Sumen Anita P, MD

Dr Sumen is my doctor since 2011. She help me delivered my baby through NSVD even I told her all my family and immediate relatives were CS. But she explained it to me that I can do it normally. I love her being optimistic. She tought me all the breathing and pushing techniques and it went well. She’s the best doctor and without her I can’t make it. My husband and I are so thankful and grateful for having her. My baby is now 4yrs old and very healthy. Thank you God.

I have been incredibly fortunate to come across Dr. Kovacic for my first pregnancy.
My husband and I are thrilled with her professionalism, knowledge, and extreme care (i.e., We decided to keep our baby’s gender a surprise for us for when it’s born. Dr. Kovacic and her staff have been quite tight-​lipped about it throughout this journey! AMAZING.)
I have about a week or so to go until our holiday baby’s debut,
but I am confident I/​we are in good hands, enough to say I wish Unilocal had 10 stars for the review. :)
That being said, Looking forward to the big finale!
Dr. Kovacic is a fairy godmother of babies!

I absolutely love Dr Kovacic.
Having spent my career in surgical device sales, I know a thing or two about doctors… and I KNOW who is legit. She is there when it REALLY counts! Dr K is motherly & nurturing blended with a no-​bullshit delivery and sound medical judgement. She does what is RIGHT for the patient. Isn’t THAT what counts? I will refrain from my specific personal story — let’s just say that she has «been there» for me since I became her patient in 2010. She has provided great guidance, knows who I am, returns my phone calls, directs me to other clinical resources as warranted (they are all best in class, too!). The pattern I found, from working closely with surgeons in my career, is that the top doctors usually refer amongst themselves. This has DEFINITELY been the case for me wrt Dr Kovacic. And as a result, I have been in the very best hands!
So…if I have to put up with a couple «minor» inconveniences like calling the front office to remind them of f/​u a couple times… it is NO big deal — that WILL happen everywhere. Remember, there is ONLY 1 of her and hundreds of patients in a practice. Sure, I have had to wait, but it’s because she WILL squeeze in an emergency — and I will gladly wait because it could be ME one day that needs that attention!!! And I know she WILL give it. It is doctor — patient trust.
Dr Kovacic is one of the BEST doctors out there. She’s a really great person who has made a significant difference in my life!

Only cares about patients having babies. Regular OB patients :/​. Should have found a new dr. years ago.

I came to see dr. Sumen and after filling out all the paperwork I was seen immediately. I felt that she was very personable. She told me what I needed to do and told me when to come see her next. I feel very comfortable with her as my OB and the location of her office is close to work and home.
The office was clean parking was simple however I should’ve parked toward the back as opposed to on Rosecrans.

Dr. Kovacic is very rude. I had to wait for over an hour for my 2^nd prenatal visit. When I told her about that I am not very happy with the wait instead of apologizing she asked me to change my doctor and asked me to move my records. Well if you have lots of patients and you don’t care if somebody goes then keep in there are also lots of good Obgyn in LA too.
But it just didn’t end there… her office staff at Manhattan Beach SUCKS. For any of your lab results I had to call several times to get hold of Susan just to get my lab results. I asked them in writing to transfer my records to another doctor two weeks ago where I clearly motioned about my forthcoming appointment with this new Obgyn and they had called and acknowledged it too. But as of today they haven’t transferred my records when they have everything to do so. Now I have an appointment tomorrow morning with new doctor and I am 5 month Pregnant but my records are still not been transferred.
Please beware of gng to this doctor as you don’t want to deal with all these when you’re pregnant.

Dr. Sumen and her staff are truly wonderful. I went for my first appointment and the office was immaculately clean, well organized, timely and Dr. Sumen was so kind and down to earth. She makes you immedately comfortable and will tell you how it is but in the nicest way. :)
My second appoint was to get an IUD for the first time. I was the one in a thousand that can have a bad reaction and she and nurse Susan were incredible. They did everything possible to make me comfortable, ice packs, fanning me, heating pad etc. I never felt rushed to leave and I realize how awful that experience could have been without their kindness. Even the other doctor, Dr. Lee stopped in to see if she could help.
I just moved to LA and I lucked out finding an OB and an office that in my opinion could not be any better! Thank you Dr Sumen!

I have had many doctors in the past. None of whom I liked. Dr. Sumen is a no BS kind of lady and makes me laugh, which is rare in a dr. office. Her staff is great too, they don’t leave you waiting for long.

I have been to two other doctors in the Southbay area, and I literally was crying after my exams. One was completely rude about my mom’s cancer (Louise Connely) and the other whose name I don’t remember was so quick with everything because she ran 1.5 hours late that it was very painful. Dr. Sumen is quite a contrast from this. She is quick, but tries to make you feel comfortable, has a nice sense of humor and bedside manner and generally makes an already unpleasant experience something you don’t have to dread.

I had a really, really great experience going to Dr. Sumen. I am so happy I found her. Good doctors are hard to find! She is easy to talk to and her office/​staff are nice and professional.

Dr. Sumen is fantastic. She tells it like it is and has a great sense of humor. I have nothing bad to say about her, whatsoever.

I guess I wrote this review while I was still pregnant. I had an *awesome* labor and delivery with her. This was my second child, and the whole experience I had with her (as compared to my first, with another doctor) was NIGHT AND DAY. Even though it was complicated, high-​risk, almost needed a c-​section, etc, she knows how to roll with it. Dr. Sumen is a fantastic doctor. Like I said, I trust her completely. I love her to pieces and would recommend her to anyone. I am surprised that another Unilocaler had a so-​so experience with her. Maybe she was having an off day. I don’t know. She is such a genuine person and caring doctor.

Dr. Sumen and nurse Susan are great! They are professional, honest, and easy to talk to. The office is nice, clean, and wait time isn’t too long before you are taken to an exam room. My only complaint is that literally every time I call, without fail, I am put on hold before I can even say «hello.» Other than that, I don’t have any complaints.

Anita Sumen is by far the best doctor I have had. She is straight-​forward, caring and smart. She delivered my son 5 years ago, still remembers and asks about him all the time. Dr. Sumen is approachable and has a respectable demeanor and always sound advice. My husband loves her as much as I do, which says a lot. I would recommend her (and have already to many women) in a heartbeat. All of my friends and family whom I have recommended have had the same positive experience as I have.

I’m in the process of finding a good OB/​GYN in Manhattan Beach area. Dr. Sumen was professional although wasn’t thorough. She asked questions which was filled-​in the questionnaire form. I hope to find a more personal doctor with caring bedside manner. The office staff was not friendly or efficient. I was referred to see Dr. Lily L. Lee next, hope she’s a great fit.

I love Dr. Sumen — very personable yet totally professional. I want her to deliver all of my babies!
Staff is nice too. Always a long wait to see her so need to plan ahead.

The first time I went to Dr. Sumen, she was very nice and very professional. I felt comfortable asking her anything! The 2^nd appointment I had with her, I found out I was pregnant! She delivered my baby. On the delivery day, she was awesome and gave me kudos too! I was in labor for 12 hours and only pushed for 20 minutes!
I would recommend her — definitely!

I have been a patient of Dr. Sumen for 7 years. She makes you feel very comfortable and no question is too hard to ask. The Manhatten Beach office is very nice and the nurses are friendly.
I have also seen Dr. Suriel who is part of the same practice– she is great as well. The only negative is b/​c they are great you have to wait usually at least a month before they have an opening.