Cedars Sinai Urgent Care

I’m sitting here waiting in the lobby and a lady came in clearly in pain without I.D. or anything hence her emergency annnnd she asks to go lay on a bed while she waits for her husband to bring all of her stuff and they say we can’t blah blah. She asked to use the bathroom and was in there for a good 10 mins and when she came out she looked disoriented. Fast forward a good 15 mins goes by and a lady next to her says she needs help she’s going to pass out. Receptionist comes around helps her move to the chair by me till her wheelchair comes out because hey move her to a bed right? No. She is still out here in pain in the lobby and her husband and son showed up right when they were doing the chair transfer but they are still here waiting in the lobby. No bed. Wtf? Doesn’t look or feel right that she can’t be shown better treatment because of some policies in place. I don’t think I’ll be coming here as a walk in if i ever need urgent care and glad i am not here for myself. See it looks like a classy joint but thats me judging a book by its cover tsk tsk. Hope someone sees this and thinks about how a matter like this can be adjusted in the future. It’s kinda scary seeing that when you can’t even do anything to help a person. At a medical center. 3 stars for the waiting room experience and that says a lot because if the inside treatment is actually good then the waiting to be treated or seen should be just as.

Everyone here was SO beyond friendly. I’m the worst patient ever and when I’m sick I’m probably not the nicest to be honest. The woman at the front desk was amazing, and Dr. Katie worked her magic. She was patient, smart and sympathetic. After her recommendation I am already starting to feel better! Thanks Cedars Sinai Urgent Care!!!

This is where I go to urgent care and my doctors office at. I like this place a lot, not saying I like to get sick but it is always great experience going there. The nurses are friendly and the doctors are very professional. Great doctors and oh, they also validate the parking.

Dr Marvin really gave me the 5-​star treatment. I showed up right before they were closing and I was surprised by how accommodating they were. I mean I was a hot mess, crying and carrying on and they took the best care of me. It’s nice to know that customer service is still important at a Cedars Sinai facility. It was very quick check-​in process and the team couldn’t have been friendlier. I’d return if I ever needed emergency services again.

They got my son in and out pretty fast. Since it’s close to our home I took him and they treated him and diagnosed him and he is all well.
They also have «fast track «which makes its super fast!

I have been to many different urgent care centers in LA and this one is by far the best. I had adult chicken pox and another urgent care center mis-​diagnosed me. I wish I’d gone to Cedars-​Sinai first. The doctors are knowledgeable and caring and if you ask for a second opinion, there are many other doctors on site that will be happy to stop by your exam room and take a look (which happened when I was there). A lot of people on here are complaining about the cost of their care or «extra bills.» That is not a reason to give a bad review. The fact is that healthcare can be expensive (especially emergency care) no matter what, just be smart and make sure to confirm online, or through your insurance provider, that they take your insurance plan before you go there. Also, people are complaining about having to wait. They’ve probably never been to urgent care. Waiting is always to be expected. That being said, CS urgent care has the shortest wait time I’ve ever experienced. If you go here you’ll be in great hands.

OMG! I could not be more happier with the treatment I got here. As I had a choice to go to ER or come to Cedars Sinai urgent care. The minute arrive I was greeted with a smile. I love the fact they really care about the people here.
About 10 minutes later I was taken in. Then the nurse was in the room no more then 2 minutes. The doctor came in several minutes after. If you are person who is looking for a great urgent care then you are good hands.
You have private lot parking or street parking. As they validate for you.

had a bad migraine headache which used to be easily treated when I had Kaiser as my insurance. You go to Kaiser, 10 minutes later they put you on IV with Imitrex and other medication and 30 minutes later you are good to go.
I had to wait over 1hour and a half to see a doctor at this urgent care. When I finally saw the doctor, he said we don’t have Imitrex to apply through IV! What kind of Urgent care doesn’t have proper medications? They administered IV with some other medications and it took almost another hour and half until they released me.
My co-​pay was $ 50 which I paid. Fast forward I received another bill. They had charged my insurance for $ 1149 and then sent me a bill for another $ 29 to pay.
I rather go to ER than this Urgent Care.

