20 Best Radiology Programs In Long Beach, CA (2022 Updated)

Finally getting to go to college Cypress college is a perfect fit for one I know the area quite well and the ladies in the financial aid department were so helpful they were more than eager to find out any and all blocks that were happening that was preventing my semester to start and corrected it right away Cypress college has so many classes so many organizations that actually help people within the community whether it be for shelter food medical schooling clothing counseling and if they do not have what you're looking for they will get the information to get you to the proper place I witnesses good people at that college I'm proud to go thereJackie Ray Bass

I applied 7/23 and never received an email containing my student I’d. And yes I checked my junk mail. I emailed admissions per my acceptance email after not receiving my student id after 5 business days. Received an automated email saying someone would respond within 48 hours. NOTHING. Tried their “virtual drop in counseling’ and the page is not accessible. Called the college on a Thursday and get a beeping tone. Totally unprofessional. I’m guess the college is closed? Or they don’t have the tools to properly run a college? This is my WORST experience enrolling in a college ever!!!Brooke Bennett

I love Cypress College, I've almost finished my GE and I've only had one teacher that wasnt so great. The campus is safe and beautiful. The counselors are very nice and helpful. They have a financial aid office that is also very nice and helpful. I plan on transferring from Cypress College and go to Biola. So far, my experience has been great. Today, there was free lunch that was given out! I feel that Cypress College does it's best to serve their student thoroughly.Joy Hong

Graduated here in 2018. Yes the school is not perfect. but it is affordable and offers all sorts of academic programs for students & for those who are interested in learning a new skill. A few issues with the homeless people who easily make their way in the school's restroom and leave all their mess inside. A bit more security is also needed because of the area surrounding the school, but overall it's a good community college. Looking back now, I miss every moment I got to spend here. Class of 2018 !Ricardo Perez

Hello the college is full of students that live in the street and city is trying to make new parking structures but people can't afford rent payments. The next subject I want to talk about is the LA City Clerks office is hiring in November hopefully the election makes it better for independent voters to work more and help the community. Business administration can make changes in your life when you need accounting done but what about mechanical gang activities who will fight against immigration?Miguel Gutierrez

I graduated spring 2022 and is the best experience in my life. 2014 to 2016 the services are bad. When they build the student services building 2017 They are improving till now and a lot of students go there to enroll very good service now than before. I recommend to all students to take this college is a good.reel Woo

Based on Kecks reputation a friend of mine came here for an initial examination, with a colonoscopy. The day of the colonoscopy he was sedated, had the test, was instructed to get a CAT scan that day, we went to imaging and were told the appointment was for the next day. I took my friend to eat then home, he was just about to take nap when KECK called to say he was supposed to be there that afternoon. By the time we got the call it was too late to go back. We returned the next day for scans. That was an alright experience. We returned for consultation, the doctor seemed physically and mentally somewhere else, not the least bit interested in the patient. Last night my friend needed a pain medics refill. We called the doctor after hours as per instructions from hospital packet, the doctor just said NO! Instead of first even asking about the level of pain. Now I do understand the procedure for pain medication? I was frustrate with her flippant attitude because I know I wasn’t rude. Returned again today at 0600 for MRI, we were a few. United later because my friend was in pain ( had no mess) we ran 5 minutes late, the valet parking smashed my car into a parking sign. We got to imaging and we were told we had to now wait we missed our appointment. My friend told him how he felt and the man said that’s it his problem. My friend is on medical! So if KECk and Norris don’t want to care for medical patients then stop waistline people’s time. Dissapointed but not surprised.👎Jennifer Kokoris

Dr. Lenz’s is an alright guy he’s world class at getting his patients just the right amount of chemo to not kill his patients quickly (even though chemo only increases your chances of survival by 1%) and makes sure the drug companies get plenty of money before the chemo ultimately ends the patient. But be sure your family member doesn’t end up with complications from surgeries they had during chemo because once your family member does quit chemo because they found better alternative treatment they won’t touch you to give you life saving procedures. My mom had quit chemo to move forward with safer alternative treatments, but she had had a stent placed previously, but thereafter quit chemo but when it was time to get it replaced and my mom had an appointment Talin, Dr. Lenz’s minion, turned our mom away when another doctor was already looking for a bed for her in that hospital. This then caused my mom to get sepsis and further infections which ultimately lead to her demise because other hospitals wouldn’t touch another doctor’s work to replace the stent. This is because our mom was on Medicare and of course hospitals don’t get much money once you quit chemo so why do a simple procedure if you won’t get much money for your hospital for it, right? So they basically let her die. World class team right there.Renee Molenda

