Newport Beach Veterinary Hospital: Kathleen K Fukunaga, DVM

Last review, the guy is a real JackHole. His complete lack of credibility has prompted me to write a review for the very first time. If you have ever spent 5 minutes with Dr. Cohen or his staff, or actually been to this great small veterinary hospital, you would know none of what this Brian C. says is valid. Brian sounds like a real nut case or a planted review from a competitor. The only good thing is that he'll likely never be at our favorite vet again. That's a relief! Obviously, Brian is not a very smart guy who rants when he doesn't get his way or is abusive to people no matter where he goes. I pity his poor dry cleaner! The real truth is that Dr. Jeff Cohen is an amazing veterinarian and person. Dr. Cohen's staff is so patient, no matter the fool they have to deal with. Luckily, most of the fine patrons at Dr. Cohen's office are gentle, caring pet lovers. Let me assure you, you can be confident in Dr. Cohen as a choice of an expert vet. There is not a vet in the area who holds a candle to him. Our family came to him eons ago when we'd tried every one else with our very sick dog. He proved himself to us and keeps on making us glad we met him. Oh, yeah, I've been a client since 1990. Super Recommendation for The Newport Beach Veterinary Hospital and the great Dr. Cohen! more

GREAT vet, HORRIBLE staff!!! more

This is pretty much my pets second home. I seriously do not have the words to describe the care you get from everyone here. This is a pet owners/lovers place and you will know from the moment you walk in the door. I have been a client here for over a year now and will never go anywhere else. I live over 25 miles from here but can tell you that it is worth it. Found them on the Internet if you can believe that then 2 other people I met randomly recommended Dr. Cohen so it was fate. My boys and even one I had to put to rest all love it there. Everyone there is awesome and super friendly and for sure will never steer you in the wrong direction. Dr. Cohen is really a genius. Seriously, folks, he has that kind of IQ but the nicest guy you'll ever want to meet. When I see him when I come in with my crazy dogs, he always has a joke or a way about him that makes you feel you are safe and in the best hands. He is a multi-pet owner himself and knows the many breeds in and out. He also is certified as a specialist and one of the best vets to ever come out of the veterinary school at UCDavis, plus he rides motorcycles so you know he must be very cool. Dr. Cohen even tweets so check him out @NewportVet. This place is seriously awesome and I honestly can say I love coming there. It really is as good as it gets. more

I tell everyone I know who has a diabetic cat to take their cat to Dr. Jeffrey Cohen at Newport Beach Veterinary Hospital. We rescued Oscar, who is half Ocicat and half Manx at 4 months old. Of course we brought him to Dr. Jeffrey Cohen. In 1999, we moved to Oregon for 18 months on business. While there, we took Oscar to a local vet to have his annual shots and annual teeth cleaning. I was horrified to get a call from the vet, advising me that they had removed one of Oscar's front saber teeth and wanted permission to remove others. I told them 'No'. I was alarmed that they would remove a tooth and I questioned the necessity since Oscar was only a few years old. When I returned home and took Oscar to see Dr Jeffrey Cohen he told me that Oscar's teeth looked fine. Oscar is now almost 14 years old and hasn't lost a tooth under Dr. Cohen's care. Here's a perfect example of Dr. Jeffrey Cohen being on the cutting edge of what is going on in veterinarian medicine: In June of 2009, Oscar became diabetic and was taking insulin shots twice a day. Dr. Cohen suggested that we try a new diabetic reversal diet. Oscar went on the diet and later Deborah Cohen was elated to inform us that Oscar's diabetes was officially reversed! That's right! Officially reversed! Oscar is totally off insulin and runs around the house like a kitten! It is such a tremendous joy not to have to give my cat insulin shots twice a day! I don't know who is more appreciative, me or Oscar! Pros: Veterinian Specialist more

