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    5.0 (202 reviews)
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    Nicole H.

    Dr. Yongjun Lu is truly incredible. I went to see him for my back pain thinking it was going to take a while to heal, but after one session with him my pain went away. My first appointment was acupuncture with added heat and cupping. Now I'm currently seeing him for cupping and looking forward to exploring all of the healing things with him. Dr. Yongjun Lu is authentic, intuitive, kind and very funny. He makes you feel safe and comfortable. Constantly checking in with you during and after your appointment. It's easy to see that he loves what he does and simply wants to help people feel better. Highly recommend!

    Before my first acupuncture experience. Pic with my godson and his Doctor Dad Lu!
    Neilson V.

    Clean and professional experience for this first timer. Staff if very attentive and efficient. Free street parking. Worth the trip as Dr Lu is very knowledgeable and has the magic touch. AAA rated and was a pleasure to do business with.

    Sandra L.

    I'm Chinese but never believed much in Chinese medicine. That kind of ignorance was probably due to the the fact that I had been blessed with good health and fitness... until three weeks ago. I started to have surreal amount of acute pain from my lower right side of back, and it shot down to the entire right leg. I limbed in every step and was screaming in pain when I got off the chair or bed. It was so bad I woke up in tears and swears at night. I tried ibuprofen, Advil, tiger balm, heating pads... nothing took the pain away longer than 20 minutes. Then I found Dr. Lu. It was like finding my church. Two treatments in three days. The pain was 90% gone. I thought it was sciatica. It took Dr. Lu a few minutes observing my posture and movements to determine where and what the problem was. No lengthy paperwork, no x-ray, none of the bureaucratic nonsense you expect from a normal medical office. Dr. Lu is so experienced that his work is super fast and on point. For the first time I have needles on my back and leg... and he told me to "relax and take a nap!" In each session I had so much fear, questions, and random thoughts in my head. But I did what he told me to do, and the pain went away, away, and away. This is such an enlightening experience. Where have I been with my culture and roots? I lived my whole life and three weeks of excruciating pain to find out about the miracle of my own heritage. A savior like Dr. Lu is God-send, excuse my cheesy praise (trust me, I never say things like this). So if you are reading this, and all the other reviews on this site, you know you are in good hands!

    Needles in my pectoral and deltoid muscles, aso hooked up to the TENS machine.

    I injured my shoulder last year and, while it was able to heal on its own about 80%, I still had pain when reaching up with my arm. I was tired of it and went to Dr. Lu for help. He was able to diagnose that my pectoral muscle was extremely tight (never recovered from injury) and pulling on my shoulder causing the pain. He not only did acupuncture, which hurt a lot but no pain no gain, but also hooked me up to a TENS machine and applied an oil rub which he also sold to me. One day later and my shoulder feels GREAT! I'm so happy to finally not feel limited with my range of motion and I'm planning to come back for a another nagging issue of mine. I've had acupuncture before with other doctors but Dr. Lu is the best hands down. Yes the needles will hurt, but only because you're already in pain and the area is tender and sensitive. You will feel so much better afterwards.

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    Dr Lu is very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. With an open time policy I am able to stop in in my schedule.

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    Very knowledgeable and skilled doctor. The acupuncture is next level! I will definitely return for further treatment

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    Do you do house calls?

    Please call to see if time is allowed

    Does it help lower back pain and cyatica?

    I think you try to say Sciatica. Definitely, acupuncture helps lower back pain and sciatica.

    Do you take Kaiser?

    No, sorrry.

    Does Dr. Lu treats pt with hbp?

    Yes, We do.

    Do you accept care credit?

    Yes

    Do you accept Aetna?

    No, Sorry.

    Do you accept Medi-Cal?

    Sorry. No

    How much is Acuponture with insurance?

    Sorry, We don't accpt insurance.

    Do you treat inguinal hernias? I've heard acupuncture can help ease pain and heal hernias from the inside.

    No, Sorry

    Do you take walk-ins?

    Yes. but appointment can save your time.