Had urological surgery on 8/25/17. I stayed overnight. Presurgery nurse was wonderful. Recovery nurse was good. My first nurse once I reached my room , Antwanne (sp ?) was great. The rest of my stay went down hill fast. Night Nurse Admitted it was her first shift in hospital and she didn't know how to operate any equipment. It was burning up in my room and temperature was not adjusted until an hour before discharge. All meals were liquid though it was clearly stated I should be on Normal diet. Second day nurse was nonexistent . I was to be released between 10 and 12. I left at 2 30 only because my wife threatened to take me out herself. I was refused any wash cloths or towels to wash off. My wife found some in linen closet. 80 percent of my stay postsurgery was a nightmare.Doug Barkhurst

The school itself is very deceptive and nitpicks their students for arriving a few minutes late from a lunch or if you need to take a day off. Expect to be treated like a child and watched from their cameras. The school has no problem lying to students; our class went through hell trying to get the labs, site visits, the MRI simulator program they installed 2 weeks before our class was over they promised and we paid for. The recruiters will tell you about their "associate degree" but you try to hide that it’s an associate of applied science (AAS) degree which is a degree that takes 2 years but credits and not transferable and don’t count towards a bachelor’s degree. The administration staff is not on your side. Previous classes communicated to us how the school constantly drops the ball and they’ve been waiting 3 weeks for the school to pay the fee so they could take their ARMRIT tests and get their certification. Students who fall behind on their payments have been harassed despite paying what they could and being fully aware they can’t graduate without paying the balance. A teacher we had for a few months did not have a teaching skill set and was often rude and inappropriate to students that asked questions. The school had issues with this teacher in the past and had to re-teach all of physics to the previous MRI class as a result but the school brought him back not only for our class but again for the class that followed ours. We were amazed that after all we went through and the negative history they still brought him back. The school attempts to be fast paced and rush the studying but doesn’t supply good teachers, good books or good resources. The anatomy book for example is intended for massage therapists and physical therapists. At the time of our class there was only a single skeleton missing many pieces. There is no physical MRI simulator here, only a hospital bed and a construction laser line hanging from the roof (See Photo). You’re supposed to lay under it and have someone set up a scan by moving the bed. Our class was promised monthly site visits by the recruiters but only had two site visits. You'd think for the $2700 a month each student pays they could invest a little into the class room and curriculum. I have literally spent my personal time making presentations and tests for the class because that particular teacher was not computer literate. You start off in medical terminology with Caesar who is a great teacher and everything will seem well. After 2 or 3 months depending on if he teaches medicolegal they move you to a different teacher and the trouble will start. Eventually our class did get a good teacher but she quit on the last day of class tired of dealing with the schools BS. Complaints result in the teacher getting in the line of fire because they weren't able to handle it themselves or the school attempting to sweep it under the rug. One class for example had a known drug user who has passed out in class high but they allowed him to return, later in the week he was found overdosed in his car. This place is just one bad decision and one shortcut after another. I was personally shown the door because I had come to the school director with class-wide issues. The owner of the school David personally came to our class and basically told us it is what is and if you dont like it you can go. Which is easy for them to say because the MRI credits don't transfer to other schools so all your money, work and time goes to waste if you leave. If you try and file a formal complaint the owner David and his staff will hold a meeting which you are not permitted to record but Silvia the director will take notes on and leave out any pertinent information that makes the school look bad. If you have a class wide complaint, follow my advice and GO AS A CLASS. They are your judge and jury so you have no recourse besides sending a letter to the ACCSC or filing a class action lawsuit but at least they can’t argue with numbers.Jeremy Boggs

PLEASE READ! DO NOT GO HERE! If I could give this school a rating lower than One star I would. I am a current student here for phlebotomy and the communication with the staff has been absolutely horrible. The coordinator that is suppose to find you site, Brittany Wilson, does not do her due diligence to get the clinics that you are to be attending prepared for your arrival and you are walking into (in most cases) a facility that is not COVID regulated, practicing unethical methods of venipuncture, and requiring you to do administrative work more than the actual internship you are there for. My classmates and I have complained to the management staff as well as Brittany herself and have gotten no where. The school has externship sites that they are not renewing the contract with and do not have insurance covering us going to these sites due to an expired contract. The first site I was placed at was Spanish speaking only, the second was practicing starting IVs and drawing blood with no gloves on, and the third that I was placed I was told that this site was fully aware of me starting on 3/15 with their clinic and notified staff (Leslie Kong, Brittany Wilson, Sylvia Espin) that I have taken off those days per that information. I EVEN HAD THE CONVERSATION OVER THE PHONE!!! CONFIMRING. Yesterday I receive an email stating that the site decided not to take me and my classmate. After speaking with Brittany Wilson no less than two days ago. This is ridiculous. This school just wants to take your money, not give you the proper supplies for education, and is not a reputable business. Nor as an academic facility do they have a library. Do not go here!tyler snowden

Im a graduate from NP College I completed the Medical Assistant course. The school was great and the staff memebers are very helpful and nice. My recruiter was Maria Razo she was great and very helpful throughout the whole course i was there. Any questions or concerns i had her or Jeovanni help me.the hours are felxable and The material for each course was well explained and instructed. After the terminology and anatomy comes the hands on which i felt i learned so much from and made it more comfortable when i went out in the field. My teacher explained and showed us each technique well and gave us confidence when we felt like we couldnt do things and when it came for our final my teacher help me prep for the test and passed the first time. Graduation was great also. Over all the school was great and when graduating the school helped me get a job at HealthCare Partners right away and ive been with them for 6years now thanks to them helping me get here. So yes i would recommend this school not just for there Medical Assistant course but there other courses as well so take the time and if your looking for a career go check them out finacial services will also help you to see your payment options.KaT G.

