Had an appt scheduled with Dr Lao today when I was informed that she no longer worked there. I'm…read moresad that she's no longer there, but I hope that her career life balance are what she wants them to be cause she deserves the best. She's truly a wonderful doctor. I hope our paths cross again in the future. Blessings!

I rarely ever leave reviews, but I wanted to go out of my way to locate Dr. Lao's yelp and give her…read morethe praises due! I just delivered my second baby at Hoag hospital. My ob was not on call that evening (sad, because he's great!), but I had the privilege of receiving care from Dr. lao! My first baby I got the epidural, but this one I was hoping to go unmedicated. MAN is that so much easier said than done! As I lingered for awhile at 9/10 centimeters, I was becoming more and more tired, scared, and indecisive on my next steps for bringing my son into the world. Every contraction made me less confident that I could do it, but Dr Lao was one of the 3 in the room who reassured me and helped me through! My biggest praise has to go to her CALM CALM demeanor. What a difference that made! She was incredibly patient with my indecisiveness, never pressed me for what she wanted over what I wanted, but also (so) kindly gave her recommendations and gave me both the space to think things through and all the options before me. She also took great care and extra steps in physically delivering my son, and honored my wish to delay cord clamping until the cord turned white. Never with a hint of annoyance either. Thank you Dr. Lao!!

Dr Akerman and his staff are phenomenal. Not only did he take me on as a new patient, 32 weeks…read morepregnant, and high risk, but he took every precaution that my former OB was blatantly ignoring. He handled my third trimester very well. His referrals to specialists are all great quality. He unfortunately was not on call for my emergency c section, but he stopped in my room and made me feel that I was in good hands. His humor is very dry and he is very direct, but for someone with a high risk pregnancy, a little laughter feels nice to break the tension. Dr Ashrafian and his NP were equally wonderful. I saw Dr Ashrafian twice postpartum for mastitis, and she comforted me while I cried in pain and exhaustion. Forget the negative reviews. Yes, he's always in a hurry, and has a very dry sense of humor, but you're in good hands under his care. He is wonderful at what he does. I promise you.

I've been debating whether or not to share this, but I can't stop thinking about the traumatic…read moreexperience I had here with Dr. Akerman. On October 9, 2024, I was induced at 40 weeks and 3 days pregnant. In the beginning, some staff members were attentive and helpful, but after midnight everything changed. The care became careless and dismissive. I had to receive the epidural three different times because I could still fully feel my contractions and was in extreme pain. Each time, my fiancé or my mom had to leave the room and ask nurses to come check on me because no one was responding on their own. Every time, I was told, "You're fine," even though I was terrified and clearly not fine. One nurse checked my dilation and told me I was 7 cm dilated. I was crying and screaming in pain when Dr. Akerman walked in and said, "What is going on?" I explained that I could still feel every contraction despite the epidural. Instead of taking me seriously, he laughed and said, "We've already given you so much." He then said he was going to check my dilation again. I told him I had literally just been checked 5-10 minutes earlier, but he ignored me. My fiancé asked him to please go slowly and explain what he was doing because I was already extremely sore from how many cervical checks had been done. At that point, I already had a catheter and another internal monitor inserted, so I was already in significant discomfort. Despite being asked multiple times to be gentle, Dr. Akerman ignored us and aggressively inserted his hand, causing me to scream in pain in a way I never have before. He continued moving his fingers around roughly while I cried out. I felt completely violated. Afterward, he suddenly stated I was 9 cm dilated, which confused me because only minutes earlier I had been told I was 7 cm. My fiancé became upset and confronted him, but Dr. Akerman completely ignored him. At that point, I decided I wanted a C-section because I could no longer handle the pain or emotional distress. They prepared me for surgery and took my fiancé and mom to another room to wait. Then, moments later, they returned and told me another emergency C-section was being done first, meaning I had to wait another 15 minutes while still screaming in pain and discomfort. I remember thinking, "Is mine not an emergency too?" When it was finally my turn, they administered anesthesia, but I was given so much that I blacked out completely. I was not awake for the birth of my son. I never got to experience hearing or seeing him come into the world, or seeing my fiancé cut the umbilical cord. It has been over a year and a half, and I still carry the trauma from this experience every single day. What should have been the most beautiful moment of my life became one of the most painful and violating experiences I have ever gone through. I will never return here again.

Found this clinic after an extensive Google research as I live far. Both appointments I arrived…read moreearly and they were able to accommodate me very quickly and I was in and out in a jiffy. They are cash only so I did need to find an ATM. They were able to answer all of my questions needed and provide the service that I needed. If I didn't live so far I would come here for all of my women's health needs! Marina was fantastic and very helpful and Dr. Nasseri was very knowledgeable.

