Dr. Barnes is by far the best doctor in any specialty I have ever had. She cared for me throughout…read moremy pregnancy, and she was incredibly compassionate and patient. She talked through every one of my concerns and ultimately helped me achieve the exact birth plan I had hoped for. I believe I healed very quickly because of some of her decisions. Her office, though, is very, very challenging to work with. That said (and maybe sadly), it started getting a little easier to work with them once the $300 office fee started getting charged and patients started leaving. Still, they were very challenging and often lacked compassion for other women I saw who were struggling with very serious issues. But in any event, almost all OB back offices suck, so you might as well go with Dr. Barnes. She is the absolute best.

I cried after leaving her office. She was so condescending and before even examining me told me…read morethat it would not possible for me to have PCOS and questioned where I'd gotten that diagnosis (every OBGYN I have ever seen has unanimously drawn that conclusion). She then proceeded to tell me I didn't understand the female reproductive system and told me I needed to be on oral birth control. She ignored me when I explained why for my mental health that was no longer an option for me. This was all very disappointing coming from a young woman.. if this were someone of a previous generation or a man it would have still be upsetting, but more expected. I have never left a review of any business before..but I don't want another woman going to her and having a similar experience, especially given the vulnerable nature of her specialty.

It seems cruel for me to even have to assign one star…read more Had an ultrasound-guided D&E here where the doctor not only punctured my uterus but also accidentally removed my right fallopian tube. I then had to pay for an HSG and a hysteroscopy to assess the damage. I am indeed missing my right fallopian tube. I was told they'd reimburse me for those, but I'd have to submit it through insurance. I can't bring myself to go through this process. So I'm posting my experience as a warning to other women. This botched procedure was performed on NYE of 2024, and I still have pain. I still feel intense anger when I think about how the doctor chuckled that I'd still be able to get pregnant through IVF when I was crying that I was worried I'd never be able to get pregnant again.

We've been with this clinic for almost 2 yrs now and couldn't be happier for finding them!…read more From our first appointment scheduling to our first visit, it's been a great experience for my husband and I. Getting a hold of someone whenever I have questions have never been easier. Not only do they pickup the phone call in a timely manner, but I was never in a longer hold. A few instances happened when they were busy, but that's understandable. I am always able to message them through my portal. Anything urgent, they are on top of it. Luckily I only had 2 events when this happened. From getting my labs to any test I needed, this clinic had been a breeze! I've called several other clinics before finding out about FOWH and the rest either never pickup or they're so disorganized and unhelpful during a phone consult. The sonographers that we've had were always kind, timely and helpful. We have had some questions and they're so wonderful in addressing them. Biggest shoutout to our Dr. Mitri. He is empathetic, highly knowledgeable and is just a good human being. He pays attention to every detail, he doesn't miss any question we have and he's very good at responding to our out-of-office messages/questions. His bedside manners are exceptional. He is respectful, has a good sense of humor and does his job really well. We're so happy to be a patient at FOWH and we appreciate the staff for being great! We look forward to every visit we have.

Thrive Wellness Center ~. I just got off the phone with Patti which reminded me I needed to write a…read morereview for Patti ~ Jennifer and the TEAM I first went to Jennifer years back for hormonal issues. Jennifer was so caring and understanding and went over all my options with me ~ Jennifer actually takes the time to listen with empathy and advise accordingly.. Ladies. There's a different vibe here from your standard "Doctors office". Its positive .. informative and friendly Thanks Thrive.

I was initially hesitant to write this review, but after receiving follow-up emails from Thrive…read moreasking for feedback, I felt it was important to share my experience. I've been dealing with hormonal imbalance for the past four months. I'm currently with Kaiser and have seen nine different doctors, most of whom suggested anti-anxiety or antidepressant medication. However, I knew something deeper was going on. What I initially thought were panic attacks at night turned out to be hot flashes. I often felt dismissed and unheard, which was incredibly frustrating. My wife helped me research other options, and that's when we found Thrive. After reading so many positive reviews, I felt hopeful that I had finally found a place where I would be seen and heard. My first visit with the doctor was positive. She listened to my concerns and ordered bloodwork. However, after completing my labs, I had difficulty getting a follow-up appointment. My calls were not returned, and I eventually had to use the emergency text number just to get a response. I was told I had a phone appointment scheduled at 11 AM, but I never received a call. When I followed up, they offered me an in-person appointment later that day, which I accepted. During that visit, the doctor reviewed my labs and told me a pharmacist would contact me the next day to start testosterone treatment. Unfortunately, I never received that call. I want to be clear that I'm not trying to be difficult, but dealing with hormonal issues has significantly impacted my quality of life. I've been experiencing sleepless nights, restlessness, irritability, bladder issues, and an overall sense that I'm not functioning at my best. Given that this is an out-of-pocket service, the lack of communication has been extremely frustrating. I've since called and emailed multiple times without any response. Additionally, when you call their office, it goes straight to a generic voicemail that doesn't clearly identify the business, and messages are not returned. It feels like you have to constantly follow up just to get basic communication and even then, responses are inconsistent. I also want to add that I typically don't write reviews like this. However, if you are struggling the way I have been, I wouldn't want another woman to go through what I've experienced. I truly believe women should support one another and take each other's concerns seriously, and unfortunately, that has not been my experience here.

