COVID-19: Social distancing is enforced at this establishment. No walk ins. Appointment based only…read more All of the staff wears a mask. All patients are expected to wear a mask too. The staff also wears gloves. There are some hand sanitizers available for patients to use. They are also sanitizing in between patients. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. They do not allow pets in their establishment. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is non existent. It's mainly street parking. However, I discovered a public lot right next to the establishment that people can park in. That lot is a bit small, and it is shared with several other establishments. Staff: The staff here are very kind, friendly, and welcoming. The establishment is very clean, neat, and tidy. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All patients are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling bodily fluids or when touching patients. There are some hand sanitizers available for patients to use. This place is open and available with limited capacity. They are sanitizing in between patients. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here in this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is small. Dr. Huang's office is soooooo popular. The lot js frequently full. If it is, you'll have to park on the street and walk over. Read the signs carefully when you park. I saw someone get a ticket on my way out. Establishment: The establishment itself is very new, clean, tidy, and organized. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, kind, and helpful. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. Book an appointment with Dr. Huang. Don't walk in. If you do, be prepared to wait 2+ hours or more. Even with an appointment, I had to wait 1 hour just to be seen.

nice office, easy access, friendly staff. Doctor is lovely, easy to talk to. Easy to get an…read moreappointment.

The best thing about the whole experience was the efficient surgery care and great nursing staff. A…read moretrue stand out is Nurse June! Utterly wonderful!!! So professional and caring and the best nurse we have ever had the good fortune to meet. The Best! Going to the hospital wouldn't be so scary and confusing if we had more amazing health professionals like her. A real gem. Hope the hospital appreciates all her hard efforts and caring! The doctors are all great and the parking is the most easy to access of any medical place I've been. The front desk is a little lacking but they are trying their best. Please be aware that you should call to confirm when they send out an appointment reminder. They will literally never mention this in their actual call, voicemail, or text but you need to call back whenever you get the appointment reminder for your visit. That was a bit of an anxiety inducing surprise when we arrive hours early as instructed but it got settled eventually.

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All patients are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling bodily fluids and when touching patients. There are some hand sanitizers available for patients to use. This place is open and available with limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between patients. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is located in the front of the building and in the parking structure right next to the building. Beware! If you park in the parking structure, your car might get dinged. The spots are hella small and tight in the structure. I hate it! The surgery center is very clean, neat, and tidy. Staff: The staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All patients are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. The staff also wears gloves when handling bodily fluids or when touching patients. There are some hand sanitizers available for patients to use. This place is open and available with limited capacity. They are sanitizing in between patients. I mention these things in my reviews for the sake of protecting immunocompromised people like the elderly and people sick with cancer and other illnesses. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here in this establishment, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty big. They do share the lot with many other doctor offices, so the lot may be packed. Establishment: The establishment itself is very clean, neat, tidy, and organized. I love the minimalistic and clean look for the office. Staff: The staff here are very friendly, kind, caring, and professional. Dr. Ang was very polite, kind, informative, and knowledgeable. I learned so much from him. I like that he actually takes the time to listen to me. I can tell that he listens intently and sincerely. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum.

My mother waited for almost three months to see Dr. Jim-jer Hwu (Hu), and it is worth the wait…read more I read about some reviews and came prepared mentally. However, my experience was entirely different. All positive. The staff that I came in contact with were all friendly, helpful and courteous. One of them (unfortunately I did not catch her name) actually called me to let me know that the clinic was not that busy so that I can expect an easy arrival. The assistant that took down mom's information was thorough and explained things clearly to us. Doctor Hwu came in with full knowledge of my mom's situation and offered reassuring advices, then ordered some tests. By the time we left the office, the authorization of the tests had already been issued. I am impressed with the efficiency and overall friendly atmosphere of this clinic. I read about the parking challenge for this clinic before and I can see why as there are only five parking spaces in the private lot behind the clinic and street parking on a residential neighborhood could always be a challenge. I suppose if one gets the early morning appointment like us, there would be no problem.

Bottom line first: no frills office with professional physician, friendly PAs, and polite staff…read more Parking is lacking. One way entry! I was referred here by my primary physician. The office seems like a converted house, as it appears in the middle of a robust residential neighborhood. As such, street parking is difficult, and there are only 3 spots reserved in the back for patients. I have never been able to secure one of them during my visits. The entry is tightly regulated, which is the norm for COVID times. However, all the staff I have interacted have been professional and polite. Although there is a wait, whether in the waiting room or the exam room, it only reflects the busy nature of any successful medical practice. At least I didn't feel the wait was excessively long or unacceptable. The triage personnel and the PAs were also friendly and explained things well. Dr. Hwu is pretty senior, but he converses well in both Mandarin Chinese and English. He takes the time to review the pertinent findings and answered all my questions and concerns. I'm not sure what else I can reasonably ask of him, or any other physician. The office is very simply decorated but clean. The only time close to a conflict I encountered was leaving the same way I came in, as I didn't realize I was supposed to exit from the back door. I was already out the door when the lady informed me that I was supposed to go the back way. She let me leave. :) I believe Dr. Hwu and his office will provide the medical expertise one is seeking and should be satisfied with the experience there. Just be prepared for the parking.

