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    Steven Abelowitz, MD, FAAP

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    Abelowitz at Hoag Hospital when he was the first pediatrician to examine my daughter after she was born.

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    Dr Harris, nurse maggie, and all the staff at Oso Pediatrics are amazing! The care and love and…read moreattention everyone gives to your children, you know you're in good hands. I originally loved Dr Harris for his upbeat personality and fun vibe he has with my son. But he's also super knowledgable and takes his time getting to know you and your family. Everyone makes me feel so confident and calm when I walk through the door. I am so happy with Oso Pediatrics and I can't recommend them enough. My kids will be going here for years and years! :-)

    We've been coming here since our son was born and he's now 1.5 and I couldn't be happier with our…read moredecision. The office is incredibly clean and well organized. All of the staff are kind - from the front desk, to the nurses, and the doctors. It's super easy to call and get an appointment, even one the same day! Checking in online is super easy and I feel like I have easy access to all of the information I need to support my son. I want to give an extra shoutout to Dr. Harris. I can't imagine having survived the first year of parenthood without his support and expertise. He's incredible patient, thorough, and positive about every question we have about raising a kid. He provides lots of researched information about concerns we have had and makes us feel so much better about all of our decisions. I've told all of my friends to bring their kids here because it's truly a great experience.

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    Coastal Kids

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    3.9(97 reviews)
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    We are such big fans of this practice…read more We have loved the access to multiple OC locations and while Dr. Bui's schedule can fill up we've had great luck with seeing Dr. Matthew Harris. Dr. Harris is smart, caring, funny, and he has the most amazing bedside manner. He is someone you would want to be friends with out in real life! Highly recommend Coastal Kids if you want to ensure your child is in great and kind hands always!

    We were patients here for years, but after the practice was sold to private equity, the change has…read morebeen impossible to ignore. What used to feel like a pediatric office now feels like a business focused on maximizing revenue. Getting an appointment is an exercise in frustration. Even reaching someone by phone is difficult, and when you do, you're often told there isn't any availability. The patient portal is another nightmare--I spent an hour just trying to regain access, which made communicating with the office even more difficult. The front office staff seem completely burned out. Every interaction feels transactional, and there always seems to be another fee. The final straw came when we switched to a new pediatrician. Our new provider attempted to retrieve my children's vaccination records through the California Immunization Registry, only to discover Coastal Kids hadn't entered them. Because of that oversight, I had to request the records directly from Coastal Kids--and they charged me $20 per child to send records to our new doctor's office. Charging families to correct the consequences of your own administrative failures is a terrible way to treat patients. If you're looking for a pediatric practice that is accessible, patient-focused, and organized, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere. We left because the quality of the experience steadily declined, and unfortunately, our experience during the transfer out only confirmed that we made the right decision.

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    Courtney Jones, D.O., F.A.A.P. - Our big healthy boy and his buddy Dr Jones

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    3.7(51 reviews)
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    We don't normally see Dr. Courtney Jones, but we scheduled a newborn appointment with her because…read moreour regular pediatrician was out of town and we needed someone to evaluate a possible heart arrhythmia our midwife detected in our son. Dr. Jones personally said she could squeeze us in the next day specifically due to the concern -- but when we arrived, she dismissed the issue almost immediately. Despite our midwife and even we as parents being able to clearly hear the irregularity through a stethoscope and see it on a pulse ox screen, Dr. Jones insisted that no one could hear (not diagnose but HEAR) an arrhythmia without an EKG. She barely listened for a few seconds and said she couldn't hear anything. Dr. Jones refused to take our concern seriously and ultimately was really rude and arrogant in how she talked to us even though we were understandably concerned and emotional about the situation with our newborn. This was incredibly upsetting, as it was the entire reason for our visit and the only reason we scheduled with her in the first place. Unfortunately, the rest of the visit was equally disappointing. No one greeted us when we arrived, even though Dr. Jones and the receptionist were both sitting at the front desk and appeared unoccupied. We were then kept waiting for 30 minutes past our appointment time. When she finally saw us, she didn't introduce herself, made dismissive and rude remarks about our choices for basic medical decisions, and generally lacked warmth or professionalism. Their billing system is another major issue as other reviewers have emphasized -- they didn't take our copay at the time of the visit, and we still haven't received a bill weeks later. They also communicate using a Gmail address, which is not HIPAA-compliant, and fail to practice informed consent in any meaningful way. For comparison, our usual pediatrician and their team are incredibly warm, respectful, and professional. They greet us every time, take our concerns seriously, and offer comfortable seating (something that sounds small but really matters when you've just given birth!) and nursing accommodations. The experience with Dr. Jones and this office could not have been more different. We won't be returning.