I would like to tell the entire world how amazing Dr. Alex Turnipseed, PA-​C is! He was so wonderful! I had really bashed up my leg during a filming accident. It had been a full week and I had not seen a doctor. Huge lump on my shin, a big gash, and it was bruised on my entire leg! I started to get scared a few days later, because it was turning yellow and purple! The doctors nurse I see at Cedars was sent a picture via email of my leg– she told me to get over to my Urgent Care ASAP, as it could be serious, needing stitches, or infected.
I was scared and in pain. They open at 12 pm but I guess people get there early to line up. It was a nice building with AC, nice waiting room. I only had to wait about 45 minutes,
The nurses were very nice. The only thing that hurt is that blasted «arm blood pressure «machine! That thing squeezes so hard, it hurt more than my leg.
Then Dr. Turnipseed came in and I swear it was like I knew him for years in a past life.
They talk about doctors not being known for having a good ‘bedside manner’, right? I mean, that has been my experience. No funny business, all fast and furious and to the point, no time for pleasantries, usually always telling me I am a hypochondriach.
Anyways, this doctor was hillarious! He joked around with me, and he assured me I was going ot be fine. He came in and his personality was instantly welcoming, fun, happy and hillarious! He made sure I got an X ray in case I chipped a bone.
He assured me it was not infected.
I said «How do you know?»
He laughed and said he’d been studying these things for a while.
Then he had a look at the X Rays– called me in and told me that I was super lucky, and I fell the right way. I didn’t need an MRI. I would just need to put antibiotic ointment on it and elevate it for another week.
He was supportive, and great and funny! This guy should be an actor! Why is he wasting his time doing something meaningful like helping people!!! This is Hollywood!
Anyways, I am happy to say its been over a week so far and my leg is indeed healing.
I highly reccommend him and this Urgent Care Center. Even the nice ladies in the X Ray department knew how to take X Rays of me in a way not to hurt my leg further. They were gentle, they took time.
Great experience.
–Mara

This place is incredible. Yesterday I went in 15 minutes before they close. They took me in, gave me fluids and took care of me until I was better. The head doctor and head nurse stayed with me until 11 o’clock until I got better. This place is beyond awesome.

They told me I had the flu and to go home. Even though my temp had been high for five days. No meds given. Went to my doctor today and I have pneumonia. Do not go here.
Also– The people are rude! The guy at the front especially. And I waited over two hours… when you are in need of urgent care you want to be as comfortable as possible. This place is horrible!
UPDATE– I had to go back the following Sat. My lips were blistered, my eyes were sealed shut and I had a rash… I was told it was probably just another virus I top of what my pneumonia. But it was not a drug reaction– so keep taking meds. I went to my regular dr. Monday morning and was ordered to stop use of meds– and am currently in hospital for Stevens Johnson Syndrom– a SEVERE DRUG REACTION. 2^nd misdiagnoses!!!

My wife and I spent an intolerably long time waiting for the results of her arm x-​ray. The tech was unable to capture useful views on the first attempt. Apparently the films are sent over to the Cedars Emergency Department for interpretation. How this differs from an ED visit is unclear. The MD on our case stated that our alternative would be to go to the ED and wait even longer. Not very supportive. Also, The secondary staff in the treatment area was constantly engaged in small talk and there was a rather loud din from their laughter. It was a party atmosphere. This was rather unprofessional and inconsiderate. They also announce the first and last names of patients in the waiting area so everyone can hear. I guess we just have to accept this as common practice in this treatment area.

So unimpressed with this Urgent Care center right now. We have an HMO plan, so getting in to see our regular Doc can take time. We also have a kid in preschool. Germs galore. Hence, many trips to Urgent Care. When I’ve gone in during daytime hours I’ve gotten great and prompt care, but every time we’ve gone in the evening they are overly busy and don’t seem to pay attention. They always say «it’s just a contagious virus, go home» — even when no one else in the family is sick. Or «it’s fine for your kid to run a fever for 5 days» — even when he’s not eating, not sleeping, and losing weight. Most recently we had to wait over an hour with an injured toddler — and they completely failed to detect that the poor kid had a broken collarbone! «It’s just bruised,» they said, without taking an Xray. Imagine our horror 3 days later when we found out. They really need to do better.

Got a twisted ankle… Got here at 16:50 still haven’t seen the doctor and its 20:19… Ridiculous !!! Very disrespectful

I wasn’t feeling too great one Friday afternoon, but couldn’t get to the doctor’s before closing. Instead, I stopped by the urgent care on my way home after work. The staff was attentive and there was virtually no wait on a Friday evening. It was a surprisingly pleasant experience.
Facilities are small; nothing fancy, but whatev. Parking lot entrance is off Le Doux and they validate parking. Another pleasant surprise. :)

