This Doctor and his office staff are above and beyond. From the front desk to the nurses to the…read moredoctor, I was continually impressed by the care and knowledge of all of them. They were understanding, compassionate and practical in their treatment of me. I feel so lucky I found them through a referral and highly recommend them for excellent, compassionate care and extensive expertise. Thank you!

The doctor is wonderful--very reassuring and knowledgeable. He's friendly with a good bedside…read moremanner. I was able to get an echocardiogram to check in my heart health after discovering both of my parents had heart issues. I felt confident about my options and what I need to do in the future to take care of my heart health. The office is in a maze of buildings that are alphabetized. To get to the O section, parking on the street on Waring Court in the middle, entering on the path and going to the right corner is the quickest and easiest way to get there. Star off for the billing service happening outside of their offices; I had to call someone different to track down an invoice to turn into my FSA. She said she'd call me back after looking into it and never did.

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.

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,

My 93 year old mom saw Dr. Ludington today as a new patient, and we couldn't be more impressed. She…read moreand her staff were prompt, kind, thorough, and genuinely insightful. They even took my mom's blood pressure manually without being asked, knowing the automatic cuff can be uncomfortable. They tracked down all her records and took a real interest in her as a person, as well the specific nuances of her as a patient. We feel so fortunate to have found her. Highly recommended!

I went to North Coast Cardiology for routine surgical clearance and had a very poor experience…read more During the visit, I felt repeatedly pressured to undergo additional testing. For the first test, I was told, "Your insurance will pay for it, so you might as well do it." I agreed based on that representation. A second, much more expensive test was presented in a way that relied heavily on fear and uncertainty. After asking the doctor several times whether it was truly necessary, and finally asking whether he would personally spend $1,000 on it under the same circumstances, he said no, so I declined. Despite that, the office later scheduled me for the test I had declined. Worse, the first test was submitted to insurance in a way that resulted in a denial, and I was billed for the full amount. I have called and emailed Emma in billing multiple times to discuss the charge, but no one has responded. Between the pressure to purchase additional testing, the incorrect scheduling, the unexpected bill, and the complete lack of follow-up, this was an extremely disappointing customer experience. There are many cardiology practices to choose from, so I am sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision.

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.

NEUROLOGICAL PROBLEMS, AUTO IMMUNE DISEASES/DISORDERS, WHEELCHAIR USER, BEWARE OF THE INJECTION…read moreSTRESS-TEST!! At the moment of injection, I was told one of the stress-test injections was called "nuclear medicine," and the injection came in a heavily shielded container to protect people outside from radiation exposure. Please understand this is completely different from regular contrast or iodine. Despite that, I was not informed beforehand about the possible effects the injections could possibly have on me until the last injection they gave me. I was not informed about any side effects with the "nuclear medicine". I was told the last injection effects would only last a few minutes. For me, that has not been the case. As of this coming Friday, it will be two weeks since I received the injections, and I am still not back to the baseline I was before the injections. It seems, because of my other health conditions, my recovery has been slower than expected. I am gradually improving, but I am still not where I was before the injections. I understand that everyone reacts differently, but I want other people with similar health conditions to be aware that these stress-test injections can cause longer-lasting symptoms for some patients. When I first tried to report my symptoms to the doctor's office, the person I spoke with became dismissive and seemed to have an attitude because I was describing what was happening to me. I wasn't even complaining, I was just reporting what I was experiencing so they can document everything and she got defensive. She tried to convince me that my symptoms could not be related to the injections because "it only lasts a few minutes." Obviously, that is not true for every patient. I was being treated as if I were lying or like it wasn't very important. I am so sick and tired of how Medi-Cal patients are being mistreated. It is unacceptable. I was then told to go to the ER for my additional symptoms. I forced myself to go, but the ER refused to assist. That ER visit was a complete waste of what little strength, time, and energy I have. The ER finds a possible sign of blood clot in my lungs (which can be deadly) and they still sent me home without checking it further. DO NOT TRUST SCRIPPS HOSPITALS IF YOU HAVE SIMILAR CONDITIONS. CI of SD clinic staff minimize and dismiss real problems when they tell patients they have a "strong heart." The last time I was told that, I believed them and stopped looking further into my heart health. This time, I was pushed to get checked in order to move forward with my already scheduled surgery, and it turns out I have serious heart problems that need to be addressed URGENTLY, according to the NP that I spoke with during my follow-up. Yet, they made sure to say the same robotic phrase to me again, "You have a strong heart!" I don't trust anything these people say anymore. When I had my follow-up appointment it was with a nurse practitioner not an actual doctor, that quickly rattled off a bunch of concerns to me, and when I asked her to repeat them so I could write them down, she refused. Instructing me to get the same information she just told me from the appointment coordinator she was going to transfer me to. She transfers me and the lady says she cannot help me with that. The Appointment coordinator transferred me to another person who also tells me they cannot help me with what the NP says they can. GAMES WITH THE SICK?! So they refused to allow me to write down the conditions and the problems the nurse practitioner said they discovered with my stress-test. Now, because I reported my body and brains reaction to the injections, it feels like my care is being delayed or interfered with. I already had my sinus-infection and revision surgery scheduled, but it was pulled, all because of this cardiology company. I was told my heart issues need to be addressed URGENTLY and first, yet no one seems to be moving forward with that either. I am being told my heart is urgent, but then the necessary appointment scheduling and follow-up is not happening. Why can I not have my sinus infection and revision surgery addressed first, especially if the heart workup is not being scheduled or handled promptly? The ER did not consider it urgent enough to help, and the clinic is not giving me clear next steps. I have already requested that they please give the release so I can obtain the surgery that was already in process and they are refusing to assist. I need my symptoms taken seriously, my reaction to the injections documented, and a clear plan for both my heart evaluation and my urgently needed sinus/revision surgery. I should not have to fight this hard to be believed or to receive timely care.

