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    Michael Lin, MD

    3.3 (166 reviews)
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    Jessica W.

    This review is not about the doctors at this facility but about the billing practices specifically. As others have stated in their reviews here, patients are not being billed correctly and are told misinformation in regards to their deductibles being met. I went in for a full body cancer screening on August 8th which led to two biopsies in that same appointment. I was charged a $95 co-pay plus an additional $410.18 for the biopsy procedures. After speaking with my insurance, my patient responsibility should've only been $235.14 which included the $95 co-pay. I have added three photos to this review to show documentation of the incorrect billing. This facility does not give itemized receipts, just credit card terminal receipts. Most likely this is so you don't find out what I did, that they are over billing and coming up with their own costs out of thin air. I was also charged a $95 co-pay for a video chat to receive the results of the biopsies. Unfortunately, the video chat did not work and the doctor called me instead. We were on the phone for a total of four minutes, yet I was still responsible for the $95 telehealth office visit copay. For a phone call. Just under a week later, the billing department called me to let me know how much surgery would be to remove a basal cell carcinoma using the Mohs technique. Their quote for service was $1,722.36. I called my insurance company to find alternate doctors in the area to see if this pricing was accurate. This is when I became aware that on my initial visit I was incorrectly charged. Also, my insurance company requested that I ask the doctors office for the CPT code(s) in order to look up the exact procedure they are quoting at $1722.36. When I called back and asked the billing department for that information they refused it. I am entitled to know the CPT code(s) for any and all procedures being performed or having been performed on my body, according to my insurance company. I will not be returning to this facility to seek any further treatment and will be filing a grievance with my insurance company as well as the CA insurance commissioner. This is an extremely shady billing tactic and I am owed a refund. Update: Left a voicemail with Sara de la Cruz in the billing department on September 4th to discuss being over billed and owed refund. She said she would look into it and call me back. By September 6th I had not received a call back so I decided to call in myself. She agreed that I was owed a refund. She told me to wait 5 to 7 business days to receive my refund. September 19, I called back in as I had not received my refund. She once again confirmed that I was owed a refund and would need to speak with her team and get back to me. It is now September 25, no call back again, and I still do not have my refund. Left yet another voicemail. I have called multiple times and keep getting the runaround from her. Ridiculous.

    Patient - Deborah Thurston

    There are doctors, and then there are angels that happen to be doctors. This is true for Dr. Michael Lin. He is a caring, knowledgeable specialist who is sensitive to his patients and ensures your comfortability and that, as a patient or caretaker, you are informed about your aftercare. Michelle, the assistant is wonderful and the entire staff is so professional. I go back in two weeks to have stitches removed and to hear my results. I can honestly say, I'm looking forward to it. ~ Deborah Thurston

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    Cindy R.

    I went to have my annual body check and all Dr. Lin looked at was the few lesions on my back that I'm pretty sure we're basal cell, as I've had some removed on the past. He froze those and also offered to freeze some actinic keratoses on my face. The result was numerous blisters on my face and back. These took about 10 days to heal, and I lost three days off work. I am a Licensed Medical Esthetician, so that's a loss of about $350 a day of income for me. I am now billed for $90 that my insurance won't cover, and I have to go to another dermatologist to have my skin check and basal cell removed. He was very rushed, didn't take the time to be thorough with my exam, and was trying to push a levulon treatment on me to the tune of $500. Terrible doctor who's in it for the $$$

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    4.9(371 reviews)
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    I had an amazing experience with Dr. Bresnick and his entire team. From my first consultation…read morethrough recovery, every single person I interacted with was kind, supportive, and genuinely caring. Dr. Bresnick was incredibly attentive and took all the time I needed to answer questions and make sure I felt heard and understood. He really met me where I was at and made me feel confident that we were working toward the results I wanted. My breast reduction results are phenomenal, and I couldn't be happier. It was truly some of the best money I've ever spent. I am so grateful to Dr. Bresnick and his team for making the entire experience such a positive one.

    I can't say enough good things about Dr. Stephen Bresnick. I came to him with a very complicated…read morecase after having multiple breast augmentations in the past. Many surgeons I consulted with refused to take on the work because of how complex the situation was. Dr. Bresnick did the exact opposite. He took the time to listen, evaluate everything carefully, and was willing to help me. What really stood out to me is how kind, patient, and caring he is. He was honest from the beginning that this wouldn't be a simple "one procedure and done" situation. Instead, it will require multiple procedures to correct everything and get me to a place where I feel confident and happy with the results again. I truly appreciate his transparency and the fact that he's willing to work with me step by step to get the best possible outcome. It's rare to find a surgeon who is both highly skilled and genuinely compassionate. If you are looking for a doctor who will actually listen and work with you, I highly recommend Dr. Bresnick.

