Center-Sinai Animal Hospital

It has officially been a month since I paid a visit to Center Sinai. It took me this long to decide on whether I truly wanted to write this. I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND TAKING A SMALL ANIMAL HERE.
I called Center Sinai on January 1^st, to schedule an appointment with Dr. Oliver on January 3^rd. My guinea pig, Bunny, started not bearing any weight on her front left leg on the 1^st. If you own exotics then you know how difficult it can be to find an exotic vet especially one last minute and on a holiday. I took what I could get. When I called to schedule an appt, they couldn’t find me in their system even though I had been there before. This wasn’t a big deal.
When I arrived on Sunday, I was on time for my appt. But I still had to fill out paperwork again. The receptionist was very unfriendly. And the staff seemed very preoccupied. I wasn’t taken into an examine room until 11:15am. Dr. Oliver came in a few minutes later. She spent about 5, maybe 10 minutes, doing her examine on Bunny. She was able to tell me that she had a pre-​existing injury that she may have tweaked and that’s why she was limping. She said to rest her for about a month and she wouldn’t send us home with any medications. I was okay with this mostly because I didn’t want to upset my guinea pig’s gi tract with harsh medications and she didn’t seem to be in any pain. We were out of there by 11:30am and headed home soon thereafter.
I could tell Bunny was not limping as much. She was starting to bear weight on her leg a little more each day.
On Saturday evening, exactly 6 days after her visit to Center Sinai, I came home to find that Bunny had passed away during the day. I do not want to blame anyone at Center Sinai but I do feel that if the dr. had spent more time with Bunny and done a more thorough exam this might have been prevented or could have been treated. I won’t be coming back ever. I am truly brokenhearted and disappointed with them. It’s been a month now since I went in for an appt and I haven’t received a phone call or email or smoke signal to check on my guinea pig. They already know she passed away and still nothing.
Do not take your small animals here. Take them to a place where they will be examined thoroughly and treated well. To a place where you will feel that your small animal is important.
RIP Bunny

This vet is computer savvy and has a «pet portal», so you can do alot online before you even go in. They are open on the weekends, which is a plus. The staff in front are courteous and friendly. I recently moved back to this office and started with Dr. Oliver. What a kind, down to earth person, and my dog does not try to escape! I am always able to be seen which is comforting when your dog needs care.

Dr. Baum is the only one who was able to diagnose my Pomeranian with a rare form of alopecia x and in 1 year his hair has doubled! HE IS THE BEST !!! He has been the vet for every dog we have had and or lost. He is a wonderful Doctor & person !!!

Dr Baum is the best. The Center-​Sinai staff goes out of their way to be helpful and thoughtful to owners and their pets. The charges have been reasonable vs other vets that i’ve seen. Look no further, if you care about your pets the way I love my 4 dogs.

WaCenter Sinai hospital and staff have been my source of knowledge, peace and confidence for my animals well being over 15 years. All the veterinarians have been supportive, communicative, and knowledgeable. Dr. Baum has offered a web page and email to communicate with him at any time ²⁴⁄₇. This helps alleviate much anxiety when I am worried about my pets. The office staff is friendly, technicians very capable, and hours of operation very convenient. I feel confident recommending Center Sinai Animal hospital. Thanks everyone!

Center Sinai has cared for all of our animals, including our 4 legged family members, our beloved german shepherds. We were blessed with meeting dr. plechner, who recommended only the best to our senior German Shepherd. Once he got old, Dr. Carrillo took over, she is so humble, caring, and loving. At the end, our dog was 14 years old and a shell of his strong self. Dr. Carrillo was patient, comforting, and loving. We put our old man down, but before we did we fed him like the champion he was, in short, Dr. Carillo, put our old man down; however, she cared for him before she put him down, she cared for our family, and she was compassionate to our family’s and pets needs. Since then we have recovered. We accepted that our beloved dog, Sergeant, is waiting for us at rainbow bridge and he’s waiting for our return. We have added a new german shepherd puppy to our family, our preferred vet you may ask? Dr. Carillo, at center sinai. We would not take our pets elsewhere.

I moved here eight months ago so finding a vet was a must for my two cats. Center-​Sinai Animal Hospital did their vaccinations (last minute before boarding them before a trip), after 5pm, AND without an appointment.
I took my female kitty in last week to check a lump on her tail. They had an appointment available next day and got me in and out in under an hour. Again, price was reasonable and they are efficient.