Choc is convenient to me, but unfortunately, after my experience here, I will drive much further to receive care somewhere else. The experience with your hospital left me in tears and a baby without care for breathing difficulty and croup. After waiting seven hours with no updates or information (I asked several times for updates and to make sure they didn’t call me and I missed it), I left to seek care from my primary pediatrician. I was told they were going to administer a breathing treatment to my baby and then I could be discharged without having to wait to see a doctor. I saw everyone around me get called to be taken to a room, while I waited for hours and hours. No one ever came. Then I saw the nurse who told me my baby would be treated leave the hospital as his shift had ended. Still no communication. I arrived at 1:30 am and left at 8:30 am. Upon arrival, I had to park on the third floor of the parking garage, and none of the elevators were operating and so I had to go down the stairs with my baby in his stroller and diaper bag and all. It was unsafe and extraordinarily difficult. I will never consider using this hospital again, and I will be telling everyone I come across not to use this hospital, including every parent I know. I understand times may be challenging with increased wait times but this experience was beyond unacceptable leaving a mother with a baby having trouble breathing, barking like a seal (croup), and restricted airways sitting in the lobby for seven hours with no information, no one checking on us, no one offering any concern whatsoever. I gave this hospital one star because there wasn’t an option for zero stars.Rafael Garcia

I appreciate this place with all I have. My daughter was diagnosed with Chronic Asthma when she was two years old. We had been to so many hospitals where she was always provided temporary treatment. As soon as we arrived at the CHOC emergency room, (can’t remember the year, maybe 2017), my daughter was given the best care I had ever experienced in Southern California. I had been to USC Hospital – Los Angeles, St. Jude Hospital – Fullerton, Mercy Hospital – Merced, Children’s Hospital – Fresno, Miller Children’s Hospital – Long Beach, and many more. But when we arrived here they basically told me, “she has been hospitalized too many times, your daughter needs lasting treatment and assistance, we can set her up with a doctor here in our clinics”…. Ever since then my daughter, who is now turning 10, has been in great health because of her doctor at the pulmonary clinic! Glory be to God and I thank her doctor 👩‍⚕️ (Dr. Patricia Tate) for her immeasurable help and support in my daughters life. For four years she received 6-month check-ups and, every time, her doctor was helpful and understanding. Even when I wasn’t doing what was right as a parent (giving my daughter the prescription doses as often as prescribed), she showed a sincere concern to get us back on track. I would definitely recommend this place to any child who has chronic asthma. I’m not sure if you need to be an extreme case like my daughter was. She was in and out of emergency rooms for 3-4 years before we got referred to the pulmonary clinic.Kimberly Mendoza

I’ve been to the ER quite a few times with both of my children (my daughter has diabetes and my son has breathing issues), and I will never take my kids to any other ER if I can help it. First off, every single nurse and doctor I’ve encountered in the ER has been courteous, caring, gentle, and playful with my children. They listen to everything I have to say and explain in detail what is happening to my children. Secondly this is truly a hospital that is geared specifically towards kids. For example, when my daughter got an IV placed or my son got stitches they brought in an employee who’s job it is to distract and make sure my kids didn’t know what was going on. I could literally make a list of 10 other “kid specific” things this hospital does to make sure kids are well taken care of. They’re just amazing! My daughter is also seen in their Clinic and again everyone is AMAZING! They talk to her on her level, they roll with her 5 year old tangents, and they play with her. On one specific visit everyone that came into the exam room knew the floor was lava and played along with my daughters game. It was amazing! If you have to choose an ER to go to with your kids, come here. If you have the option to have care here, do it. It’s an amazing hospital!Jami Olsen

Pima Medical Institute in Chula Vista, CA has been a great educational experience for me. After completing their Vet Tech program, I feel confident in the skills I have learned & fully prepared to enter the animal medical field with a solid knowledge base. Everyone at the Chula Vista campus have been very helpful & supportive during the ~2 years of my educational path. Specifically, Diane O’Brien, RVT is a well informed instructor who combined professionalism & nerdy humor seamlessly, which made a fast-paced curriculum quite fun for me. I would highly recommend the Pima Medical Institute Vet Tech program to anyone seriously looking to become a Registered Veterinary Technician.Brittany Hughlett

