Laura Evans, MD

I have been seeing Dr. Evans for about 4 – 5 years now. She is amazing!
She takes the time to answer any questions or concerns you might have. She will even answer concerns you have about your family’s medical issues. She really cares and will follow up with you and see how you are doing.
For me, a doctor needs more than just bedside manner to be great. I think a great doctor needs to be competent as well. Dr. Evans is a very good at diagnosing my different illnesses over the years. She prescribes treatments appropriately.
I’m extremely grateful to Dr. Evans for taking care of me and my family.

Called… Will not take children under 14 and you must pay cash then submit claim to your insurance.

Sunday morning at 10:30AM, my pharmacy lost my prescription (again) and I called Dr. Evans’ office to see if there was an on-​call doctor who could help… so they called Dr. Evans and on her day off, she fixed the problem within 10 minutes. Wow! That’s only one of dozen of examples that I have about how great having her as my doctor has been.
I fall into the stereotype of males who won’t go see the doctor and honestly, that changed when I saw Dr. Evans. First, she took her time to go through my entire family history in great detail and listened to my questions. Up until then I had male doctors who gave me a pat on the back and asked if I needed any prescriptions. They would spend 2 – 7 minutes with me and I’d see them 2 years again just to experience the same thing.
Dr. Evans took the opposite approach. She taught me how to understand the possible health risks from daily choices. We went through a full blood panel analysis to make sure that I wasn’t eating too many greasy hamburgers or anything else that may be bad for me based on my family history.
Suddenly when I felt something odd with my body, I wanted to check in with Dr. Evans and it’s a good thing that I did!
My blood pressure was slightly high and she helped me bring it to down to normal.
I had the worst colds for several months that wouldn’t end and she correctly diagnosed the problem as a sinus passageway problem. Without having to take antibiotics over and over, I’m able to contain the issue and don’t get sick for months on end like I used to.
Eating spicy food finally caught up to me and she helped me find the right combination of minimal medicine that helped me first fix and then contain the issue.
My previous experiences and preferences for male doctors are now behind me and I hope Dr. Evans outlives me because she is a fantastic doctor. I won’t even move out of the area because I value her medical care so much. If you don’t «believe» in doctors, she’ll quickly show you why you should and you’ll actually look forward to going to the doctor.
Oh and her staff is great too! You don’t sacrifice anything and get your money’s worth here. I highly recommend Dr. Evans to both males or females.

I saw all the great reviews on Unilocal and I had to come to Dr.Evans.
The whole not accepting insurance thing didn’t really bother me since I’m a cash payer anyways.
My visit was thorough. I told her some of my concerns and she gave me some suggestions while trying to keep my cost at the minimum since she knows I don’t have insurance.
Even the receptionist was very nice and made sure that the third party didn’t over charge me. Even told me to call her if I needed her help negotiating the price if it was overpriced.
I felt very comfortable there and I guess that’s very important since some questions or concerns can be very personal.

Dr. Evans has been my primary care doctor for a few years now and I am extremely happy with my experiences at her office (s). I first saw her when she was in Pasadena but now she is in Sierra Madre. This is the kind of doctor’s office that is impossible to find nowadays. She spends a tremendous amount of time with patients, asking about one’s lifestyle and health and doing testing – the opposite of what a doctor visit has become nowadays. Her assistants are also super-​nice and helpful. There is easy street parking too. Regarding insurance: She no longer takes it, and I can’t say I blame her for that. But I am glad to pay out of pocket for an exam every year because the care is so much better. The staff makes it very easy for you to seek out-​of-​network reimbursement by filing out the appropriate forms for you. Remember that if she refers you to specialists or orders testing, most likely those other offices will accept your insurance. Top rating for Dr. Evans.

I just had my experience ever at a doctor’s office — Dr. Evans and her staff are absolutely the best. The office is a calm, peaceful environment and while I sometimes experience «doctor anxiety» (like so many people), I felt nothing but serenity while I was filling out the paperwork in the office. The paperwork was minimal, and her staff at the front desk was super helpful and friendly.
Dr. Evans is a doctor who cares about the quality of service she’s providing each patient. She sat down with me and asked me a lot of great questions about my family and medical history. It wasn’t like just ticking items off a list — she listened and asked questions and really took a lot of time with me. It was amazing, and I left feeling encouraged about the experience and about visiting doctors in general.
And just a FYI — the building in which Salvia Canyon is housed has been painted and is now a beige color vs. the green pictured on the website.

