Cedars Sinai Prenatal Diagnosis Center

I wanted to write a more recent, updated review about this medical center. I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and considered to be high risk due to my identical twins with Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR). Basically, what that means is one baby is bigger than the other. I have been monitored very closely and visiting the office twice a week (due to my condition). Every single time I have a visit, I’ve noticed that all of the staff members and doctors are so friendly, down-​to-​earth and warm-​hearted people! I’ve gotten to know all of the ladies at the front desk, most of the NST nurses, and sonographers. Everyone there is patient, sweet, and flexible. They really take care of all of your needs and answer any questions you might have. I have been seen by Dr. Paola Aghajanian, Dr. Tania Fay Esakoff (my favorite), and Dr. John Williams. All of them were very caring and thorough. I have a tendency to ask a whole lot of questions and they were on top of it! The office is super clean and all of the staff members make it a habit to sanitize their hands after leaving the room. I am impressed! My husband and I have gained a deep respect for the people who work there and can say we’ve established a bond with everyone there. Bottom line — our whole experience was AWESOME!!! Oh and the snack bar is a bonus!

Had first trimester screening, genetic testing done here to date. Doctors and sonographer were super friendly, informative, and sensitive. The best experience with Cedar Sinai staff I’ve had so far.
Plus, as a pregger with voracious appetite, I can’t begin to tell you how happy I was to see snacks and juices by the front desk

Excelente atención todo el personal muy amable tengo un embarazo muy complicado pero me ayudan mucho estoy muy agradecida con la atención.

I came here as a referral for my 20 week anatomy check for my first baby — they have amazing rooms with flat screen tv you can watch while viewing your baby during the long scan. My appointment was on time for the most part — the technician who performed the check was just amazing and so knowledgable about anatomy and what is normal that it really put me at ease as a first time mom.
I did not, however, have such a great experience with the doctor who did the re-​check after she had finished. She left the room to answer a personal phone call and was not friendly the entire time she was in the room. I was disappointed with this doctor but i am sure the others on staff are very good.
I also did my Prepared Childbirth Class at Cedars and that was a great class taught by Madalyn Morris. Highly reccomended!

Too slow. Appointment was @ 3:30 it is now 4:16 and still have not been seen yet. Now it’s 4:20.

I give this location and the staff five stars! If I could give 10 stars to Doctor Siegfried Rotmensch I would. He is an amazing doctor with a very calm and soothing bedside manner. He’s very polite, straight-​forward, funny and for someone as experienced and as learned as he is, really down to earth. He uses medical terminology when explaining things to you, but makes sure to translate them in layman’s terms to make sure you really get what he is saying. This is my second pregnancy with him and I wouldn’t change a thing. Pregnancy is so stressful, so finding the right doctor to really care about you takes some of the pressure off. It doesn’t hurt that he is very handsome, too. Here is his bio from their website:

After having 2 kids already at Cedars, I was surprised I was sent to the Cedars Prenatal Diagnosis Center for this third time around. However, this is now where all the ultrasounds are done. Plus, now that that I’m 35, there are certain things that must be tested so this is my new joint. That staff is super nice and friendly here. Plus, they have a basket up front full of snacks and juices. Perfect for that always hungry pregnant woman.

PROS
— Very, very nice and caring staff especially the genetic counselors
— Snacks & drinks in the waiting area — so appreciated during times of morning sickness!
— Were still able to see me even though traffic had me almost half an hour late
— Very professional and detailed and keep you updated every step of the way
— Got to see my baby for quite a while on the ultrasound — maybe 15 minutes? and got a few pictures.
CONS
— A bit slow and the appointment takes several hours, but at least they are upfront about this in your paperwork that they send you in the mail. And I think it’s like this for any prenatal diagnosis center.
In my experience, any place that is a part of or affiliated with Cedars Sinai is always top-​notch and I won’t go anywhere else! The only weird thing about Cedars is how many buildings they have and how spread out they are, lol. I’ve been to at least 5 different buildings for various doctors at one time or another, & they are always a few blocks apart.