Dr Chang left private practice in 2012. She has worked at Kaiser ever since. She used to work at…read moreFair Oaks Women's Health.

Dr. Chang is the sweetest ob. Extremely knowledgeable, and has wonderful bedside manner.read more

Lisa Chang is the worst of the worst doctors I have ever had. She lied, cheated and forced me into…read morean unnecessary C section only for her own convenience and serious infection to be hospitalized. On the first day I was in hospital for scheduled induction, she had 24-hour duty, went home to sleep and didnt return till i was into 37 hours on Pitocin. She poked my water without my permission, and caused me infection and my baby heart rate dropped into dangerous situations where I could only accept C section. She scolded me not to cry before entering the operation room, not worthy of crying?! while my life and my baby's life were in her hands. Only for a couple hundred dollars more, she wants a surgery instead of natural birth. For an insurance covered procedure, she lied to me its cosmetic, I paid her cash and extra. Later, both Blue Shield and Optum confirmed she never billed. After I asked my money back, she claimed through insurance. Don't even think twice, go find another doctor.

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Chang! Her office is super efficient, her staff are all…read moreextremely warm and friendly, and Dr. Chang herself is phenomenal. She listens to your concerns, is extremely knowledgeable and has amazing bedside manner. Let's face it, no one jumps for joy over the idea of getting a pap - and some of us have had downright traumatic experiences in the past - but with Dr. Chang you can rest assured that it will be a breeze! It was over before I even knew it and it didn't even feel the least bit uncomfortable. She will also perform an ultrasound to ensure that your ovaries and uterus are structurally sound and there's no underlying issues which is a nice touch, especially since you don't need to schedule another visit solely for this as it's done in office by Dr.Chang herself! I'm so glad to have found her - a good OBGYN that makes you feel safe and comfortable is so hard to find these days but Dr. Chang is proof that they still exist!

This review is long overdue! I've been a patient of Dr. Mitri for almost 12 years and I must say…read morehe's the only OBGYN that has ever made me feel comfortable (I've had lots of awkward experiences with other OBGYN's). I'm very thankful Dr. Mitri has helped and delivered all three of my pregnancies. I recently became pregnant with my fourth child and by week 8 I was feeling off - I completely went from feeling good and happy to all of a sudden feeling grief/loss. I immediately messaged Dr. Mitri and he assisted me with a list of doctors that would help guide me through my depression. Unfortunately, my gut feeling was correct. On my 12 week ultrasound my baby was not developing well. He had a lot of abnormalities. Dr. Mitri gave me guidance on my pregnancy and referred me to a specialist. Sadly, at my 16 week ultrasound following my cvs negative results we noticed the baby did not have a heartbeat. Dr. Mitri was so compassionate and assisted me in coordinating with the hospital to getting me induced and delivering the baby. I cannot thank Dr. Mitri and his staff enough for all the love and guidance . Dr. Mitri has been very supportive and has given me hope for future pregnancies. I highly recommend Dr. Mitri! He's an exceptional doctor and such a lovely human being.

Love Dr.Mitri He is the best…read moreWill recommend him for sure, you get everything done at his office He might be late sometimes due to emergency but he calls you to fallow up, you have questions he answers them in less than 24 hours he is on top of his patient care, that's what I love about him. He is the best basically

I am deeply grateful to Dr. Leah Marsh at Glendale Adventist Hospital for the care I received…read moreduring my robotic hysterectomy. From the very first appointment, she listened to me with patience, explained everything clearly, and made me feel safe and understood during a very emotional and difficult time in my life. My surgery and recovery were smooth, and I truly feel this experience was life-changing. I will always be thankful for her professionalism, compassion, and excellent care. Highly recommended.

HI LEVEL OF DISFUNCTION WITH THIS OFFICE…read more Its extreamly difficult scheduling an appointment. Iv tried 8 times now and the people who answer the phones are out of the country and are not capable of scheduling appointments.

Dr. Vanessa Isiaka is the best! I can't thank her enough for the care, compassion, and support she…read moregave me throughout my pregnancy, especially during such a challenging journey. She is incredibly caring, calm, and always made me feel supported. Her assistant, Adriana, is amazing as well. She is kind, helpful, and always welcoming. I am so grateful for both of them and highly recommend their team! Thank you.

