Janet Huang

I have been a patient of Dr. Janet Huang for 12 years. During that time, I’ve needed treatment for a variety of injuries/​conditions. I can’t say enough good about her professionalism, caring, time spent with me and knowledge of my history. She is absolutely the best! Her office staff (Nancy & Miriam) are also A++.
The wait time is very reasonable (less than 30 min.). When I ask the office or Dr. Huang for anything (specialty referral, etc.) they are immediately responsive. They also follow-​up to remind me when I need to come in or have a specific screening or test performed.
Needless to say, I never want to have another G.P. I think Dr. Huang is wonderful.

I’m updating my review because it’s long overdue. I’ve been Dr. Huang’s patient since 2012 and Dr. Huang has always taken the time to answer my questions. She’s great at helping me get the tests or prescriptions I need. I did take off a star for difficulty to get an appointment quickly and it does take at least an hour to be seen by Dr. Huang after the appointment time. She’s always pretty booked up and if I have a problem that needs immediate attention I go to an Urgent Care.
But when I as in a car accident while I was 3 months pregnant Dr. Huang was the doctor that took care of my needs during and after the pregnancy. My OB/​GYN took care of the baby, Dr. Huang took care of me. Between the two I have a healthy and happy toddler and I am almost back in shape.
Now I don’t ever call out other reviewers that disagree with my review BUT when Unilocalers like Meghan blasts out that positive reviews are FAKE then I have no choice but to call her out that HER review is NOT on the doctor but on an office personnel. In addition she is advertising ANOTHER doctor in the same Unilocal review. Very suspicious.
Now I’ve never seen the office manager before nor do I care to meet her. All I care about is that the doctor, reception, and nurse at Dr. Huang’s office are kind to me and answers all my questions.
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As for Amber’s review I am so sorry to hear that happened to her. The statements made to her by the doctor are very hurtful. Since I also went to Dr. Huang when I was pregnant too I am very saddened that she had such a horrible experience. But I give kudos to her for sharing her experience on Unilocal and willing to give 2 stars despite all that she’s gone through.
I’ve also had hurtful words said to me by other doctors and nurses and that is why I switched to Dr. Huang and her staff. Finding the right doctor is such a hit and miss, it’s literally like a relationship. No positive Unilocal review can guarantee a positive experience. I wish everyone the best in finding a good family doctor that meets their needs.

I think she is a best family doctor in Irvine.
She has been our family doctor for long time.
She is my doctor since 2006.
Whenever i have anyproblem with my body. she always fix so quick.
5 stars Thumb up!
her office Assistant nancy also is great!

I hate to leave a bad review but I feel it’s necessary…
I saw Dr. Huang a few times and had no major issues with her besides the wait time and the fact that you have about a 2 minute window of her time before she’s running out the door. I made an appointment to talk about a knee injury and family planning (the staff told me they had made extra time in the appointment for this). She was hesitant to give me a referral for MRI (had to flat out ask for it) for what turned out to be a torn meniscus that required surgery, all she wanted to do was give me physical therapy. After she gave me MRI referral she asked me what else I wanted to discuss and I said my husband and I were trying to have a baby, her response «just try».
A few months later I saw her because I was having menstrual bleeding for an extended amount of time. She recommended me to have a blood test/​ultrasound. I was able to get the blood test first and had to call for my results only to be told very un-​compassionately I was having a miscarriage by her staff. Personally, I felt the Dr. should have called me with these results. I then asked if I still needed to do the ultrasound she responded «NO». Fast forward another two weeks, I continued to call the office regularly and asked to speak to the Dr. because I was having very bad cramps and still bleeding. I was then scolded for not doing the ultrasound which they had told me not to do? I was told the Dr. wasn’t available – if I really felt that bad I should go to the ER.
I finally took matters into my own hands and made a self referral to an OBGYN. They took my issue VERY seriously as it should have been since I was actually having an ectopic pregnancy that required immediate attention. I did end up in the ER for this issue and felt that this Dr and her staff did not take my case seriously.
Ironically, after I had already been treated I did get a call from Dr. Huang herself saying she hadn’t heard from me and was calling to see what the status was? I almost had to laugh, she had no idea what I had been through. This was almost 1 year ago and I have not been back to her office. In the process of finding a new Dr. now.

