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Dr. Lawrence Yu, OD

Dr. Lawrence Yu, OD

Optometry

Dr. Lawrence Yu, OD is an optometrist in Torrance, CA. He is accepting new patients.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

23441 Madison St Ste 120 Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 373-6708
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Dr. Yu's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Yu

4.2
5 ratings, 5 with a written review
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Time Out
Dr Yu is rude, obnoxious, and arrogant. During the eye exam he literally cut me off mid sentence by yelling “TIME OUT” (including hand jester) thinking that was an appropriate way to steer the conversation. After interrupting me a second time in a similar manner I requested that he get the office manager to mediate the situation since I could tell this doctor was unhinged. It is the most bizarre medical experience I’ve ever had and I did not even complete my appt with him. He may be a doctor but he is in no way fit to interact with patients and I would never recommend him or this office to anyone.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 27, 2024
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This office gives great eye care. It's located inside of Walmart, but the service was so friendly! Eye doctor Dr. Yu really helped me understand my eye problems.
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
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Feb 06, 2022
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Very personable, great with my kids, and explained everything in detail. My family has the best eye doctor, we love Dr. Yu!!
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
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Jan 30, 2022
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Dr Yu was the best. I like the personal attention you get. I've been told before I couldn't do contacts because of astigmatism, but Dr Yu got it to work great! Online appointment scheduling and can text message the office is super convenient
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
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Jan 05, 2022
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Good customer service and good doctor. I will be back
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 18, 2021
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Yu believes in affordable and thorough eye care for all. He is comfortable taking care of your entire family from 1 year old to 100 years old. His greatest pleasure is providing care to everyone as if they were his own family. 

biography

Dr. Lawrence Yu is a full scope optometrist trained and licensed to provide comprehensive eye care. His clinical experience includes adult and pediatric care, eye disease, scleral contacts and rigid gas-permeable contacts, myopia control through...read more

  • Optometry

Patient Favorite Award

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