I started school at Pima to do the VA course I give a huge shout out to Ms. Brooks she is amazing she is super knowledgeable and will teach you everything to prepare you for this career. I also give a shout out to Mr. Polanco he was amazing and such a good human being! I am currently in the Vet tech program and O’Brien has been great! She is a good instructor and also a genuine soul and always willing to help. Ms. Brewer has been my favorite she is the school director of the VT program and she is always helpful, respectful and professional. She is also the sweetest person.Vanessa Miranda

Love this school the teachers are amazing, specifically Ms J and Ms Perez in the dental assisting program they have been such a big help for me throughout my schooling here at Pima, they also helped me with my first dental assisting job and I was able to get paid during my extern thanks to them 🙂 I also would like to mention Mrs. Martha she was also very nice to me and helped me with my extern very professional as well. Overall Pima is a great school and if anyone would like to pursue a career in Dental Assisting I would definitely recommend coming here!!Karla San Martin

I have to represent my school! I dont know about the other programs but I finishes the LVN program graduated in Jan. 2015 the nursing department is amazing!! The school really goes above and beyond to train us and give us as much experience as they can. Shout out to Dr. Haney the nursing director!! Love this guy! He is a nurse and guess what also a Physician. We his students couldent be in better hands. Like every school they are not perfect but knowing you have a dedicated and devoted director that is willing to play theory instructor, clinical instructor, and spend his nights and weekends helping you and your education incase his staff fails, thats priceless! He is a role model to all students and staff and proves it if needed. I have the luxury to say a Dr. Was my theory instructor in nursing school and my classmates and I slammed dunked the NCLEX yeeea!! About job hunting I recommend alredy being in the field before you go spend $29k on a program obviously. I was alredy a CNA for 2yrs. And it was easier for me to get a job. Which I got right away by the way! $22/hr start off pay couldent get better for me and my family. I am so thankful to this school. Mr.Lee you are deeply appriciated and loved as well!Carla Espinosa

Staff was very nice. However, the ultrasound program is not accredited. When asked about if and how many students were employed here or near LA after graduation, they only kept saying examples of very few students that got employed in other states and small cities, pretty much anywhere that would overlook the program not being accredited because they needed employees. And even then it took them months to find the job. You can't sit for the ARDMS exam after graduation until after you have a year of full time paid work experience (which will be nearly impossible to find a job with out having done the exam or going to a caheep school.) Do your research please before picking a college for the AAS DMS program. This one wasn't the one for me. I decided to go to an accredited school which was only $1,000 more than WCUI. Worth the money because the school is very nice, modern, and its less of a hassle to sit for the ARDMS exam (which ima able to do quickly with out the paid work experience because of going to an accredited school.)Jennifer Martinez

West Coast Ultrasound Institute has been amazing to me, and every part of my experience they have been positive and given me high confidence that I made the right choice when I picked this school to get my training. The equipment is always available and the staff are super helpful, going above and beyond to help me when I need extra learning, and giving me encouragement when I’m on the right track. Fariba is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had in my life, she knows her stuff! As a lab instructor she is professional, Polite and she has great teaching skills, she cares about her students. When I need help she’s there, in class or out of class. Her instructions are very clear, with her lectures and techniques given to me and the other students to become more efficient sonographers. I know with these facilities and the staff here at WCUI, I’m going to be well prepared for a career in the field. I also just recently passed my SPI board exam. I’m very grateful for My Physics instructor &all the staff here. Thank you to all.Erojas C

In all my years of getting mammograms, this was the best mammogram I've ever had! My technician's name was Diane, and she was personable, professional, and really cared about her job. I was bracing myself for the usual discomfort and sometimes pain, but instead was amazed at how comfortable it was. I was almost surprised when it was over. This was the first time I had gone to Hill Imaging in Arcadia. The Pasadena location was booked up for several weeks, so I came here to get in more quickly. It was well worth the drive!Sondra Bayz

Staff menbers are great! But waiting time was too long. I heard it was because 4 patients were late to come. I really would like you to make a rule for patients who are not follow the time, like other clinics where they charge fine for the tardiness or cancellation. so that patients who come on time do not have to wait so long. I do not only like to wait long in the waiting room, but also do not like to wait inside after changing to the robe. I was shivering.Tamiko Wieland

This was my first visit to the Hill Medical Arcadia facility and I was greeted by a very professional front desk staff and also, a pleasant technician who did my exam. Highly recommend their service's. I have been a patient of Hill Medical for well over ten years, using the Glendora facility until an option of a 3D Mamogram became available by their other 2 locations (Arcadia and Pasadena). I highly recommend this medical facility.Cynthia Meader

