Elana Sheldon, MD – Huntington Family Medicine

I’m SO happy I found a reliable and kind local doctor! To begin, I called this morning in hopes of getting seen for a nagging (and scary) breast pain I have been having for months. Being that I am not a patient of Dr. Sheldon, I was at the bottom of the list to be «squeezed» in to be seen ASAP. However, after explaining my situation to the receptionist Maritza, she was able to get me in for an appointment — same day! I was so thankful I could be accommodated. Dr. Sheldon didn’t take my breast situation as a «young 20 something year old that is just paranoid about breast pain» (which is what I have gotten when I TRY to make appointments with other clinics). Au contraire! She took the extra steps (and referrals) to be SURE that my symptoms were normal and I feel confident that my worries will be worked out with Dr. Sheldon. The visit was short, however thorough. As an RN, I realize that there is not enough doctors for patients, but all it takes is an understanding bed side manner and efficient staff to meet patients needs. I plan on keeping Dr. Sheldon as my PCP.

Dr. Sheldon has been my primary care physician for over five years, and I absolutely love her! Everything all the other reviewers have written is absolutely true. She’s kind, patient, easy to talk to, down to earth and a GREAT doctor.

Dr. Sheldon (and the whole Huntington Family group) are fantastic. She is one of the best physicians I’ve ever had and I completely trust her. She’s very compassionate and very thorough! If you could ever call going to the doctor an enjoyable experience, Dr. Sheldon and her staff come as close as you can possibly come to that description.

Dr Sheldon and Nelly are the best. Going to the Dr is usually the most
unpleasant experiance and something I put off for years.
Finding Dr. Sheldon now makes me want to go to a Doctor.
she is honest, caring and direct. She makes every effort to
provide quality care and answers all questions. I also
appreciate her consuliting on living a healthy lifestyle.
thanks Dr. Sheldon for making me want to make my health a priority.

The best, nicest and most caring doctor and nurse. Both Dr. Sheldon and Neli are unbelievable, wish all doctors and nurses were like them…

Extremely happy with Dr. Sheldon and Nelly. I moved 40 miles away but still drive to Pasadena because they are professional, knowledgable and caring. It’s been 3 years and I cannot fathom seeing a different physician. She doesn’t throw pills at you, she wants to find the root cause… Love that!

I am very happy with Dr. Sheldon as well as her staff/​medical group. She always takes her time with me and I never feel rushed. She is very thorough and explains things so I understand. I rarely have to wait too long and her office is clean and easy to get to.

After searching for a doctor for 6 years, I was lucky enoough to find Dr. Sheldon through a referral (Dr. Hilary Fausett… a terrific pain management doctor!). Dr Sheldon is one of the smartest, most intuitive and compasssionate doctors I have met in a very long time. She listens… works with you… and respects her patient’s feelings. She is not only one great PCP, she is a dang nice person. Oh, a word about the office staff and Dr. Sheldon’s support staff. In my 60 years I have not had better service from any front of office staff than the crew at Huntington Medical. Their courtesy and compassion mirrors the doctor’s attributes and one feels taken care of by this professional group. And they are nice folks to boot! And one more shout out to Dr. Sheldon’s nurse, Nelly. She goes, I go! :-)

Dr. Sheldon has been a great doctor for me and my wife. I introduced my wife to her because I had felt so comfortable with Dr. Sheldon.
Dr. Sheldon listens, is open to feedback and makes recommendations for my healthcare that are important for my daily life.
I am glad she is part of the Pasadena and greater Los Angeles medical community.

Dr Sheldon has been my (and my wife’s) primary physician for the past 7 years, and we are very very happy with her. I prefer to stay healthy and avoid any doctor visit, if I can help it; but she is the best doctor, if I have to see one. She is a no non-​sense doctor who tells you what she sees; yet she is warm, caring and very attentive at the same time. Once I went to see her with an acute abdominal pain, and she thought it was my body’s reaction to lactose (yes, I had been eating too much Subways with processed cheeze) but got on her cell phone and arranged for me to go and see an ultrasound specialist just to make sure it’s not something else. I was in the ultrasound lab within 30 minutes. She will call you to go over your lab results rather than making you come back which will cost more in copay. Only thing is that she tends to get booked quickly, and you may have to be flexible with when you can see her. That said, Dr Mattai is pretty awesome as well.

I will NEVER look for another PCP again!!! I was totally comfortable, was treated like an equal, listened to, & she even used a bit of appropriate self disclosure that put me at ease. BUT when she began to answer the millionth question I asked her without batting an eye, sounding irritated, or losing interest, and said, «Yada, Yada, Yada» after an extensive, detailed response, I knew she was the one for me!
Even after the long wait and flimsy paper gown, I came out of there in a better mood than what I went in with.
I would recommend Dr. Sheldon to any and everyone. There is not one question I had that she did not answer. Honestly, I can’t wait to go back because I know she will do an even better job the next time. It is clear that Dr. Sheldon loves what she does and cares about every single one of her patients. Norma Lee, I would have taken a star off for the long wait, but now I know it is because she gives every patient any amount of time they need without rushing through their appointment. I love Dr. Sheldon!