I came to this clinic they made me feel really comfortable. everything was really simple.read more

From our initial consultation to now heading into my 4th egg retrieval Dr. Lin and his team have…read moresupported us each step of the way. Most of my ultrasounds were with Dr. Lin and he always takes the time to address concerns and explain next steps. On occasion I've also seen Dr. Kaing and the ultrasound tech AJ for my scans and they were both very kind as well. Tracy at the front desk took the time to sit down with me and explain my insurance coverage and any out of pocket costs to expect, which I really appreciated. Insurance companies can be unpleasant at times and things can get messy but I do believe that the team at FCOC are doing their best with the billing. At each of my visits and procedures the nursing staff was always very helpful, while I can't remember everyone's name I really appreciated Anni and Lilly's care. Dr. Schneider the anesthesiologist was also very pleasant and comforting. Going to sleep for a procedure can be scary but I felt like I was in good hands. Over the course of the last 9 months whether it's delivering good or bad news Dr. Lin is realistic yet always optimistic; he offers options and respects our decisions, never pushing us to go a certain way. For some, IVF can become a longer than expected journey, I don't wish this upon anyone but should this be the case Dr. Lin will meet you with open arms. After 4 cycles of IVF I can say with certainty that Dr. Lin will do everything to help you grow your family - he will take care of you.

Where do I even begin? My husband and I are so grateful that we stumbled across this Yelp page in…read more2024 and found Dr. Lin. Dr. Lin is knowledgeable, kind, compassionate and patient. He explains everything in great detail while simplifying it when necessary. He gave us reassurance when we needed it and always gave us hope. Within less than a year, we had a successful IVF cycle and embryo transfer. Fast forward two years later and our miracle girl is here safe in our arms. We'll forever be grateful to God and Dr. Lin and team for making our dream of starting a family possible.

I will always recommend this OB office to everyone I know! There are a lot…read moreOf Doctors, midwife's & Np that you will see through out your appts (unless you request to be seen by a certain person) From start to end everything was clear, they sent me for bloodwork when needed. Gave me an ultrasound when needed and always answered my questions and made me feel cared for. I delivered at st. Joseph Hospital and it was the best experience, all the nurses are very well experienced and professional. Thank you Dr. Akermed for the positive experience, see you in 2 years!

Dr. Sogol Ashrafian is the best OB I have ever seen. I will never go to anyone but her! For YEARS I…read morehave had pain and doctors told me "it was just stress" and dismissed it. I have always been scared of going to the OB because I have had bad experiences. In my very first appointment, Dr. Ashrafian was so validating, caring, confident, and informative. She was quick to order any tests I needed and was with me every step of the way. She is an angel. She also did my laparoscopic surgery and did a fantastic job. She has been my biggest advocate and support and has helped me take steps towards healing. I'm so glad I had the surgery and was validated that it wasn't "just stress" like other doctors told me. Again, I will never go to anyone else but Dr. Sogol. I'm so thankful for her. The front office gals are so nice, funny and caring too. All of my experiences in this office have been great. Thank you so much!

Exceptional care!! Dr. Chang has great bedside manners, was so thorough, and really takes the time…read moreto connect with his patients. He's very thorough in testing and fully explains what he's going to do.

I don't want to write this review because I don't want people to know about him and then he gets…read moresuper busy and then it would be harder to schedule appointments. However, he is really good so he deserves this review! As a registered nurse who has worked in hospitals as well as outpatient clinics, I can say that he has to be one of the best doctors I have spoken with. He has the best bedside manner and is extremely knowledgable! We just finished our first visit with him and he was so patient, kind, and very understanding of what a first time mom is going through. I was contemplating on going to him or one of the bigger OB/GYN groups in Irvine and am so glad I opted in to have Dr. Chang be our OB for my first pregnancy. His front desk answers their phones really quickly so you know you'll be able to schedule an appointment very easily (I had called another very large OB office and didn't get a callback until 2 days later)! He is definitely a hidden gem here! I highly recommend him! I encourage you to look for an OB like him- one that takes the time to get to know you and answers your questions. If you are like me, a first timer who has no clue about anything maternity/prenatal, he is a perfect doctor for you! I absolutely highly recommend him!

