Dr. Sheila is kind, and well informed in hormone replacement as well as weight management. She takes time to know you and your story and her office visit is a wonderul experience. I highly recommend Sheila for that next level care...which we all deserve! Janice read more

Dr Sheila Hughes is an amazing doctor. She is knowledgeable in her field, very patient and accommodating.. I've been going to her for hormone therapy for a few years and I've never felt so good. Every 3 to 4 months I can't wait to see her get my blood drawn and for her to tell me it's time to get my hormones redone. I'm like a drug fan without my hormones. I think I'd be bad crazy. I love her. She's amazing. I recommend her to anyone who is looking for great personal care. read more

I go to Dr. Hughes for bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. She is simply the best! I've been to several doctors over the years, two in the LA area who should not be practicing medicine at all or doing pellets, so I was delighted to find a doctor who actually knows what she is doing!!! Not only is she great with the pellets, she's a wonderful person, too. She always takes her time to talk with you and explain your blood test results, and the dosage that she recommends. I am very skittish with needles, and she is always just so very kind with my nervousness over the numbing shot and the tiny incision for the pellets. Her office is gorgeous and very clean, and she is ALWAYS on time. I've never had to wait for an appointment. I cannot say enough good things about her and her office. She and her assistant are very responsive, professional, polite and kind. This is definitely THE PLACE to go in West LA for BHRT. read more

Dr Hughes listens, gives quality advice and care. Punctual, minimal waiting, if any, treats you like you're her only patient. She has given me life changing experiences with her services making it easy to trust her. read more

I see Dr. Hughes for hormone therapy, for wellness. I have always had a great visit even when I am nervous about getting my pellet. She takes her time with her patients and makes them feel comfortable. I feel she is very fair when charging for the office visits. i feel very lucky to have found someone like her in her profession. read more

I'm writing this review because Dr. Hughes does not seem to have any organic reviews. Went to Dr Hughes to consult about my weight. Her assistant Jennifer accidentally canceled my appointment because someone with the same first name called in and she did not confirm who it was before the call ended. She was very professional about it and amended the appointment. Mind you, you have to make a deposit to hold onto an appointment, did not want to lose the deposit so I asked for another time. I'm obviously a dumb dumb, I know. Dr Hughes went over my blood work with me and told me she would send me an email that day with a few supplement recommendations. She did not but I assumed life gets busy and I did not mind. Here is where she lost stars. I received no email, waited two weeks and no call. So I called to ask about any follow ups and her assistant Jennifer had no record to follow up on. However she assured me that I will get a call soon. It has been another week and still no notice. Not even an email with an update. At this point I'm not sure if I got scammed or not and had my personal information stolen. So don't be like me, don't get an appointment if they keep "losing track". I probably had my identify stolen, who knows, not me that's for sure. read more

Love, love this place I'm an actress, model, and popstar and I have been looking for someone to help me with hormonal issues, and she was the woman that brought me back to life. I had very little energy and very low libido. When I first met Dr. Hughes her presence was gentle real, but careing I love the sense of non-judge I received when I'm headed for office my next step is to roll my hair back more and I will keep you updated on that process read more

