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Dr. Ali Alavi, MD

Dr. Ali Alavi, MD

Urology*

Dr. Ali Alavi, MD is a urologist in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Alavi has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.9 Star Rating
Based on 53 reviews 3.9 Star Rating (53 reviews)

Marinelli & Feldman, MDs

1915 Sunny Crest Dr Fullerton, CA 92835
Telehealth available

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Dr. Alavi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Alavi specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Alavi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alavi

3.9
53 ratings, 20 with a written review
5 star
64%
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4 star
9%
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3 star
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2 star
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1 star
25%
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I've known Dr. Alavi for 12 years. He is the best.
Dr. Alavi answers questions. He discusses options. He really knows what he is doing. He is a great doctor. I have been totally satisfied since 2012. I am not writing about one appointment. I am writing about 12 years of appointments.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 06, 2025
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Dr. Alavi, is great. I went to him post operation, after another Dr, didn’t seem y care. Dr Alavi got me on the right meds and helped me tremendously.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jun 26, 2024
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Appointment
setting an appointment by calling the number provided is useless
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Antonio Ruiz – Jun 12, 2024
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Very rude. Is he a good doctor? Maybe he used to b
Dr. Alavi has been treating my father. On our second appointment there were 4 other patients in the waiting room who had appointments with Dr. Alavi for the same time. On our third appointment, we waited 40 minutes in the exam room and had a 10 minute visit. I have found Dr. Alavi to be the type of person that likes to tell and he does not like to be challenged. There are so many choices for a Urologists. Please do not use Dr. Alavi.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 31, 2023
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Excellent Treatment
I went to Dr. Alavi for one issue I was having and from his examination and treatment he identified 2 other conditions I was unaware. (And other physicians did not recognize). I was super happy with his treatment, bedside manner, and expertise. He corrected all conditions through surgery and I very happy to say I am very satisfied with him, his office, and surgical team. I would highly recommend him and his office. Thanks again
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Bryan H – Jul 13, 2022
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Lifesaver
He treated me on an emergency basis. His skills and expertise were critical in saving my life ,as well as not needing to cut off critical parts.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Lifesaver – Jun 30, 2022
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Excellent bedside manner and highly qualified and efficient Doc.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Roxanne R. – Mar 17, 2021
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The office called me yesterday to confirm a 1pm appointment, which I repeated back to them as I entered the appointment into my calendar. Today, they decided it was at 1:40 the whole time. Then they proceeded to make my dad wait for 2 hours. The doctor finally graced us with his presence for 4 minutes, after wandering up and down the hallway aimlessly. He spent that time telling us that 1, we would wait that long every time we come to his office, 2, my father has the prostate of a 90 year old man, 3, that he should be grateful to be going to him and that he's the only one that would have gotten his catheter removed(he prescribed him drugs, not sure that requires a genius doctor, more like smart drug developers), and 4, he would need to be on those very expensive drugs for the rest of his life. Which brings me to my last complaint. That he would prescribe an expensive drug for a man for the rest of his life, when there is a well-known, and very effective means of reducing the prostate.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Horrible treatment, money grubber – Aug 21, 2020
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I was hospitalized for a kidney stone. Dr. Alavi prevented surgery by encouraging me to walk/start passing stones! He truly cared and only wanted surgery as a last resort! He didn't want to expose me to an unnecessary follow-up CT to see if the stone had passed. This dr is a rare, genuine find!!!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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karen wanke – Jan 06, 2020
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He took his time to explain in detail my condition and my options. He is truly caring and does not do any unnecessary tests. Highly recommend him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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Excellent doctor, very knowledgeable
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Aug 15, 2019
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I attended my wife's Friday appointment and mentioned that a month ago I had blood in my urine The Dr that I needed to be promptly examined and made time for me the following Monday. At that appointment he painlessly examined my bladder and thankfully found no cancer. He prescribed a Ct and personally fought with the scheduler to get moved up. Fortunately again the Ct showed no cancer and he attributed the bleeding to my blood thinner The Dr always gave me a thorough discussion
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bruce fowler in Fullerton , CA – Nov 14, 2018
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I would recommend Dr. Ali, he is a great doctor and surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Anaheim, CA – Dec 09, 2017
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Dr. Ali Alavi – Fullerton Urology, Fullerton CA I was refereed to Dr. Alavi by my primary care physician when my PSA numbers were suspiciously high. Upon my initial visit with Dr. Alavi he recommended performing a Prostate Biopsy in order to determine if the cause of my elevated numbers was cancer. Two weeks later said biopsy was performed by Dr. Alavi after which I made a follow-up appointment for the reading of the results. This follow-up meeting is in essence the reason for this public re
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
23 others found this helpful
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Diamond Bar, CA – Dec 01, 2017
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Seems to always be in a big hurry. Not very friendly. Has not helped me.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
19 others found this helpful
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orange, CA – Apr 26, 2017
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Excellent office with plenty of parking which has been hard to find in the area. (Busy medical area) Dr. Alavi was a really nice and down to earth doctor. Office staff were friendly and work hard to maintain a busy office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Fullerton, CA – Apr 14, 2017
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Very disappointing. Arrived early to complete paperwork, waited 1 hour to see the doctor. Doctor says we will test you for cancer and will call you. That was October 6, 2016, no call from the doctors office. I called three times asking for test results. to is November 21,2016 still don't know the test results.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
36 others found this helpful
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Joe in WashCorona,Ca – Nov 22, 2016
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Months ago I went to see Dr. Alavi in Marinelli & Feldman office. His young nurse is HORRIBLE, she lacks compassion. She is arrogant, rude, she did everything possible to try and humiliation and embarrass me. She disclosed confidential medical information about my illness and treatment within hearing range of other staff members and patients. Apparently she thinks something is humorous and degrading about patients medical procedures and tests. She has no regard for a patients dignity or priva
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
40 others found this helpful
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Anonymous in Fullerton, ca – Aug 17, 2016
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I highly recommend Dr. Alavi. He has wonderful bedside manors. He is very gentle, informative, and assuring. I had a great experience. No side affects and quick healing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Brian H in Chino, CA – May 14, 2016
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I always look at reviews, experience, and education prior seeing a doctor. I noticed that Dr. Alavi has high score on all of them! I was referred to Dr. Alavi by a friend of mine who has been very happy. I am very glad that I made an apartment with Dr. Alavi. He knows his area well. He is very honest and caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Ali in Anaheim Hills, CA – Apr 01, 2016
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Dr. Ali Alavi, MD is a urologist in Fullerton, CA. Dr. Alavi has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital and Hoag Hospital Newport Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • Urology

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  • University Of Miami

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of Virginia / Main Campus

    Medical School
  • University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

    Medical School
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Alavi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Locations

    Marinelli & Feldman, MDs

    Marinelli & Feldman, MDs1915 Sunny Crest Dr Fullerton, CA 92835
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Hoag Hospital Newport Beach

      1 Hoag Dr
      Newport Beach, CA 92663
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      17% higher than the national average

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    • Great Falls Clinic Hospital

      3010 15th Ave S
      Great Falls, MT 59405
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      12% higher than the national average

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    • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

      101 E Valencia Mesa Dr
      Fullerton, CA 92835
      Recipient of 21
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      77%
      Patients who gave a rating of 9 or 10

      11% higher than the national average

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