Wow!! Phenomenal. I have no idea where they found all of the nicest, coolest, smartest people to work here from the front desk through the recovery team. Dr. Bernthal is an absolute Angel, highly recommended from a national support group as both an excellent surgeon leading in the field but also as a wonderful human. Dr. Wessel went above and beyond helping to coordinate care and consider all aspects of the surgery. We met with SEVERAL doctors in person/digitally and felt most comfortable with this team. Dr. Bernthal’s MA Kerry was very patient and helpful in making everything happen. His fellow, Dr. Kendall is also very caring, patient and calming while being very thorough and patient. Dr. Chia was a very kind anesthesiologist who spent lots of time talking through post op directions. Our nurses Tim and Ingrid were lively, fun, and super attentive. Nicole up front was a style icon but also incredibly pleasant and helpful at 5AM. The building doesn’t even feel like a hospital with the rich wood decor and warm tones. For something that is essentially terrible, THANK YOU UCLA SM for making it as Enjoyable as possible. Helpful tips as of 7/22. -Visitors need proof of Full vaccination or Covid test. -Covid test needs to be labeled Midturbinate or nasopharyngeal (not anterior nasal like lots of clinics do). -There are plugins and lockers in surgery waiting room. -Valet parking ($14) is cheaper than the parking lot across the street ($24). Street parking is free until 9AM.N. F.

I love coming to get treatment at UCLA Santa Monica or at the Reagan location. UCL Santa Monica is more laid back compared to reagan. I have excellent nurses as well which is very important because I always come here to get hospitalized for a rare genetic disorder that I have. Here I'm listening to, my input matters, and it shapes my treatment plan here. I'm also able to get alternative forms of medicine here such as reiki, Urban Zen, acupuncture from East-West medicine, and spiritual care which allows me to speak to a chaplain. This is all wonderful me for me because I need as much psychological support as possible especially whenever on hospitalized because my disease is very much triggered by emotional state. This is my second time being hospitalized this location and it's been great. The food is really good. The nurses as well as a Care partners take excellent care of me so I have two nurses that take care of me. And a team of different doctors that I meet with which is about 4 that take care of me as well. I really love this location and plan on coming here in the future whenever I have a tax for my genetic disorder. So personally I highly recommend itOnce4all316

Our Experience at UCLA was a nightmare. This place is constantly putting pressure for your loved ones to be discharged even when they are very sick. My Mother has been in this facility for a Month, if they would put as much effort for caring for my Mother as they due trying to discharge her my Mother would be fully recovered. If this facility is the number one in California the Doctors must be voting not the people. My mother was discharged against our wishes and placed in one of the worst facilities in LA against our wishes .Doctor Mayo, Doctor Kamal, Case .Management Supervisor Jose Fabian and Case Management Lindsay are a disgrace to this organization .Milton Bustillos

I can't say enough about the care and efficiency in my visits To Hoag Radiology. Check in is smooth and professional, they are prepared for your appointment. Straight to radiology where I have been numerous times. Friendly and again prepared because their scheduling department is very efficient and taken care of your required details. The nurses knowing you probably have some anxiety couldn't be more kind and the doctors they support are so professional and engaging. Preparing themselves with your previous history prior to their procedure. Explaining what they are about to do and asking if you have any questions…wow. Now this is not just one Dr. this is each time I have a required treatment! Dr. Ogilvie, Dr. Patel, Dr. Rhee, and Dr. Baker which tells me they have set a higher standard within Hoag hospital. In a world that seems to operate at mediocre, this Hospital is Exceptional. Thank you for that.Vicky Sullivan

My doctor ordered a STAT blood test and CT scan. The lab department seemed to be running slowly. Lots of us in the waiting area and not much happening. I waited an hour for the blood draw. The only reason i didn’t wait longer was because a supervisor reminded them I was there. The lab tech didn’t seem too happy to be working that day. The imaging side of things was excellent! They were communicative, friendly and efficient. Just what I’ve usually experienced there.Jeff Turner

When you're dealing with a recurrence of a cancer diagnosis, it's imperative that your team understands your situation. I can say fervently that the radiology specialists at Hoag were amazing; they're bedside manner and overall attention to detail made my experience easier to deal with. From a quick check in, to asking if I was cold while waiting for my scan and giving me a heated blanket; I will always give a stellar experience to Hoag.Cynthia Musich

The pre-appointment process was great. I received a reminder call, a heads-up about how much it will cost, and a text with a link so that I can fill out all the necessary paperwork and submit documents from home (5 stars) The check-in process was not very good. I was asked to fill out all of the documents I had already completed at home the night before. They also had to produce my ID and insurance card for a photocopy when I had addressed all of that already. Thus, the front desk doesn't appear to be aware od the process. I was asked to arrive 20 mins early to do all of this duplication. It took another 20-30 mins to be seen which seems like such a waste of time (2 stars) The actual procedure was very fast. I was in and out in 10 mins.(5 stars)Stewart Yabutani

I did everything required prior to appointment including online preregistration, texting upon arrival and providing all necessary documentation. Front desk staff was a little harsh the minute I walked through the door, though. I was the very last person in the waiting room after multiple clients left after being served. Long story short, ultrasound didn’t happen because I was left waiting thirty mins beyond appointment time on a Friday evening. I couldn’t leave my babysitter waiting while this office made me wait for no reason. Very upsetting.V W

