David H. Stern, MD. is a compassionate, skilled geriatrician and a superb diagnostician…read moreHe is a wonderful listener and sincerely cares about his patients. I recommend him highly and have referred him to many of my friends who have been very happy with him. Kathy Weiss

Dr. David Stern is a Gerontologist; someone specializing in old people, especially those who are…read morethe sickest of the sick but not in the hospital. Hats off to him to be a voice for the sometimes voiceless. He's sincere, patient and thorough! Talked to me an hour one day while I was looking for a great doctor for my Dad. A great doctor I found! Dr. Stern works at SAGE (otherwise known as S+AGE or Specialized Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation) and his team is also great. Can't say enough good about Debbie Speciner, LCSW, Program Director! Very responsive on e-Mail. If you're looking for someone else (parent or friend) you can feel safe knowing they won't be neglected here! They have moved up the street: 5000 Van Nuys Blvd., Ste 201 Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 ph: (818) 341-7243 (SAGE) fax: (818) 478-2925 sagecares.com

Dr. Stern evaluated my 80+ year old mother a few years ago to confirm a diagnosis of dementia. His…read moreperiodic evaluations of my mother's care were indispensable. I was much impressed by his careful examinations, sound judgment, and expertise, which led me to ask him to take over as my mother's primary care physician. Although "best-practices" guidelines for years have called for a single medical professional to manage, coordinate, and monitor the total medical care of their patients--particularly the elderly who generally have more medical issues, more prescribed medications, and more health practitioners providing a wide array of therapies than younger patients--Dr. Stern is the first physician I have met who takes this guideline seriously. Dr. Stern closely monitors the therapies and medications that all my mother's doctors and specialists prescribe. Since he has monitored her care, the number of medications she takes has been reduced and dosages adjusted. She is happier, healthier, feels better, and her quality of life has greatly improved. I am deeply grateful for Dr. Stern's commitment to providing a truly exceptional level of care.

Very rude office people a huge paper to fill out before anybody going to talk to you! And I never…read morebe able to see doctor Jacobs but a other Lady like a nurse practitioner! Maybe because I'm a HMO they treat you differently

He had me on the pill form of carafate for about 2 years. Every night I would wake up with…read morehorrendous gerd that I would wake up and spit into the sink. Finally he put me on the liquid form and the gerd stopped completely. Why he didn't try it sooner is beyond me. He is the supposed expert and if one thing doesn't work try something else. Because of him I got a hiatal hernia. I was also wrong for continuing with him. He wasn't even on my insurance plan. One time I called and I think his wife was the billing person and questioned a charge for about $100. She said I didn't have to pay it. I wonder how many other billing errors were made. Thank god he retired.

Sherrill helped us to find a suitable board and care location for our loved one. We entered into…read morethis process as total novices -- she took the time to explain everything that we needed to do, set up appointments with locations that she thought fit our needs, and helped to communicate with the different locations. She guided us through what was an incredibly stressful situation and made it manageable -- we found a great location for our loved one where we know she'll be safe, cared for, and appreciated. Sherrill's support and guidance were incredible.

Resourceful, reliable, patient, and compassionate all seem like reasonable adjectives to describe…read moreSherrill. She was instrumental in helping me place my sister in a residential care facility. A wealth of experience and information helped ease the process.

I am a Nurse working in assisted living. As part of the aging process, we unfortunately have…read moreResidents transition to Hospice. I must say that working with Affinity Healthcare Resources has been excellent! Affinity responds immediately to our call and does not hesitate to send a Nurse out if needed. Affinity Nurses Jovani and Bobby and Founder Rudy have been exemplary in their professionalism and genuine sincerity. Affinity sets the industry standard in Hospice care! Keep up the great work Affinity! You are appreciated!

They are amazing! They deliver some of the best care I've seen with a genuine compassion and…read moreempathy. Their team goes above and beyond to meet individuals needs and consistency raise the bar.

My family and I all have Aetna HMO insurance plans, this was our first mistake choosing this…read moreinsurance and the plan type. We had very few choices due to the business insurance structure set up by others working on our behalf. We researched all the practitioners within the plan and found Tarzana Medical Group located at 18607 Ventura Blvd Suite 302, Tarzana, CA 91356, they had the least amount of poor reviews so this tells you already what we are dealing with. My son and I both were seen by Nurse Practitioners, very nice, but they did not follow any/all the normal protocols when doing a full physical exam. The Medical Doctor who is the face of the business is not accessible. They asked questions, did not go into any real details or check any physical signs that most Medical Doctors would or could to be completely thorough. They took blood pressure, urine and blood because they have to for the proper billing codes to make their money. I want to note that everyone seemed very nice including the office manager. I was shocked when the practitioners did not get health information from me directly but insisted on only getting info from my minor son in a separate room. I attempted to discuss the needs he has but what I was trying to explain was brushed off by the practitioners, his intake documents and my requests for referrals for other Medical services was also overlooked. The doctor's office phoned me about my referral approvals and at that time I asked about my sons. They had only one listed that I was able to discuss in brief detail to the practitioners but the other very necessary and urgent needs were not listed. The office assistant said, when I asked why there are no referrals for my son, she stated we would have to book another appointment in one month when the insurance would cover the cost of a visit or telehealth visit. I asked her why we would have to be seen again as this was to be addressed in our initial visit, and she said I'm sorry that's just our policy. I asked to speak with the Office Manager, and they never called back. This is what I would consider poor practices and a money grab in this industry. Whenever you have a healthcare facility requiring that you have multiple services and visits that are not warranted you can bet they are trying to bill your insurance as much as they possibly can. This can affect your policy negatively so beware! If the insurance provider does not agree with the billing it will come back to haunt you due to a denial of payment and you can bet that medical service will come after you for these fees. Of course, I will be changing my insurance policy because Aetna has a very poor selection of medical professionals to select from but additionally I will be reporting this issue regarding this doctors' office to the Department of Health, and pursue some recourse with this issue, so I can get what we ultimately pay for which is medical services under this policy.j