COVID-19: Social distancing is not enforced at this establishment. Some of the staff wears a mask…read more All patients are not expected to wear a mask. It's optional now. Some of the staff also wears gloves when touching patients. There are some hand sanitizers available for patients to use. This place is open and available with no limited capacity. They are not sanitizing in between patients. COVID-19 Vaccination Proof: This establishment currently does not require proof of vaccination. While I was here in this establishment several days ago, I asked if they had any special offers and they weren't offering any at the moment. They also do not allow pets in their establishment UNLESS it's a service animal. Parking: The parking lot for this establishment is pretty big; however, they share the lot with many other establishments, so the lot can be full very easily and quickly. If that happens, park on the street. Establishment & Staff: The establishment is very neat, clean, organized, and tidy. The staff here are very friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and polite. Dr. Huang was very funny, professional, knowledgeable, kind, and understanding. They accept both cash and credit cards. There is no credit card minimum. Go see Dr. Huang.

I became a patient at The Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Center a few years back when I lost my…read moreinsurance. I looked around for "low cost clinics" and was happy to stumble onto Tzu Chi where I could speak to a physician for a $40 flat fee and I could also get full panel blood work for ~$20. They also have dental and acupuncture services, but I have never used those. I was shocked when I first met Dr. Stephen Denq. He is the first doctor I've ever encountered who was not in a rush or trying to push pills on me to get me out the door. Dr. Denq took extensive time to explain to me the different medical conditions I was experiencing, possible alternative explanations, and a cogent medical treatment strategy. He also shared with me that having a 40" waist is a predictor of heart disease and diabetes. He then explained that he shares this information with all of his patients but unfortunately very few of them actually listen and come back for their next check up having lost weight. He asked me what kind of patient I would be. That was it! Even though I had been obese for four decades, this is the one medical conversation that changed my life. I took his "challenge" very seriously and I began my health/fitness transformation right then and there. The first 20 lbs I lost were by switching to a 100% plant-based diet (not his recommendation per se, but after extensive research, I realized this is the best diet for me), Since meat and cheese have 5X the calories of plant-based foods, I was able to eat the same exact amount while still dropping my caloric intake by 80%. I went back three months later and Dr. Denq was very pleased with my progress. I shared with him that I had plateaued in my weight loss and he suggested I had mastered the diet aspect, now I should strive to increase my exercise regimen. I then joined adult gymnastics (which I am addicted to) and lost another 15 lbs. I went for my quarterly blood work and exam and again Dr. Denq was very excited about my new healthy lifestyle. I told him I wanted to still reach higher level of fitness and he then shared that the human body gets used to the exercise regimen it becomes accustomed to. He suggested I change up my gymnastics work out or take on a second sport/activity. Realizing that successful gymnasts (children and adults) are strong and lean people, I joined a second gym that focuses on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) where I lost my last 15 lbs. In total, I lost 50 lbs in almost two years in BIG part due to Dr. Denq's honest conversations with me. In conclusion, this is a great "low cost clinic." Even though I have insurance now, I am still a patient of Dr. Denq at The Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Center. I even donate to their nonprofit because I believe in the charitable work they're engaging in. Note: While I love this place, I believe in being completely transparent. One downside to this clinic is that a lot of the staff/volunteers speak with a heavy Chinese accent. Dr. Denq does not, so we communicate perfectly, but when the clinic calls to remind you of an appointment or you call to make/change an appointment, communication can be a tad challenging. Oh well, that's a small price to pay for world class medical treatment at extremely affordable prices.

TMI. Proceed with caution. For women…read more I'm never one to make reviews but this had to be done because I had her 2x. I had Christine Liu today, 09/10/25, for a pap smear appointment. I had told the MA, I have spotting that is BARELY visible, so the MA told me to tell Liu, so I did. She walked with such an unwelcoming aura, and she said "you're bleeding?" I said "yes but i don't think it's anything". She typed on her computer AND LEFT. NO goodbyes. NO heads-up that shes not doing what I allotted my time for. I just heard her in the hallway talk to the scheduler saying "she's done". NO professionalism at all. I brushed off the first time that she acted like that on my other appointments. But I HAD TO SAY IT. She is the worst NP. She's the type of doctor who DOES NOT listen and DOES NOT CARE. Don't even bother scheduling with her, she's the worst. It's gotten to a point I'd prefer a man to do my pap smear than that woman. CHRISTINE LIU, YOU'RE THE WORST.

Called to make an appointment using the phone number listed on the LA County Department of Public…read moreHealth website (626) 256-1600 and encountered an odd experience. A gentleman answered the call and said that he would take my number and call me in 10 - 15 mins. He did call back and left a message while I was in the other line speaking to someone else. The reason why it was odd is because it seemed that he was not at work and was whispering into the phone making it difficult to hear. The whole interaction was frustrating so I opted to drive in to the center to make the appointment in person. Once I arrived, it took a long time to receive any service and even longer for the receptionist to take my information, but I was able to make the appointment for the following week. Despite the odd and slow experience, I am very grateful to have been able to make the appointment in person.

Great experience overall. They only do TB testing and screening on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I called…read moreon a Friday and was able to get an appointment for the next Tuesday. Arrived early, was seen within a few minutes, and was out the door in 30 (total). Best of all, the TB test was free. They offered me the choice of the bubble which I would have to come back in two days or a blood test where I could get a digital result. Docked one star for the person that did my initial registration, misspelled my last name even though I spelled it a few times. The person at the desk, although very nice, also did not confirm or check the spelling when I said I never received the email confirmation.