This was my first visit to Dr. Nadji's office and everything went smoothly. The front office staff…read morechecked me in, and I was called immediately into the room. The team performed all their preliminary tests and asked me to wait for the doctor. He was prompt, polite, and professional. He answered all of my questions and provided me with additional information. Definitely a great office.

Dr Nadji is quick but competent in severe dry eye. Honest and straight forward. Willing to escalate…read moremy care when others weren't. Thanks Dr Nadji!

I've been coming to SM Eye Group since I was a kid. Doctors are great and knowledgeable, but…read moresometimes interactions with staff lack certain decorum. As I was ordering a pair of trial contacts yesterday after having my pupils dilated, the staff at the optometry desk made avery rude comment about my prescription, something like "oh wow, your prescription is really high, wow.". Those kinds of comments are completely unnecessary.

Everything! My treatment was explained to me in detail and the Staff friendly and efficient. I…read morewould absolutely recommend Dr.Stelzner and Santa Monica Eye Center to anyone. Post surgery, my outcome was better than expected and I couldn't be happier. Thank you!!!!

Dr. Samimi changed my life. After being turned away by other cosmetic surgeons who considered my…read moremalar festoon eye bags too complex to treat, I found Dr. Samimi -- and the difference he has made to my appearance has been truly remarkable. He performed an in-office skin pinch, midface lift, fat grafting, and direct festoonectomy on me. What struck me most was his combination of youth, innovation, and exceptional talent. Where others saw complexity and walked away, he saw a path forward and delivered results I honestly didn't think were possible for me. I cannot recommend Dr. Samimi highly enough. If you've been told your case is too difficult or complex, don't give up -- find this doctor.

Dr. Samimi was just excellent. During my consult, he explained to me what the issue was and not…read moreonly how he planned to treat it, but why he made these choices. I was encouraged to ask questions, though I didn't really have any, because he was so thorough. On the day of my procedure, Dr. Samimi and his team were fantastic. He re-explained everything, and the procedure was quick and painless. I felt really seen and cared for.

Perfect from beginning to end! Initial free consult was super informative, I felt they really…read morechecked to ensure I was a great candidate. Scheduling is easy and flexible which was big for me, and the procedure itself was so quick and easy. Wish I had gone for it sooner! Thank you!

I came in two days ago to get screened for keratoconus, and I was impressed by how incredibly…read morethorough the process was. The machines used here are very high-tech and advanced, as the data they provided was exceptionally comprehensive. Everyone at the clinic was very polite -- from the receptionist, techs, lasik consultant, optometrist, and Dr. Moarefi. The male tech did a great job guiding me through the different tests; he was also doing a good job training a female tech who was shadowing him and sounded very knowledgeable. My main concern was to determine if my eyes could be corrected to 20/20, and Dr.Moarefi had both the tech and the optometrist check my prescription to see if that would be achievable. I also wanted to get my axial length measured, so the optometrist was able to precisely measure that for me. I truly appreciated Dr.Moarefi's high attention to detail and the way that every single one of my concerns were all addressed seriously. My experience was phenomenal, and I know that I can trust this clinic with my eye management going forward. Our eyes are among our most important senses, so I highly recommend LA Sight for anyone seeking quality eye care. Finding a clinic that utilizes advanced technology, provides comprehensive examinations, and takes the time to address every concern is key to ensuring the best possible care and long-term eye health.

I was introduced to Dr. Christian's practice by a colleague who had a LASIK surgery done on both of…read morehis eyes. I was reluctant to undergo a procedure on the eyes, and although I knew how safe it was, I couldn't help but worry. Furthermore, upon consultation it turned out I required two different procedures: a LASIK on one eye and a PRK on the other. It doesn't happen often, but Dr. Christian delighted me with his bedside manner and, at the same time, gave me confidence in his expertise and ability to perform the surgery right, which definitely balanced out my anxiety about the surgery. The office staff was helpful guiding and preparing me for the procedure and I want to send them a special "thank you". Now, 4 weeks post-surgery I have no regrets and I am infinitely grateful to Dr. Christian for fixing my sight and making the whole process seamless and worry-free.

