Nalini Mattai, MD

Dr. Mattai is indeed a gem! She’s trained in family medicine, but approaches diagnostic problems with a detective-​like interest and considerable medical knowledge. She keeps up to date on advances in medicine and stays very late after hours (even with little kids at home!) to call patients on the phone personally about lab results. She is kind and thorough with each patient whether at 9 AM or 5 PM, and makes it clear that she is happy to see each patient, whether HealthCarePartners HMO (the exclusive HMO for the practice) or PPO. I was very impressed while working with her.
Overall, her office is well-​run, and you have a choice of physicians to see.

BEST DOCTOR HERE!!! Lol — I hope that got your attention ;) I just posted this under her office name «Family Medical Group» but thought I’d post under her name directly too just in case cause I believe this is worth the read…
If you’re sincerely researching for an incredibly knowledgeable, thorough, patient and caring doctor, you have found the right place. I have been a patient of Dr. Nalini Mattai at Huntington Family Medicine for over 10 years. I have unfortunately had the entire gambit of health issues so I can genuinely speak about all facets of her care. Thankfully, she had been highly recommended to me by a friend who couldn’t say enough good things about her (this was before the Unilocaling days ;))…and for years and years I was an extraordinarily healthy person and would just come in for physical exams once a year. Dr. Mattai has always been the most thorough and caring doctor I have ever met. From the first moment you meet her, you feel warmth and a sense of why a caring person has become a doctor, and she has never lost that in all of her years of experience.
Unfortunately for me, in the last 5 or so years, I’ve desperately struggled with various medical issues, both big and small, and Dr. Mattai has always asked a lot of questions to truly understand what I’m going through and run the appropriate tests to properly diagnose me.
One thing you will find about Dr. Mattai is that she also knows ALL the best doctors, in EVERY specialty. Because Dr. Mattai is so well respected and so incredible at what she does, if your issue is extremely urgent, she has been able to get me into see specialists that normally take forever to see, she’s gotten me in quickly with a simple call. I’ve experienced this several times this year as I’ve unfortunately been in the hospital 3 times in the last year due to medical issues. I had to have major intestinal surgery and ended up being in the hospital this last time for 3 weeks. Dr. Mattai, as my general practitioner, helped to refer me out to numerous top of the line specialists and surgeons to get 2^nd and 3^rd opinions to ensure we were going into this knowing this is exactly what I needed, and has given me far superior, above and beyond follow-​up care, as she always has and I’m sure always will — and this is coming from a patient of hers for OVER 10 years.
Dr. Mattai is so good that my whole family goes to her now, my children, my husband and even my mom. That’s how much I believe in her and they all feel the same way I do.
Now I understand in some reviews people complain about wait times. Well, I’m here to tell you that if you’re there at a moment where you have to wait a little bit, it’s absolutely worth it, because you will be in the room soon, and you will want to be given the level of care and thoroughness that we are all seeking, and Dr. Mattai is one of the few doctor’s that will give you exactly that. She is worth me waiting for and I am not the type of person that would usually ever say that. Trust me on this one. I hope this has made a difference to anyone reading this, as this comes from the heart.
PS — I’ve also seen a few of her colleagues when I needed a last minute doctor’s appointment when I was sick and they are all very good. Her nurse Yvette is absolutely wonderful and everyone in the front is so nice and helpful too — thanks Delmi!

I LOVE Dr. Mattai!
So much so that I would like to reincarnate as Dr. Mattai’s child. Ok, I acknowledge that it sounds crazy and a tad bit creepy, but she’s THAT awesome. I love my Mom very much but, boy, I’d dump her for Dr. Mattai so fast she wouldn’t know what had just hit her.
I’ve been her patient since 2007, before she was named by Pasadena Weekly’s Best Doctor and, subsequently, became so in-​demand that she’s not taking new patients now. What makes her so awesome is her character and that she’s extremely thorough in everything she does.
She will listen to every concern and questions you may have, and give you the answers you need. You get a very thorough physical exam, as she probes every crevice of your body (so make sure you’re squeaky clean EVERYWHERE) and checks all the bumps and lumps. Trust me, I have never gotten a better breast exam from any other doctor, PERIOD.
Because she takes time with each patient, YOU WILL WAIT. Sometimes, a long time. But, to me, she’s really worth it because she’s THAT good of a gifted physician. I’m sorry I’m writing this review even though she’s not taking any new patients, but I felt her good work deserves a recognition. Thank you, Dr Mattai, you’re simply the best!

Picked this doctor through Unilocal so it is only fitting that I write a review. I have been coming to see Dr Mattai for the past two years. She always does an excellent job. She is thorough and always takes the time to ensure that she has answered all of your questions and concerns. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a Primary Care Physician.

