nuts, or you just need to check the levels going on...see Dr. Ruby. Enough said. 5 stars! Thank you.

I have only been seeing Dr. Ruby since my stroke in January. Dr. Ruby is such an awesome Doctor and…read morehuman being. He made me feel comfortable asking questions. I was able to express my concerns without feelings of being judged. Dr. Ruby explains things in terms that his patients can understand. He also has an amazing staff. I left his office feeling so much better. I am so blessed to have Dr. Ruby on my team. Lesley C.

I saw Dr. Hung Nguyen, on March 27,2025. I have an endocrinologist specialist in CT where I lived…read morefor 12 years. I moved back here(Torrance) in 2023. My specialist told me to establish an endocrinologist when I got to Cali and he said he would work with the doctor and get them up to speed with my care. I have a rare tumor in my neck which is closely monitored and managed. I met Dr. Nguyen and told him the situation. I told him my doctor would be happy to work with him. I brought the test and bloodwork my doctor back in CT was ordering for me. My doctor in CT ordered an ultrasound but then Dr. Nguyen ordered one too right before my appt with my doctor in CT. As time went on Dr. Nguyen wasn't making money off me and wasn't the lead doctor over my care and he quickly was ready to dismiss me. He asked me what I needed him for and I told him I wanted a doctor I could go to in California as well. I told him my doctor in CT would be happy to talk with him and go over what he was doing. Well two years late Dr. Nguyen finally says he doesn't even specialize in the tumors I have, and whatever I need I can go see my specialist in CT. I told him well if I need to have surgery or a doctor to monitor and order further test or care once I return to CA he would be working with my doctor back in CT. He was very rude and nasty and was not interested in working with me. If he wasn't the lead doctor of ordering test and making money off me he didn't want to be bothered. I was in his office for a minute and a half and my insurance is being billed for nothing. Well they are paying for nasty condescending treatment. Don't waste your time. His ego is bigger than his head. I don't care to talk to any office manager. Hung left a lasting impression on me, and he's definitely not going to apologize for how he feels nor is he going to NOT charge my insurance company for the minute he took to say he didn't want to help me any further.

He's an outstanding endocrinologist and I highly recommend him. He's helped me get my T1 diabetes…read moreunder control like never before! Thank you Dr Nguyen

Excellent Dr! Really cares about the patient and spends a lot of time on each visit. Staff is…read morevery organized.

Not only did Dr. Choi continually talk down to me, she showed no concern for me as a patient, my…read moreneeds, and she was rude. Though Dr. Choi spoke to me at length, what she said seemed to be a pat speech, most of which I already knew. I feel the way she runs her practice is a "money" grab. You can only see her for one ailment per visit, regardless of whether you've had prior authorization. In addition, she had no grasp of what drugs were covered by insurance even though it showed prior approval in my chart ; she literally said she didn't care. In conclusion, if you have any kind of need to see an endocrinologist unless you have no other options, do yourself a favor and stay clear of Dr. Choi.

Y'know what, I had this experience years ago and it's been bothering me since. I made this review…read moreon google as well. It's not about the doctor so much, but her desk staff. I came in nervous and shaking. I have essential tremor, and also was taking an SSRI that made me shake even more. I had to hear her front staff whispering about how much I was shaking and they were all staring at me (no, not paranoia, I literally HEARD and SAW them), and I just wanted to run out and cry. And ofc, it only made me shake even more. I will not be coming back.

I have now gone to her twice over the past two years. She has a great bedside manner, talked me…read morethrough everything and asked a lot of questions. I was surprised she took her time considering there was a lot of information to review. Parking is free and plenty. Scheduling is easy too. If you need imaging, they have that facility and one in Torrance.

I just want to add to this post because I think it's important. When I did my egg retrieval with…read moreDr. Macer we expected about 12-15 eggs based on follicle count. However, when I woke up and he told me we only got 4 I was completely devestated. He COULD NOT explain what happened. I asked several times what happened throughout our journey with him and he either brushed it aside or said he had to "look at his notes". He only saw me twice during stims and used a very one size fits all protocol. I luckily got two euploid embryos out of the 4, but both transfers failed. After the failed transfers, he completely misdiagnosed me, which is mentioned in the above review. When we told him about this he decided to get aggressive and told us to only contact the front office if we wanted to be seen by him again. We of course decided we would never go back there. I just did stim cycle and retrieval with my new doctor and we got 24 eggs, 21 mature. His approach was very different. He saw me every other day or every day, checked my blood levels and made sure we upped medication or lowered it based on blood results. This was never done with Macer. I would never recommend anyone to Dr. Macer. Please be careful with trusting this doctor. He has good bedside manner until you question him and can turn very quickly. Also, his office is he does not have the capabilities to do retrievals or transfers out of it. So, you would be traveling to Laguna beach for all of that.

Dr. Macer is very knowledgeable and professional. He was incredibly patient, explaining every step…read moreof the IVF process in detail, which made me feel less anxious. A special shout-out to Nancy, who was always quick to respond to my messages and eased so much of my anxiety. I would highly recommend this clinic to anyone starting their fertility journey.