My husband and I won't go anywhere else but Newport Beach Vet Hospital. We tried a couple of places closer to home when we moved from Newport Beach to San Juan Capistrano, but the care wasn't as good. Not even close. Dr. Cohen, Deborah, and the staff in Newport Beach go above and beyond the call of kindness and proficiency. Dr. Cohen literally saved one of our cats when the cat was nearly dead--still & not breathing. Dr. Cohen and his wife are an amazing, kind, patient, gentle, and gifted team and Deborah stays with our pets overnight when they have surgery or are sick so we can sleep. I cannot say enough great things about this place. In a sentence, we drive a half hour in traffic for up to an hour in order to have our pets seen by the skilled Dr. Cohen (and yes, we have jobs and full lives, too. So, an hour is precious time). What does that say about this place? WORTH IT! Pros: Everything you'd want from a Vet Cons: Very popular so you sometimes wait more

I have sent folks to Dr Cohen exclusively for several years because he is incredibly smart, willing to work with people, and a great (famous) vet. Several friends and co-workers have come to me with dilemmas that they could not afford a certain surgery on their cat/dog and were looking at putting the animal down. Everyone has always called me back advising how wonderful Dr. Cohen & staff were, working with them even on the most complex and expensive surgeries and cancer treatments. More importantly everyone is thrilled he was just really a nice guy who loved animals. One friend could not believe his dog liked him as he has bitten his last 2 vets! In this world of large vet clinics with a dozen or more vets on staff who appear to be impersonal and basically just a business - it is refreshing to find this small practice who treat you and your pet as though they matter and truly seem to care about the clients and animals. I will always be taking my dogs and cats to Dr Cohen and have found him very knowledgeable and experienced and wonderfully human. And I realize I am probably the client from hell sometimes when I'm upset about a sick pet and he was still nice and his staff always make me calm! You''l be safe with these people. Pros: Best vet I've encountered! Cons: NOTHING! more

I have been taking my dogs to Dr. Cohen for a year and we like him a lot. Pros: dr cohen Cons: n/c more

No thanks! Pros: Nice office Cons: Over testing without results. more

I've been super happy w/ this vet for the little dude. Cohen is a crack up for a smart guy. I'm shocked that parking has never been an issue w/ it's location on Coast Highway and that damn construction. Every single staff member there has always been great. As in they actually seem to enjoy working there. I don't even get that at the doctor I've been going to since I was 13. Probably the best part is that they are very good, complete but not pushy about anything when lil buddy needs to go get a booster or what not. So basically I like my vet better than I like my own primary care givers. Sweet. Hmmm.... I wonder what they'd charge to take care of me..... Pros: They put up with me. more

The people at Newport Vet were so helpful when we left our regular vet after another vet told us the first vet had misdiagnosed our little dog (complicated). The second vet told us Dr. Cohen was the smartest vet around! We stay and keep using Dr. Cohen for the professionalism and knowledge of the doctor. They have responded quickly to all my concerns and questions about my dog's health. They were compassionate and gave us our options with our cat also. Their clinic is sparkling clean, high-tech capabilities but friendly. All of the people are nice, capable and attentive to both pets and their owners. I highly recommend this vet clinic. Dr. Cohen really listened to what I was saying. I truly felt like he cared, and more important, he is smart and knows what he's talking about! I had a bad experience elsewhere where the vet was nice but turned out he wasn't smart. At Newport Beach Vet, they were willing to work with us and get our pets the best care they needed. Pros: Smart Vet for Orange County Cons: Everything is so nice all the time more

Dr. Cohen is a true SAINT!: Dr. Cohen has been helping me with my cats for over 13 years now. I can't tell you how much he has meant to the lives of so many unwanted and unloved animals in our community as well as those lucky ones that are family members. If it wasn't for him I wouldn't be able to afford helping any of these poor souls from spaying and neutering to dental care. He has never turned me away even though he is always very busy with other patients; when I come in on my ""emergencies"" to see him on his already previously booked schedule but he is so worth it! You get a specialist veterinarian for the price of a regular one. The girls at the front desk are always helpful and do their best to keep up with his hectic schedule. I love Dr. Cohen and his staff and hope he's around forever. Pros: Expert, Compassionate, Dedicated Cons: Not a single thing! more