I have been seeing Dr. Mattai for a couple years now. Hands down the best Dr. I’ve had. She truly cares about her patients and you feel it every time. Everyone I’ve encountered at her office is top notch also.
I drive 55 miles one way to see her.

I love love love Dr. Mattai!!! She is a love. I was lucky to find her 10 years ago. She never rushes me and answers all my questions. Makes me feel comfortable and at ease.
I’m fortunate to have insurance provided at work and one year we had to go with Kaiser and I cried everyday. I’m not a fan of Kaiser, because I have pre-​existing conditions and Kaiser made me feel like I was an animal. My Dr. visit was timed at 6 mins and the Dr. there made me feel terrible. After that horrible year, our insurance at work changed again, thankfully and Dr. Mattai’s office took me back with no issues.
Dr. Mattai is amazing!!!

I signed up with Dr. Mattai due to all the wonderful reviews. When I called to make an appointment, the receptionist told me she is not taking new patients though I had her listed on my health insurance card as my primary. The receptionist said that they do have other doctors that I can see but that I could not make an appointment because they were making changes to the schedule and I would have to call back on another day. She asked what I needed and I said that I needed a physical and probably bloodwork because I have not been feeling well. The receptionist said that they are not making appointments for general checkups right now but could call back if I was feeling sick. This is awful. Preventative medicine is so important… the doctors don’t do check-​ups??? Dr. Mattai may indeed be fabulous but I guess I will never know.

I feel so blessed and lucky to have Dr Mattai as my primary physician. She is incredibly caring, professional, thorough, knowledgeable, and non-​judgmental. She is the physician every doctor should strive to be ! I always feel welcome to ask her questions, and she always provides answers patiently and without pretence. When I injured my shoulder, she listened to me, referred me to ortho straight away, and has been more than caring and careful with every check-​up since the initial injury. She has even given me a bit of hope that my shoulder will eventually heal enough for me to be able to return to my normally active life-​style, which is nice to hear when you feel completely hopeless your-​self !
On top of it all, the staff who works for her and as part of Huntington Family Medicine has always been professional, sweet and very helpful with addressing any concerns or needs. The wait-​time in the office may be moderately long, but that’s only because she takes her time with patients, which is something I don’t mind, and in fact think should be rewarded and appreciated. After-​all, if she didn’t take her time and listen to patients, she wouldn’t be the awesome physician that she is ! ;)

All I can say is that I’m truly blessed to have Dr. Mattai is my physician. She is thorough, caring, and she always makes me feel like I’m her only patient.

A doctor who actually cares about each patient as a person– Who knew?! I drive from Van Nuys to Pasadena to see her, because she is the BEST!

This is for Dr. Chavez who is in the Huntington Hospital group with Dr. Mattai. Dr. Mattai is my PCP but being that she is very popular, if I wanted to see her I would have to wait until January. I opted for a quicker appointment and got Dr. Chavez. He’s very friendly, not judgmental and patient.
The office itself is clean, and nicely decorated. Even though the exam room only has an orchid and a framed picture, it’s somehow still homey.

I decided to sign-​up on Unilocal because I wanted to share a review about one of my favorite doctors! I have been Dr. Mattai’s patient for years. Wow! A one of a kind doctor! As someone who has been in healthcare, I can not help but be picky about my healthcare providers. Dr. Mattai is unlike any medical doctor that I have had. She’s AMAZING!
Without a doubt, Dr. Mattai is very experienced and knowledgeable. After you meet her once, you would second guess if you’re seeing a doctor because she ACTUALLY takes time to listen to you and answer your questions. Listening is one of the ways doctors figure out what is going on with their patients’ health and Dr. Mattai listens! She is so kind and friendly. She demonstrates care and concern for you.
Dr. Mattai is very thorough. She always explains everything in detail. If you have a question about anything, she will make sure that you have an answer. I’ve left her phone messages and she’s returned them with answers. Also, she is very great about sending you a little note about your lab/​test results. Dr. Mattai is awesome!
I think that the front office can be a reflection of who Dr. Mattai is– and they’re great! Kind, friendly, and helpful both on the phone and in-​person.

Dr. Nalini Mattai is one of the best Doctors I have ever had by far. She is knowledgeable, caring and good listener. She does get busy, but when you are in her office she is totally focused on patient’s needs and concerns. She also fulfills her promises when it comes to following up with her patients:)

I was referred by a good friend of mine who happens to be a doctor. I have had such bad luck trying to find a good primary care physician since moving to Pasadena a few years ago.
Dr Mattai is a great doctor. She always takes her time to hear what I have to say. She pays attention to her patients and is very easy to talk to. She explains things in a way that regular people who don’t understand all the medical terminology could. She does get busy and most of the time there’s a wait, but well worth it for the personal attention that she gives to her patients. Our family loves her!