Citrus Valley Family Practice

Multiple reviewers highlight Dr. Tanya Halper as one of the best doctors they have encountered, praising her thoroughness, listening skills, clear explanations, compassion, and attention to detail. Celeste is consistently described as warm, friendly, efficient, and a positive presence who handles paperwork and follow-ups quickly. Together, they are frequently called an outstanding team that genuinely cares about patients.

Source: 6 of 8 reviews • Confidence: high (explicit mention)

Several reviews mention significant scheduling frustrations, including long wait times to speak with a live person, forced online scheduling with unclear rules, and appointment cancellations without prior notification or explanation. Additionally, some patients report not receiving timely notifications about lab results and difficulty reaching the medical assistant by phone, leading to concerns about communication efficiency.

Source: 3 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium (recurring theme)

One review criticizes Dr. Lazarus, describing interactions as combative, dismissive, and disrespectful, particularly toward an elderly patient. The reviewer also mentions a lack of response from the patient advocate when attempting to file a complaint or request a care transfer.

Source: 1 of 8 reviews • Confidence: low (single isolated incident)

The majority of reviewers express strong satisfaction, using phrases like “exceptional care,” “fantastic care,” and “dynamic duo,” and recommending the practice highly. However, the few negative experiences related to scheduling and communication detract from the overall positive sentiment.

Source: 5 of 8 reviews • Confidence: medium-high (predominant positive sentiment with noted exceptions)