09/30/09

I am so mad!

by cmlss

I just came back from our free consultation, which was a complete joke, and I am so angry. My son has acne, and is feeling really bad about himself, so I decided to check out laser treatments. I knew it would be expensive, but I at least thought that a real doctor would come in and examine my son before they asked for $8000 to treat him. I asked the "salesmen" who exactly he was, and if he really knew anything about the treatments. He said that he was the doctors assistant, and that he had worked with him for 15 years, he should know something about it. He was rude, and made me feel like I was being sold a used car. Even if the treatments work, I can't imagine doing business with a doctor that would have someone like that represent him. Get a clue LDI if you want people to respect you and give you their business, treat them like you value their business and at the very least have a doctor see the patient. I cannot image that this is the most ethical way a doctor can run his practice. I wonder what the medical board would say about a salesperson determining treatment.

• Pros: Not sure
• Cons: Sales Job

09/21/09

I was going to make an appt for consult, not anymore!

by ewood111

Thanks city search for the reviews. I was going to make an appt to this place for a consultation but by reading the reviews I will take my time and money elsewhere. This place seems like a scam and ripoff just like the other place i actually did goto Celibre.

btw dont goto Celibre, that place is a scam too.

• Pros: Thanks citysearch for the reviews
• Cons: This place sounds awfule

09/02/09

Sales people, not medical people

by ptsg

I recently went to the LDI Irvine facility and was sorely disappointed with the service! Many of the very poor reviews on here are absolutely correct! They do have someone in a suit (basically a car salesman - who has no clue about medicine or dermatology for that matter) come in first and try to find out what your problem is and tell you it's going to be very expensive - about $3500 per treatment, with multiple treatments being needed. The doctor may or may not come in depending on your concerns or questions. I'm sure they have lasers there and maybe they can fix dermatological problems, but they go about it the WRONG way. They have poor business and medical ethics and only want your money and make sure you are willing to pay up. I have absolutely no reason to write this poor review other than to warn others about this medical establishment. It is like going to a used car lot in downtown LA, the only difference is that these people are suppose to be medical professionals; it makes me sick - but I hope no one gets sick there, they would turn it into a sales pitch and charge you an arm and a leg. All I can say is, I hope you consumers out there can find other places of business to help you first before you decide to go here. And one more thing, I have a strong feeling that many of the positive reviews on here are made up by people who either work there or are friends or relatives of people who work there. There may be a few honest reviews that are good, but not many. Everyone I have talked to who has experience in going to LDI Irvine does not have many positive things to say about it, other than it's expensive and they only treat you good if you have the money to spend - or are willing to be suckered into it. If you don't believe the reviews, find out for yourself. Good luck.

• Cons: A medical establishment solely focused on the sale!