I hate to do this, but here I go. Almost all of my reviews and tips are positive and constructive, hardly ever negative, however she earned her negative review! Why would I spend my precious time writing an essay, unless I felt cheated. I would never try to hurt anyone’s business, that’s not me… instead I am warning others it will be a waste of their time, and money, if they truly need medical help. DO NOT waste your time at this place, please go elsewhere. I feel like these reviews are not truthful and perhaps from friends or family. The Dr. herself isn’t the biggest problem, her staff sure is though! The receptionist with short hair was friendly most of the time, however her Office Manager sucks big time. I bet she loses so many patients over her. She does not have a friendly demeanor, she stares at you like you are dumb, and I’ve never seen her smile.
Although the office itself is tidy, and looks warm as soon as you walk in, it gets cold real fast. I don’t think this team can care less about their patients well being, and just strives to be profitable with the least amount of effort.
Every time I would go here, instead of feeling I was in good hands I would get major anxiety. That’s not good, the caring profession should not create anxiety for a patient… so wrong on so many levels! What if they already suffer from anxiety like many do, then what? Well multiply it X20.
Anyways so they need new staff for sure. Dr. Huang seems like she just became a Dr. for the money and that’s pretty much it; it doesn’t seem like she gives a damn about the patient. She doesn’t listen, she lets you have 30 seconds of your 5 minute appointment with her. Not to mention during my 5 minutes, I was interrupted by her Office Manager about a million times. After an appointment, the next day I would call her to ask a question I forgot, and she’s like oh no I can’t answer that, you’ve got to come in again. Seriously? She does not address your concerns or help with any health concerns, if anything this practice creates more. Sorry, I’m not sorry.
I was so fed up, so I left. I did lots and lots of research this time, until I came across Dr. Sinchai. She is the epitome of what a Dr. should be and strive to be. I am only writing this because many may feel stuck and don’t know who to go to, like I did. She is in Irvine also, very close. I am so happy with her and her staff. What a difference, and she is tackling all my concerns one after another.
PLEASE DO NOT FALL FOR THE FAKE REVIEWS! I cannot stand it when people unworthy of praise force it. In doubt still? See Dr. Huang — you’ll be sorry later. This office needs major help — I don’t know how they are surviving with the way they run things.
You’re welcome. Like I said go elsewhere! Don’t believe everything you read.
P. s. I won’t be surprised to start finding negative reviews all of a sudden on other PCP’s Unilocal page, after my review to bring her stars back up and theirs down, who she fears is competition. But sadly, there is none. Why would I write 5 star reviews and tips for other Dr.‘s and not her? Gee, I wonder… maybe because they actually care about their patients and want to avoid a negative review like this. This place is so shady and wrong on so many levels, I’m sure she’ll find a way to have someone cover her dirty work for her. Because that’s how they do business, the truth will come out, people will eventually find out on their own.

So I haven’t seen a primary care physician in years. My last physical was in 2006 when I started my general practice residency. So I don’t get sick too often and rarely go in for any type of physical or checkup but I was way overdue and since I was applying for disability insurance, they wanted me to get a thorough evaluation otherwise there would be «exclusions» to what the policy covers.
Dr. Janet Huang and her staff were super friendly and nice. They were attentive and looked up my insurance and found out the visit was covered completely. Great news since I thought my insurance was crap. Dr. Huang came in, took her time to answer all my questions and to do a thorough history of my health and even went over my family health to see what risks I have may in the future.
Overall it was a great experience in which I felt that I was their highest priority. They even helped to write a letter to the insurance company for me explaining my good health.
I would recommend my friends and family to them! Thanks Dr. Huang and staff.

I came in 15 minutes early to fill out paperwork, and waited an additional 30 – 35 minutes before seeing Dr. Huang. The wait was a bit long, but Dr. Huang was great! She has a very warm bedside manner, and exudes confidence and efficiency. I would give 5 stars if not for the long wait. I’d also love it if she could make better use of technology by having patients enter their histories online, request prescriptions online, etc, but otherwise, Dr. Huang is a great doctor.
Also, everyone in the office was an East Asian female (staff & patients included), which was interesting… I guess that’s Irvine for you! Oh, and the office location has changed to 18 Endeavor, off of Sand Canyon.

Dr Huang and her office staffs are very nice and accommodating as best they could when i visited them. They are efficient and friendly. Dr Huang is knowlegable and she listens to her patients, at least in my experience. Office is also very clean and new as a plus.

Dr. Huang seems like a smart and caring doctor, but her office support staff is horrible. Both front-​office and back-​office personnel are rude abd unknowledgeable about the basics of health insurance coverage. Dealing with them is not worth seeing Dr. Huang. I strongly recommend seeking another family doctor because you will dread dealing with Dr. Huang’s support staff.

Highly recommended for young women. She is very understanding and informative. I have been going to her for 6 years now.

Growing up, I never liked our family physician, who was very conservative and unhelpful. When I was 18, I was recommended to Dr. Huang by a classmate’s mom. She said Dr. Huang was «hip.»
I don’t think Dr. Huang is necessarily «hip» but I can say this: Dr. Huang is personable, knowledgeable, and has empathy for teens and young adults. She is able to speak frankly and in a nonjudgmental way about young adult issues – including reproductive health – with her patients. She does not talk down or patronize, but she isn’t afraid to let you know what she thinks about your health habits, either.
She also very clearly articulates privacy rights to young patients. She can defuse intrusive and demanding parents and protect the privacy of her patients. (This is great for Irvine kids who have nosy Asian parents. And she speaks Chinese, too, so that’s a plus.)
I remember once, I was very ill, she actually gave me a personal home number to call her; she was that concerned about my welfare.
For the past four years I’ve lived 50 miles away from her office and still had her as my primary care physician. It’s become less practical and I will have to change primary care physicians, but I strongly recommend Dr. Huang for young adult women in the Irvine area. She’s been fantastic.