Christopher W. Pearson, MD

I scheduled a well woman visit with Dr. Pearson today and had an awesome experience. It reminds me of what going to the doctor felt like so many years ago. From the moment I walked in, William at the front desk made me feel welcome. I was escorted to Dr. Pearson’s office and had a lovely and personable intake conducted. We actually had a conversation that went beyond him typing into a computer and asking me 75 questions. He was seems to be genuinely interested in the patients that he sees and definitely conveys the message that he loves being involved in the miracle of life. He seems to be a committed, experienced and well informed doctor. Every single person that I interacted with in Dr. Pearson’s office was authentic and present. This stands out in stark contrast to the typical formulaic standard of care that has emerged in healthcare recently, where things have become so standardized that you feel like you are being cared for by automatons. I will definitely be a patient of Dr. Pearson’s until he retires! What a gem!

I have been a patient of Dr. Pearson since 1983, I drove from an hour away from where we live to have our second daughter. I wouldn’t even think of going to another OB/​GYN! He is the best OB/​GYN! I have been so fortunate to have him as my Doctor. He delivered both our Daughters and now they are patients. Dr. Pearson is a kind, caring, professional with a wonderful bedside manner. He treats you just the way a Dr. should, knowledgeable, honest and kindly! His front office staff is wonderful, William is the best. Anita his nurse is the most amazing nurse! It was such a delight to go through my pregnancies with all of them!

Dr. Pearson is a fantastic OB! He delivered my first child recently and was extremely caring, supportive, encouraging during labor and very masterful during delivery. He stopped by 6 – 7 times to check on my progress during labor… and not just there for the catch like other OBs!
Anita in Dr. Pearson’s office is a fantastic nurse and was very helpful during all my checkups. Keep in mind that routine checkups during pregnancy with Dr. Pearson are very brief — 10 minutes or so in the examination room with just a few minutes with Dr. Pearson. He is a very busy man but still answers any questions you may have. Therefore, if you are looking for someone who is chatty during pregnancy this is not the place for you. Regardless, I would highly recommend Dr. Pearson as an OB since he is extremely knowledgeable /​experienced and he is there for you when it matters most during labor.

Dr. Pearson is informed, attentive, and friendly. His staff are all incredibly helpful and kind. There is an internal ultrasound on-​site, so you don’t have to wait for follow-​up appointments to check stuff out.
Most remarkably, Dr. Pearson treats you like a human being, even when you’re in stirrups! Throughout every procedure, he kept me informed and apprised of what he was doing and what was possible next. I’ve only been his patient for 6 months or so, but he and his staff treat me like an old friend. They have been helpful when I had a billing issue with my health insurance too (no fault of theirs, just my health insurance being annoying, as per usual).

I need to echo the other 5 star reviews on here… I’ve been seeing Dr. Pearson for only just over 2 years, starting right before I conceived my first, but I can’t say enough good about him, his nurse and the front office. They’re all wonderful. In particular Dr. Pearson, who probably saved my baby’s life after a prolapse cord that the hospital nurse didn’t catch. I needed an emergency C-​section and even through the scariness of all of that, he managed to instill a sense that everything was going to be fine. I already knew I was in good hands with him and after that experience, it is without a doubt. I am happy to have him again for my second pregnancy. He might often be busy and there may be waiting time before appointments, but having been the one on the receiving end of needing him in an emergency, I will wait however long I have to in order to see him. I thank God I found this doctor!

I only wish I had found Dr. Pearson sooner. I came to him after I lost my baby which I found out from him could have been prevented. He is not just an incredible skillful, intelligent, kind and thoughtful doctor but an amazing human being. And his staff is top notch. William is kind and empathetic on the phone and in person and Dr. Pearsons nurse is an angel. When I had breast cancer she called often to see how I was doing. He is the doctor the other doctors out of St. Jose Hospital in Burbank send their wives. I wish all my doctors were like him. He is wonderful. One last thing, I think this doctor may have helped save my life. When my insurance would not cover yearly mammograms back in the day because I was considered too young, he insisted I have one a year and they be covered because of my family history. One year later, the cancer showed up. He also turned me onto chiropractic therapy which has made a big difference in treating my fibromyaliga. Thank you, Dr. Pearson. You are the best.

