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Dr. Guiv graduated from the University of Maryland School of Medicine in 1989. She works in West Hills, CA and 2 other locations and specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Guiv is affiliated with Ucla West Valley Medical Center.

PATIENT'S PERSPECTIVE

Explains conditions and treatments
Takes time to answer my questions
Provides follow-up as needed
Office cleanliness

Based on patient feedback.

RATINGS AND REVIEWS

Dr. Guiv's Rating
4.0
Patient Perspective
5.0 Explains conditions and treatments
4.0 Takes time to answer my questions
4.0 Provides follow-up as needed
Office Rating
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7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 310, West Hills, CA, 91307
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5.0 Office cleanliness
4.5 Courteous staff
4.5 Scheduling flexibility
Valley Gastroenterology Med
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 310
West Hills, CA, 91307
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"Dr. Guiv is extremely knowledgeable. She reviewed all of my prior records so she knew what needed to be done for me She spent the time necessary to explain and educate me A wonderful bedside matter. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing her services."
  • July 12, 2024
"She is wonderful!"
  • July 12, 2024
"Dr. Guide is very knowledgeable and professional "
  • July 12, 2024
"Excellent Very competent staff Dr G is very attentive"
  • March 20, 2024
"She was be kind."
  • December 1, 2023
"On the positive side, Dr. Guiv played key part in me giving up alcohol a couple of years ago - just by palpating my abdomen & making a gentle suggestion. So I definitely have to give her credit for that. On the negative side, IDK how she stays in business with the brusqueness of her 'bedside manner.' I went to her over a minor, but chronic itch at the anus. But either Dr. Guiv didn't want to talk about that or else she was saying it was my fault because I add some hot sauce to my eggs in the morning. Either way, for her the agenda was all about being 'screened for cancer' by submitting to a colonoscopy. This is to say, my general practitioner was lining up patients who could qualify for one. It's a lot like when you step onto a new car lot and the nice salesperson (the GP) does all the schmoozing with the unsuspecting customer and then passes them onto the sales manager who grinds on them until they end up with a car pmt they can't afford. Then the office staff hands you a clipboard ...
where you say Dr. Guiv explained ALL the risks AND the alternatives to colonoscopy. "Um, no you didn't." So, RELUCTANTLY, they called Dr. Guiv back to the exam room to explain these things to me. Dr. Guiv said, "Well, there's a one in 5,000 chance you sustain a perforation." But here once again, Dr. Guiv was as brusque as before and really didn't want to answer any questions. I later found out the AVERAGE chance of a perforation is actually one in 2,000. Which is 250% GREATER than she said. So she's either completely ignorant or otherwise a liar. But these are just the AVERAGES. Whether or not a colonoscopy has ANY protective benefit against colon cancer is HIGHLY OPERATOR-DEPENDENT. So who knows what Dr. Guiv's track record is? She could be among the best or she could be among the worst. The public really has nothing to go on. Just blind faith. So needless to say, Dr. Guiv completely failed at convincing me of ANY benefit to going through the arduous prep for colonoscopy just to help her make the next mortgage payment. Also, before you just schedule yourself for a colonoscopy with Dr. Guiv, you need to check with your insurance provider to see if all the other clowns in the circus as well as the facility itself are in your network or not. If you didn't have an ulcer BEFORE going to Dr. Guiv, when you get the bill, you might have one AFTERWARDS. "
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  • July 25, 2023
"She is great. "
  • June 16, 2023
"I am not someone who takes the time to write negative reviews. But I believe people should feel empowered, safe, and comfortable to take control of their health, which is what I was trying to do when I made an appointment to see Dr. Guiv. I have had stomach issues for half of my life (14 years). I actually cannot think back to a time when I didn't have stomach issues, but I learned to deal with them because I've always put off seeing a specialist, whether it was because I didn't have good insurance, didn't make the time, or was embarrassed to talk to a stranger about the intimate goings on of my gut and bowels. I found Dr. Guiv through my insurance app, and purposefully made an appointment with her (even though the medical office is 30 miles from my home) because of the good review I saw. I didn't want to waste my time going to a doctor who didn't have time to work with me and didn't take the time to dig into the details of the different types of stomach pain and issues I have dealt ...
with, as they range and are varied. I was so excited to get to see this doctor and begin a path towards understanding my stomach issues and hopefully not suffering anymore after so long. After a very brief introduction, Dr. Guiv told to tell her about my issues in 5 minutes. I understand that doctors are usually bound to a short amount of time, but this was not a way to begin a patient-doctor relationship and make me feel comfortable or able to open up about my stomach issues. She said she basically wasn't worried unless I was having diarrhea or losing a bunch of weight, neither of which are my issues. She proceeded to pepper me with questions extremely fast, often interrupting me when I was answering her previous questions. At one point, she recommended I get a pelvic ultrasound. I asked her if this would be in the visit notes because I might forget exactly what she's recommending (I don't talk about these things all day and "pelvic ultrasound" isn't something that is just part of my daily to-do list, so thought it was reasonable to ask if it would be written down). She responded by asking me if I had a memory problem. At that point, I became overwhelmed with the frustration and disappointment of not feeling like Dr. Guiv cared at all about working towards understanding my stomach issues and began crying. I felt gaslit, like I was a burden on her. She kind of started to offer options...an endoscopy (I think?) and a poop test, but didn't explain the rationale and at that point, I didn't feel like I would ever want to come back to her office. At that point, she ended the appointment, walked out of the room, and left the door open while I was still crying. I cried all the way back to Ventura lol. I'm truly disappointed, hurt, and frustrated by this visit with Dr. Guiv. People are already inhibited in taking control of their health, and this is one of the reasons why. Some doctors make you feel stupid, like a burden, and don't express any interest or concern in figuring out what is going on. I wrote this review because I don't want others to go through the same experience. It's exhausting and vulnerable to talk about chronic health challenges, and everyone deserves a doctor who wants to help their patients live a healthy and comfortable life. "
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  • September 2, 2022

