Son has CHF, Dr Mikhail is a wonderful Cardiologist. Son was on life support in LA in Feb 2023…read more Once Son made it through and was off life support, I moved Son to reside with me in Escondido. Dr. Mikhail is Son's Cardiologist. We are very pleased with the services he renders. We highly recommend Dr. Mikhail.

Dr. Malek is professional and easy to work with. He is a primary reason I'm still around at age 82…read more He was my cardiologist seven years ago when I had a quad bypass and has been examining me every six months since then. He just discovered some blockage on the carotid artery and is developing a plan to address this. I would strongly recommend him to anyone in need of a top flight cardiologist.

I called the number provided, and an AI voice Attendant answered and when I asked to speak to the…read morefront desk, it hung up on me 4 times. The fifth time I called, it connected me to a live person, who was able to give me the email address I asked for. Also, I was informed that Blue Coast Cardiology does not have a website. This is fine. However, it should be shared in a simple statement, on search engine sites like google, Facebook and others, that their information, that they do not have a website, and that they have an automated voice front desk. The automated voice, should give the address, and the option to speak with a live person. Their doctors are very good.

The office staff was really kind to me. I really appreciated that. The TV in the waiting room was…read moresometimes too loud. They had the nature channel on so sometimes it showed animals attacking each other which was a little unpleasant. The waiting room itself was nice. Dr. Bui was really friendly and kind on the first visit. On the second visit, not so much. She was brutally honest about what she thought about me. On one hand, I could appreciate her honesty, but she was very wrong in her judgment. I had a test done that proved I had a medical problem. She told me that she took back what she said about me. That was really nice of her. On the third and fourth visit, she was better. I don't dislike Dr. Bui as a person, but as a doctor, I think she should have not been so quick to judge. Or at least she could have kept what she thought to herself and let the tests show her what was going on. The second visit was just awkward and felt weird. I would not recommend her to family and friends because I don't think they would like her personality. If she would have said to them what she said to me, they wouldn't have gone back for more testing and treatment. I don't think this doctor is for everyone. You need to be persistent when you know something is wrong despite what the doctor may say.

As you get older, the one thing you wanna make sure of is that your heart is OK. Dr. Avalos was…read morerecommended by my general physician and is in the same building so I've seen him for a few years and he constantly amazes me on how he listens and then reacts and moves forward. I was very lucky today and that I was pronounced incredibly healthy with a strong heart and I don't need to go to see him for six months, but I would highly recommend him for anyone looking for a cardiologist.. also I want to give a shout out to his assistance at the front office team who are very very effective.

I don't understand the negative comments but everyone has their own experience. My experience with…read moreDr. Shiv Sab with my father was exceptional. From the very start, he clearly communicated with us and explained all details of the symptoms, the procedure and the potential risks. I was very pleased with the level of honesty and communication and of course, the procedure. The human aspect of his approach is solid. I would go to again but prefer not to for obvious reasons.

I can't say I would recommend this business since I haven't had any service completed at this time,…read morebut I will say they have the best customer service with this Young Man by the name of Abdelrahman Y. Talk about patient, knowledgeable, and extremely polite... If I had my own company, I would steal him just due to his demeanor. Truly an asset wherever he goes. I will review the actual company after I have my appointment fulfilled.

I am sharing my experience with Family Health Centers of Escondido in the hope that it encourages…read moreimprovements in patient care. My sister passed away in April 2026. Despite notifying the clinic multiple times of her death, I have now received three calls attempting to schedule follow-up appointments for her. That alone reflects a concerning lack of communication within the organization. Unfortunately, this was consistent with our experience while she was alive. My sister had multiple complex medical conditions, yet obtaining coordinated care was unnecessarily difficult. Communication was poor, medication lists and diagnoses were often inaccurate, and correcting errors in her medical record proved extremely frustrating. Some examples include: Her chart repeatedly listed coronary artery disease and hypertension, neither of which she had. I had to continually request that the Primary Care Physician removed them from her chart. An incorrect fax from her primary care office led to her life-sustaining Midodrine being discontinued at her memory care facility, resulting in a syncopal episode and urgent medical evaluation. Her gallbladder surgery was delayed after surgical clearance was withheld for mildly low potassium. While waiting for another appointment, her biliary drain became dislodged, requiring emergency surgery at another hospital. When hospice became appropriate, the referral was sent to the wrong agency despite prior discussions, causing unnecessary frustration during an already difficult time. Throughout her care, messages often went unanswered, and communication seemed focused more on administrative processes than resolving patient needs. I worked as a Nurse Practitioner for over 30 years and understand that no healthcare system is perfect. However, accurate medical records, clear communication, and coordinated care are basic standards. In our experience, those standards were too often missing. We remained with Family Health Centers only because appointment availability was better than many alternatives, which was critical given how medically fragile my sister was. I sincerely hope the organization reviews its processes and improves the quality and coordination of care. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend this clinic.

