Steven L Hartford, PhD MD

Dr. Hartford is very professional with a lot of experience and knwledge. He is a patient advocate and knows to listen to his patient. I recently had my first baby through c-​sec. site looks amazing and he was clear in comforting his patient.
and i can’t stop compliment his office staff, especially Christy. She is hardeorking and kind. When I ask her for some paperwork to be done. It was done in a minute-​not only once but everytime.
I also work in a healthcare field and my experience wih Dr. Hartford and his office staff is amazing. I recommended him to my best friend and I would recomment him to people looking for OB doctor.

I have been seeing Dr. Hartford for many years and I have to say he is the best Gynecologist that I have ever visited. I tried to stay away because I live 30 miles away and he is not in my network, but I am making my appointment on Monday with him. He is kind and gentle and is not in a hurry. I have not ever waited for more than 10 minutes in the 25 years of seeing this wonderful Doctor. The Staff is FINE!.. what is the problem with some of the negatives out there? It’s hard to run a Medical Office. Be a good patient, patient :)

Fine

After having an awful experience w/​another gynecological office, I was very weary of going to a gynecologist again. I was recommended to Dr. Hartford by two of my very picky friends, which to me ment he must be good. For about a year I’ve been having heavy bleeding or periods that last a long time. They were able to see me right away & with in 1 visit he has already done more than my previous doctor did in 3 months. I would recommend him to anyone.

Exactly the bedside manner I was seeking! He spent soo much time with me and treats you like a person. His staff seems friendly and the office functions efficiently. He has clearly had tons of experience throughout the years, but also keeps up on modern advancements.

Doctor and nurses are ok– office staff are horrible, unless you don’t mind being on hold for 15 or 20 minutes just to make an appointment.

He’s AMAZING! Very smart, friendly, reassuring, and patient. I couldn’t recommend anyone more highly.

THE BEST DOCTOR! very nice, super friendly and great staff. He is very professional and has a great attitude. he gets to know all his patients on a personal level and makes you feel very comfortable to ask him questions regarding your health. very happy and blessed to have him as my doctor!!!:)

Dr Hartford has delivered thousands and thousands of kids in the area for years
He’s a nice man too. Very professional and down to earth.
He delivered my daughter Alexis on 12−28−05 and went down as good as you can ask for
The emergency room which has nothing to do with Hartford is a slow nightmare if you need help in an emergency please remember this
I have many stories I can share to back my words up
But Steven Hartfords great as it gets

Dr. Hartford and his staff have provided me with a very high level of care for six years:
+ Dr. Hartford is professional, respectful, sensitive to not causing pain during an exam, a good teacher and always knows about the latest medications. He listens carefully and answers my questions. He gives me useful information that helps me to stay healthy.
+ He’s familiar with GYN issues facing Baby Boomer women and the latest treatments.
+ They do bone density testing in the office, which is quite convenient. It’s the first time I’ve had a GYN with this testing equipment in-​house.
+ His office staff is professional, effective and upbeat. MJ, who checks patients in at the front desk, and his nurse Dana, never miss a beat and are unfailingly pleasant. Thanks to Carrie for helping me to navigate an insurance issue.
+ The office staff treats each other kindly, which I think is a sign of a well-​managed office.
+ I never have to wait long in the waiting room for my appointment.
+ The office is always spotless.
+ The location is convenient-​right behind USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, near the intersection of the 2 and the 210. Parking is plentiful and free.

Dr. Hartford & his staff are amazing. Right from the first visit they were all extremely professional, friendly and patient focused. Being first time parents (2years ago) Dr. Hartford & his staff made everything easy, less scary, and accessible. Down to the delivery of our son Dr. Hartford kept us informed & educated in a very respectful manner, even through our unforseen cesarean. (Unlike our sons pediatrician at the hospital) We just switched health insurance to be able to go back to Dr. Hartford for our next pregnancy. Every health insurance professional & patients I’ve encountered rave about Dr. Hartford. You are crazy to go anywhere else, especially if your having your first child.
And if all this isn’t enough he is a gifted surgen. My c-​section scar is virtually invisible & our sons circumcision was flawless.

When I learned I was pregnant, I was referred to Dr. Hartford’s practice by a friend. She had had Dr. Fox deliver her 4 children but I learned he had a terminal illness and was unable to practice any longer. I was introduced to a young Dr. Steven Hartford who became my OBGYN. He delivered my healthy baby boy in 1987 and has remained my OBGYN ever since.
I have never met a more caring, concerned doctor. To this day, he listens and takes time with each appointment. If anything suspicious arises, he quickly gets me to a specialist. Dr. Hartford has given me EXCELLENT care for almost 30 years and I value him as a doctor.
He knows what he is doing so, if you are pregnant and shopping for an OBGYN or you are older and just need a good gynecologist, he’s your man. Nancy, his receptionist, has been with him for as long as I have known him. She is the one you will talk to if you call for an appointment and she is so easy to work with. You’ll be in excellent hands if you chose him.