    This is the worst pediatricians office I have honestly ever experienced. We were originally seeing…read morea different Pediatrician at this office who was amazing and very thorough and unfortunately he moved and Dr Jones took over. She is not empathetic towards her patients at all. I have needed to come in for several reason for two of my children. She did not help either one of them and she also repeatedly missed that my son had problems with his vision. I would highly recommend seeing a pediatrician who cares more deeply about their patients and their needs. She seems like a very check the box person who is unable to emotionally connect with her patients and their family's.

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    Sea View Pediatrics

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    3.1 mi

    I would like to respectfully share some feedback regarding both appointment scheduling and the care…read moreexperience. I understand that working in a call center and medical office can be demanding, and I appreciate the efforts of your team. However, after several appointments over the past few months, I have noticed some areas that may benefit from improvement. Today, while trying to schedule an appointment for my child, I found that very few appointment times were available, and the interaction felt somewhat lacking in empathy. As parents, when we call regarding our children's health, we are often concerned and looking for reassurance as well as assistance. I have also noticed that many appointments seem to be handled by nurses rather than physicians. While I appreciate the nurses and their hard work, there have been times when the care and guidance provided did not feel as thorough as expected. Even when a child appears to have a simple cold or virus, I believe every concern should be approached with caution, attentiveness, and respect. Having lived in several states and worked professionally as an operations consultant, I have experienced many healthcare systems. I genuinely believe there are opportunities to improve scheduling access, patient communication, and the overall service experience for families. My intention is not to criticize, but to provide constructive feedback in the hope that it helps create a better experience for your staff, parents, and most importantly, the children who are your patients. Thank you for taking the time to listen and consider this feedback.

    Billing sucks. Being charged for things that we didn't…read morehave done. Choc is scamming insurance companies.

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    Mia Bella Pediatrics

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    4.0(82 reviews)
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    We recently had a disappointing experience with Mia Bella's pediatrician's office regarding billing…read morepractices. After a very brief appointment -- approximately five minutes -- during which Compound W was applied to treat a wart, our insurance was billed and paid the adjusted charges. We were then charged additional out-of-pocket fees on top of that. At the office's direction, we contacted their billing department to dispute the remaining balance due to the minimal nature of the treatment provided. Unfortunately, the charges were not adjusted. We understand healthcare has costs, and we respect medical professionals' time and expertise. However, we believe billing should be reasonable and proportionate to the services rendered. Because of this experience, we've decided to seek care elsewhere. We're sharing this so other families can be informed and ask detailed questions about treatment and billing upfront.

    I loved taking my child here over the years. Dr Kraft is amazing. She truly is one of the best…read moredoctors I have ever met. I am not fond of any of the other doctors there, but it's been a good, comfortable place for my kid. But now, to be able to continue to receive the same service I have been getting and expecting for my family, I have to pay an administrative fee of $150-$250 a year (depending on the number of kids that you have). See the attached photo straight from their check-in portal. Otherwise they will charge you for every non-medical service that isn't covered by insurance - such as a call from your doctor about lab results, a vaccination record for your child or a medication refill over the phone. I am shocked and utterly horrified. It's bad enough that our insurance companies rip us off left and right with high premiums, deductibles, and copays, but now my provider is charging administrative fees!?!?? Their excuse - the insurance companies don't compensate us enough so we need the patients to cough it up. Food, housing, clothing, medicine costs have all increased and people are barely making ends meet these days. Incomes have not increased, but the cost of living has. And now, my pediatricians office wants to make more money by charging for simple things that should be included in the overall care my child receives. Sure, I can opt-out...but then what are you going to charge me for? What non-medical charges will I now expect to see on my bill? I called for a refill...how much do you charge for that? I asked for a note for my child's school....how much do you charge for that? These are not things that should ever be something a parent worries about. We have enough worries about our children and putting food on the table. Now I have to have anxiety about more mystery charges appearing on a bill? There was no prior warning about this...no emails that went out to parents and patients, no update on the website...this appeared as I was trying to do a check for my child for their appointment. There is minimal transparency about what you are charging for these non-medical services. I want no part of being at a place that does something like this. I will need to find a new office now...this is so unethical. How many more patients do you think you will lose because of this? I have never been at an office that has ever done this. What are you going to start charging for next??? How sad...customer care and service is now a money making business at Mia Bella Pediatrics.