I was referred to Dr. Samani by my neurologist to help manage a lifelong, permanent medical…read morecondition that I have been navigating for the past year. From my very first visit, I have felt genuinely cared for and supported by Dr. Samani and her team. Managing a complex condition requires ongoing assessment, diagnostic testing, monitoring, and sometimes thoughtful trial and error to find the right balance and improve quality of life. Dr. Samani has been proactive, knowledgeable, and attentive throughout this process. When I provide the office with blood pressure readings and symptom updates, they respond promptly with professional recommendations and guidance. I am incredibly grateful to have found this practice and to have Dr. Samani as part of my care team. Her expertise, compassion, and commitment to patient care have made a significant difference in my medical journey. I would confidently recommend Dr. Samani to anyone seeking a knowledgeable, competent, and reputable cardiologist. The office staff are also exceptional and contribute greatly to the positive experience. They are professional, responsive, kind, and truly an asset to the practice.

Dr Pargol Saman is a great cardiologist very knowledgeable and trustworthy, I highly recommend…read morethem, the office manager and all her staffs are very caring and friendly!

The four star is due to a lock Of communication by those…read morehandling appts at the office. Three times in one week an appointment was not recorded correctly by the staff, office location was changed without patient knowledge ahead of time and verification that specialist is actually working in the office on the day an appointment is scheduled. Accidents happen but three errors is one week is a breakdown within the office policy. The office manager maybe would like to look at improvements on scheduling. In addition to flagging those patients who are dementia patients in the system - so that instructions and appts are addressed with the caregiver. The assisting staff is very kind, professional and we love the doctors my family has seen. They are very attentive to their patients.

Your office is run by children who can't answer the phone or keep a schedule. My first appointment…read morewas TeleHealth and the doctor was over an hour late. When I came in for my first office visit, I was 15 minutes early, signed in, sat down and kept my mouth shut while an irate patient berated the clueless girl behind the desk, a flood of patients came in after me, they were all checked in and seen before me. Finally I asked the girl what the problem was, she went back and got someone who told me they don't appreciate it when patients show up late for their appointments and then demand to be seen. I had 4 more office visits, all of which I was 10-15 minutes early for, each time they came to get me exactly 19 minutes late, as if they knew I would walk out at 20 minutes. my last visit, you had a child shave my chest with what I can only assume was a piece of broken glass because the result was horrific and left me scarred. Now you guys are calling my emergency contact to check me in for my Telehealth. wtf? UPDATE: I was writing this review when you were already 30 minutes late for my Telehealth, I had to call in to ask what was going on but was placed on hold for an additional 30 minutes only to be told my Telehealth wasn't happening and then I was made to feel like I was the bad guy and me being upset about this was unreasonable. you people have wasted my time for the last time

Dr Halim and his office staff have absolutely changed my outlook on the healthcare system as a…read morewhole. Dr Halim took my healthcare concerns seriously (even though I am on the younger side) and he made sure I received the proper healthcare I deserved. I've been ignored and pushed aside with all of my previous doctors and providers but Dr Halim was the first MD to take me seriously! I can never fully put into words and express the gratitude I have towards this medical provider. The front office staff is beyond kind and welcoming and I look forward to checking in because they are attentive and quick. Not only do I rave to everyone about Dr Halim's precise, attentive, kind, and understanding care but my fiancé was so impressed from the care I received that he started seeing Dr Halim as well. Thank you so much Dr Halim and the front office staff - the healthcare system needs more individuals/providers like you - the care you provide is invaluable and you are an asset to San Marcos/San Diego area! As always, health truly is wealth and I will forever extended thank you's to Dr Halim and his team -Meghan

