1st hernia surgeon April2025 punctured my bladder and nearly killed me. The post-surgucal care was neglectful. I need my primary care doctor the force him to call in a pain prescription. It took days. This freshly Redone hernia never healed...it hurts more 6 months after the surgery, than before. It has felt wrong and hurts mildly to pee, but continued hernia PAIN led me to get another referral from PCP...I ended back at the same place, but I requested another surgeon from the list obviously listening to my survival instincts. After my initial appointment (choosing less invasive needles before any possible surgery) I was told to come back in one month for a steroidal injection at the site where it is continually sore even with ibuprofen and acetaminophen coursing continuously through my blood. Today I sat here in the waiting room for 2 hours past my appointment. Seems unacceptable for them not to call and postpone my appointment if such stretches of time were needed. Missing communication on their part could save sore humans trying to get properly fixed the additional struggle. You can take my review with a grain of salt because I am a very sensitive person. My positive Reviews are award-winning too. Lol I will edit my review as I progress. But I am 6 months in pain and pissed off how much functionality and happiness this has taken from my life. I even couldn't fly home with my wife on the east coast for our family because the pain of sitting. My review will improve if my problem gets remedied.
South Bay Surgeons
Medical Spa in Manhattan Beach, CA
Profile reviewed by No BS Med Spa Reviews Editorial Team · Updated 2026-05-19
Key Facts
- South Bay Surgeons is a medical spa located at 23451 Madison St # 340.
- Rating: 4.6/5 across 199 patient reviews.
- Phone: (424) 315-1030.
- Services: Weight loss service.
- Price range: $$.
Our composite score from 6 weighted data signals.
How we calculated this
- Google rating1.38 of 5 · weight 30%
4.6/5 stars
- Review volume0.83 of 5 · weight 25%
199 reviews (log-normalized)
- Review recency0.40 of 5 · weight 10%
80% of recent reviews in last 12 months
- Sentiment analysis0.45 of 5 · weight 15%
60% positive across 5 reviews
- Data completeness0.75 of 5 · weight 15%
8/8 data points verified
- Google Place ID verified0.25 of 5 · weight 5%
verified via Google Places API
South Bay Surgeons in Manhattan Beach offers weight loss services for patients seeking professional medical guidance. The practice is rated 4.6 stars across 199 reviews. Located at 23451 Madison St # 340, the clinic provides individualized weight management solutions. Patients searching for weight loss services in Manhattan Beach often consider South Bay Surgeons.
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Ratings & Reviews
South Bay Surgeons ranks via our priority score (rating × log of review count), which favors providers with both high satisfaction and substantial review volume. See how we rank.
14 Data Points We Evaluated
11 of 14 verified- Verified address23451 Madison St # 340
- Phone number(424) 315-1030
- Real website (not directory URL)www.southbaysurgeons.com
- Aggregate rating4.6/5
- Patient review volume199 reviews
- Recent review text5 most recent on file
- Service inventory1 services documented
- Operating hours7/7 days documented
- MSD Editorial Score4.1/5
- Sentiment analysis60% positive across 5 reviews
- Editorial team notespending editorial visit
- Contributor experiences0 on file
- Service strength analysispending — needs review text
- Editorial sub-ratings5 aspects scored across 5 reviews
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Recent Patient Reviews
Verified reviews sourced from Google. 5 most recent shown.
Dr. Sarah Pivo hands down is the best of the best. She performed surgery on me and besides a few pains here and there I felt great. She is a doctor that is concerned about your well-being and follows whatever she requests all the way to the end. She is a compassionate and caring Dr. I highly recommend Dr. Pivo!!!
First, the hernia doc punctured my husband’s bladder. Then, my healthcare only covers this same office. My husband still has a hernia as confirmed by his PC, and they make you wait OVER AN HOUR for an appointment. Pathetic. I guess our time isn’t valuable? Next open enrollment, I’m DONE with Torrance Memorial, which has really gone downhill and left its patients with lousy “care”. The fact is, they don’t care! This second doc is also ridiculous, down playing my husband’s constant pain.
Dr David Koller the best, he did good surgery on me, very helpful and explain me, next day of surgery he visit me at my room, Little Co. Of Mary and ask me if any question, God bless him and all the staff.
My Dr. is Neil Bhayani. What a fantastic human being and surgeon. He took 2 hrs in our first meeting to explain what he thought I had, however he needed to do a number of tests to confirm. He has personally called to let me know results. His staff is excellent and extremely helpful. Hopefully you don't need him, but if you do you're in great hands.
What our analysis found across 5 reviews
AI-assisted analysis using Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 — every theme below was derived from the original Google reviews shown below this section, which you can verify yourself.
What patients praise
- Compassionate surgeon who follows through on care
- Surgeon takes time to explain procedures thoroughly
- Attentive post-op follow-up and visits
Concerns mentioned
- Bladder puncture during hernia surgery
- Delayed post-surgical pain management
- Long wait times for appointments
Editorial sub-ratings
Across 5 reviews · AI-assisted analysis using Anthropic ClaudeFive aspects we score for every spa with reviews on file. Each citation below is a verbatim quote from the actual reviews — you can verify any of them in the Recent Reviews section.
- Staff & bedside mannerFriendliness, attentiveness, communication.4.0of 5
“Dr. Sarah Pivo is a doctor that is concerned about your well-being and follows whatever she requests all the way to the end. She is a compassionate and caring Dr.”
- CleanlinessFacility appearance, hygiene, equipment care.3.0of 5
- Pricing transparencyWere prices communicated clearly up front?3.0of 5
- Wait timesPunctuality and scheduling experience.2.0of 5
“They make you wait OVER AN HOUR for an appointment.”
- Results qualityDid treatments work? Naturalness and longevity.2.0of 5
“The post-surgical care was neglectful... This freshly redone hernia never healed...it hurts more 6 months after the surgery, than before.”
Sub-ratings are produced by Anthropic Claude Haiku 4.5 reading the spa’s public Google reviews. Each citation is verbatim — we do not paraphrase. If an aspect was rarely mentioned, we default to 3 (neutral) and leave the citation blank. Read methodology →
Sources we analyzed for this listing
- 199 Google reviews
- 5 review excerpts on file
- 0 YouTube reviews found
- 0 Reddit threads referenced
- 0 first-person experiences from our contributor network
- Editorial team notes: pending visit
Last updated May 19, 2026 · How we source data →
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- Convenient Manhattan Beach location
- Verified by No BS Med Spa Reviews
Services & Specialties
Services include Weight loss service.
Financing Available for Weight loss service in Manhattan Beach
Many med spas in Manhattan Beach offer financing through Cherry, Affirm, or CareCredit. South Bay Surgeons can typically work with you on payment plans for treatments starting around $X. Ask during your consultation about month-by-month options.
Financing terms vary by provider and approved credit. Bring your questions about deposits, APR, and prepayment options to your initial consultation so you can compare totals across weight loss service packages in Manhattan Beach, CA.
Hours of Operation
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is South Bay Surgeons located?
South Bay Surgeons is located at 23451 Madison St # 340 in Manhattan Beach, CA.
What is the phone number for South Bay Surgeons?
You can reach South Bay Surgeons at (424) 315-1030.
What services does South Bay Surgeons offer?
South Bay Surgeons offers weight loss service. Contact the provider directly for current service availability and pricing.
What is the rating of South Bay Surgeons?
South Bay Surgeons has a 4.6/5 star rating based on 199 aggregated patient reviews.
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