Everything was great! Friendly staff, not much of a wait at all, I was taken pretty quickly. The office is very nice and clean. Up to date equipment, sanitary and private changing room with electronic locks on the lockers. Very very nice staff and they go out of their way to make you as comfortable as they possibly can. I would definitely go back if I need more imaging.Ajay

MRI Procedure went Great! However it's the Appointment Scheduling Process and Text Message Instructions that do not match up with what actually happens on the day of your appointment. The text feature that they ask you to use does not work. I texted "HERE" twice when I arrived and no one responded either time. I decided to just walk in and the lady said they didn't receive anything. What if I didn't have sense enough to just walk in? After giving her the number I was texting, she said that the number was to another location. So if that's the case, why was the number even in my appointment instructions? System needs to be better.Jamila Katura

I had an MRI appointment and complete all necessary form online before the appointment. I had difficulty sending a copy of my referral so I took a copy. Receptionist was very competent, provided me with an intake questionnaire. Short wait before meeting the tech doing the MRI with contrast which required an IV. The device was very noisy. Even though I brought ear plugs, she had to provide me with ear muffs. They do provide ear plugs as well. Still noisy! Tech was very knowledgeable and helpful. Overall it took 90 minutes from entering the building to exiting. Overall a good experience.Harold Soo Hoo

I had an appointment whom ever makes this is these appointments should go there n stand in line, she made 10 same time appointments. Even with numerous people ahead of me l was in n out in 45 minutes. Unlike other places places where I went they don’t take appointments u go to their office n there are appx 75 people ahead of you. Spoke to the receptionist she stated 4 to 6 hrs wait. This place is much better the other places. I suggest when u make an appointment it should be on time like my doctor n dentist.Palmetto Aquino

I have two appointments at 6:10pm for MRI and 6:30pm for an ultrasound. Upon checking, I was told by receptionist Maria that they were running behind and that there were 2 more patients before me. I was able to have the ultrasound done at 6:30pm. After my ultrasound, i was waiting in the back room until two patients ( before me) were seen. I thought my turn would be next. But no. They called in two male patients who were checking in after me. I talked to the technician when i can be seen since my appointment was at 6:10pm and it is 8pm now. She said she will check with the front desk since she doesn’t have my paperwork. Maria then told me that there were two more patients before me. Hello, it doesn’t make sense. Those male patients were checked in after she told me there were two patients ahead of me. Now she said there were two more. Why wouldn’t she said there were 4 patients ahead of me. I told her to check the sign in sheet and appointment time to see i was here before them. Maria refused to do it. It is okay to accept that she forgot me but no she was lying. I was not able to get my MRI done until 8:50pm. It is ridiculous. I informed the front desk that if they are running behind they should call and let the patients know or offer to see if they want to reschedule. Her answer is i still have to come in for my ultrasound anyway. This is not acceptable. Also, they told me to fast so i was fasting since 12pm and not be seen until 8:30pm. Waiting more than 2 hrs for the scheduled MRI. This morning I asked to speak to the site manager but no reply yet.T Ngo

Save your time and energy and visit another imaging center. The allure was they were open after 7pm. However every person in front of me had been here with appointments before and canceled and rescheduled out of frustration- then came back the day I was here and still had countless issues. Not one person walked in easily and effortlessly. Personally had over an hour wait and a front desk person who had no business managing appointments and orders. People with appointments a little late were turned away, people with appointments sat for over 45 minutes. One woman had a full bladder and was told they were an hour behind and shared that's not okay because I was told to come with a full bladder – only then did the front desk realize she had an appointment for a ultrasound and went oh sorry not you. Next guy came in half an hour before his appointment she asks for ID and Insurance then he says this is workers comp. She called his name — she should have this pulled up. I was told "sorry our tech just went on break" also we don't have your diagnosis so please fax. Wait don't fax, send a photo, no don't send a photo please call. It's been two hours now. To say this was a Shi* show would be an understatement.Ashley Carty

I have been going to Wave Imaging for the past few years for various different tests. Today I was there for an X-ray of my foot. After I was signed in I was called to the front desk to be checked in. I provided my insurance card and my ID. While the lady checked for the order from my doctor I got to take a seat. She couldn’t locate it on the system so she let me know. I offered to contact my doctors office to have them send it over again. She said that would help. So I called over to my primary physicians office and got the right person on the phone, let her know the situation and she said she could help us with this. So I handed my phone over to the receptionist and the order was given to her. She thanked me and stated that was faster. I see it as a I help you, I help me. I ended up waiting a while before it was my turn but it was late in the day when I arrived. There was a change in shift and I wasn’t the only one there for X-ray. When it was my turn it went fast. All the staff were nice and pleasant. The X-ray tech made me feel comfortable and made the experience enjoyable. I would recommend this location to my friends and family.Linda Officer