Dr. Pearson is the best!
I needed to go in for a colposcopy. I was super scared because the last time I had one (with a different doctor) it was kind of traumatic. This experience was exactly the opposite. As soon as I arrived I was whisked in to a room (no waiting!) to get prepped.
Dr. Pearson came right in the moment I was ready. He was incredibly kind and gracious, and made me feel right at ease. You can tell he is a genuinely caring person, and a very intelligent, skilled, and experienced doctor.
During the colposcopy he took a few small biopsies, but made the procedure painless, and not at all unpleasant (not the easiest task considering the circumstance).
When the results came back, he was patient and kind in telling me the results of the biopsies were not great. He recommended an awesome oncologist that he works with at St. Joseph’s on a regular basis. I’ve since seen that doctor, and he was also amazing.
Let me say a quick word about Dr. Pearson’s nurse Anita. She is an angel. Many healthcare professionals adopt the appearance of a caring demeanor, but it is apparent that Dr. Pearson and his nurse Anita genuinely care.
If you are looking for an OB/​GYN who will listen, who has experience, and who genuinely cares, look no further than Dr. Pearson!

I don’t know what Doctor these other people saw, but the Doctor Pearson that I saw was rude, insensitive and uncompassionate –and left me in tears after my last visit. He is obviously over-​booked and over-​worked, but that is no excuse to treat a patient badly, particularly when dealing with sensitive & emotional issues. Maybe it’s time to retire. I had tests done whose results were incorrect & invalid due to the fact that he is a terrible communicator, as is his staff. In fact, worse than him is his staff –one of whom actually called me at home & told me that I was never going to be able to have a baby (based on invalid tests results –which, again, were no fault of my own)!!! Who does that!!! First of all it was incorrect info, secondly that is something that needs to be told to a patient IN PERSON, in a caring, sensitive manner. That is actually a dangerous thing to do –depending on a persons emotional well-​being. I will NEVER go to this Doctor again –and needless to say will continue my search for a caring, sensitive OBGYN in L.A. I’m sure there’s one out there and it’s not him :-(

I love Dr P. I’ve been going to him for the past 10 years, even when I have had insurance that he didn’t take– I would pay out of pocket. He makes me feel very safe, and he is gentle and kind as are the other staff, like William, and the nurses there. I sent a good friend of mine to him who was very freaked out about seeing a male gynecologist. She was told she would never be able to have kids due to endometriosis, I think it was. He helped her and she has two kids now that she credits Dr Pearson for– without him, she might not have tried, and if she has tried, she might not have succeeded. I haven’t had any such health scare, but I really appreciate Dr P.
Everybody gives him 5 stars for a reason. All other doctors should strive to be like him!

Dr. Pearson is fantastic. Very personable and calm. He explains everything thoroughly and has a great sense of humor. Definitely far better than his business partner. The wait times can be a bit much and I did have to reschedule a few times after waiting fir 45 mins or more (why bother making an appointment?) Over all he is fantastic and, ultimately, he saved my and my daughters lives.

There are not enough words to express how much I love Dr Pearson! I saw Dr Pearson for the first 30 weeks of my pregnancy until my husband and I had to move across country due to work… I am so disappointed that he won’t be the one delivering our son!!!
Dr Pearson not only takes all the time you need to answer all your questions… His calmness soothes all your fears. He has amazing bed side manner and his nurse is just as great!!! I would recommend Dr Pearson for any and all obgyn needs!!! You’ll be glad you chose him!