I am a little disappointed by my experience here. I was referred to this practice by a friend who…read moreraved about being a patient with Dr. Isiaka, which is what led me to happily pay the $300 fee. Sadly, I deeply regret visiting this office. I arrived on time and wasn't greeted or even acknowledged by the receptionist. In fact, she looked annoyed that I even bothered to come. I sat for about 35 minutes beyond my appointment time and finally decided to interact with the receptionist to ask if perhaps I was skipped or maybe even missed my call to come to the back? Needless to say, that conversation felt a bit unkind. A few minutes later, I was called in to see Dr. Robinson, her assistant was pleasant and eased the tension that I was feeling bc let's be honest, I wasn't thrilled to be there by that point. The doctor wasn't overly nice but wasn't mean either. It's hard enough to find a woman of color doctor in Los Angeles, but I'm not sure if I want a lack of warmth in a GYN. Perhaps she's kinder to a different kind of patient. She made a few recommendations and told me I could get dressed and left, never to be seen or heard from again. I wasn't even offered the option to use the restroom before we got started or after for that matter. It was a very uncomfortable experience. Somehow I managed to find a bathroom while I waited another 20 mins to be called to see the phlebotomist. Honorable mention: the nurse who took my blood was AMAZING. She was really nice to me, and it sucks that of all the people that you come into contact with at this office, only two made me feel welcomed. Best blood test I've ever had-- I didn't feel a thing and I wish I could take her to every appointment when blood needs to be drawn. After two weeks, I finally received my test results. Only one had a note from the practice explaining what those results meant. Thankfully, we live in an age of AI so chatGPT explained what my AMH results meant. All in all, I doubt I'll ever go back to this practice. Paying $300 to be treated as if my presence is a disruption isn't worth it to me. I left this office with nothing gained except negative emotions. Maybe it's not a space for young and employed women of color. Maybe it was simply too late in the day to find the strength to smile at a patient. Sadly, I will never know.

I've had Dr Fong for 7ish years. She's the best there is! Kind, informative, knowledgeable, A plus…read moreOBGYN. The staff is nice too.

To be honest, I really don't understand all the positive reviews for her. I don't typically like to…read moreleave less than stellar reviews for a provider, but I think it's necessary to at least offer a different experience and perspective. I will caveat that perhaps your experience with this provider depends on the reason for your visit. For me, it was one and done with Dr. Fong, not in a good way. I met with Dr. Fong about 2 years ago for women's health as I was looking for a new gynecologist and also going through egg freezing at the time. I had been going to Fair Oaks Women's Health already and was switching providers because my previous provider left. I was older (around 40 years old) and had been diagnosed with low ovarian reserve (DOR). During my meeting with Dr. Fong, her comments made me feel like all of my fertility problems were due to my older age. I understand there is some truth to that, but she did not offer any other explanations. I came away feeling like "oh, what did you expect because you're old," and I felt shamed for being older. Granted, she never said that directly to me, but that was the tone. I felt dismissed during my appointment. She also made me feel like I should not expect to freeze too many eggs because of my DOR. While I understood it would be difficult and not to have high expectations, I was still hoping for ways to improve my egg freezing results. She gave me little to no hope. Well, I ended up going to acupuncture and taking herbs (which she did say could be helpful) and (after only freezing 5 eggs total across two rounds at age 39) froze 6 more eggs at age 41 in one cycle. Even worse, I got some bloodwork done, and it came back that my TSH was unusually low although my free T4 was fine. She offered no explanation and diagnosed me with sub clinical hyperthyroidism when I have no history of thyroid problems. In fact, I started seeing a Chinese medicine doctor for my fertility issues. I happened to mention my hyperthyroidism diagnosis, and he immediately asked me what supplements I was taking. It turns out that I was taking too many (didn't know that was possible!). He recommended supplements to cut out, and sure enough, my thyroid functioning returned to normal. I should mention that I specifically listed all of my supplements on my appointment form with Dr. Fong because I knew I was taking quite a few for fertility. It was particularly sad because I was excited to have a doctor with a similar ethnic background and came away very disappointed. I have fortunately since found another provider at FOWH, but I did not return for a while after such a negative experience. She seems to be good as an OB, but based on my experience, I would not recommend her to anyone no matter what the reason for their visit.

I'm very grateful to Dr. Chou and her team at the new Arcadia office. She delivered both of my…read morebabies by C-section, and I'm thankful that both deliveries went smoothly and resulted in two healthy boys. Dr. Chou is very professional and highly skilled. My recovery after both surgeries was smooth, and the incision scars are minimal. She also has excellent bedside manner and is very attentive to details, which made me feel comfortable and well cared for throughout the process. Her team at the office is also wonderful. Communication is clear, appointments run smoothly, and the staff is always helpful. The office may not be fancy or full of extra services, but they truly make you feel cared for and listened to. I really appreciate the level of attention and professionalism from Dr. Chou and her entire team. Highly recommended.

If I could give a negative review, I would. Whatever you do, stay away from this doctor…read more I saw her to ask about getting an IUD, and she literally said to me, "Why can't men just wear condoms?" I was in shock. She then proceeded to try to talk me out of getting an IUD, saying that because I've never had children, I don't know what pain is. She was incredibly insensitive, and I couldn't believe I was talking to a medical professional. Additionally, she didn't offer or recommend any other birth control options. Instead, she was incredibly rude throughout the appointment.