Here is my experience with this office: What I like: -The two young ladies sitting in the front desk were professional and courteous, especially the Asian lady. She was very genuine and apologetic when they couldn’t see my son after we had waited for 30 minutes. -Spacious and clean waiting room. What I dislike: -The technician that did my son’s neck x-ray. She seemed impatient and unfriendly. She made me feel like it was my fault that my 17 months baby couldn’t sit still for the x-ray. -Patients are not allowed to make appointments for x ray.Shelly Nguyen

They sent me paperwork online in advance and I was able to fill it out the night before. Didn't have to spend much time waiting because paper work was done so I was able to get back to work within my lunch hour. Overall experience was good. I was in and out. The tech and front desk staff were nice and professional. The only issue I had was the cup of shared pens and lack of hand sanitizer in the lobby. However, I was able to wash my hands in the restroom. Could be a little more covid conscious, but otherwise awesome!Michael Girgis

Save yourself from such treacherous place. Their walk-in for xray is absolutely ridiculous. They tell you one hour and I ended up waiting for almost 3 hours to no avail. Not to mention the discourteous and appallingly rude customer service from the male front desk employee who occasionally yells at the patients. I'm simply appalled and shocked by this place of service. Save yourself from such treachery!S.E. J.

I had a great experience with Excel Imaging Center. Front desk receptionist was super friendly and welcoming. Check in process was less than 5 minutes! The MRI tech is very knowledgeable and funny. He made the process go by super quick. This place is very modern and different from other medical offices you would see. Overall, this place had no wait time for me, I was in and out with my services done super quick. They work fast and will get you fast results! definitely recommendedCourtney Summers

Staffs were polite and friendly. My second time here. It’s important to note that if you know you’re coming in for an MRI that day, it’s best to not wear any jewelry bc it will interfere with the MRI scan. I forgot I had a tiny stud early on me but good thing we caught it in time otherwise I had to redo my scan. I’m claustrophobic so doing the MRI scan once is good for the day… The staffs / tech walked me through what to expect and gave me an earplug to reduce the noise.Julie Thach

My experience at Excel Imaging Center was awesomely pleasant. The place looks modern, new, clean and neat. Staffs were super friendly and very helpful. I had an appointment so the check in process was fast and easy. The MRI tech took his time to go over the procedure with me to ensure I was comfortable before putting me in the scanning room. This was my first MRI and I did not know what to expect and I got to say it was an awesomely experience.Kevin Phan

I arrived 15 minutes ahead of my appointment for an open MRI. The staff walked me through the process and immediately was seen. No long waiting periods which really helped me. The staff is amazing, very kind and professional. I appreciate their help getting me through the MRI especially with my claustrophobic panic. If you suffer from these type of symptoms have no fear I was able to complete the task in less than 30 minutes.Thank YouSally Reynosa

The staff at the front desk was very courteous and polite. They followed all the Covid protocol. The technician was very friendly and made sure I was comfortable. He made sure I was able to be in the machine since I am claustrophobic, he was very patient with me. This was the best experience I have ever had taking a MRI. I would recommend anyone who has reservations about an imaging center go to Montebello Advance Imaging.Dennis Fatherree

The facility was very easy to get to. 25 mins from West LA. The place is clean and pleasant staff.the radiology was patient kind and knowable how to help a claustrophobic patient be comfortable. I highly recommend using Montebello Advanced imaging. Plus blue shied provided me with a lyft ride to and from since I would be abl we to drive myaelf home after sedationDebra C

The staff members that I encountered were all top notch, very courteous, very nice. But I went there for an X-ray and the person from the company that I spoke with on the phone, whom I believe was in Arizona, scheduled me for a 3:00pm appointment. When I arrived, I was told that they do. It schedule appointments for X-rays and I had to wait, which I did, for two hours. So my 1 star rating has nothing to do with the employees, they were great, super nice. My 1 star is for the Simon Med policy, not accepting appointments for X-rays is ridiculous. The one star also goes to the off-site scheduling department for not knowing that this particular office does not accept appointments.Paul Soteropoulos

I was referred here by my chiropractic office when my insurance denied paying for my MRI. This company had an affordable discounted cash paying rate that allowed me to get my MRI anyway! Very clean facility. The staff are professional and friendly. Their reminder system is thorough with text and email reminders. Minimal paperwork. The procedure was quick and easy (MRI of Lumbar spine w/o contrast) so not sure how it would go with contrast. My only concern is I did get a text/email for someone else’s appointment that somehow was attached to my info, but I called and they fixed it. Definitely will recommend to anyone who needs imaging at an affordable rate.MrCanaansmommy

My experience on 8/4/2022 was not a pleasant one. The MRI tech and CT tech were NOT very professional at all. From the inappropriate questions to having me take off my bra in the hallway where other patients/ staff were walking by and in front of the MRI tech made me feel EXTREMELY uncomfortable. I wasn’t given a changing room to do so. Just NOT professional. I felt that I was not being treated appropriately as a patient with dignity and or the proper respect I deserved. I will NOT be going back there ever again. I shouldn’t be made to feel uncomfortable in what was to be a professional business. No “stars” for this place on the rating.Jen Aguiar