First, and above all, let me say this: Dr. Pearson saved my daughter’s life, and did so cool and calm, without freaking me the hell out. I am forever grateful to him for that.
The story: After going through two disappointing OB’s here in Burbank, I gave Dr. Pearson a try when I found out I was pregnant with my second child. He spent so much time with me on the first visit, and is very personable. You’d occasionally wait, but the service was good enough that in all honesty, it didn’t bother me like it would with another office that sucks. I only felt rushed maybe twice during the entire pregnancy, and hey, it’s a busy practice so again, I could deal. I went into labor on my due date in late May, anticipating a normal vaginal delivery like with my first daughter, and everything was going okay until my water was broken (my contractions had stopped). Long and terrifying story short, I was rushed for an emergency c-​section. The reason was that my daughter had a true knot in her cord, and it was wrapped around her. Her heart rate was irregular and she was at risk of dying. The whole surgery took 7 minutes, and it was terrifying. I do remember briefly Dr. Pearson looking over at me and said «Don’t worry, we will get your baby out safely», and it was his reassurance that I clung to and appreciated at that moment. Basically, my daughter survived a scenario that 25% of babies survive. Had it not been for his professionalism at that moment, along with the staff of St. Joseph (and my own luck), I would be in a very different state right now. On the day he discharged me, I held his hand and gave him another tearful thank you. He looked appreciative, and I believe he did care. I was and am so grateful.
So why only 4 stars, you ask? After the csection, there was no follow up postpartum appointment, to evaluate my scar or just in general. I am a little frustrated with the relaxed attitude many doctors have out here about postpartum follow up. I just feel that since it was an operation, I should have at least been seen to look at the incision. Turns out it wasn’t healing well anyway, so I had to make an appt. I also have never been evaluated for PPD even though I feel it is important. Overall, I just don’t think that a woman stops being a patient after being discharged from the hospital; I think they deserve that extra care. With that being said, this detail, of course, does not compare to my daughter being here with me. But it does count.
His office staff, if rated separately, would receive 5 stars. His nurse Anita is lovely, and William at the front desk is always kind. They are unlike many office staffs of OB’s around here. They work so hard, but always manage a smile and an apology if things are running behind.
Needless to say, I plan to stick with this office. So far, the best I’ve experienced in Burbank. Thank you, Dr. Pearson.

if I could give a bigillion stars for dr. pearson, I would! gyno care in general, he’s stellar. ob care, beyond words! I came to dr. Pearson w/​my second pregnancy and unfortunately lost my son in my second trimester. I cannot begin to express how perfect dr. Pearson was in our situation. his demeanor, his work ethic, the decisions he made in my care when I wasn’t able to all add up to perfection. there really is no other word to describe him. I have an affinity for him that will never go away.

The most amazing, caring OB I have ever had! I really can’t praise Dr. Pearson and his staff enough. I started seeing Dr. Pearson when I found out I was pregnant and I knew right away that I was in good hands. He is warm and caring and takes the time to answer all your questions and concerns. I never once felt rushed during my visits with him. As a matter of fact, he saved my daughter’s life on the day she was born! He knew something wasn’t right and stuck around to make sure. Sure enough, her cord was wrapped around her neck and I had to get rushed for an emergency C-​section. I owe him a debt of gratitude. So thankful to have found him!

Fantastic doctor. After our other Doctor stopped taking insurance, we went to Dr. Pearson, on recommendation. Dr. Pearson was professional and made my wife feel at ease throughout the pregnancy. His staff was friendly, caring and attentive. During the delivery, I’d have liked to have seen him show up a little earlier, as he came in towards the end to literally catch the baby. However, even with that small criticism, his demeanor made both my wife and I feel comfortable and that everything was taken care of. Would definitely recommend.

I’ve had a few really traumatic GYN experiences over the years, so I am terrified of going. I needed a wellness check up a year after my son was born, and Dr. P was recommended by two friends with 3 babies between them delivered by him. Before the exam, I explained to him some of the scary past exams (I’ll save some gory details, but one was a biopsy without pain meds). When it was exam time, he brought in a nurse, and said very matter-​of-​factly and kindly that I was nervous, instructed her to hold my hand through the whole exam, and she even pet my hair, and told me to squeeze her hand if I got scared. Even better: the exam took less than a minute, I kid you not. Easy peasy.
I’ve been back once since, and he’s just great. He does put urgent matters first, as any OB should, so you may have a longer wait, or it may feel like a really brief visit, but if he has the free time, he’s always up for a jovial chat about life, love, springtime… I feel safe at this place.