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    I've been seeing Dr. Amina for my two girls (ages 2 and 4) for 6 months now, and my experience has…read morebeen very positive so far. As in any doctor's office, there is sometimes a 20-30 minute wait, but seeing her is worth it. I'd say that 4 times out of 5, she's been able to take us for a same-day appointment. She is gentle and takes her time with each child. Dr. Amina is knowledgable with homeopathic medicine as well as Western medicine, and I appreciate that she tries natural remedies first before going the route of medication or antibiotics (which has worked each time!). She's also considerate of how many factors can affect my child when she's sick. For instance, she guessed that my daughter may have asthma when I brought her in for a lingering post-cold cough (her father has asthma, which I hadn't mentioned!). Her staff is friendly, and my girls love the colorful play waiting room, kid-appropriate TV programs playing in the background, child-friendly bathroom, and the cute themed exam rooms. The girls leave with Disney stickers (makes them smile!). And there hasn't been any tears yet. So thankful that such an accessible, caring and skilled pediatrician is only 12 minutes from our home!

    They had overflowing needles I couldn't let Lilian get near them and they didn't give her a shot…read morewhen I requested for her to have one

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    Superkids Pediatrics - She's been with Dr Lee since she was first born!  we love Dr. Lee!!!

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    4.7(71 reviews)
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    I'm very sad that I can only give it five stars here at most, because I think Dr.Lee deserves a…read moreten-star rating. Even more and perfect. Let me just say this firstly: I guarantee with my own integrity that you will not find a better doctor in this area! Without comparison to other doctors, you might never know how good he is. My daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor because of my mother's language barrier, but my son has been seeing Dr. Lee all the time! I'd always had a very good impression of him with my son because he always came to see us very quickly whenever I went to his clinic. First, the waiting time was very short, and second, he was incredibly patient. He answered all my questions very seriously and wasn't in a hurry to leave. I often asked really silly questions, but he always answered them patiently! Believe me, if it were any other doctor, they would have left long ago! Everyone's time is precious. If you can find a doctor like Dr. Lee who is willing to explain any details to you, you must cherish that. His professionalism and knowledge are beyond question. He always manages to pinpoint the problem accurately. Just a very simple example: When my son had a stomachache, I took him to other doctors, and they recommended an X-ray. But Dr. Lee told me that many children have stomach aches due to constipation. I later discovered that every time he complained of stomach pain, he would ask to go to the toilet. Of course, there are many other examples like Dr. Lee,who is exceptionally gentle and attentive when administering vaccines. Compared to other doctors who can even apply bandages crookedly. He never over-treats, and he never creates anxiety for you. No other doctor can compare to him in this respect! As I mentioned, my daughter has been seeing a Chinese-speaking doctor, but recently she caught the flu. Yesterday, Friday, I called her doctor, who very indifferently and barely answered some questions. Today, my daughter has a fever, and because it's the weekend, I couldn't contact them at all to offer any help. I had no choice but to leave a message to Dr. Lee. I really didn't expect him to reply to both of my messages, the second one even at almost 10 pm without any paid! This isn't even within his job description. He could have easily refused to help me. But because of his kindness and his genuine concern for children's , he chose to help. He told me because my son is his patient so he likes to help our family. Of course, I need to immediately transfer my daughter to Dr. Lee's .There's no need to see any other doctor, even if it means communicating in English. I remember asking Dr. Lee before, "Why don't you accept insurance premiums?" Because he doesn't, many people would seek out doctors who do. He told me he didn't want to spend time arguing with insurance companies; he wanted to spend his time seeing and taking care of patients, that's exactly what he did. I'm glad he did that because if he took insurance, his clinic would probably be the busiest in the area. He only charges 100 for a consultation, unlike many places where it's 300. This proves that he genuinely wants what's the best for the children and helping children, not just making money. I realized long ago that my child was more important than $100. I preferred not to go through insurance because when you encounter crucial problems, you realize it was absolutely worth it.

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