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    Parvin Mirabadi, MD

    3.5(13 reviews)
    1.4 miSherman Oaks

    This doctor mutilated me. I posted pictures they were so horrifying. Somebody took them down first…read moreshe gave me two sizes smaller than she and her assistant. Pamela agreed on on paper. Then the stitches she made are crooked turning corners and created weird bubbles and pockets that were not there before. I lost a whole nipple and my tiny little breasts. I am still paying for or not what I wanted but I'm too embarrassed to even take my shirt off at the gym in front of other women I look like I've been mutilated by a bear. She know she did a horrible job offer to do them again, but wanted me to pay the anesthesiologist! I already paid for that she messed me up and then expect me to pay again? Plus what she did to me do you think I would let this woman ever take a knife to me again? She should pay for me to have somebody professional, redo the horrifying work she did to me. I am horrible now now

    She's a beautiful woman and you feel so comfortable in the consultation. I trusted her word so much…read moreonly to be disappointed with the results. I had liposuction on my stomach and she just butchered me. It's lumpy and she kept telling me after the surgery to use her ultrasound machine for the lumps, complete b.s. and a waste of time. I'm so disappointed that I have had to walk around with this deformed stomach. It shows up under t-shirts and in one piece bathing suits. I would never want to be seen in a bikini and I use to love wearing them. I guess I was reeled in by the very old, very grainy photos she uses to advertise her practice. Like I said, she is beautiful and has a great bedside manner. She made me feel comfortable and I couldn't wait to give her my money and to have my surgery. She is definitely not conservative when it comes to the amount of fat she removes. I am not familiar with the guidelines in California, but she does take all of the fat out, well most of it, that is... The end result for me was a lopsided, lumpy stomach and now I will have to go to another doctor to have this all repaired, probably will need a tummy tuck, reverse tummy tuck, or both. What a way to spend my days and nights....... feeling like a complete freak and unable to ever have anyone see my body looking like this. She should stick to being a gynecologist. She has a very reassuring manner, but that can't make up for the irreparable damage she has caused, both physically and emotionally. I've seen her replies to other people that have complained about her work across the internet and I'm sure I'll also get a very nasty response. I'd add photos, but I'm too embarrassed to have anyone see.

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    Michael G Franco, MD

    4.4(28 reviews)
    13.9 mi
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    Amazing doctor so much knowledge highly recommend I was referred to him by a friend and honestly in…read morejust a few weeks I have been with him

    I went to Dr Franco by a referral of a friend of mine (which is btw living proof already of wha tDr…read moreFranco could do). I've bren experincing a lot of back pain (i have been suffering from sciatica for many years now and was at a point where i couldnt even walk) and joint pains, low endurance, low esteem, struggling witth breathing and this is all due to me gaining way too much. Been exercising and eating healthy (what i thought at the time) and was not going anywhere with my weight. All my doctors, chiropractors have been advising that the only way to relieve me of the pain is to lose weight! I also been wanting to lose weight for my upcoming wedding but primarily , for the pain. Been going to him since dec 2022. And tbh, he words things in a way that you would understand where you stand (healthwise) and realize where you currently at and make you see where you could be with hardwork and with his help and guides you with reaching your goals (whether it's aesthetic or health wise). The aesthetic outcome is honestly a bonus. Ive lost almost +40 lbs already just in a few months. No more back pain, knee pain, breathing problems, i have better digestion and all together i could move better. I couldn't thank him enough and how grateful i am that i found hin and that i was referred to him. My lofe has changed for the better! I highly highly recommend coming to see him. A lot of my other friends also went to him and have been very happy with the results !

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    4.5(87 reviews)
    0.7 miEncino
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    Dr. YOUNAI and his team were absolutely wonderful. From the…read moremoment I set foot in his office, which was very warm and welcoming, I felt like this would be a positive experience. It was. The people at the desk were kind and understanding, most accommodating too. As I interviewed the doctor, he was very patient with me, answered all my questions, and reassured me that things would go well with my hand. They explained everything to me, what to do to get prepared, and what extra things I could start on even before my surgical procedure. I was so happy in the end and everything went very well. Dr. Younai is a kind and caring doctor. He really is looking out for your best interests. When everything was said and done, and as my hand began to heal well, Dr. Younai still kept in touch with to make sure everything was progressing positively. If you're looking for a good doctor and his team, go see this doctor you'll be glad you did. 5 Stars

    Him and his staff are amazing. My wife broke her wrist he did the surgery, his staff are vey…read morefriendly and always very welcoming the patients.

