South Bay Allergy & Asthma

DO NOT GO TO THIS PLACE if you want to be ignored and rushed or can’t even explain what you’re experiencing in detail!
I felt like I was looking at Mr. Rogers from the old kids TV show sitting in front of me with his legs crossed… yeah well it must be his twin, Dr. Buchsbaum… He was not even acknowledging what I was saying and downright ignoring what I was saying. He very delicately typed away after i answered several of the same questions over and over again and my words went drifting away with the cold office air!
Since I had to come back, I was happy that they made an appointment with someone else, «Nurse Practitioner» named Christine Shim… LAWD HAVE MERCY she was worse! She seemed annoyed and overworked. …rushing me!
This stupid visit cost me well over $ 400 WITH insurance including labs just to get NO help or relief!
I will not be returning!

wow. finally getting around to taking care of my miserable allergies and dr. buchsbaum is awesome… heard me out… they ran some tests and i’m on the road to be cured… Hallelujah!

I really appreciate Dr. Buchsbaum and the way he listens to you. I felt calm and was able to explain my issues without being interrupted. He truly cares about you and wants to find a solution to your problem.

Drs are very good. however after being a patient her for 2 yrs there has always been an issue with incorrect billing I had a bill for 60 dollars one month and the next month 700! Apparently they bill u for future shot visits. that was the last straw for me never again have I been billed for a whole years worth of shots. please be careful with the billing part and save your receipts! It took several calls to have them correct the proper billing.

I have to say that almost everybody at SBAA is awesome, but my main issue was with billing so I had to take my business elsewhere.
Christine Shim, NP is a complete sweetheart, very compassionate, and patient oriented. The reception staff is always friendly and welcoming.
I do have to say the office manager at the El Segundo location along with the older RN giving the shots should be replaced. I won’t name them or anything, because maybe it was just personality but I had to start finding out their schedules so I could avoid them =(
Dr Buchsbaum is extremely knowledgeable and had some strong recommendations.
If the billing office stops lying then I would return, but as soon as I had a question about the contracts they wanted me to sign which contradicted my insurance, I was politely ignored. Oh well, I am sure this loss of business is just a drop in the bucket to them.

I have been coming to South Bay Allergy and Asthma for about two or three years now. I don’t remember exactly how I came across this place, but I think I was referred here by my primary doctor. Their office is located on the third floor of a larger physicians’ building right behind Little Company of Mary hospital.
I truly love the staff here — everyone is so friendly. Over my handful of visits here, I’ve seen Dr. Joyce Schoettler, Christine Shim (a nurse practitioner), and on my most recent visit here yesterday — Dr. Katie Marks. They are all very good at what they do.
If I had to pick one, Dr. Marks would definitely be my favorite — she’s so caring and professional. I’ve been having a annoying cough for about two weeks and I thought it might be allergy related. She thought it could be post-​nasal drip and could have left it at that, but took the extra step to have me take a few breathing tests. We ended up finding out I had inflammation in my lungs — which was something way different!
I felt so at ease when I talked to Dr. Marks. She took the time to listen to every concern and question I had. She’s amazing!
Making and rescheduling appointments is a breeze here — I’ve never had any issues with that. They always make sure to call you a couple days in advance to confirm your appointment time, that way you won’t forget!
I HIGHLY recommend South Bay Allergy and Asthma! They are the best.

Without a doubt, the best Allery and Asthma treatment center in the Los Angeles area. I have received beneficial and effective treatment there for more than twenty years, and they are all the best folks. They are so nice and professional and knowledgeable! Our whole family goes here and we have all improved measurably — as a result. My allergy symptoms are down — my respirometry numbers are improving — what more can I say?

I bookmarked this doctor to try. So I called on 03/​19/​2013 to make an appointment for me and my daughter. The lady by the name of Maggie took my information and asked me which doctor I would like to see. I said, any doctor that is nice in patient. She said, I will call you back with an appointment. Maggie seemed very nice but as of the date I am writing this review I hadn’t received a phone call back. Very bad customer follow up. This has already gotten off to a bad start. On to the next allergy clinic

Very Professional Office. I have 2 sons with allergies. Dr. Buchsbaum is the iconic great doctor. He has an exceptional bedside manner. He explained everything clearly and answered all of our questions thoroughly. (I have also never seen a doctor take such care washing his hands between patients.)

It’s hard to find good doctors these days, but I think we found a winner! I’ve been going for years, and as always, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. I feel comfortable voicing my questions/​concerns because I know I they will provide me with the best possible answer/​solution. It is rare to find doctors and nurses who actually take the time to get to know their patients (Especially Dr. Marks and Nurse Chocholek).

I highly recommend South Bay Allergy and Asthma Associates. I have been seeing Dr. Buchsbaum for almost a year now, and my allergies have improved tremendously. He is a wonderful clinician, who is both extremely knowledgeable and highly professional. He has a wonderful bed side manner and he explained things to me that made it very easy to understand what issues I had and how the treatment was going to help. My experience was so positive, that I will be bringing my 6 year old daughter to see him in a few weeks.