Richard Berkson

Great doctor

After moving from the bay area I've been in desperate need to continue with a new endocrine team and I finally have that now. I've seen the same endocrinologist for more than 15 years in the San Jose Bay Area. With Hashimoto's disease and type one diabetes with some complications throughout my life it's been very difficult to find a specialist that just gets it that knows their job and who is damn good at it I feel super blessed to finally find that in Dr Yasaman Mohtasebi! I look forward to getting my levels back on track and because I know she knows her stuff I know this will happen, she was very clear and forthcoming about my medications and her plan for my well-being I felt very cared for I felt heard and I haven't even been able to fill that with my primary care so I'm super super grateful again for that not to mention the staff there were so helpful they help me complete my paperwork as I am also visually impaired . They were very informative kind and courteous. From the looks of the outside of the clinic you would never know unless you came what a wonderful team they have I guess it shows you can never look on the outside of a place to know what really is happening inside super super grateful

Have you ever said: "My doctor's appointment policy is that I don't ever have to make an appointment. He's never busy." OR "My doctor's waiting room has plenty of chairs It's always quiet and empty." Dude!!! You're seeing a doctor that NOBODY WANTS TO SEE!!! Not the case with Dr. Yasaman Mothtasebi and the the rest of The Endogrology Team in Long Beach. These guys are busy! There is only one reason for that. THEY ARE GOOD. What is wrong with all you self-centered little whining b*tch**s that you think you're too good to be put on hold?! What do you think the office staff is doing while you are waiting for them?! Having High Tea with the Queen? Yes, they'll cut you short when you start blabbering. Yes, they're a little edgy but if you weren't such an uptight Orange County Republican you'd realize the support staff are caring and real and funny (a real added bonus!) I'm not lying. And yes, they can be a little cocky on the phone but it is only out of a true sense of pride that this is one of the best - possibly THE BEST endocrinology teams in the world. I live in Hollywood so it's more than a little jog to get to them in Long Beach. Sylvia, the office Manager who made my 1st appointment chuckled proudly (and yes, a little cocky), " We have people from all over the world who plan their sunny SoCal vacations around their appointment with us." FYI: She's my new bff! Really!

Dr Berkson's office is really becoming a great office. New, happy and friendly staff that really care about the patients!!!!!! I always leave with a smile on my face and a feeling of encouragement. And even if I have to see one of his associates like Dr V or Dr M, I still know I am in good hands because they all know their stuff!! Who cares that the office isn't fancy, the medical care is top notch. My favorite thing about the office is the new call back policy. If I leave a message before 4 pm I get a call back the same day!!

The best doctor I have ever met in my entire life... Very passionate with his profession. His dedications inspired me to return the kindness he had provided to his patients like me... He opened my eyes to healthcare system. I probably won't be alive now caring for other people if not for this very dedicated doctor. It was such a journey being sick at a very young age and yet he took an excellent care of my health throughout. For this Thanksgiving holiday coming up again, I would like to honor him and Thank Dr. Richard Berkson for being a SuperHero in this world in his own special way. When kindness and intelligence are embraced by one doctor-- that person makes "THE BEST DOCTOR." I know you have touched many lives, but I'd like to Thank God that I was one of them. I will forever be thankful. God Bless you, your staff, and your beautiful family. Happy 2017 Holidays :)

the office isn't much to look at and I had a hard time getting thru on the phone, but the staff was really nice and accomadating. they made me feel at home. I was referred by a friend who has been a long time patient. She says the staff are new and much better than the old staff. The doctors really are great doctors. o even though its not much to look at, i will definitely come back. I am very happy with my care and the attentiveness of the doctor and staff.

OK so let me start with the fact that i had to go to this office because of my insurance. I wasn't happy about going so far. And then I checked the reviews and thought "Ok the patients either love them or hate them. There is no in between" I crossed my fingers and called. The girl who answered said I needed a referral. I told her the primary doctor said he sent it. She put me on hold for a bit, but kept coming back to let me know she hadn't forgotten about me. It turned out when she couldnt find my referral she took it upon herself to call my primary doctor and had them fax it right then and there. (remind me to write a nice review on my primary doctor for that ) Appointment was made and they were even nice enough to email me the forms so I could fill them out ahead of time. They explained that the office looks like a bungalo (sp*) house. And it did. they also explained the parking, which luckily was not a problem for me. The office was hopping busy the day i went. I guess more than one doctor was working. The staff was smiling and friendly. They made me feel like I was a long time patient. The wait was a little long but not too bad. i have had much worse. The doctor was very kind and understanding. HE reviewed my records that the staff had also gotten from my primary doctor. He explained his concerns and started me on new medicines. He also set me up for an appointment with their nutritionist and diabetes educator. Wow! For such a little place, they sure have a lot to offer. Overall, I am very happy I went despite some of these reviews I read. Although im sorry but if you have type 1 diabetes, you should know better than to let yourself get even close to running out of insulin, thats your own darn fault people. Diabetes is no joke. Placing the blame on an office because you run out of medicine is like placing the blame on the gas station for running out of gas. Ok so anyway, I totally recommend the office.

Laketly i've noticed the change in staff at the office has created a much nicer atmosphere. The staff is always smiling and make me feel at home. I sometimes don't feel well when I walk in, but I always leave with a smile on my face. I have seen Dr. Berkson and/or his associates and all are top notch doctors. Even if the area isn't the best and despite the longer wait time in the lobby, it is worth that amount of time I get with the physician and the great advice. Don't let the office decor put you off, this is the best medicine you can find.

Dr. Berkson is a great doctor! I went to see him for PCOS, despite being worried after reading some of the other reviews here. Yes, his office is not in the greatest part of town and is definitely nothing to look at, and yes, parking is a challenge and the wait time can be long. However, Dr. Berkson is worth the wait! When I initially met him, he spent almost an hour talking to me and getting to know my needs and the state of my health. He was kind, thorough and extremely professional. It was refreshing to have a doctor take the time to listen and actually care about my concerns and my health. If the quality of medical care is more important to you than the aesthetics of a building, then give Dr. Berkson a visit. You'll be glad you did.

The doctors here are the best. This is my third time having gestational diabetes and care here was too notch. The doctors always followed up on me even after I delivered my baby. The nurses and staff are just as caring. I highly recommend this office to anyone dealing with diabetes for the best care around.