I have never been so excited to write a Yelp review. And it's taken me months to write this review because it's really hard to put into words what Dr. Hughes has done for me. I started seeing Dr. Hughes in November in 2021. I knew that I needed to get serious about weight loss. I was at my heaviest (245 pounds), and incredibly unhappy with my appearance and state of self. I started taking weight loss seriously in July of 2021. The only change I made was starting to workout. October 2021 rolled around and I hadn't lost a single pound. I was now ready to change my diet and started eating meal prep. I had lost about 7 pounds on my own, but my weight was fluctuating a lot. Losing 3 lbs just to put 1-2 pounds back on. I found Dr. Hughes on yelp and made an appointment with her and my life has never been the same. Jenn (her astonishing nurse) greeted me, took my weight and measurements, and sent me off to Dr. Hughes. Dr. Hughes asked me a lot of questions about my eating habits, work environment, home environment, familial and personal relationships, and mental health. It was clear that she was trying to understand me as a human being and how I exist in the world. She wanted to understand who I was outside of my struggles with weight. She asked me about my weight loss goals and why I had said goals. I set my goal weight at 160, which meant I had 90 pounds to lose. She talked me through her program, the foods I needed to eat, foods I needed to stay away from, and exercise to compliment it all. I began seeing Dr. Hughes weekly, and I saw IMMEDIATE results. Her program WORKS. Her method WORKS. So long as you remain consistent, stay on track, and keep showing up, you will see results. She focuses on filling your diet with leafy greens, lean proteins, complex carbs, and healthy fats. She focuses on eating whole foods, limiting sugar and carb intake, and portion control. Her plan and method is SIMPLE which makes it very easy to stick to. I didn't count macros or calories. I focused on eating the appropriate food groups, healthy portions, and staying hydrated. My entire life has changed since I went on my weight loss journey and started seeing Dr. Hughes. She supported me in understanding my relationship to food, how stress impacts my eating habits, the importance of water, veggies, and lean protein. In October of 2022 I hit my goal weight of 160 pounds. I lost 1.5 - 2.5 lbs per week. The weight came off slowly, but consistently. I never starved myself. I learned how to have indulgences in a smart and responsible way. I learned what a healthy plate looks like and how to measure appropriate portions. I learned how to eat out at restaurants, enjoy my meals, and not go completely off my plan or healthy eating habits. Dr. Hughes was a family physician with her own practice for many years before she went into weight loss. I always appreciate her ability to utilize her expertise from family medicine when treating me. We took into account my PCOS and hormone imbalances in my treatment plan and she acknowledged how these conditions made weight loss difficult but not impossible. Dr. Hughes knows what she is doing and what she is talking about. She is an expert in this field. And she will provide you with recommendations based off of peer-reviewed research and decades of experience in the medical profession. She does not guide you down the wrong path with the latest trends or treatments that are all about the bottom line for doctors. The treatments and medications are effective and she has seen previous patients have success with them. Her recommendations are intentional and can be trusted. The greatest gift Dr. Hughes gave to me goes far beyond hitting my goal weight. Dr. Hughes helped me build my sense of self. We unpacked my life traumas, experiences with anxiety and depression, and how all of those things were related to my weight and relationship to food. Dr. Hughes connected with me on a personal and spiritual level. Her compassion, understanding, and encouragement has brought me to tears more times than I can count. She is the first physician I've ever had that I felt truly cared about me. She made me feel so important, heard, and seen. Her team of nurses (Jennifer & Michelle) are very professional, kind, and accommodating. She creates an environment where everyone is welcome and change is possible. My work with her has helped me find who I am and discover my own power. My transformation with her was more emotional than physical, which is how I know it is real. Many times, struggles with physical health are a manifestation of struggles with mental health. And Dr. Hughes treated my obesity by also treating my mind and spirit. Words will never be able to describe how grateful I am for Dr. Hughes. If you're ready for change and results, go see her. She is worth every penny and minute of your time. read more

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I have been a patient of Dr Hughes since January 2018 and it has been a great journey !!! I have been on a lo glycemic diet plan and along with some supplements in the beginning which I was able to ease off of, I have been able to loose over 36 lbs in 6 months AND eat healthy ! I've also learned how to eat healthy when traveling for work and fun which was originally a stumbling block. I have picked up the right tools to use for a successful path and Dr Hughes and Jennifer and have supportive and wonderful to work with. A+ experience read more

Sheila Hughes, MD - Doctors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thanks to the continuous support of Dr. Hughes and her team, I finally achieved my ultimate goal and made it to the stage! Don't wait to begin your health and fitness journey. Pick up the phone and schedule your consult! read more

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I love how Dr Hughes treated me as an individual, a whole person. She throughly explained ALL my blood work results, we talked about personal challenges, hormone impacts, and benefits to HRT. I needed this conversation and her recommended treatment. I will provide another update in a few months. I'm looking forward to feeling whole again. read more