    Has anyone been treated for tmj pain with acupuncture?

    Yes, good result.

    How much is a needling session without insurance?

    $110

    How much is cupping here?

    Pls call his office

    What is the charge for American Specialty Health Systems patients?

    You need to talk to the doctor and he will find out for you

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    Lu provides exceptional, targeted care and is an absolute expert if you are dealing with a joint or knee injury.

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    The Center for Fertility and Gynecology

    4.2(51 reviews)
    1.6 miTarzana

    Where do I even begin! After a terrible experience at…read moreanother LA clinic with a negligent provider who ran a very aggressive stimulation protocol without checking any of my hormones -- which resulted in a poor outcome and no embryos -- I met with Dr. Vermesh in April 2025. From our very first consultation, he didn't overpromise, but his calm, optimistic demeanor immediately made me feel I was finally in good hands. We proceeded with a gentle, carefully monitored protocol. He checked my hormones continuously and adjusted my medication doses based on the results. Because of that individualized care, I had an ideal outcome for my age (39). Our first transfer worked, and I am now 11 weeks pregnant with a healthy, growing baby. Dr. Vermesh also recommended intralipids to help maximize my implantation chances. His care has been exceptional -- always kind, reassuring, and thorough. The entire team is wonderful, and I want to give a special thank-you to Juliana, who always replied to emails promptly and kept me updated on every single lab result. May God bless Dr. Vermesh and his team for all they do!

    Please know I am writing this review with a heavy heart…read more This is my first time receiving an IVF treatment. We chose this clinic based on the reviews and had high hopes. Unfortunately, this clinic was disappointing in many ways. Even though Dr. Tolou and her nurses were nice folks I interacted with, there were many negatives I found in my experience. It was definitely an expensive and eye opening experience for a failed IVF treatment plan. Here are some observations I made hoping it will help others before committing treatment at this location: 1. This office provide the bare minimum service despite how much we paid, it truly make me feel like I was just a number to them. When I said bare minimum I mean they don't take initiative of warning you of the worst case scenarios if there are setbacks in your treatment cycle nor offer flexibilities in their IVF package to ensure you receive fair service. An example would be if you choose to not continue with the treatment after the egg retrieval, you will not receive any refund after egg retrieval whether or not you decide to move forward with the implantation. Also, if you paid for the embryo genetic testing, which costs $5000k for 6 embryos, you don't receive any money back if you have 1 embryo. There was no warning or heads-up. If my initial ultra sound shown to have unfavorable low amount of follicles to begin with, I would appreciate it if the doctor had warned me of the worst case scenarios or gave me the option to wait till the next cycle to start the IVF treatment. It really made me feel like they just want my money and did not look out for my well being. It was pretty devasting, I am still feeling traumatized. 2. Their financial/billing personnel was probably the reason why we decide not to continue with further treatment at this clinic. There was no initiative to tell us about prior authorizations before the start of the treatment nor cooperation to assist us getting reimbursement for our medications. After receiving unhelpful and generic responses from their financial coordinator, Nicole, I find her to be a not nice lady to deal with. Honestly, I was beyond mad when I found out I could have paid $50 for a medication instead of $900. I was already dealing with the emotional stresses of going through the treatment and the unfavorable results, I didn't need to deal with her unhelpful attitudes. 3. The team did not provide us with a treatment plan or schedule. Everything felt extremely rushed and we didn't have lots of time to process or think through. An example would be I didn't like that we must pick up the medication on the same day because the injection must be performed at a certain time. It would have been nice if they warned me and my husband about all these processes prior to the start of the treatment. 4. This fertility clinic IVF package is not flexible and rather expensive when there are setbacks. We started the IVF process and never even finished it and it costed over 20k.

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    Michael Vermesh, MD - Michael Vermesh M.D., Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility Specialist.