From my very first visit with Dr. Mallo, I was impressed. "FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE IMPORTANT!" Very…read morecordial, professional and caring. Excellent bedside manners. Takes his time, provides excellent care, each and every visit. Office personnel are polite, too. Type of care: Exceptional!!

Great doctor . Cares about his patients and listens to your complaints. He always has your back…read moreespecially when you need expedited care.

I'm writing this review because I really hope management will address the communication and phone…read moresystem at this office. This is now the second time I have tried calling the office and have been unable to get anyone to answer the phone. I left a voicemail, but during my previous experience, I did not receive a return call. I understand that medical offices can get very busy and staff may not always be able to answer every call immediately. However, patients should at least be able to expect that their voicemail will be returned within a reasonable amount of time, especially when they are trying to schedule an appointment or communicate with the office. I previously brought this concern to the attention of the receptionist/medical assistant, and they seemed surprised when I explained that I had difficulty reaching anyone by phone. Unfortunately, I am experiencing the same issue again. This is very inconvenient and frustrating, and I believe it deserves attention from management. A cardiology practice handles patients who may have important and sometimes time-sensitive concerns. Having a reliable way to reach the office is an important part of patient care. I hope management reviews how incoming calls and voicemails are being handled and makes improvements. I appreciate the medical care provided by the practice, but communication and accessibility also matter, and this has now become a recurring issue.

I can't recommend a more professional and caring team then Dr Carter and her staff - For one thing…read morethey give you all the time you need to discuss your needs. Dr Carter herself will sit down with you and take time to answer all your questions and also she will explain in terms we all can understand your needs to solve your concerns. I highly recommend this practice for all your cardiovascular needs

I have been seeing Dr. Ni‑Cheng Liang for a little over a year now. A friend referred her to me,…read moreand I have since referred others to her as well. She is consistently competent, thorough, smart, and efficient, all while showing genuine care and concern for her patients. Recently, Dr. Liang and Hannah truly came through for me when the clock was ticking -- what a team! I had less than a day to get a provider‑completed oxygen form sent to British Airways in London to ensure I could board a flight the next business day. With the time difference, the window was even smaller. When I realized late at night that this form was required, I got zero sleep. I called the office first thing in the morning, and they were immediately on it. Dr. Liang completed the form quickly, and Hannah called me right away with the necessary questions. Thanks to their urgency and dedication, the form reached London before the deadline. In a pinch, you want a doctor who is not only exceptionally skilled, but one who will take time out of an already busy day to help a patient in need. Dr. Liang is exactly that doctor. Thank you to Dr. Ni‑Cheng Liang, Hannah, and everyone at Scripps Coastal Pulmonology. Your commitment made all the difference.

Went here today. Been here before. Both times the front desk workers have been bad. They have…read moreattitude. They insist on me filling out things or doing things that are unnecessary or that I've already done and then do petty things to mess things up. So, before my appointment today I filled out everything about me and my medical health online during a lengthy checkin process. It took me 30 minutes to fully complete it. When I arrived today the woman helping me wanted me to manually fill out paperwork with all of the same information and I refused and said you've already got it all and I'm not filling out duplicate information. She insisted on me giving them my insurance card when I don't have an actual card. I have my info. I've never needed my card. They always have my insurance number and company and info and do not need my physical card or a copy of it to bill the insurance company. But she was insistent and i told her the above. I asked her to cancel an upcoming appointment with another doctor there about this point. In fact I asked her twice to cancel it. She said she would. I got called back for the pulmonologist and he was actually fine. No issues. Come back out to make a followup appointment before I leave per the doctor. Make it with another lady there. I then asked her if the appointment with the other doctor there was canceled like I requested and she said no it was not. I told her to cancel it. She did. She set the followup appointment with me. I left. The previous lady did not cancel it like she said she would. Sigh. I get a text after I left saying the appointment I just made had been moved to the day prior than what I just made. I suspect the First Lady with a bad attitude moved it just to be petty. This is awful customer service. Just not a good experience. She was power tripping. Had an attitude and did things to be petty and to screw with me and my medical stuff. It was a lot of unnecessary friction. A simple check in at the front desk of any medical office should be easy and pleasant. I'd give zero stars because it was that bad. But one star is for the doctor because he was ok. Also, Dr. Hsing their sleep doctor is not a good doctor if you have a circadian sleep disorder like DSPD or DSPS or Non-24 or other. His treatment of me and my condition was the worst I've ever encountered and I've seen many sleep doctors over the years. He is completely backwards about treating those type of disorders and gave bad advice and no realistic help or treatment to me at all. I am extremely knowledgeable about Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder and treatment protocols and he is just absolutely wrong. Attached is the plan he came up with that if he tried to follow it himself he couldn't. It's an impossible plan. If you have DSPD or N24 I'd run to another doctor and skip this place. He's their only sleep doctor. Unfortunately. He may be ok for sleep apnea but not for circadian rhythm sleep disorders. He covers all of their locations. Anyway. Front desk is a real piece of work. I will not be going back after I'm done with the pulmonologist I saw today and the stuff he ordered to get done. In the future I'll find somewhere else to go. I would probably advise the same to anyone reading this.