Newport Beach Neurologists
Neurology • Newport Beach, CA
Clinic Type
Neurology
Address
Newport Beach, California
Phone
949-759-8001
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades/WebMD: 4.5/5 (avg) (32 (Bixby), 22 (Thakkar))
- Healthgrades/US News/Vitals: 4.8/5 (Shafer), 4.0/5 (Ly) (30 (Shafer), 58 (Ly))
- Healthgrades/Birdeye (Dr. Lo): 3.9/5 to 4.0/5 (8-15 reviews)
Patients praise
- High praise for thoroughness, knowledge, and clinical expertise
- Compassionate bedside manner and ability to listen to patient concerns
- Effective treatment plans for complex conditions like Parkinson's, migraines, and Alzheimer's dementia
- Accessibility and communication for some providers (e.g., email follow-ups)
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments and long wait times for initial visits
- Unresponsive office staff and failure to return phone calls
- Reports of rushed appointments or poor bedside manner with some providers
- Concerns regarding high costs or specific business models (e.g., concierge fees)
"He’s kind and down to earth, thorough, doesn’t rush things at all, and he’s clearly great at and cares about what he does."
— Unilocal review for Dr. Thakkar"Each appointment began with the doctor expressing frustration about the office setup, which felt unprofessional... Communication during the visits was challenging."
— Healthgrades review for Dr. HermanowiczSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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