Thankfully they were pretty quick and the nurses were all very friendly but that does not make up for how terribly rude the doctor was to me. I wish i could remember her name by i walked out so discouraged and angry i didn’t even think to ask for it again. I may call them just so i en edit this with her name. She was pretty young looking black woman. Honestly looked like she was 30 tops. Anyways, age isn’t important just trying to best describe her since i don’t know her name. I ulcerative colitis and am currently having a flare up. All i needed was for a doctor to fill my prescription. Since my last doctor visit i have new insurance and my old GI doctor left the hospital i used to go to. She told me there was nothing she could do. She asked about my medical records and i said i didn’t have them but can’t we call my old hospital for them. She said, ya you can and should have before you came here, you can go to ER and they can help you. I said «That’s shitty!»
NOW take into mind that due to my colitis i haven’t been able to eat for a week besides a few nibbles here and there and have been to the bathroom nonstop, I’m dehydrated and malnourished. She then snapped at me «You don’t need to use that language in my room!!!» almost yelling it. I wasn’t swearing at her so there was no need for her to be so immature about me using the word shitty when i am in the state i am and paying $ 60 just for this horrible human to do absolutely nothing for me. So i left with no prescription and no help of any kind. People all over this country are described painkillers and antidepressants all the time. I need medication to help me stop shitting blood and to help me start eating again and can’t get it for what reason??? So annoyed and hopeless.

how do you rate an establishment that might save your life???
i am hesitant to write about this facility and the hospital but few friends encouraged me cause of the influences a stranger may have from reading this…
where to start? on friday soemtime unknown to me, half my face became paralyzed. couldnt tell until i tried eating. thought nothing of it. hammered through a satty workday and etc. i was told by elders to check it out. i waited til sunday cause im a moron.
by sunday morning… my face was drooping and speech slurred. went to church, pastor kicked me out to go hospital.
this is where i ended up at bout 11am. good hefty line, bit intimidating walking into a medical facility in beverly hills. please do not be intimidated. the staff is über friendly and accomodating. they do not yell or judge and is patient.
upon filing forms, a rn would encourage us to take masks and emphasized patience by saying, «first come first serve basis, except with pediatrics and blood filled emergencies.» or something like this. there was a good amount of adults waiting and my thoughts were on work, reading, case laws, revenue coded, and lunch. basically crap… and the hours im going to spend to be giving meds…
well… i waited five minutes or so and they brought me in. since i told them i can pay cash upto a certain amount, i figured they bumped me up not thhinking much of it.
the rn was fabulous. she was kind and did her thing. i figured she is tired and stress but she was concerned. her attempts to laugh with me was forced upon and it made sense later…
the doc camr in and we spoke. the typical good news and bad news. good news is my face can be healed with meds… bad news is… i better go up the street to cedars sinai to get tested for stroke and heart issues since this facility does not have the machinery.
everything went slow mo and the concept did not really hit til later. and it makes sense… why i was seen first and the ghastly, concerned expressions by the nurses and others…
doc kicked me out and sent me straight to cedars sinai medical hospital. doc did not care about finances, told me dont worry about the money, payment or signing papers and all that. hurry to the ER, they are waiting for you…
my thoughts were wtf??? but nothing realy clicked. did not get too nervous. that comes in the next review…
normally i am an extremely private person. this is not meant to receive comps or messages or encouragement to be strong and all that mushy stuff. it is not meant for attention, attn i avoid and hate. i share the small story because i hope if you are in the area and need medical attn but not so much ER type of place. come here immediately!!! your life is not worth worrying about how to pay, debt, work, school or any other crap… but to be healthy enough to wake up the next day. do not be a moron like me and try to hammer it through with the hopes of waking up the next day like nothing happened…
good luck to all those who ventured in here…
medical facility dedicated to healing people rather than profit… damn!!!

CSMC URGENT CARE IS GREAT & the BEST place to go for your Health Needs! Katy, Sara & Dr Belgarde were the best health providers! They are very sensitive to all my needs as well as my husband’s needs. All the employees are very nice with the big smile. They do take care of you right away!
CSMC URGENT CARE has a good parking & it’s FREE!
Thank you for having the best urgent care!

Beverly Hills, CA: I joined half the number of patients waiting for services wearing a paper mask to «cover my cough».
A mild cough came with me when I began my trip and now appears to have progressed. I just wanted to get a professional opinion so that the remainder of my California visit isn’t compromised.
Check in and initial workup in the exam room was friendly. PA Emily was very gracious and appeared competent. She assured me that I was likely suffering from allergies and a viral infection but nothing serious and faxed in several prescriptions to alleviate symptoms. Two hours spent there from check in to walking out their door.
Parking fee is fully validated for the underground parking area around the corner. Enter on Le Doux from Wilshire.
NOTE: I made a return visit the next day as symptoms had worsened. They promptly checked to be sure my breathing was stable. After talking with Dr. Fitzgerald, a chest x-​ray was ordered and I was put on a nebulizer to help open up my lung passages. I might have a touch of bronchitis and was also given a course of antibiotics. Very convenient that they have access to some of the greater Cedar-​Sinai medical campus.

I came here suffering from severe lower back pain. Although there were a lot of people, I was seen within an hour and was treated and on my way home by hour 2. I would recommend this place to anyone who needs urgent treatment but doesn’t feel like the ER is appropriate.
The nurses and Dr. Tran were all very nice and really seemed to care about me. They really are efficient when it comes to triage and registration.