I'm going through some serious health issues between my back and kidney stones. My life is not the…read moresame as I'm dealing with constant pain, and yet my doctor can't seem to find the time to see me. The PA is not supposed to be my primary care physician--Dr. Halim is. She is not personally familiar with my medical history or my previous conversations with him. Dr. Halim initially diagnosed my back issues as a muscle tear. He ordered an X-ray, but when I came in to review the results, I was assigned to his PA, whose diagnosis was different. They ordered a CT scan, and when I returned to review that, I was yet again assigned to the PA. Then they ordered an MRI. I had the MRI done on a Friday. After another weekend of dealing with the pain, I called Monday to make an appointment to review the MRI. I thought I was being completely reasonable in requesting to see my actual doctor this time. I hadn't been able to talk to or see him since the X-ray or CT scan, and I wanted to discuss the results of all three tests with him. This is a big deal--not only the three large kidney stones, but also the other unrelated pain I've been experiencing. It has been horrible. When I called, I specifically told the receptionist that I needed to see Dr. Halim rather than his PA. I was told, "I can't guarantee that you will see him." I explained that I was in a lot of pain and had been jumping through all these hoops and taking all these tests without ever being able to see my doctor. The receptionist put me on hold for several minutes, apparently to speak with Dr. Halim. She came back and told me, "Yes, Dr. Halim will see you Friday at 10 AM." I made the appointment and double-confirmed before ending the call: "So, you're telling me that if I come in Friday at 10, I will for certain be able to see my doctor this time?" She said yes. I showed up Friday morning. The front desk confirmed that I had a 10 o'clock appointment with Dr. Halim. The other staff member brought me back, checked my blood pressure and told me, "Doctor Halim will be right in." He never came in. I never got to review my X-ray, CT scan or MRI with him. Having Dr. Halim as my physician, I would have thought it was a good thing to have a doctor with decades of experience. He had sold me on how knowledgeable he was about back issues, especially since he has had three back surgeries himself. But what good does all that experience and knowledge do for me when I can never get to see or speak with him? I had waited four days for that Friday 10 AM appointment after my MRI results came back. This appointment was extremely inconvenient because I'm also my mom's caregiver. She can't drive, and she had her own specialist appointment that Friday morning that she had been waiting a month for. I couldn't take her because I needed to see Dr. Halim during the only appointment he had available for me that week. My sister had to take time off work to take my mom to her specialist so I could make it to Dr. Halim's appointment. I rearranged all of that because I was specifically promised I would finally get to see my doctor. Instead, I showed up and was blown off yet again. I can't imagine what else it could be other than Dr. Halim simply being stretched too thin and too busy with too many patients. It can't be something personal. I've been a good patient and have always been on time and friendly with him and his staff. They laugh at my silly jokes, and I've even brought bags of candy for the doctor and staff to show my appreciation. Everything had been great--right up until I was promised four times (twice on the phone and twice in person) that I would see my doctor, and it didn't happen. This isn't just about my schedule. I'm dealing with daily pain, and my family had to rearrange their schedules so I could make that specific Friday 10 AM appointment. After waiting a week for the MRI, I was desperate to get the results and discuss the X-ray, CT scan and MRI with Dr. Halim. It would have been worth my sister taking time off work to take my mom to her appointment if it finally meant I could see my doctor and review everything. Instead, I felt like a real sucker for rearranging everything after being promised I could see my doctor that day. It was never like this before. Dr. Halim must be too busy, with a backlog of patients and a poorly organized schedule, to see me after three consecutive appointments. But if he wasn't going to be available, I think the common courtesy would have been to call me and reschedule. I was PROMISED that if I rearranged my schedule for a third appointment, four days out, I would get to see my doctor. I was given one timeslot the entire week--Friday at 10 AM--to finally get to see my doctor. And even after PROMISED I would finally get to see my doctor, nope, no explanation, no apology, no doctor,

Organized and able to navigate the insurance debacle we are faced with…read more The confusion with my initial visit was I was unaware she focuses on substance abuse and wondered why I was there.

1 Star -- Extremely Disappointing and Heartless Experience…read more My 90-year-old wheelchair-bound mother, my husband, and I have all been patients of Perlman Clinic. After what happened today, all three of us will be leaving the practice. I had an 11:00 AM appointment for my mother, but the office called and changed it to 10:40 AM, insisting she needed a 40-minute appointment. I explained that we did not need 40 minutes, but they insisted. Getting my 90-year-old mother out of the house is extremely difficult. I drove 30 minutes to pick her up, helped get her into the car, and then drove another 25 minutes to the clinic. Knowing I would be late, I called the office ahead of time to let them know. I arrived approximately 15 minutes late. My mother was still sitting in the car while I went inside to get help transferring her into a wheelchair. I explained the situation, that she was in pain and needed to see a doctor, and pleaded with them to please see her. They refused. What was most upsetting was the complete lack of compassion toward a 90-year-old, wheelchair-bound patient. The staff's response felt cold, dismissive, and aggressive. There was no attempt to accommodate the situation or show understanding of what it took to get my elderly mother to that appointment. My mother had been a patient of the medical practice Perlman took over for approximately 50 years. After decades as a patient, this is how she was treated. This is also not my first frustrating experience. I have personally waited 20-30 minutes beyond my scheduled appointment time at this practice, yet there was no flexibility when an elderly patient arrived 15 minutes late after her appointment had been changed by the office. I have also been disappointed by what I perceive as a lack of continuity and experience among some of the providers I've encountered, as well as frequent referrals to outside specialists rather than having concerns addressed directly. The front-office experience has been particularly disappointing. I have witnessed behavior that I consider unprofessional, including staff chatting about personal matters in the waiting area. Two employees, Gavin and Cezon, were particularly rude and aggressive during today's interaction. Healthcare should involve more than policies and appointment times. It should involve compassion, especially when dealing with elderly and vulnerable patients. Perlman Clinic failed my mother today. After this experience, I no longer have confidence in this practice. All three of us will be finding healthcare elsewhere.