Oh my goodness. This office, both the front desk, the nurses, and Dr. Pearson are amazing. Everyone in that office loves their job. From the moment I walked in they made me feel so welcome. Dr. Pearson lets you ask a lot of questions and makes you feel comfortable through the whole procedure. He really listens to what you have to say and genuinely cares about making sure that you leave there feeling that it was worth it.

Hands down the best doctor’s office I’ve ever been to! From the phone call, to the in-​person visit and additional calls, this team made me feel welcomed and cared for. I can tell customer service is a big priority to Dr. Pearson’s team and I really enjoyed my experience. And B was GREAT!

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Pearson’s for a year now. We’ve dealt with a lot of issues together and he’s always treated me with great care and patience. I’ve called the emergency line a couple times at odd hours and I always get a prompt call back and an invitation to come in for the next available appointment. His calm demeanor — probably a result of his vast experience catching babies — was a great comfort to me. I don’t do well with doom-​and-​gloom types.
Our ‘relationship’ recently culminated in the birth of my baby girl, who Dr. Pearson (assisted by Dr. Sofya) delivered via emergency (or urgent?) c-​section following some 20 hours of labor. How he managed to visit me so many times that day (from 8 pm Monday to delivery at 5:15 pm Tuesday) on top of all his office appointments remains a mystery. He must not sleep much.
He also checked on me every day of my hospital stay and was happy to chat about non-​medical issues such as whether or not I would reclaim my figure in a speedy fashion :)
William mans the desk and I dare you not to become fond of him. Anita, his nurse, is ALWAYS cheerful and excited, although I imagine at some point when you’ve heard your millionth fetal heartbeat it might be difficult to look so thrilled.
And now, some pro tips:
–His office has ample street parking and is right next to Philly’s Best in Burbank. No dealing with garage parking at the medical buildings across from St. Joe’s. And you can get a cheesesteak when you visit. If you have gestational diabetes, there’s a Thai place next to Philly’s Best where you can get a cheap lunch special… just ask them for all salad, no rice, and get something meaty. Food is important to me, so I thought I’d throw this in.
–If you don’t want to wait too long, try to get an appointment right when they open in the morning or right when they open after lunch. Avoid Mondays and Fridays. Mondays are for very pregnant women on their last visits, and Fridays are popular with those who want a 3-​day weekend from work. If you fall into either of these categories, you will occasionally wait awhile to be taken, because Dr. Pearson wants to fit in all of his emergencies. Be grateful, because you will probably be one of those emergencies at some point.
If you have any questions message me!

As I’ve mentioned in previous reviews for my eye doctor, chiropractor & dentist, I’m terrified of the doctor. I’m just like my dog in that way, something about the waiting room really spikes my anxiety levels.
Sitting in Dr. Pearson’s waiting room was no different. I was there what I like to affectionately refer to as my annual «Tire Rotation», or standard lady parts exam, and the other women in the waiting room were pregnant. Like, super pregnant. Pregnant with symptoms they were telling each other about. The kinds of symptoms that made me feel more certain to leave the doctors office with a prescription for birth control pills.
I didn’t bolt out of the waiting room in horror after overhearing a litany of pregnant lady complaints, but by the time I was called back to see the doctor, I was ready to run.
I expected to be wrapped in a flimsy paper gown and left in a cold room, only to be quickly prodded, poked and released back into the wilds of Burbank, but instead I was seated in the doctor’s office with all my clothes still on. He introduced himself to me and asked me questions and took time to get to know me as a human being! A doctor! Can you believe that?
I was raised on Kaiser HMO, so I’m not used to doctors who are friendly, helpful and not scary. He listened to my concerns about birth control pills, told me an IUD might be a bad idea, and when the time came for the actual exam, he was fast and thorough. Like some of these other lovely Unilocalettes, I had no idea that a male doctor could make me feel so comfortable!
I’m still terrified of ever becoming pregnant, but at least Dr. Pearson hooked me up with two months of sample pills and a year’s prescription! And if the unexpected does happen, at least I know a great doctor!