Before her arrival, my baby girl and I were patients at OC Maternal-Fetal Medicine (OCMFM) due to…read moremy high-risk pregnancy (IVF and AMA, age 35). After a four-year fertility journey with many ups and (mostly) downs, I was very anxious throughout my pregnancy about something going wrong. I also had significant, daily physical discomfort (including nausea throughout all nine months of gestation!). From my husband's and my very first appointment, we were impressed with Dr. Kurtzman's office. They were able to schedule us around our travel plans for our first visit. The scheduling/administrative staff members are very efficient and great at getting back with patients swiftly about both scheduling matters and medical questions requiring the doctor's input. They effectively multi-task and are very invested in positive patient experiences. When you call the office, you speak to a real human located inside the building! No automated phone system, portal-only care, or extra hoops to jump through blocking you from receiving timely care. When I once needed to speak to the doctor about a time-sensitive matter on a weekend, I was able to promptly contact him by phone without any issues. The physical office itself is spacious, impeccably maintained, and beautifully furnished. Medical and nursing staff, including the sonographers and personnel monitoring non-stress tests (NSTs), are good-natured and seem to genuinely enjoy their jobs, expressing happiness and excitement when monitoring the baby and a desire to meet the baby once they are "on the outside!" In addition, Dr. Kurtzman is clearly an expert! He addressed my many questions thoroughly during each visit, and with empathy and caring. He is passionate about the work he does (including his research contributions to the field), and it really shows, having a significant positive impact on the quality of care patients receive. I always felt I was in good hands and never a burden. He took my complaints seriously and prescribed several medications to ease my discomfort. His office sent prescriptions to the pharmacy swiftly and effectively communicated with my regular obstetrician's office, as well as my daughter's future pediatrician. Furthermore, when I was at risk of pre-term birth, he increased my medications, monitoring, and physical restrictions, additionally ordering steroid injections in the event of an early delivery. It all paid off, and my daughter and I had a smooth induction at 39 weeks, on the day I wanted. She was born healthy and well. In a nutshell, the quality of care I received at OCMFM was significantly better than my experiences at other OB offices, with my family members and me feeling supported as individuals in more of a personalized, human-centered way that is hard to come by in these days of AI assistants, online portals, and low-contact care. I would highly recommend their services to anyone with a high-risk pregnancy who wants to feel respected, valued, and attentively cared for as a patient.

Take a deep breath. You have found your doctor…read more.. After experiencing a stillbirth at 38 1/2 weeks pregnant, I knew I needed to recruit the best possible army to help navigate my rainbow pregnancy. Dr. Kurtzman and his staff were all I needed and more. The office environment is so peaceful, and unlike any doctor's office I've been to. The team is so thorough, listening to every concern compassionately . And Dr. K, well he is the absolute best. After being under his care from 15 weeks onward, I finally delivered my baby girl at 37 weeks. I am so grateful to OCMFM, for helping me through. You won't regret adding this team to your pregnancy journey.

I agree with everyone here: Dr. Ogez rocks. A lot of reviews for gynecological care tend to be from…read morefolks who are pregnant/are planning to be pregnant/delivered a baby, so I figured I'd throw my review in here since I do not intend to have children so my care experience is oriented around wellness visits / preventative care -- so if that's the boat you're in, read on! :) I know many forego gynecological care because it can feel invasive and nerve wracking. I certainly am someone who fits into that boat, as I have so much anxiety around doctors offices and anything medical. Also as a queer individual, there's an extra layer to reproductive care that (in my experience) is often overlooked. Dr. Ogez is so thoughtful, patient, and informative in her practice -- I've never felt safer during a wellness exam. Her bedside manner is exceptional; I felt heard in what I was saying during my visit, and also felt empowered about making choices about my body because Dr. Ogez took the time to really talk through things with me (and it is so clear that she stays very well informed on contemporary approaches to gynecological care that help empower patients.) That enough is worth 5 stars for me, but I should tack on that the office was so well organized that I think I was in the waiting room for about 3 minutes in totality? And then maybe waited alone in the exam room for about 2 minutes. The visit itself did not feel rushed at all, and yet I was stoked on how quickly I managed to get in and out of the office. Highly highly recommend.

Dr. Ogez has been by far the best OBGYN that I could have ever asked for. This is my second…read morepregnancy, first pregnancy I was on a whole other boat and was not content with either of my obgyn's. However, this time i am so grateful for my insurance because I was able to choose whoever I wanted to go to within my network and I found her. There was no hesitation whatsoever. She is young, patient and wise when it comes to bedside manners and her making choices with you about what is best for you and your baby. The office staff is professional and friendly. The office itself is very clean. Whenever I got to my appointments the nurses were all so sweet. I never had to wait a long time at my appointments, except for one time when Dr. Ogez was not there and someone else had to see me so they had to read my chart to get familiar with my pregnancy status, which was understandable. I can't wait to share with you all my experience once I deliver. I will be back to update this review but for now, I'm blessed with Dr. Ogez as my OBGYN.