She is a very thorough doctor, asks lots of questions, listens patiently, and never rushes you. A true star!

Dr. Evans is amazing. She is very thorough and takes her time. I am more pleased with her than with any other doctor I have had in CA over the past decade.

Dr. Evans is a true gem and may have saved me from a truly horrible medical situation.
Long story short, she fit me in for a visit when I was having intense abdominal pains, but I didn’t trust my own judgement to go to the ER. She examined me briefly, but because it was already 4:30pm and she needed x-​rays and a CT scan to gather further information, she put her arm around me and said simply «You just really look sick to me. I think you should go to the ER now.»
I followed her advice and went to ER at Huntington Hospital, where they kept me all night for various tests and imaging. By 5:30am I was being wheeled into the OR for surgery on my intestines for a very serious condition called cecal volvulus. I was in the hospital for 13 days.
Dr. Evans did not charge me for the visit.
Not only that, she called me on my cell phone two days later to find out what happened and how I was doing. She stayed on the phone with me for about 20 minutes answering questions about what medical records I should request and how to get them.
The real kicker is that I was in the process of moving to the east coast and Dr. Evans knew this — she did all this knowing that I would not be a repeat client to her office.
Obviously I recommend Dr. Evans very highly for her competence (I have been with her office for over 2 years), care, and honest concern for her patients and I wish her the very best.

I had nearly the same situation as Misty in that I wanted a prescription renewed and Dr. Evans was out of town when I called. Apparently Misty’s concerns were heard and the woman at the front desk politely explained that Dr. Evans was out and that they have a Doctor who will cover for Evans when she is away.
The caveat was that the other doctor would want to see me before okaying my prescription. I do not find this an unreasonable request, but as the prescription I needed filled was not completely out and was not critical (sleeping aids) I decided to wait until Dr. Evans returned. Therefore, I do not know how quickly the referred physician would be able to see me, which would effect this rating.

I love this office, and I truly appreciate Dr Evans.
I have never been to such a personalized office. This is solely for Dr Evans, and you’ll always see the same assistants every time you visit. I have only seen another patient waiting in the room once, and I have been there plenty.
What I am most impressed by is her eye contact, and her keen memory. She remembers things you mention in passing, and remembers details, and life events. I don’t even come that often, and she always follows up on our prior conversations.
She’s very gentle and very sharp. With other doctors, if they see a result, they prescribe the meds. In my case, I had symptoms of a UTI, and when my urine samples came back, she didn’t think they were right because of xyz reasons… instead of prescribing the meds for the results that came in, she collected a second sample on another day, no charge, and had the labs run the test again — and the results showed a very minor UTI, not the 2 major UTI’s showed initially. She attributed it to the lab messing up my sample or something. This shows me that she actually THINKS! How many people still do that?! :)
I want my doctor to be a person that thinks, and cares… and she does both.

I’m really glad to have come across Dr. Evans. There’s plenty of parking, the office is pleasant and inviting, and she takes her time with her patients. She genuinely seems to care.

I’ve had the dubious pleasure of visiting a ludicrous amount of doctors over the years, and I have to say that Dr. Evans is a real gem. Why is that, you ask? Well, let’s see.
1. Her office is lovely, and I have yet to see another patient there while I’ve been waiting. My longest wait time was 10 minutes, and I think that was to allow me to fill out intake forms. On other occasions, I’ve been called back before I’m done signing in. Awesome.
2. The staff is very nice and friendly, and good at blood draws. This is also an area where I’ve had an unfortunately high amount of experience, and when a nurse knows how to take blood well that’s a big bonus in my book.
3. As mentioned by other reviewers, Dr. Evans is friendly, personable, has a good sense of humor, and a very caring doctor. She went over my ENTIRE medical history with me, and truly attempted to get to the root of some issues I was having. If you just look at me, I seem to be the picture of good health, but Dr. Evans wasn’t fooled. She offered advice, performed tests, and acknowledged when a referral to a specialist was a good idea. I’m a scientist, and it doesn’t matter how smart you are or how many letters you have after your last name if you don’t know how to admit when you’re stumped. This doc knows when to say that something is outside the realm of her considerable knowledge base, and she also knows what to do in that situation. BINGO.
I’d like to give a big thanks to Dr. Evans and her staff, and I’ll definitely miss the level of care you’ve provided when I’ve moved to the other side of the world. Check this doctor out!