Unprofessional and mismanaged!

Woooowwww I can’t believe any single word of these negative reviews. I’ve been going to Dr. Hartford’s office for several years now. He delivered my son; it was a great experience. I think he is one of the few Dr’s left who really cares about and enjoys what he does. He takes the time to talk with patients in the office about any issue they might have. He is very friendly and kind and he knows what he’s doing. I also love both his office staff and Verdugo Hills Hospital L&D/postpartum staff. The nurses always take their time to understand what it is you need, and are so friendly and caring. I have referred a lot of cousins and friends to him who are also very happy. I think that anyone would be lucky to have Dr. Hartford deliver your children. He’s beyond awesome!
I know a lot of cases in my family and friends that insisted to have their babies vaginally but Dr. Hartford did a c-​section because he knew that pushing for so long is going to harm the baby.

Having been a patient for several years now, I have to admit that Dr. Hartford and his staff are warm and caring. Coming here has always been a good experience. Not only is the staff great to deal with but Dr. Hartford is very kind and well-​qualified in his field of expertise. He also has an excellent bedside manner and a great sense of humor. I would recommend anyone who is in need of an OB/​GYN.

Wow I can’t believe some of these reviews. I have been coming to this office for years and I love them my gynecologist is awesome and the staff have always been great. I have delivered two kids already with no problem. I have met many women that have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Hartford, they love him. Check him out for urselves.

^^^^ are we talking about the same Dr??? lol Dr Hartford is awesome & very down to earth. He is always willing to go the extra mile to make his pts feel comfortable & secure! His staff & nurses are also wonderful! Dr Hartford has delivered 4 of my sisters kids & she has nothing but wonderful things to say about him! He also delivered my daughter august 2011 & in finding out I am again expecting I cannot wait to call & schedule my appt! 4 stars Dr. Hartford :)

One of the most dreaded appointments for some girls to go to… Why you ask? The Doctor could Poke you out and hurt you if they are not good while they are doing the Pap smear!
Dr. Hartford on the other hand, makes this experience very pleasant in a very professional way.
He is fast, accurate, doesn’t hurt you, wont make you uncomfortable. I’ve been to couple of other Gynecologists and for now he is one of the best I’ve found. Hope it stays that way.
I’m not sure how long they make you wait for your appointment because I always get the first appointment of the day, and i’m in and out fast…
Front office can get rude sometimes, but the doctor could make up for it… Nurses are great too.

I absolutely love my Dr. Hartford. I was actually 3 months pregnant for the first time when I switched Drs. Lot of my friends and my husband recommended him. I was very frustrated with my first gynecologist and when I met Dr. Hartford, it was like a breath of fresh air. He met me in his office and listened to my concerns about the pregnancy and made me feel so much better about everything. He gave birth to my 1^st son on May 20, 2010 by c-​section. Best decision I made. You couldn’t even see the scar after 9 months. My second son was born on June 12, 2012 by Dr. Hartford. He is the most amazing Dr. I couldn’t imagine anyone else delivering my baby’s.
I also love the staff and the manager. The nurses always take their time to understand what it is you need, and are so friendly. They make me feel at ease every time I go there.

It seems weird to review a gynecologist, but I wanted to report my positive experience because M. M’s review made me very nervous about making an appointment with Dr. Hartford.
He was the only gyno in the area who had any availability sooner than two weeks out (I was able to get a next-​day appointment), which I figured was either because he is male or because he is awful. I took a chance on it being the former, and I’m glad I did.
Parking is free, which I really appreciate since it’s about $ 8 at Providence St. Joseph in Burbank. I waited just about 25 minutes to be seen and the new patient paperwork was nice and short, just name, address and emergency contact. I think part of the wait was due to the receptionist trying to make sure that my insurance (which is out of state) would be accepted– it sounded like the person who does billing was out of the office and no one else was really sure what to do. The wait room was pretty nice with a great 4^th floor view. I was a little taken aback at first because the receptionist sort of snapped at me to write my name on the list and sit down when I first walked in, but she was very friendly after that so she might have just been busy at that moment.
The nurse was very friendly and made me feel at ease. She brought me to Dr. Hartford’s office since apparently he likes to go over medical history in his office instead of in the exam room (or instead of making me write the whole thing out on the forms), which I thought was a nice touch.
Dr. Hartford himself was also very friendly. He listened carefully to my concerns, unlike too many doctors who just want to rush on to the next patient. And even better, at the end of my appointment he took a few minutes to warn me about some recent women’s health news and gave me one more chance to ask questions before leaving. Overall, a very good experience.