    Michael Vermesh, MD

    4.1(57 reviews)
    1.6 miTarzana

    After seeing several fertility doctors and going through multiple unsuccessful rounds of IVF with…read moreother clinics, I was starting to lose hope. Years of my time were wasted with doctors who just couldn't figure out the issue. Then I found Dr. Vermesh. He took the time to truly investigate what was preventing me from getting pregnant, identified the problem, and successfully treated it. After so many years of struggling, I can finally say that I'm pregnant thanks to him. I only wish I had found him sooner. Dr. Vermesh is absolutely the best. His team of nurses is incredibly kind, patient, supportive, and always available whenever you need them. They stayed positive and encouraging throughout my entire journey, which meant so much to me during such an emotional process. This was truly the best experience I could have asked for, and I will always be grateful to Dr. Vermesh and his amazing team for helping make my dream come true.

    Where do I even begin! After a terrible experience at…read moreanother LA clinic with a negligent provider who ran a very aggressive stimulation protocol without checking any of my hormones -- which resulted in a poor outcome and no embryos -- I met with Dr. Vermesh in April 2025. From our very first consultation, he didn't overpromise, but his calm, optimistic demeanor immediately made me feel I was finally in good hands. We proceeded with a gentle, carefully monitored protocol. He checked my hormones continuously and adjusted my medication doses based on the results. Because of that individualized care, I had an ideal outcome for my age (39). Our first transfer worked, and I am now 11 weeks pregnant with a healthy, growing baby. Dr. Vermesh also recommended intralipids to help maximize my implantation chances. His care has been exceptional -- always kind, reassuring, and thorough. The entire team is wonderful, and I want to give a special thank-you to Juliana, who always replied to emails promptly and kept me updated on every single lab result. May God bless Dr. Vermesh and his team for all they do!

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    John Kuo, MD PhD - IVF Fertility Center

    John Kuo, MD PhD - IVF Fertility Center

    4.9(140 reviews)
    4.5 miEncino

    In a field where there are a lot of Doctors to choose from (as well as bad past experiences for us)…read morewe are so, so happy we found Dr. Kuo. We felt so taken care of, from getting our questions answered quickly, meeting with him & having him to the ultrasound every appointment not to mention the incredible staff he has. If you have a chance to work with Dr. Kuo we strongly urge you to do so!!

    I'm 38 with unexplained infertility and male factor infertility. I started at a local clinic in…read morePortland, Oregon and had a very standard experience: one egg retrieval, generic protocol, and we got 13 mature eggs, 2 blasts, and 0 PGT-A normal embryos. No additional testing or changes were recommended for a second cycle. That's when I started looking out of state and was referred to Dr. Kuo. This review is not just because I'm now pregnant. Even if I wasn't, I would be saying the exact same thing about the level of care I received. Dr. Kuo is the most meticulous and detail-oriented doctor I've ever worked with. Nothing is brushed off, nothing is "good enough," and nothing is done just to move things along. He holds himself to an extremely high standard, and you feel that as a patient in every single decision that's made. It's very clear that he cares deeply about getting it right, not just getting you through a cycle. Before my second retrieval, he did additional testing on my husband that my previous clinic never even mentioned. We found very high sperm DNA fragmentation, which we treated with three months of Chlomid before moving forward. During my retrieval cycle, I was monitored extremely closely and my protocol was adjusted in real time. The difference in results was honestly shocking. We went from 2 blasts and 0 normal embryos to 21 mature eggs, 9 blasts, and 3 PGT-A normal embryos. Before transfer, he also found a uterine polyp that my previous clinic missed, which I had removed. My first transfer cycle was actually canceled due to bleeding and not being an optimal uterine environment. I fully believe many clinics would have just proceeded anyway. Dr. Kuo did not. We adjusted, waited, and did it right. The second transfer was successful. At 8 weeks pregnant, I had a scary bleeding episode, and this is another area where Dr. Kuo stands out. He was in direct communication with me every few hours for days, giving clear instructions and actually monitoring the situation in real time. I never felt like I was on my own. The communication model is unlike anything I've experienced in healthcare. You are in a group text with Dr. Kuo and your coordinator, and you can reach them at any time. That level of access and responsiveness makes an incredibly stressful process feel manageable. The clinic as a whole operates at that same level. Dr. Kuo personally performs every ultrasound and you meet with him at every single appointment. You are seen on time. You are never wondering who you're going to get or waiting weeks for answers. There is a level of consistency and accountability that is very rare in this field. My coordinator Eliana was amazing. So organized, so calm, and completely on top of everything. Blue, Clarissa, and Lizeth were also incredible. They knew my case, they were involved, and they genuinely cared. It never felt like I was just another patient moving through the system. If you feel like something is being missed, if you've had a failed cycle with no real explanation, or if you want a doctor who is actually thinking through your case instead of running a standard protocol, go see Dr. Kuo. Traveling out of state was 100% worth it.