My experiences with this vet have been excellent. I went to so-called ""cat experts"" at ""cat clinics"" only to find they are not really experts but just confine their services to cats. Does anyone know this? I was referred to Dr. Cohen by a ""dog person"" who said he was a real specialist-type vet. This was lucky for me and my cat. My cat had been throwing up off and on for more than 2 months and after a few thousand $'s with the ""cat clinics"" and limited results, the good doctor here has my cat back to himself. It turns out my boss uses this vet, too and raves about him also for her Pug dog. more

When a vet saves your dog's life and when his wife stays all night tending your dog, you never forget it. In this day and age, you might think this kind of dedication doesn't exist but all you have to do is take your pet to these great people. My daughter wants to be a veterinarian after this experience. Pros: Intelligent and Dedicated more

Was referred to this vet by several friends and I was planning on making an appointment to go meet him. Unfortunately, before that could happen, I came home from work and found the smaller of my two dogs (a Weiner Dog) had swallowed a rawhide chewy stix and was choking. Although it was after closing when I arrived, the ladies at the front desk waited for me and the vet's wife greeted me, took my dog Sadie to the back where they took some Xrays to see the thing was stuck way down her throat. Dr. Cohen showed me the problem and thoroughly explained everything about retrieving the chewy with some kind of video grabber and then proceeded to get it out, saving my dog's life. I saw the pictures of her throat and they were pretty bad. The next day, my dog went home, ""happy as a clam"" with a ""Princess"" bow on. It's so comforting to have someone to turn to to help your dog in a crisis (or not) that instantly knows what to do, helps you unselfishly, and is a pleasure to do business with. I'll never forget Dr. Cohen and his employees. If you need a wonderful vet, whether or not your pet's life depends upon it, go see Dr. Jeff Cohen in Newport. Pros: Quality and Service Oriented Cons: Parking more

I haven't had a pet of any kind for many years and I took my dog to various vets over the last 8 months until I was told (wrongly) by a local guy that my lab had hip problems called dysplasia. My dog had never had a problem walking, running or jumping for the ball. My breeder far away in San Diego recommended I get another opinion and to go see ""Dr. Jeff Cohen in Newport Beach"" and then I asked another Lab person and they said ""Dr. Cohen in Newport Beach""---seems they have an amazing reputation. I really enjoyed the experience--the staff was great and although they were very busy, they served me coffee and helped ease my mind. This doctor couldn't have been better! The other vet's x-rays were not straight and Dr. Cohen showed me easily on his x-rays that my dogs hips were okay and just to be sure, Dr.Cohen sent them off to a place to be certified and they came back ""Excellent."" This is now my regular veterinarian and my dog loves going in to this place. I'm just so happy I found Dr. Jeff Cohen and his great team. Pros: Brilliant Vet, Great Staff, Beautiful Place Cons: Parking can sometimes be tough but not that big a deal more

The setting is designer and beautiful. The salt water aquarium is amazing. This vet hospital is spotless and smells of fresh flowers. The clients are always so pleased to be there waiting for Dr. Cohen. Many of them have come from a distance or another hospital sent them to see Dr. Cohen. Everyone raves about this vet. The staff served me a glass of wine one afternoon and chatted with me at length when I was so nervous awaiting my pet""s test results. Dr. Cohen is so kind and so knowledgeable but he never makes you feel stupid or pressures you to do procedures you don't want to do. Dr. Cohen always gives you options for your pet's care. Dr. Cohen really cares about us and he always makes me laugh. I have 3 pets (2 dogs and a cat) and I spend a fair amount of time at his hospital and I can't recommend this vet highly enough. Pros: Dr. Jeffrey Cohen and his wife and employees are wonderful people. Cons: Nothing. more

Dr. Jeff Cohen is a Specialist in Veterinary Internal Medicine and a brilliant doctor. He works amazing hours and really cares about his patients. He recently saved a second pet of mine--after moving out of the area and taking my pet elsewhere, I returned to Dr. Cohen who knew what to do within minutes. His hospital is small but beautiful and the staff is amazing, too. Thank you just isn't enough for all that Dr.Cohen has done for my family. G.S. Pros: Just about everything! Cons: Everyone loves Dr. Cohen so sometimes it's hard to get an appointment. more