Overwhelmed by the long list of MDs my new insurance plan provided, I started searching nearby primary physicians on Unilocal and found Dr. Evans’ page. As another reviewer said, I’m almost hesitant to compliment her here out of fear that she’ll become too popular, but here I go:
AVAILABILITY: GREAT! I’ve always been able to get an appointment within a week or so of when I call, and one urgent situation got me a same-​day appointment.
WAITING ROOM: I haven’t waited more than 5 – 10 minutes to see her, and the waiting room is very comfortable and chic. Just a bonus.
EXAM ROOM: New, clean, and actually sort of «homey.»
BEDSIDE MANNER: Very personable and obviously knows her stuff. She takes notes on her laptop as you give your medical history or describe symptoms, so every time you come in she remembers what’s been going on with your health because it’s right there on her laptop. She also seems to remember what’s going on with your life– she asks because she cares! She’s then able to suggest ways to improve your health based on your lifestyle.
NURSES: Very good. Her nurse does an excellent job of taking vitals before an exam. My only complaint: one blood draw left a big bruise on my arm, but the next time was virtually painless. Not too horrible.
Overall, this is my kind of doctor. I value her competence and warm personality.

Dr. Evans is a breath of fresh air. She is humane, compassionate and thoughtful. She spent a great deal of time with me in my initial appointment. She actually has conversations with me. I find her very down-​to-​earth and pragmatic. My most recent visit is to a recent injury. She let me know both what the best possible outcome might be as well as the worst case scenario.
She is highly respectful of my time. The is the only doctor’s office where I haven’t had an atrocious wait. Even if there were a wait, which there isn’t, the waiting area is very zen-​like and comfortable. It’s a very calming environment.
I went to Dr. Evans because of a recommendation from a dear friend. I would also highly recommend Dr. Evans as a personal physician.

Dr. Laura Evans is what every family doctor should be. She has a very efficient practice, completes very thorough histories and physical exams, and takes the time to educate you about your body and it’s health. She is always up to date on the most current medical treatments and therapies, and when she finds herself at a dead end, she doesn’t hesitate to make a phone call or a referral. She is amazingly professional in composure and affect. Her office is all new and clean, with the most current EMR and equipment. I appreciate that she values my time enough that I’m not out in the waiting room for days. Now, I just hope that is the case once everyone finds out. I recommend her to all of my friends. And the most amazing part, my husband doesn’t mind going to see her when he «should» either. That speaks volumes in itself.

I just had my first appointment with Dr. Evans. She took an extensive history, spent 90 minutes with me, gave me sound advice, understood my expectations for my health care (holistic care is what I desire) and responded with care and grace. I am hopeful that I have found a great match.

I was referred to Dr. Evans by my sister. She is a very thorough, patient-​oriented doctor. She reviewed my complete medical history and spent a lot of time with me allowing me to ask all the questions I had.
Dr. Evans has excellent bedside manner and she cares about your wellness. I received a letter in the mail promptly after my appointment to let me know the results of my bloodwork and pap smear.
I give her an unqualified recommendation to anyone looking for a primary care physician who cares and treats you as more than just a number.

Sometimes a thoughtful doctor can be the best cure. In the midst of a cross-​country move and changes in my home, work, family, and school life, I found myself plagued by a series of minor ailments. I am notorious for scouring Unilocal,Angie’s list, Citysearch, and any other wealth of online resource and references before selecting a doctor of any sort, but this time, with my schedule teeming, I simply grabbed the closest name on my insurance list.
There are no coincidences, I suppose. I stepped into the small oasis that is Dr. Evans’ office and felt immediately at ease. Her nurse, Lupe, took great care of me. Then, the doctor, rather than having me bare myself, simply had me sit down on a chair beside her, and asked me questions about my current state of being. An hour later, after a battery of questions so thorough she put my research to shame, I concluded with, «I guess I’m just a mess.» She warmly made suggestions, answered all my questions with balance, and thoughtfulness, and ordered enough tests to put my every concern at ease. By the way, turns out I’m fine. But just sitting down with someone who took such care had already made me feel that way.