This school only cares about the money you pay them. I remember the director contacting me so many times in a week to pay my past due. I was still waiting for my VA benefits to kick in. Then I was told if I don’t pay by this date, I will be removed from the program. So I applied for a loan to pay off my past due. After that I was never harassed again. I expected a lot from this school. From great didactic instructors to clinical instructors. But that did not happened. I only had one good didactic instructor. My clinical instructor was lazy and always complaining. The leadership did not care about you. Just their well being as a school. Your grades don’t matter. Also they did not care if you are a military veteran. There were times that I had to clock in using my phone which is not allowed, but my clinical instructor was always late so I couldn’t clock in using a computer. I was removed from the MRI program because I was DISHONEST. Instead of helping you to improve, they just remove you from the program because they got what they needed from you. MONEY! No kind of remediation whatsoever. Just after your MONEY. You’re better off with Unitek where they care about their students emotionally, spiritually, and personally. Being a nurse is way better than being an MRI tech.👎Ervan Valdez

I applied to the Gurnick Academy ultrasound technology program ( San Mateo campus ), At first I was getting constant email reminders to complete documents before the deadline date . After I completed everything I had an panel interview set up , the interview went well overall but I was asked a certain question that I didn’t completely understand and when I hesitated ( and felt nervous ) the interviewer rudely responded with frustration at my delayed response . At the end of the interview they informed me that I would receive a response within 3 weeks. Within a few days I received an email demanding that I complete a financial aid form within that day “ just in case” I get into the program even though I hadn’t received an acceptance letter. Well.. 3 weeks passed and I sent a follow up email kindly thanking everyone that attended the interview for there time and consideration . I didn’t get a single reply back from that email , a month after the interview day they emailed me informing that I didn’t get in and should try applying next year . The negative reviews I read after the fact are correct , it seemed like they were only after money .Amani Abdaw

I have had the pleasure of working with Gurnick and their students for over 4 years and can say it has been a wonderful experience. The MRI students sent to my facility for clinical training are professional, hard-working and team players. All my Technologists are Gurnick grads! A big thank you to Elena Danilova for building such a great relationship with me and my facility.Kimberly MacDonald

So this is my 2nd review and I've kept the 1st and reduced a star. I had an apt at 6:50am for Monday which was changed to 7:20 due to the MRI machine going down. I told them I had an 8 am apt and it would be pushing it but was told it only took 30 min and I should be OK. I arrived to the office at 7:17 and was asked for my insurance card, (which they have on file) and if I filled out forms before hand (Also on file) and was asked to sign 2 pages and take a seat. All of which took about a min. About 5 min later a man just finishing up his appointment stepped out and sat to wait for his CD. About 10 min later I hear the MRI machine going after the guy got his CD and left I asked the receptionist if they were running late to which she replied no you were late so we took the next appointment. An appointment in which she was at least 35 min early for. I assured the nurse I was 3 min early to my apt and told me I needed to be 20 min early to check in. A process I completed prior to arrival knowing I was already cutting things close. The fact that they allowed an appointment to go before me when I arrived before my appointment time then lied to me and tried to make it my fault by claiming I needed 20 min when the confirmation asks for 10min to complete paperwork that I had already done is unacceptable. In addition to that I didn't receive an apology from the receptionist or the tech who then lied again and told me the patient seen ahead of me had an appointment time of 7:20, which was clearly mine. I'm really disappointed and was 40 min late to my next appointment As being someone who worked inthe radiology industry I found my experience a little bizarre. Everything was great as far as getting checked in, changed and right in to my appointment however I was extremely disappointed with the bed side manor of the young girl who brought me in. After leaving the dressing room I noticed a girl who looked at me and come here. No introduction, nothing. When I asked excuse me, she said come in here. She walked over to the table and said lay down there and put your knee in there, again no introduction just bossy demands. I decided to let it go assuming it was maybe just because it was early but I was really annoyed by it. Considering the nature of her job and the situations of the people going in I would expect a bit more compassion. Simply introducing herself explaining what the exam was for and what it entailed and asking if I had any questions would have gone a long way. She did offer me a blanket so I guess that was something but she seemed to want to be anywhere other than there.Lisa Watson

I had a good experience at this facility. They were able to quickly schedule my appointment at a time that was convent for me. They are open from 6:30am-7pm so it was easy to find a time with my work schedule. I am also very claustrophobic and they were patient with me and helped me figure out a position for my head which allowed me to tolerate the scan. Their machine is also a 3.0 Tesla which means it produces very clear and detailed images for an accurate diagnosis.Danielle Breski

I had a bad experience with WAVE Imaging in LB, they were rude and took forever. BUT WAVE IMAGING TORRANCE customer service was right on spot🤙🏼 From the front dest to the MRI Tech. They were very friendly and professional. They put me at ease before my MRI. Book WAVE IMAGING TORRANCE for your next X-RAY, Mammogram, MRI etc., you will not be disappointed!Dorothy Vaivao