I was a patient of Dr Hughes in 2014 and lost 20 lb in 3 months! And kept it off for years! Now 6 years later I'm back post menopause and corona lock downs, and everything else we are all going through It's hard not to eat too much right now. I can't recommend Dr Hughes enough! She's amazing, personable and genuine. Worth every penny! I know it works so I feel great about being back in a weekly basis. It's all psychological to me as it is for most people. read more

Her program works! I heard about Dr.hughes through a friend and since I was struggling to lose the weight I gained during college, I decided to go to a professional who can help me lose the extra weight and maintain a healthy weight. I went to her about a year ago. She is absolutely amazing! Her program is easy to follow and you don't have to starve yourself. You get all the needed nutritions. It's really a lifestyle rather than a diet and you have to think about it that way too. If you want to maintain the weight when you reach your goal, you should be aware that you cannot go back to bad old habits. Dr. Hughes really taught me how to look and think about food and have a healthy lifestyle while still having indulgence meals once in a while. In her program you get a very good understanding of what is good for your body and what your body doesn't need and is just stored as fat. She is super nice and always made me feel great about my body even when I was just starting the program. Weight loss does not happen over night but if you have discipline and stick with the program, you will see results ! Follow her advise ! Even small changes in your lifestyle matter ! remember at the end is totally on you to follow the program and make the change. Her staff is also absolutely amazing! They are always very nice and accommodating. All the schedules are always on time and there is no wait time. I highly recommend Dr. Hughes to anyone who is ready to have a healthy lifestyle! I normally don't share pictures of myself on Yelp, but this program (as you can see below) has helped me so much to achieve my goal that I'm making an exception in this review :) read more

Sheila Hughes, MD - Doctors Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I received a Juliet laser skin resurfacing facial treatment. After receiving my first treatment the changes were immediately noticeable. My skin is tighter, smoother and more youthful. I hardly wear makeup as there is no need. My skin looks good. Dr. Hughes and her assistant Jenny were amazing. This procedure took 25 minutes to complete and it was not painful. I only felt a slight and I mean very minimal burning sensation. After receiving the treatment your skin does get red and eventually it peels. You do have have a little downtime such as you have to stay out of direct sun for about a week. However it so worth it! I highly recommend Dr Hughes because she definitely delivers results! One very satisfied middle aged woman! read more

I have been a huge fan of Sottipelli Natural Bio-Identical Hormones....ever since it became clear that I could benefit greatly from them...nearly 10 years ago!! I had foggy brain, lethargy, night sweats, joint pain, zero libido, etc! Once we got those symptoms under control..it became clear that these hormones are designed for long term effects...heart, joints, brain, metabolism, muscle tone...the list is endless and sustaining! Suffice to say they have changed my life...my mind, my health and my marriage have never been stronger. Oh yes..we still have curve balls thrown at us like everyone...But, by the grace of God...I cannot imagine our lives being any more beautiful!! We are from AZ and my husband has had an incredible opportunity to work remotely here for an extended time...unfortunately it would mean I would be overdue on getting my next hormone insertion! I decided to check Sottipelli's website for a local doctor!! I am soo glad I did...Dr. Sheila Hughes has such a caring office staff and she herself has been incredibly attentive from the very first phone call.....she is professional, thorough, thinks outside of the box and is absolutely fantastic!! My hormone insertion went beautifully! I left her office feeling like I had spent time with an old friend! Thank you Dr. Hughes!! AZ is close enough.. I look forward to our next appointment!! read more

I'm a local personal trainer and had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Hughes earlier today. I was honestly pretty blown away with Dr. Hughes' knowledge and professionalism. She's also very nice and easy to talk to! I can always tell a good nutrition, trainer, or any health professional by the recommendations they give being very specific and tailored to each person instead of a general cookie cutter approach. I will highly recommend her to my clientele and recommend her to anyone that is serious about getting into a healthy weight. read more