I have been looking for a place to get my teacup Yorkie’s teeth cleaned and all I kept seeing were places charging around $ 700 to over $ 1000 for cleaning and extractions. I was very nervous and found it pretty hard to spend so much for a 4lbs dog. Finally I came across this place and when I called they said teeth cleaning was 288 and on Thursdays 231 I was relieved, excited and a bit scared thinking why where they so cheap compared to other places. I spoke to another vet about this place and they said they were your medium tier vet no frills — I said no problem
I made an appointment
When I brought my dog in the front desk was extremely helpful, they answered all my questions and I had a lot! Gave me a quote and explained everything to me. They charge for the cleaning was ²⁸⁸⁄₂₃₁ on Thursday and everything else was to be charged ala cart which can, if you add all of them can run up to like an extra $ 300 and up but I chose to leave it to the vets discretion
After they were done they called me to tell me how he was doing and I could pick him up after 6
He had 10 extractions and perfect little white teeth left. (he’s a Yorkie and they’re known to have bad teeth) they gave me some medication and after all was said and done I only ended up spending around $ 331 for everything! I was surprised and confused but I wasn’t going to question it I was expecting to spend around $ 500-​$ 600
I was very happy
My pup was a little groggy for like a day but right after back to he’s playful self
And after 4 days they even called to see how jenky was doing.
** I’m very thankful I found this place

Great staff. Especially love dr. Baum — he is knowledgeable and kind. Sometimes it is a bit of a wait, but it is worth it. Make sure you check out their Wellcare program!

I woke up Sunday morning my rabbit was bleeding. They took me in right away fix the bunny right now most reasonable bill I’ve ever gotten from the vet on the Sunday. Very fast efficient skilled service at a reasonable rate..

Our 18+ year old diabetic cat has been a patient of Dr. Baum’s for over 5 years and we are very thankful for the excellent care. Recent improvements to the administration has also really helped.

0 stars after my second visit to this place. The staff will overbook and accept walk-​ins on top of appointments and the waiting area does not facilitate for all those people and their pets! I brought my cat in at my 7:45 appointment and the person next to me had waited one hour past her appointment time to be seen. The people next to me just gave up and left.
They asked for my last name to grab my files 3 times. Theres 4 girls working the desk. I don’t understand what the problem is but its obvious they’re overbooking and over accommodating leading to one conclusion. They just want money.
I asked if i would be able to see a doctor in the next 15 minutes (30min past my appointment time). The lady said no. So I left.
This experience reminded me of waiting at a popular asian restaurant on a Friday night. They always say «15min wait» even though it will be more than 2 hours just to keep you there.
I do not appreciate the unprofessionalism of this «business» especially when you are dealing with live animals! Shame on you.
I will never waste my time here again.

I love this animal hospital. My dog ate something very bad and I was very scared. They were able to see me that Friday night at 8:00PM, give my dog meds and he is now fine. Dr. Williams even called my home the next morning to make sure he was ok. I’m very thankful to everyone at this facility.

My Boston Terrier had been in need of having her eye removed due to Lens Luxation. I had been avoiding it for a long time because I couldn’t bear putting her through the trauma. It was finally time. Being new to the area I didn’t know who to go to so I called my previous vet in AZ. They referred me to Dr. Baum.
I brought her in for a consultation and felt at home right away. I scheduled the surgery for two weeks from then. The quote was several hundred less than I had been quoted by others.
He did the procedure and within a day my baby girl was up running around like nothing had happened. She is healing great. I was so stressed about this and I couldn’t be happier at the results. We brought our Frenchie in to have some teeth pulled and a cleaning. Again, half the cost of others and so easy to work with.
I highly recommend Center Sinai.

We decided to try this place after a disappointing experience with our last vet. Much more affordable, and we felt Dr. Baum provided a very caring atomosphere for our elderly cat.
Will probably start going to them if we need help for our cats in the future.

These vets are idiots and they attempt to run up the bill with needed procedures, tests and medication…
Bottom line: If you need cheap vaccines, go here… If you need real care for your pet, go elsewhere…

I love Dr. Barry Baum I have been going to them for years all a great vets who have kept my puppies healthy

The best there is around.
We tried several locations in 15 mile radius and this is by far the best one of them all.
Most professional stuff. Best fun loving animals team. In most affordable prices.
The best care ever our dog has received in west LA area

The best thing about Center Sinai Veterinary Group is DR. AL PLECHNER. I I have a dog that was literally given a slow death sentence by another vet. Then I found Dr. P.
DR. P. did further testing on my dog and found a deeper issue. In short, my dog had been misdiagnosed by the prior vet. My dog is now happy and well, and it’s all due to DR. PLECHNER’S treatment plan.
I know I am NOT alone, as I have sat in the waiting room at the vet’s office and hurt other people say how miraculous it is that Dr Plechner literally gave their animals their eyesight back. Dr. PLECHNER does a lot of research, and he is an extremely knowledgeable and kind vet… far ahead of the medicinal curve. I’ve never found a better vet anywhere. He is the best kept secret, but I want to sing his praises. If only more vets we’re like he is, we’d all be so fortunate.
Although Center Sinai is fairly good, if Dr P ever left, I would definitely follow him. I am very confident I am far from alone.

I brought my maltipoo in for a check up as her tummy was swollen from getting in the garbage ^_^
I was a little leery at first due to the 3.5 stars on Unilocal however after learning about the multiple organizations they are involved with I thought I would give this place a shot.
After a short wait we went back to visit with Dr. Baum and he was awesome. He is super knowledgeable about nutrition and food allergies in dogs. And provided me with much useful information and suggestions for holistic ways to care for my baby’s GI track.
The place was inexpensive and the techs were all very kind.
I recommend this place!