Anthony C Catipay, MD – Universal Medical of California

Horrible. I called and verified I had the correct paperwork and after driving 45 minutes was told I had the incorrect paperwork. They then had me drive to kinkos to copy my ONE page of paperwork because the woman at the front desk was «too busy» (not too busy to take the advice of the «former dispensary owner» (?) in the waiting room regarding my paperwork). After driving to run a little errand for her so I can be seen, she informed me the Dr was not going to take me anyway. Glad they wasted my afternoon.
So don’t waste your time. There are many other clinics that are easy to use for recommendations. They won’t give you inaccurate information about paperwork, jerk you around, have you drive to kinkos only to inform you they can’t see you after all. What a waste of time.
Secondly this Doctor is sketchy. Look him up by name and you’ll see what I’m talking about. I would post it here but Unilocal would take down my review based on «secondary information». So see for yourself firsthand why this Dr has a run down, horribly run, «doctor office».

Great service. Dr was interested in my need for back pain remedies. Quick and courteous. Definitely would recommend and come back for a renewal. Thanks again!

Went to him… he is the bee’s knees if you need a rec.
(Kuddo’s to you if you got the obscure Pineapple Express reference)

Fractured my ankle and he hooked me up with a medical card so I could get my prescription. Works at every dispensary.

The guy on the phone was a little hard to understand, but ultimately I’m glad I stopped in here. Convenient location, parking in back, and I was there for maybe 15 – 20 mins max. I recommend coming during the day because it’s probably less crowded.
This place does not consider you a «renewal» unless your last recommendation came from this specific location, but it’s only a $ 5 difference (mine was $ 40 total.)
Cash only!

Went back with my girlfriend although I thought I never would after last time.
This time, the Dr’s wife was back at the front desk. She explained that the other guy, (the rude guy) had been fired after several incidents.
She assured me that she is training new guys to respect Dr. Catipay’s clients AS THEY SHOULD.
She worked there for many years, and she’s truly a sweetheart. Whoever replaces her should be as well!

Exactly what I needed for a good price! Everybody writing bad reviews, i dont get it. Are you coming here for a check-​up or a rec? Because if your trying to get a physical, wrong place!

This guy wrote a medical marijuana prescription for my under aged son a few years ago! Jerk!

This is a bogus business. It puts you through to an 800 number hotline for some kind of magazine sales company. Don’t call.

Dr Catipay is professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and very kind. He has been my doctor for 4 years, and I must say he’s been extremely kind and willing to discuss my medical problems (osteoarthritis) in depth. He is more than willing to take as much time with patients as necessary. His knowledge of his filed is unparalleled. He’s a great doctor and has the medical certificates on his wall to prove it. The fees are very reasonable and the staff is kind and helpful. Highly recommended!

nice friendly and efficient.

Dr Anthony office is a very small and not modern like most of them around la. But for the price and time, you can’t beat it.
All shops take the rec so dont think twice about coming here to save some money :)

Dr. Catipay has been my MMJ doc for 3 years and counting… he and his wife are very professional and caring, and I have NEVER ONCE been turned down at any dispensary in LA, Long Beach, Orange County or the Valley… his prices are affordable, and if you bring a friend or refer someone and are a returning/​renewing patient they offer discount rates… and they won’t make you wait hours to be seen or run you through like a herd of cattle either…

I had a wonderful experience with the Doc, he was helpful, asked for and viewed my medical records and treatment plan along with some questions and I was out of there in no time. The wait was less than ½ hour with lowest prices around. Easy access and free parking. Cool Westside location right off the 405 @ Pico. I would recommend and would use again.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA DOCTOR
This is basically just another «paper mill» place. The price is right and it works if that’s what you’re looking for. But there are surely better places to go for a recommendation, especially if you want someone who is more towards the «legit» end of the spectrum.
On the other hand, no one turned me down at any dispensary I went to, they were able to verify my recommendation and so the bottom line is this guy worked out fine for me and I’ll go back for my recommendation renewal just because it’s easy and cheap enough. And the meds I get work just fine with this doctor’s recommendation. I think it basically matters not who you get your rec. from as long as they’re licensed…
I checked and he’s a licensed doctor and AMA member, so… no problem.