LOCATIONS

Valley Gastroenterology Med
Valley Gastroenterology Medical Group
7320 Woodlake Ave Ste 310
West Hills, CA, 91307
Tel: (818) 706-2447
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
West Hills Hospital
7300 Medical Center Dr
West Hills, CA, 91307
Tel: (818) 676-4000
Ventana Surgical Center
United Pacific Surgery Center
18133 VENTURA BLVD STE 400
TARZANA, CA, 91356
Tel: (818) 668-6200
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
  • Accepting New Patients
  • Medicaid Accepted
Providence Cedars Sinai Tarzana Medical Center
18321 Clark St
Tarzana, CA, 91356
Tel: (818) 881-0800

CONDITIONS TREATED

PROCEDURES PERFORMED

CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School
University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
Graduated 1989
Residency
University Of Maryland Medical System

INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED  (112)

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  • Aetna HMO
  • UHC West SignatureValue HMO
  • UHC Navigate HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Local Access + HMO 25
  • CIGNA Open Access Plus
  • Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
  • CIGNA Southern CA Value
  • BS CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Molina Mrktplace CA
  • PHCS PPO Kaiser
  • BCBS Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Select PPO
  • Aetna HMO Deductible Plan CA only
  • Health Net CA PPO
  • Multiplan PPO
  • UHC Navigate POS
  • Oscar Insurance CA
  • Health Net CA HMO Employer Group
  • Blue Cross CA Select HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum Access+ HMO 25
  • UHC Choice Plus POS
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Aetna Choice POS II
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group
  • Health Net CA HMO SmartCare
  • First Health PPO
  • LACare
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus Savenet
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Large Group HMO
  • Aetna Signature Administrators PPO
  • UHC SignatureValue Flex1
  • Health Net PureCare One EPO Individual & Family Plan
  • PHCS PPO
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Individual
  • CIGNA HMO
  • Health Net PureCare HSP Individual and Family Plans
  • UHC West SignatureValue Advantage HMO Value Network
  • Blue Shield CA Access Plus HMO
  • Aetna Savings Plus of CA
  • Blue Cross CA Select Plus HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X PPO
  • Humana Choice POS
  • Health Net CA HMO Whole Care Network
  • Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Large Group
  • Health Net CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Blue Shield CA PPO
  • BC CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Aetna Managed Choice POS Open Access
  • UHC Options PPO
  • Anthem BC Pathway X EPO Network
  • CIGNA LocalPlus
  • Blue Cross CA Advantage PPO Preferred DirectAccess Plus
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze Full PPO 4500
  • Health Net CA Individual and Family PPO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway X HMO
  • Blue Shield CA 2017 I&F HMO - CoveredCA
  • Blue Shield CA Silver 70 PPO
  • Blue Shield CA Bronze 60 PPO SHOP
  • Blue Cross CA Priority Select HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Trio ACO HMO
  • Aexcel PPO
  • Anthem Advantage HMO
  • AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • Blue Shield CA Tandem PPO
  • Classic
  • Health Net CA HMO
  • Health Net CA HMO Excelcare
  • Health Net CA HMO Wholecare
  • Health Net SmartCare Network HMO Large Group
  • MEDICA CHOICE WITH UNITEDHEALTHC
  • UHC NAVIGATE PLUS POS
  • UHC Nexus Open Access
  • UHC SV Flex Tier 3
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Health Net SmartCare Network HMO Small Group
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Elect Choice
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA HMO
  • Aetna AWH Southern CA Managed Choice
  • Aetna Elect Choice EPO Open Access
  • Aetna Innovation Health Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
  • Aetna Open Choice PPO
  • BCBS Pathway EPO
  • BCBS Pathway HMO
  • BCBSA Blue Card High Performance Network
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Advantage HMO
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem Blue Connection EPO CA
  • Blue Cross CA California Care Small Group HMO
  • Blue Shield CA Platinum 90 PPO
  • Blue Shield of CA 2021 I&F PPO Plan
  • HealthNet ExcelCare Small / Large Group
  • HealthNet HMO CommunityCare I&F
  • Kaiser Permanente California - Southern
  • LA Care
  • Medica Choice With UHC
  • Molina Marketplace CA
  • Oscar Circle EPO CA
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Oscar Select EPO CA
  • Oscar Southern CA Employee
  • UHC SignatureValue Advantage HMO - CA
  • UHC SignatureValue HMO - CA
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus
  • Oscar CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross CA Vivity
  • Blue Shield CA Blue High Performance Network EPO
  • Blue Shield of CA Platinum 90 Trio HMO
  • HealthNet HMO - Ambetter HMO IFP (CC1)
  • Blue Cross CA Anthem High Performance Network
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway EPO
  • Blue Cross CA Pathway HMO
  • Kaiser Permanente - Southern CA HMO

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