Hoag Health Center - Irvine - Woodbury - Irvine (CA)

1 /5 Arash Mehraban: They are scammers! They misdiagnosed a simple case of infection common during the winter, like the flu. They prescribed weak antibiotics (a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment). Instead of prescribing stronger antibiotics, Dr. Arif ordered an unnecessary chest X-ray, which cost me $500, before correcting the mistake and prescribing more effective antibiotics. Never going back!

1 /5 Gabby K: If I only could give a zero… I got charged 1300 for a hip pain that obviously was muscular. But Dr Reed started guessing all my symptoms. He ran a urine test for him to make sure I didn’t have blood I said I didn’t have anything before he ran the test not only that. I told him I was not pregnant and He ran Test on that too! I got charged for x ray 905 dollars which I knew my hip bone was fine he just sent me ibuprofen and my le relaxers which obviously didn’t help either. I should have read all the reviews before going. Now I have a big bill that I don’t even know how I’m going to pay. Never going back to that “doctor”

1 /5 jaebum choi: Don’t go here. They will charge $800 for x-ray. Go without insurance could be cheaper.

1 /5 Mckenna Studley: I have a history of tonsillitis and I came in telling them exactly what I knew was the problem. The doctor came in and told me that i had a viral infection and she was not going to prescribe antibiotics bc it would be “a great disservice to my body”.I knew this was a lie bc I just went to this exact same urgent care in December and they had no problem giving me antibiotics to help me get better. I had to politely argue with the doctor to even get her to prescribe anything. She was condescending and made me feel stupid for even coming in, keep in mind my tonsils are so swollen they touch in my throat and I can hardly swallow water. I haven’t eaten in two days i’m in so much pain and all she could tell me was to gargle with salt water more often and that it was my fault for biting my nails because she saw me picking at my cuticles while she was berating me. I don’t even bite my nails. She told me to take tylenol even though i’m severely allergic, which is in my chart. She was also so rude to the nurse in the room as well. I will never be returning and I suggest you all stay for away as well. The rest of the staff was super nice though! Just another doctor with an ego trip.

1 /5 Reojin Lim: I would give 0 stars if there was an option. Front desk and nurses are professional, polite and kind. Doctor should not embarrass patient and be more empathetic if they are unaware of patients long history with a disease. Especially if there are scribes in the room. Unnecessary and personal remarks were made that were inhumane and inappropriate. Also, do not disregard patient’s concerns- scarring of a blistering rash is NOT merely pigmentation. I have pictures of the progression of the blistering rash until it scarred. THUS it is not "pigmentation". That is called gaslighting and patients are supposed to be able to trust a doctor to hear their concerns and not disregard and bull-doze them- making them feel like they shouldn’t have made the visit in the first place. I have a pre-existing condition but that is not the reason I was there today. I can discuss my condition with the specialist that has been treating me for 10+ years. Did not even check certain bruising on my scalp or swelling of lymphs when they were my main concern and I even stated that in writing upon checking in as a "reason for visit", as well as to the initial nurse who took my vitals, and to the doctor in front of two scribes as well. Scribes should also introduce themselves and ask for permission to even be in the room, instead of just imposing and coming into the room where patient may not be comfortable with them being there. There may be patients who arent as comfortable to go to doctors and they will deal with/ignore their pain until it becomes intolerable. I would never recommend this doctor to anyone-she is inhumane and makes the patient feel ignored, disregarded, uncomfortable, and judged for medical decisions that were made by another professional in Johns Hopkins Healthcare, Maryland, when she has no idea about patients history. Her negligence is disgusting.

1 /5 Gabby K: If I only could give a zero… I got charged 1300 for a hip pain that obviously was muscular. But Dr Reed started guessing all my symptoms. He ran a urine test for him to make sure I didn’t have blood I said I didn’t have anything before he ran the test not only that. I told him I was not pregnant and He ran Test on that too! I got charged for x ray 905 dollars which I knew my hip bone was fine he just sent me ibuprofen and my le relaxers which obviously didn’t help either. I should have read all the reviews before going. Now I have a big bill that I don’t even know how I’m going to pay. Never going back to that “doctor”

1 /5 Arash Mehraban: They are scammers! They misdiagnosed a simple case of infection common during the winter, like the flu. They prescribed weak antibiotics (a misdiagnosis and incorrect treatment). Instead of prescribing stronger antibiotics, Dr. Arif ordered an unnecessary chest X-ray, which cost me $500, before correcting the mistake and prescribing more effective antibiotics. Never going back!

1 /5 jaebum choi: Don’t go here. They will charge $800 for x-ray. Go without insurance could be cheaper.

1 /5 Reojin Lim: I would give 0 stars if there was an option. Front desk and nurses are professional, polite and kind. Doctor should not embarrass patient and be more empathetic if they are unaware of patients long history with a disease. Especially if there are scribes in the room. Unnecessary and personal remarks were made that were inhumane and inappropriate. Also, do not disregard patient’s concerns- scarring of a blistering rash is NOT merely pigmentation. I have pictures of the progression of the blistering rash until it scarred. THUS it is not "pigmentation". That is called gaslighting and patients are supposed to be able to trust a doctor to hear their concerns and not disregard and bull-doze them- making them feel like they shouldn’t have made the visit in the first place. I have a pre-existing condition but that is not the reason I was there today. I can discuss my condition with the specialist that has been treating me for 10+ years. Did not even check certain bruising on my scalp or swelling of lymphs when they were my main concern and I even stated that in writing upon checking in as a "reason for visit", as well as to the initial nurse who took my vitals, and to the doctor in front of two scribes as well. Scribes should also introduce themselves and ask for permission to even be in the room, instead of just imposing and coming into the room where patient may not be comfortable with them being there. There may be patients who arent as comfortable to go to doctors and they will deal with/ignore their pain until it becomes intolerable. I would never recommend this doctor to anyone-she is inhumane and makes the patient feel ignored, disregarded, uncomfortable, and judged for medical decisions that were made by another professional in Johns Hopkins Healthcare, Maryland, when she has no idea about patients history. Her negligence is disgusting.

1 /5 Mckenna Studley: I have a history of tonsillitis and I came in telling them exactly what I knew was the problem. The doctor came in and told me that i had a viral infection and she was not going to prescribe antibiotics bc it would be “a great disservice to my body”.I knew this was a lie bc I just went to this exact same urgent care in December and they had no problem giving me antibiotics to help me get better. I had to politely argue with the doctor to even get her to prescribe anything. She was condescending and made me feel stupid for even coming in, keep in mind my tonsils are so swollen they touch in my throat and I can hardly swallow water. I haven’t eaten in two days i’m in so much pain and all she could tell me was to gargle with salt water more often and that it was my fault for biting my nails because she saw me picking at my cuticles while she was berating me. I don’t even bite my nails. She told me to take tylenol even though i’m severely allergic, which is in my chart. She was also so rude to the nurse in the room as well. I will never be returning and I suggest you all stay for away as well. The rest of the staff was super nice though! Just another doctor with an ego trip.