Ramkumar Hamsa, MD

Hands down the best MD and staff around. Never gonna go elsewhere again. When you go somewhere besides Dr Ramkumar’s you will see that no one or staff can compare to the passion they have for their patients. Good to be back. Never going elsewhere again, thank you Dr.

First of all, Dr. Ramkumar is ⁴⁄₅. She is very nice, attentive and supports breastfeeding. She took the time to check my daughter during a well-​visit.
The reason why I am rating her office a ³⁄₅ is for her staff. I would rate her staff a ¹⁄₅. We’ve had multiple encounters of frustration with multiple staff members: 1. Ear piercing: The nurse took forever to pierce my daughter’s ear. We needed 2 people to hold her down while she pierced her ear. The gun wouldn’t let go and she couldn’t figure out. The back of the earring fell of and I kept telling her that. I assumed thats why the gun wouldn’t let go of the actual earring. My daughter was crying hysterically and I was sick to my stomach. I figured hey it’s a doctor’s office better than going to Clair’s. Right? Wrong. And this happened to another friend of mine with the same nurse at the same office. You guys need more training or something.
2. The shots: We are doing a modified schedule and our pediatrician, Dr. Ramkumar is very supportive of our decision. But the staff (multiple nurses) in multiple occasions have argued with us about modifying the vaccinations. I had one nurse tell me «well my daughter had the routine vaccines and she turned out fine.» And I told her this is my daughter and my decision. Rude. Another nurse (after telling her we only want 2 – 3 shots on each visit), would come back with 5 – 6 shots and stamping her vaccine book prior to administering her shots. Then I would remind her again of our conversation, she left, came back with the correct amount of shots and crossed off the shots that were not administered. Wth?!! Now my vaccine book looks confusing and shady, and I have to buy another one due to staff error.
3. Scheduling: today, we arrived to our appointment and apparently we were not on the schedule even though we physically had a reminder card with date and time filled out by the staff member. She wanted to squeeze us in. I asked her the wait time. She said it will be a little bit. Not knowing how long a «little bit» would be, I asked her «would it take an hour? Less? More?» She got annoyed. She said around 45 minutes. And we have other engagements and places to be, so we had to reschedule her well-​check appointment. It’s rude. It’s inconsiderate and unprofessional.
My daughter is 15 months old and I’ve given time and time again. Maybe they’re having a bad day. But today was the last straw. I’m sorry for Dr. Ramkumar. Your staff needs some serious help.

This was the worst experience of my life! I took my 11 month old to get her ears pierced after deciding that a doctors office had to be safer than getting them pierced at the mall. Boy was I wrong! First off, I had to remind the nurse to clean my daughters ears. Isn’t this standard when piercing anyone? Secondly, the nurse pressed the gun against my daughters cheek when piercing and sliced it open. OPEN! There was blood dripping down her face. She was hysterical and inconsolable. It was awful! The nurse was not apologetic and had the audacity to ask me if she already had it when she came in. Yes I’m sure. I brought my daughter in with a slice in her cheek that was dripping with blood. Another nurse (after I complained) asked what my daughter did to get that. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! I received no apologies and after asking to see the doctor (NP) she handed me a pea size sample of neosporin type ointment and said she would be fine. My daughter now has a scar. The nurse who cut her never apologized and I was never offered a refund or even an apology. I have since called twice asking for my money back and to speak to the head doctor and have yet to hear back. It’s been 6 weeks! We should not have experienced this at a doctors office. I understand mistakes happen. But when your 11 month old is hysterically screaming because part of her cheek was just ripped open and no one comes to your aid to offer help or a refund, something is seriously wrong. I am so disappointed and so disgusted with this experience. What a HUGE disappointment. I will never go back and will strongly encourage people to go elsewhere. No mother or baby should ever have to experience this.

Truly the most compassionate physician and office staff I’ve ever come across.
1) Example 1: I’m a new father of a 6 year old and was already very anxious about whether or not I was doing everything I should be doing. Of course I didn’t vocalize it. When Dr Ramkumar noticed my hesitancy and concern, she stopped her examination and sat down to answer any parenting questions I had, reassured me I was doing a great job, and counseled me on the best way to improve caring for my child. It really meant a lot that she could read my body language and my explicit questions.
2) Example 2: When she resumed examining my child who had been having a fever for 6 days, she did something the prior THREE physicians had missed. My son had Kawasaki’s Disease which apparently could have permanently damaged my baby’s heart. I was stunned that other physicians had missed this diagnosis. How Dr Ramkumar reacted to me after is something I’ll never forget: she didn’t slight the past physicians (super classy move), she took the time to EXPLAIN to me what was going on and why it was missed, she told me the importance of the next steps in my child’s care, and what’s more — she personally called me after business hours to make sure both my child and I were doing okay!
3) Example 3: The nurses were super caring throughout the whole process and checked in on me to really navigate me through all the things that had to be done. They could have been robotic but they were very sweet and helpful. No one was rushed.
I really love Dr. Ramkumar’s efficiency, honesty, and vigilance. She was more than a doctor; she was a teacher because she took the time to explain things. You don’t see that very often. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Dr Ramkumar is the best pediatrician ever, hands down. After reading some of the reviews I’d like to give my input on some of the concerns that other Unilocalers have commented on.
She is blunt, not cold hearted. Yes at times it might come off rude but she’s just being straight forward. She has many patients and gets right to the point. This may not be everyone’s cup of tea but in her defense, she is extremely caring. I have known her my entire life, literally. She delivered my brothers, myself, and my now 5 year old daughter. During regular check ups she is a bit quick but she knows what she’s doing and what to look for if there’s an issue. I’ve never had a misdiagnosis from her. During «sick» visits, she will have conversations with me and ask about my family and makes sure that I (no longer a minor) am okay physically and mentally. Keep in mind I am no longer her patient, my daughter is. But she still cares. I’ve had a lot of health issues including an autoimmune disease scare and although I wasn’t her patient, I was able to bring my lab results to her and she went over them with me and explained them in detail, something the rheumatologist treating me at the time didn’t do.
If you decide to make an appointment with Dr Ramkumar, be prepared for her strong personality. But it comes off stronger with her patients, she has love and passion for what she does.

