Rachael Lopez,Md's Online Review Report Card

Dr. Lopez is respectful, caring and kind, makes you feel comfortable, listens with patience, knowledgeable solution oriented physician

Terrible bedside manner I went to her years ago looking for a new gynecologist. When I met her I told her about my family history and that my grandmother had breast cancer in the 1960’s and that she had one breast removed , she told me “well she may not have had cancer -they may have misdiagnosed her because back then they didn’t really know as much as we know now”! Telling me this with braces on her teeth as a grown woman. It was so shocking that she said that I never went back. Terrible way to greet a new potential patient.

Professional and friendly

Cares more about money not patients As a first-time pregnant and a foreigner, I initially found a doctor who seemed calm and spoke perfect English. However, red flags soon appeared. She doesn't care much about patients, failed to explain things, and pushed for expensive tests to make money. She recommended two costly genetic tests without explaining what they were or their cost. We later discovered we could have had these tests for free through the California screening program. She didn't inform us of this option, which was her duty. Appointments and tests were scheduled as quickly as possible, clearly to maximize her profit. Avoid early appointments before week 11 due to the high miscarriage risk. I had genetic tests when the embryo was already dead, which we didn’t realize due to poor timing. They pressured me into more expensive consultations and surgery, but I chose to wait for a natural miscarriage, which was less risky and free. Avoid her if you want a doctor who genuinely cares about patients and not money.

As a first-time pregnant at age 43 and a foreigner, I was initially happy to find a doctor quickly who made a good first impression. She seemed serene and calm, and her English and pronunciation were perfect to understand. However, some serious red flags soon emerged, and my positive impression dissipated like steam over a pot! I realized that she really doesn't care much about people, doesn't explain much, recommends expensive tests, and seems to want to get the most money out of you. She recommended 2 expensive genetic tests because of my age and asked if I wanted them without any explanation of what these tests exactly were or how much they cost. I didn't know anything about it yet and blindly believed her. We did the testing, which cost us a lot of money, and later, we found out that we could have had the same tests completely for free through the California screening program! She didn't inform me of this option, although it is her duty by California law to let patients know about such possibilities. Scheduling the appointments and tests were done as quickly as possible, clearly aiming to get the most money out of us. Never go to the first appointment earlier than week 11, as the first three months carry a high risk of miscarriage. I even had the genetic tests when the embryo was already dead (missed miscarriage), but we unfortunately didn't know it at the time thx to the bad timing. It was not necessary to do the test so quickly, but they are aware of the high risk of miscarriage and push you to act ASAP. Because one of the tests was positive, her office also tried to push me into another expensive genetic consultation. If I had undergone that consultation, it would have been just more money thrown out of the window. And after the miscarriage, they again tried to force me into surgery as soon as possible. I was smarter already and didn't let myself be pushed into it. Instead, I waited for a natural miscarriage, which was free and less risky than surgery. Avoid Dr. Lopez if you want a doctor who truly cares about people and not just money. I was really highly disappointed by her approach. And also, don't be misled by the positive reviews on Google as I was at the beginning; on other websites, the reviews are not as favorable...

As a first-time pregnant at age 43 and a foreigner, I was initially happy to find a doctor quickly who made a good first impression. She seemed serene and calm, and her English and pronunciation were perfect to understand. However, some serious red flags soon emerged, and my positive impression dissipated like steam over a pot! I realized that she really doesn't care much about people, doesn't explain much, recommends expensive tests, and seems to want to get the most money out of you. She recommended 2 expensive genetic tests because of my age and asked if I wanted them without any explanation of what these tests exactly were or how much they cost. I didn't know anything about it yet and blindly believed her. We did the testing, which cost us a lot of money, and later, we found out that we could have had the same tests completely for free through the California screening program! She didn't inform me of this option, although it is her duty by California law to let patients know about such possibilities. Scheduling the appointments and tests were done as quickly as possible, clearly aiming to get the most money out of us. Never go to the first appointment earlier than week 11, as the first three months carry a high risk of miscarriage. I even had the genetic tests when the embryo was already dead (missed miscarriage), but we unfortunately didn't know it at the time thx to the bad timing. It was not necessary to do the test so quickly, but they are aware of the high risk of miscarriage and push you to act ASAP. Because one of the tests was positive, her office also tried to push me into another expensive genetic consultation. If I had undergone that consultation, it would have been just more money thrown out of the window. And after the miscarriage, they again tried to force me into surgery as soon as possible. I was smarter already and didn't let myself be pushed into it. Instead, I waited for a natural miscarriage, which was free and less risky than surgery. Avoid Dr. Lopez if you want a doctor who truly cares about people and not just money. I was really highly disappointed by her approach. And also, don't be misled by the positive reviews on Google as I was at the beginning; on other websites, the reviews are not as favorable...

Very professional and thoughtful didn’t feel rush Very professional and nice

She’s caring, professional & takes the time to address all your concerns. I trust her completely & am very satisfied having her as my physician.

From reception to the doctor, everything was organised and amazing. Doctor gave the in detail briefing what to expect next. Thanks Dr Rachael

Excellent physician and care. She had the utmost professionalism and care. She was my ER doctor for emergency surgery at Saddleback hospital.