Paresh N Varu's Online Review Report Card

I was a satisfied patient at this business. I say business because the staff is more concerned with collecting a no show fee, before the doctor would honor a FaceTime appointment to refill a much needed medication. In December of last year , I was unwell with a fever and needed to cancel. I did my due diligence by calling well within the timeframe for cancelling The answering service refused to take that message and when I called the day of said appointment , the office was closedFor their 2 hour lunch break. I realize that the good doctor is merely an employee and puppet of the insurance company , and I guess he needed the no show fee more than me , the patient. It is a sobering fact that medical practices are nothing more than businesses for profitI guess the Hippocratic oath and do no harm philosophy is surely a thing of the past. Signed Former patient

I don't recommend this office if you're healthy and just looking to establish care for routine exams because you'll be stuck with a medical bill for nothing. I booked an appointment last month asking for a physical as a new patient and was not told until after my appointment was over that they never book "new patient physicals" only office visits, which is not covered as routine care by most insurance plans. When I called the billing company I found out the doctor had billed for issues we never discussed during the appointment/were of concern, such as having asthma 20 years ago and having acne( my mask was covering my face and the only acne I have, how did the doctor see this if I never took off my mask or mentioned it?). I came for a physical and instead got loaded with a medical bill of $200+ for issues we never discussed. I'm a healthcare provider myself and I know you can bill for "new patient physicals" so your healthy patients don't get charged unnecessarily but this office instead chooses to bill healthy patients because they can't get their extra money otherwise, which is borderline medical fraud. A lot of their patients are on medicaid/medical so they are likely trying to strip money left and right where they can, which is incredibly unethical. I'm no longer returning to this office for my care.

For almost 10 years ( 17 years by now) Dr. Varu took the time to explore our health issues, needs and to follow up. He always explained the risks, alternatives and the options available. Most likely the best family doctor you could find.

I moved back to my hometown after going to college. I was excited to start a new chapter with Dr. Varu. Understandably, it was hard to get an appointment during the pandemic. It discouraged me from getting more care from him. However, we have done physicals and some check ins as well as vaccines together. However, I always felt like getting medications or appointments continued to be hard. This year I have gone for my physical, blood tests, and referrals. I NEVER received a call or message about my concerning results. I have been so busy to be more persistent with their lack of attention.I thought my final straw with this office was last week when I was trying to get a medication to continue a treatment plan I have had for years prior to seeing him (since high school). A month before, I was told the delay was due to someone in the office not getting back to CVS. They said they would fax or call CVS. CVS would call them and they would ignore them and also ignore me. I have literally had the front desk tell me they would wait for me to call back after speaking with CVS or that they'd call me back before EOD and then they put the closed for the day auto response before closing time. Luckily, my old doctor was able to renew the prescription temporarily. Last week, I finally needed the refill and also had the time to be persistent with the office. They finally send me into the same wild goose chase, but then the receptionist finally admitted that they never did anything to help me get the prescription and that Dr. Varu actually denies me having any condition and that he has no record of it. I also distinctly remember paying my old doctors to send records to his office and I signed papers. If he for some reason did not receive the records, there is still no excuse for negligence because there are blood tests and visit reasons to back things up. I have never given a doctor a one star, and I have seen many throughout my lifetime. This one star review is for his lack of attention and his office's overall condescending attitude towards patient' knowledge of their OWN health history. After telling his receptionist that I would be my changing primary physician last week, I started to try to access my own Quest and Radnet accounts that were set up way before he was ever my doctor. I was able to connect all results to my old accounts. Out of all my results, MY ULTRASOUND WAS SIGNIFICANTLY ABNORMAL. I didn't receive a call. If this ends up being as serious as it might be, I can never forgive this office for time wasted and for always being told that I don't have anything. Do not trust this doctor or office with your health. As a patient, you deserve respect for your health and time.

I have been with Dr. Varu for 5 years or more. He is very direct when questioning your health and factual. He has been very responsive and always takes time to speak with you, never do I feel rushed. He listens when I ask questions about new treatments or medications and responds with thought and insight. I recommend everyone if they have a choice enrolls with Dr. Varu as their primary caretaker. The specialists in his network have also been very good which means a lot if your life is on the line.

Although I was a fan of the doctor, the staff was unpleasant to work with.

Have been seeing him yikes -- 20 yrs!!! Best doc and diagnostician ever!! He is my fav without a doubt. Really good and really cool physician!!!!

From the staff , Tina and Dr. Varu. I was most impressed with their kindness and professionalism. Dr. Varu was unhurried , extremely thorough with his consultation and kind. I love the esthetics of the office and the glass walls of his office. He will be my primary care physician going forward.

How did it take me so long to find the pest Primary Care Physician in Burbank! Dr Varu and his team are exceptional. Dr Varu is an thorough professional who is genuinely concerned with the well-being of his patients. When we discovered I had a torn hip labrum, I could feel the genuine concern from Dr Varu. Selecting your PCP is a big choice. Dr Varu is the best choice. I wish I had found him sooner.

Wonderful care! Beautiful & immaculate office and treatment rooms, easy free parking, best staff and BEST DOCTOR