We need to be able to give more stars. This place is amazing. The while staff is great! Dr. RAMKUMAR saw what no one saw in my daughter. She is an amazing doctor. Thank you!

The staff in this place are nice the place is very clean but the doctor herself is very rude and seems very cold hearted… For a person who works around children I would expect her to be more positive… Having a bad day or not this should never be a persons first impression of a child’s doctor…

I just had my first baby and brought her to dr ramkumar for her first check up. Each time I’ve called to get an appt they were able to get her in same day. The office is kid friendly and clean, I like how there is separate waiting areas for sick and non-​sick children. Wait times are short. The assistant in the back is always great and helpful. even helps carry my belongings to the room. So far I really love the dr .She is quick with her examinations but seems very knowledgeable and her diagnosis seems to be spot on every time. She’s gone out of her way to get a hold of me even after hours to inform me of my baby’s diagnosis which makes me feel like she takes my baby’s health serious. Each time i brought the baby in with an issue she seems to know the solution right away. So far I am very pleased with Dr ramkumar and I’m happy to have my baby in her care.

Offices are nice. Front office help is nice.
It’s the Dr that was not so good. We decided to take both of our sons to her because of the proximity to our house and because we were transitioning from straight medi-​cal to cal optima at the time. The first thing she asked me was, «Are you only here to see me because you have temporary straight medi-​cal? Once you get CalOptima are you going back to your other pediatrician?»
I was thrown off guard with the forwardness of her question and answered, «well, let’s see how it goes and we’ll take it from there? Can you give me a little more information on your background?» She gave me this look like «whatever» then proceeded to give me her credentials.
She checked out the newborn for about 1 minute said he was fine and that was it.
Second experience: our newborn is now 7 months and not really sitting up so we set up an appt with her to get him checked out. All she did was tell us to call regional center… thats it… nothing else…
Third experience; today: newborn, now 8 months had a fever. Took him in because his five year old brother had a fever and ear infection last week and daddy has strep throat. Just want to make sure the little one was ok. My wife said the nurses took his temperature and told her he had no fever. Dr came in, didn’t check him at all and just asked about regional center…
My wife and I just don’t get a sense of compassion from this woman…
We gave her three tries… We are done. Yes, we are going back to the five year olds old pediatrician. Dr Rueben very close by. He really shows his love for children, asks many questions, checked my boy very thoroughly.

Mixed reviews about this place.
The Dr herself seemed unprofessional in appearance, dressed somewhat revealing and was chewing her gum the whole time. She was polite and kind but her checkup didn’t seem that thorough. She was quick and diagnosed our newborn with mild jaundice. When we brought her back for her checkup, before she even looked at her she said it was gone.
Nursing staff is great and kind, loved them.
Office is clean as well

Dr Ramkumar has been the best pediatrician since my oldest was born and he is 19 now. We moved out of Whittier to Tustin and STILL go to her. My youngest is 8. She is so on top of things and is always on point. I can’t imagine taking my boys anywhere else. YES, the drive is so worth it!!! We love her!!!

is very nice and the Disney décor is cute.

I have been taking my children here for about 5 years. Up until last year, I was very happy with Dr. Ramkumar, but it is a bad place to go to now. My daughter had an appointment today, and while we were waiting, a young couple began arguing in front of everyone. The husband began insulting the mother, and she didn’t stay quiet either. Curse words were said in front of the kids! Everyone sat there shocked! The office staff didn’t do anything. We are already looking for another pediatrician.

Dr. Hamsa Ramkumar is an angel to our family, I have a very sick child she’s been her primery doctor she gets chemo once a week. Dr. Ramkumar treats my daugther like her own daugther. We are very bless to have her in our life’s. When no other doctor
could dx my daugther’s condition she when beyound to discover her condition. I highly recommend Dr. Ramkumar. My other 3 children see her too. My grandchildren too.
We love the staff especialy Molly she’s amazing, We love the office very clean an professional staff, billing is always correct, great customer relation service very
hard to find. Your kids will love the doctor. My kids and grand kids love her so much.
When It gets difficult for my daugther to keep going, she gives her hope and courage.
my daugther’s guardian angel.

Dr. Ramkumar is wonderful & spot on with her diagnosis’ & care. My children who are 9 & almost 11, have been patients since birth! Office staff is excellent, too!!!

Dr. Ramkumar was my daughters pediatrician. The Dr. has always provided 5 star service. Her staff is professional, her office is clean and the wait time was never long. My daughter is now 20 and expecting a child of her own. She will become my grandchild’s pediatrician as well! :)

Girls in the front office are awesome and helpful.
Dr. is quick but she always ask if we have any concerns or questions and if she notices anything different she recommends the next step.