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    Eugene Kim, MD - Dr. Eugene Kim

    Eugene Kim, MD

    4.8(423 reviews)
    7.1 mi
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    I was really terrified all my life of plastic surgery and when I was researching doctors it was…read moreeven worse because every time I spoke to an office I always felt like an agenda was being pushed or these crazy unbelievable results were being heavily pushed towards me. Offices were spam calling me back daily or bombarding me with emails like ad agencies lol. Or that typical tiktok "this doctor has THIS special technique" which felt sooo gimmicky and fake. I never felt like I really got to see PS doctors as medical providers and get to speak to them without the shiny Beverly Hills facade. Plastic surgery does have this trendy side.. i get it. But it is still a very big medical procedure and I really felt like I just couldn't trust a lot of these flashy doctors I'd spoken to... I lost around 40 lbs and I always dreamed of fixing my lower pooch area - my case is a little odd because I haven't had kids yet and am relatively lean - I was looking for a really refined result. AND zero BS. just tell me what's possible and what's not. Dr. Kim didn't take a crazy consultation fee. I didn't wait months for a consultation. He didn't try to sell me anything. His office looks and works like an actual (clean and beautiful) medical office. I never waited for my appointments. During my consultation, he gave me plenty of time to ask questions and voice my concerns. I didn't feel like I was being spoken down to or being sold a used car. Finally felt like I'm speaking with a doctor who can actually lay out to me exactly what to expect moving forward, the downsides and upsides of my options, and what was and wasn't possible. Nothing was downplayed or overexaggerated. I had never had surgery before and so I really wasn't ready to have a big procedure like a tummy tuck. I asked if there was a more conservative option for my loose skin/pooch - we settled on a mini tuck with lipo to remove a large portion of my problem area - with the door always open for a full if I ever wanted. Dr. Kim was supportive, nonjudgmental and honest about whatever decision I chose. Results - my mini TT results were BEAUTIFUL. My stubborn lower pooch was totally smoothed out - no lipo ripples or weird creases. I recovered in like 2 weeks. No infections, no broken stitches, no seromas, no hypertrophic scarring, no dead skin, just... nothing. Dr. checked in with me after surgery multiple times to make sure I was doing okay. My garment fit comfortably and I was on just tylenol by the end of day 2. My incision healed into a thin, fine line which was sooo easily covered in a bikini. Way later when I was finally ready for a full tummy tuck surgery to reach the last bits of loose skin, the ease of my decision was in large part influenced by how smooth my past experience was. I trusted I was in good hands, and I was right. AGAIN, the entire procedure despite being a WAY bigger one, was just as smooth as the first time. Drains were easy. Stitches dissolved easily. The new incision is exactly where we planned for it to be - thin, and very very low and replaced my older scar. I entrusted Dr Kim to decide whether muscle repair was needed or not - he said he will if needed, since we're already in there let's make it perfect! I am snatched lol :'D my belly button looks so cute with a little hood, it looks natural and lovely. I'm around 3 weeks out and my incision is already so clean and healing very well. At this point, I can say I have a very good idea of how Dr Kim's office works, the pre op, surgery, the follow up, as well as healing/recovery. All the girls remember me, they make scheduling extremely easy, are fun to talk to, and before and after my operation my nurse really made me feel safe, cared for, and at ease. I was given all instructions and medications promptly and on time, as well as the Dr's personal number for any issues at all. Everyone has their own experiences and surgery is a big decision which can have unpredictable outcomes. But for me, choosing Dr. kim (twice) was the best decision I made for myself. Thank you Dr Kim and team :')

    I had breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Eugene Kim in April 2025, and I couldn't be happier with…read moremy results. From my very first consultation through my recovery, Dr. Kim was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. He took the time to answer all of my questions and made me feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire process. My surgery went smoothly with zero complications. The results exceeded my expectations. Dr. Kim takes great pride in his work and truly cares about his patients. I highly recommend Dr. Kim to anyone looking for a skilled plastic surgeon who delivers beautiful results while providing excellent care.

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