When I made an appointment with Dr. Christian for simple cataract surgery I was very clear and told…read morethem I had Medicare and did they take that as full payment. I was told yes and it also says they take it on their website. This is not true, Sure they will take your Medicare and also make you pay 5 thousand dollars for the privilege. I never would have known this if not for YELP. I read reviews. After I made the appointment, I thought I better give Yelp a read. I was shocked to find out about this undisclosed charge. I would have wasted my time and God only knows when they would have told me to hand over 5K. I have cataracts so hard to read, close to impossible and I was very clear asking Medicare all in right--of course was the response. So, I called back and asked for billing. I told them I read they charge an additional 5 K on top of Medicare and your supplement. I was told they did. I told her I was not told that and it is no where on your website. Pregnant pause--sort of like what should I tell this woman. She then said that they use the best and latest equipment. I asked is that compared to old and outdated equipment. Another long pause. She said we have that charge. She never said she was sorry I was not told this. Now, I would have wasted a day and I am confident they would have made money off what I consider false advertising by billing Medicare to see me and may then tell me to hand over 5K. There is always a reason when you can get an appointment right away. Run from these people.

Dr. Thomas O'Hearn is my hero. He saved my right eye after suffering a retinal detachment. On a…read morequick side note, I was extremely lucky to have been referred to him by "Linda" from Pacific Eye Care Center. *Mind u, this was Friday around 5:30pm when my vision starting getting worse and EVERYWHERE was closing!!!! I was ordered to get my butt in the office ASAP per Dr. O'Hearn. Few hours later, the operation takes place right next door at St. John's Medical Center. Get this...Dr. O'Hearn schedules a follow up for me the following day! Yup, it's a Saturday, his office is closed and you guessed it, it's his day OFF! Now that's an awesome individual. I hope none of you ever experience a retinal detachment, but if you unfortunately do, Dr. O'Hearn is who you need to see (No pun intended).

If you need a retina specialist, please go to Dr. Ohearn. He is really care, nice and knows what he…read moredoes. He knows what's best for you and your eye. He repaired my eye after my 1st retina detachment surgery failed. As young as i am, he did the 2ND surgery on my left eye. And i am be able to see again!!!! The stuff in the front Petty, AND the stuff Nancy, they are all super nice. And they are here to help you. Yes.. the waiting time sometimes is a little bit long, but if you want the best doctor for your eye, it is super worth to wait!!!

The doctor was wonderful. I consistently have positive experiences with the medical care and truly…read moreappreciate the provider. Unfortunately, the front desk experience was again very poor. The receptionist, Veronica Chavez, was unnecessarily rude and antagonizing during check-in. I was asked for my insurance card, and I explained that it is the same insurance already on file since last year and that I have not yet received a new card. This is common in early January. Despite clearly stating that I did not have the card, the same question was repeated. At that point, the receptionist raised her voice and said, "I'm not questioning your insurance. I'm just asking if you have your insurance card," even though I had already answered that I did not. I again explained that it is early January and that many insurance companies have not yet issued new cards. Instead of clarifying what was needed, the receptionist continued to antagonize the situation and then told me that I "needed to be respectful," even though her own tone and behavior were rude and dismissive. The exchange became uncomfortable and occurred in front of other patients in the waiting area. This is not the first time I have had a negative experience at the front desk. It is disappointing because the quality of care from the physician is excellent, but repeated unprofessional interactions at check-in detract significantly from the overall experience. I hope this feedback is addressed so patients are treated with basic patience and courtesy.

I have been coming to the Santa Monica location of the Jules Stein Eye Institute for almost 10…read moreyears for high eye pressure and I have only had positive experiences at this location. Sometimes they are very busy and you have to wait more than normal but that is expected. Usually the wait time is minimal. My current doctor Juliet Chung is a great opthamologist and always kind and considerate as was my past doctor, who is no longer at this location, Dr. Nouri-Mahdavi.

Cynthia Boxrud is excellent at what she does. She is honest, trustworthy, and all of her work is…read moreperfection and natural looking.