Worst patience service ever:( Go here if you don't want to…read morelive long??!! They hardly return calls, the staff changes frequently, they don't have much compassion, make a lot of errors with prescriptions and diagnosis. They just moved and didn't even bother to notify anyone. Just left a note in the door. They didn't even change their voicemail to reflect the change.

Dr Death Stay away…read more Arrogant Staff , over Meds Patients Doesn't care ... just plays his Violin Greatest Dr Ever ! , if you want to DIE ! Staff Manager thinks she's a Dr and tells you what you should or should not take for Symptoms. No communication skills. Then they pass you off to other staff to collaborate her ignorance. The Dr needs to retire and MAGA Over medicates , then says " drive in and let's see what else works" how does "one drive in" if ones medication has burden them for what he has done by over medicating. I have requests a full legal investigation and filed a formal complaint with the Board and will participate in a class action lawsuit that is intended. This kind of Heath-care has to stop. He and this attitude of over prescribing meds and ignoring patients symptoms with the medication prescribed is the problem with today's health care. Bottom line , my opinion as well as the majority of "Yelp viewers" Stay Away Share and help stop this abuse .

Dr. Gorbaty is an awesome primary doctor. He is very thorough and doesn't rush the appointment. He…read morehas an onsite blood lab machine that takes about 15 minutes to run and he provides you with various recommendations based on the results. The staff are courteous and respectful as well.

I know encino hospital isn't the best…read more.. However, my fiancé was sent there when he had a seizure and by the grace of God...Dr. Valentine was his doctor. He has saved my chances life and gave him the best recommendations no other doctor would. He was such a blessing to us. Dr Valentine is an amazing, knowledgeable doctor. So grateful to have met him and had him as my finances RR doctor

1 star -- Horrible and traumatizing experience…read more Dr. Harri H. Ahn was the worst doctor I have ever encountered. I came in after experiencing a traumatic situation where i had been drugged and sexually assaulted. I was trying to explain what happened and ask for testing and medical help, but instead of feeling supported, I felt like I was being questioned and treated as if I was not telling the truth. At one point, the doctor said, "At this point it sounds like you're lying. I don't believe you because you keep changing your story." Hearing that as someone trying to seek help after a traumatic experience was devastating. This type of response is exactly why many survivors are afraid to come forward. When a nurse came in to draw my blood, I asked what the blood work was for because nobody had explained anything to me. Instead of calmly explaining, I felt like I was spoken to as if I should already know. Communication and informed consent are extremely important, especially in a situation like mine. The doctor also asked me, "So what do you want me to do? What type of exam?" I was shocked because I came to a medical professional for guidance and care -- I did not know what exams or tests I needed. I requested a female doctor, but I was told none were available. Because I no longer felt comfortable or safe continuing care there, I decided to leave. Before leaving, I asked about the pregnancy test they said they would do, and I was told it would not be done because I was leaving. I was then asked to sign paperwork stating that if i d*e after leaving, it would not be their responsibility. After this experience, I went to the UCLA Rape Treatment Center, I was treated with kindness, patience, and respect. They listened to me and helped me through the process. I hope this review encourages medical professionals to remember that patients coming in after trauma need compassion, not judgment.

I'm incredibly grateful to have Dr. Armin Arasheben, as my doctor. He is truly attentive, caring,…read moreand highly responsible in every aspect of his work. What stands out the most is how he takes his time to really listen,he never rushes and always makes me feel heard and understood. He is not only knowledgeable and professional, but also compassionate and patient. He explains everything clearly, answers all my questions, and genuinely cares about my health and well-being. It's rare to find a doctor who combines such expertise with kindness and dedication. I also want to mention his staff, they are just as responsible, professional, and kind. The whole office is well organized, respectful, and always helpful, which makes every visit smooth and stress-free I feel very confident and comfortable under his care, and I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor who truly puts patients first. Thank you, Dr. Arasheben, I really appreciate everything you do.

Although the office people and phone representatives are nice, no one notified us that the doctor…read morewas leaving our insurance plan. We found out ourselves as we got a new pcp and new insurance cards out of nowhere. Of course due to Dr. Arasheben's office not notifying us of this change, we ran out of medication refills and had to wait for an appointment with a new PCP. Additionally, while we were still with this doctor's office, they would require visits every 3 months just for medication refills which seemed like a money grab. Overall, I unfortunately don't recommend Thrive CMG.