Ronald B Stein, MD

I highly recommend Dr. Stein. Dr. Stein took care of my thyroid issues during pregnancy and was fantastic! Unlike most doctors, he took his time to really understand my issue and carefully monitored me throughout. He was very careful about medication and periodically reviewed and revised his prescription. Thanks to his great care I had no complications during pregnancy. Dr. Stein is also a very friendly, kind and caring doctor — which made every visit enjoyable. His staff are great — very efficient and nice!

I saw Dr. Stein when I kept taking blood tests and my tsh was high. I took my blood work with me. He prescribed me on medication and I kept having side effects. I would mention my side effects and he would assure me its not the medication. After taking medication for 2 months my tsh had gone down to 0.8−0.9 range which is pretty normal. I wondered wouldnt we lower the dose since its gone down significantly? I asked Dr. Stein and he said no need to, that 100mcg is the «most common» dose. That was just a red flag for me. I went in for a second opinion with another dr and it turned out that I needed to lower my dose, and that my side effects might be the high dosage and also the dye and fillers of the medication. I got prescribed Tirosint which has no dyes or fillers now i feel better. Dr. Stein is a nice doctor but he was focused too much on what is «most common» and not what is right for me.

Dr. Stein saw me when the wait to see other endocrinologists in the Valley was over 3 weeks. He is precise, knowledgeable, and to the point. He is affiliated with USC and has some of the best surgical contacts there in the industry. He personally drove me to USC to meet a panel of other endocrinologists and surgeons who reviewed my case (a unique one, but not unheard of) and weighed in on my choices of treatment. Without Dr. Stein’s guidance, I would not have the peace of mind I now have 1 month after his diagnosis of hyperthyroidism and Grave’s Disease. He has experience and expertise that is undeniable. He’s a bit old school, but he includes you in every part of his process and wont keep you in the dark. He says things so you come away from your appointment remembering what the heck is happening with your health. His examination rooms could use some updating, but you aren’t seeing him for his decorating choices, are you?

I made an appointment here after my GP suggested I see an endocrinologist for some weight issues. I’m in good shape, I exercise 4+ days a week, but was having an issue so I started reading reviews and getting references. My research and the fact that Dr. Stein’s office is about 2 miles from my house led me to make an appointment.
First, the first available appointment was over four weeks out. I understand busy, but the latest appointment in the day was around 3pm, and the office was not even open 5 days a week — only 3 – 4 depending on the week. So I made the appointment. They sent me a giant packet of paperwork to fill out, which I never got around to opening because of my busy court schedule.
Next comes a client with an emergency on a Friday — I had to drive out of town to stop a foreclosure sale. The 30 hour work-​weekend caused me to completely space my appointment.
Monday rolls around (the day of the afternoon appointment), and at about noon my phone rings… it is the office manager, calling to get my insurance information. I informed her that I had a client with an emergency, that I had to run out of town, and that I would have to speak with her another day (I was just out for a quick court recess). Even after speaking with her, I didn’t remember that I had an appointment.
The next thing i heard about it was a bill in the mail on Wednesday, barely two days later! The office wanted $ 75 for my missed appointment. Really upset, I called the office (obviously closed, normal business hours do not apply) and left a message stating that I didn’t even realize I had missed the appointment, that it had been an emergency, and that I didn’t appreciate the bill. Instead of a call back, I received a copy of their cancellation policy (that I hadn’t signed or been informed of) with writing on it that said «called to confirm, no answering machine» (not true, as previously stated she actually SPOKE with me that day! Also, I have had that # for over 10 years, so please!) and «sorry, you still owe the money!»
Of course I called. Of course I was really unhappy at this point. When I calmly informed the office manager that I hadn’t signed any agreement or been informed of any cancellation policy, she threatened to take me to court over $ 75. I ended that conversation stating I was not going to pay it, and to please stop sending me bills.
Days pass, and I get another phone call. It is the office calling to tell me that if I make another appointment and keep it, they will waive the $ 75. After threatening to take me to court!!! No thanks, I would rather not do business with you. I asked the office manager to have Dr. Stein directly, as at this point we had a serious issue and I wanted to speak with the Doctor and business owner directly. The office manager stated she would set up a time when we could talk. I never received another phone call, but started receiving «balance due» letters threatening to take me to collections about every 2 weeks.
It finally took me sending what was basically a cease and desist letter to make them stop.
I can’t speak to Dr. Stein’s medical ability or skill, but his office is not at all run in a professional manner.