I adore Dr. Boxrud. She has a positive bed side manner and is helpful and conservative in…read morerecommendations. I went to her because of a droopy eye lid- nothing new. It's 100% hereditary. On my father, it's cute. On my great grandfather, he looks like he has a twinkle in his eye. On me, a woman? It looks like asymmetry. I can even see it in toddler photos. It definitely wains based on weight etc. but with age it was more prevalent and showing up constantly in photos so I decided to check my options and start getting my normal Botox from an MD vs. a medspa for fear of making it worse. So I've been going now for a few years, about once a quarter and am loving my result. No surgery necessary, just a few small pokes of Botox into my single brow- which oddly provided fantastic relief to my above eyebrow migraines i was getting near weekly! Welcome happenstance in pursuit of my vanity. She also offers lasers, microneedling, surgery and lots else. I'm just not there yet, thankfully, but I know I have Dr. Boxrud when the time comes!

I visited Dr. Lazar for a second opinion after experiencing a retinal detachment. He was…read morerecommended by two people who also had positive experiences with his practice. During my visit, he reassured me that my retinal surgeon did an excellent job and that my healing is progressing as expected. While there was nothing additional we could do at this time to accelerate the healing process, I left the appointment feeling confident that I received the best care possible. I also feel grateful to now have Dr. Lazar as a trusted resource and a doctor I can turn to in the future when I change health plans. His facility is exceptionally clean, modern, and state-of-the-art, creating a very welcoming environment. The staff was friendly, efficient, and truly wonderful to work with.

The highest recommendation for Dr. Lazar and staff! A recommendation that I don't often give.read more

We've been happy with our experience with Dr. Hardart as well as everyone we've interacted with at…read morethe office. Paying the concierge fee is absolutely worth it for the peace of mind it gives me as a first time Mom. I can message the MD on the portal or, today, after my daughter had a fall, I was able to get a telehealth appointment in 7 minutes! It reinforced how great this place is. The office is also in a great, central part of Santa Monica.

Sharing the letter we wrote Tenth Street Pediatrics. If you're a parent looking for a pediatrician,…read moreplease read: To all of the doctors and staff at 10th St. Pediatrics, Our son Oliver is a patient of Dr. Stern. Today he had his first severe injury, a laceration to his face. He fell while playing and his head began to bleed profusely. We immediately called the office. As it turns out Dr. Stern was the physician on call. What transpired was disappointing and scary. When we explained the situation we were shocked that the voice on the other end of the phone, this person who was there the day our son was born, had zero empathy and offered no help. "Go to an Urgent Care or an Emergency Room." The little help offered was a phone number to a pediatric Urgent Care facility, which I had to call Dr Stern back while my son bled because she gave us the wrong number. This time she sounded simply annoyed that we were bothering her. Thankfully a friend of ours is a patient at Dr. Jay Gordon's office and he graciously called to offer his assistance. He asked us to text him pictures of the wound, walked us through several options, one of which included a plastic surgeon who would come to our house so we could limit any contact with Covid patients. Again, he is not our doctor but still asked us to call him after to let him know how things went. It's now 9:30pm, 9 hours since our initial call to Dr Stern, and nothing. Not a text or a call to ask, how is my patient? Does he have a concussion? Did he need stitches? The answer is, yes. He did. The world is so scary right now and we truly believed Tenth St. Pediatrics was a place we could feel safe and that would help us if we were ever truly in need. Today that idea was dispelled and as much as I don't want to sound mellow dramatic, it was heartbreaking. There was so much more Dr. Stern could have done to help even if should couldn't apply the stitches. While our son bled profusely on our kitchen floor we felt abandoned. Besides the bills we pay for visits, isn't that what the extra $500 a year was suppose to get us? Someone who would be there for us if we were ever in need after hours? I don't know who will read this or if anyone in the office will care, but we will not be coming back there. We will make sure no one we love or care about doesn't hear this story before they consider Tenth St. Pediatrics for their child. But most of all we hope the partners at your practice will consider this email and learn from it. We put our children's lives in your hands and have faith that you will be there for us in our time of need. Sometimes we don't just need doctors, we need healers.