Doing homework for a dear friend and came across Sheila. Fortunately I was able to learn about Sheila and what she offers which separates her from others. Biggest concern was my friend getting on a weight loss plan that would actually work and not these fly by night programs. I called and right away was spoken to professionally and given direct informative answers. Sheila's website has in depth information on her services. I look forward to my friend seeing feet results with Sheila! Thanks for offering a fantastic business down in LA for my fabulous friend! read more

Today my boyfriend and I had the pleasure of meeting with Dr. Hughes to get him an ablative laser skin resurfacing facial treatment to treat his deep acne scars(see pictures). He's always had very problematic skin so this experience was worth every minute. When we first arrived, we were greeted by Jenn and Lance, making the environment very welcoming! He was seen immediately, and the entire process took about 30 minutes, start to finish. Nurse Jenn put some numbing cream on his face, let it sit for a bit, then Dr Hughes went ahead and began with the laser. He explained it as just a different sensation, but painless! He even took a nap while the treatment happened. I love the fact that there was no chemicals involved, since his skin is as sensitive as it is. Jenn applied some aloe Vera gel, gave us our aftercare instructions and sent us on our way. Dr Hughes was so caring, she told let us know that any questions we may have had just to reach out and she would be happy to answer them. Definitely a great first experience and we can't wait to return for the second round of treatment! 10/10 guys!! read more

Dr. Hughes has changed my life. I've been seeing her for 3 months and have gotten results every week. I'm so grateful I was referred to her, Her program is effective and she is very knowledgable and friendly. As for the staff, it is rare to encounter such a nice people at a doctor's office. Jennifer at the front desk is the best. It is a bit pricey and they don't take insurance. However, I've lost over 20 lbs with her and that's worth any amount of money to me. read more

After having 2 kids in less than 2 years, i finally reached a point where I was fed up with the extra weight. I was referred to Dr Hughes and have had amazing results! I lost 30 pounds in ten weeks from following her meal plan suggestions! And for the first time in over 3 years, I am back at my pre-pregnancy weight! Dr Hughes didn't put me on a diet, she taught me how to live a healthy lifestyle and make better choices. Total life changer! read more

Dr. Sheila Hughes is amazing! I needed help losing the baby weight from 2 pregnancies. She taught me the importance about nutrition and that this was not just a lose weight quick gimmick, it is a life style change. She offers wonderful recipes and she makes the losing weight journey a lot less scary and a lot more delicious! She is not just your doctor; she is your coach! She helps you through all the ups and downs of losing weight. She is compassionate, honest, and focused on getting you to your goal and staying there! read more

Dr. Hughes is wonderful! Her ability to guide you to see more than you are aware of is truly brilliant. Dr. Hughes cares about her clients and her client's wellbeing. I've referred several friends and they've all loved her. Definitely a topnotch doctor and incredible person all around! read more

I've always struggled with weight until now! Dr. Sheila and her staff are truly amazing! They helped me design a weight loss program fit just to me, and the weekly check-ins not only motivated me but kept me accountable. I've always wanted to feel great in my own skin and after only a few short weeks into this program my life and waist size is changing before my eyes! I could not thank Dr. Sheila and her staff enough. Being a new mom of a 10 month old and always struggling with weight loss I felt like I would never get to my goal weight. But here I am now proud and ready to take on the rest of my journey knowing that Dr. Sheila and her team are with me every step of the way. I started only 4 weeks ago at 196.9 pounds up 40 pounds from my goal weight. As of now I've lost 14lbs in 4 weeks. This is not a diet, it's a life change. Dr. Sheila customized a plan just for me and it's great because your eating real food, no shakes, no starving yourself, real food! The metobolic boosters are amazing, it gives me additional energy and helps me take on the world! The office is so clean and inviting! I can't say enough wonderful things about this program and the people who support it. The most important thing I wanted was someone who understood my daily struggle and could relate to my weight loss journey. Dr. Sheila designed this program based upon her own weight loss journey many years ago! To her and her staff I am so internally grateful and please if your reading this know that it could change your life too! Please go today even if it's just to ask questions or see if it's a right fit for you! I promise you it won't disappoint! Best journey I've been on yet! read more