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    Marc Kalan, MD - Los Angeles Reproductive Center

    Marc Kalan, MD - Los Angeles Reproductive Center

    4.8(69 reviews)
    4.5 miEncino

    Thank you Dr.Kalan and staff for helping my husband and I with our surrogacy! He is a straight…read moreforward doctor doesn't waist your time my type of doctor. He has been our #1 to go to. We finally have our little miracle our princess she is perfect made our world complete. Thanks to doctor kalan and my surrogate that was our warrior she did everything like a champ. Dr.kalan has a great heart he doesn't pick and choose he has a great open heart for everyone that walks in his office weather or not you choose him. He has helped me and other family friends and thanks to him we are mommies! Thank you Dr.Kalan and staff may God continue blessing you guys! And Dr.Kalan you are #1 and keep being the amazing doctor you are! My princess is 4 years old now super healthy and beautiful!

    Strengths: Dr. Kalan has a good bedside manner. He saw us in most appointments. The IV nurse is…read moregentle and skilled. Weaknesses: The embryology department here is the worst. They charged a lot more than other centers, but delivered worse results. The patient who had her ER before me wore perfume. Didn't the embryology department know perfume contaminates embryos? Here is what to expect when you get to the procedure room: someone from the embryology department will talk down to you indifferently from a small window far away, no greeting, no self introduction. The office is unorganized. Wait times can be long.

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    Roy Ayalon, MD - MY 3 BABIES

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    4.7(319 reviews)
    1.6 miTarzana

    If could add a million stars I would!!! Thirteen years ago I…read morehad my daughter Amaya, I was beyond blessed to have Dr. Ayalon as my OB/GYN throughout my entire journey. To this day, he remains hands-down the best doctor I have ever had. From the very beginning, he was attentive, compassionate, patient, and truly present every single step of the way. He made me feel cared for, heard, safe, and supported during one of the most important times in my life. Doctors like him are incredibly rare. Even after all these years, I still speak so highly of him because the level of care he provided left such a lasting impact on me. If I were ever blessed to have another child, I would honestly fly back to California from Chicago just to have him guide me through that journey again. Forever grateful for such an amazing doctor and human being. Janet alonzo

    I was very disappointed with the Doctor. He has incredible reviews, and that may be true if you are…read more"weight appropriate" but if you are overweight at all his bedside manner was not great. I am having my FIRST baby and he made me feel so anxious and worried rather than reassure me that we can get through this. He basically implied that I will have pre-eclampsia, and gestational diabetes. When I asked why he said that IVF was "unnatural" and "overweight" and "age". While I understand that all of these things may be true there is a better way to approach these things. The doctor also said "open wide" like my vagina was my mouth. It was just unnerving. If this appointment was my first time seeing my baby I would have been SO disappointed because the ultrasound images were HORRIBLE. They don't even LOOK like a baby. Luckily, I had amazing photos from the IVF doctor. It was also not just the doctor, but the intake person also asked me about a procedure I had and I couldn't recall the name of it but was saying it was called...hystero-something and she asked if I had a hysterectomy...I looked at her and said "well, I'm pregnant, so it's not that." I also asked if they had worked with any Doulas they had no clue what I was asking. It was just overall very disappointing and I will not be going back.

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