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    5.0 (1 review)
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    UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove

    UC Davis Medical Group Elk Grove

    2.8(40 reviews)
    6.3 km

    We recently had an appointment at UC Davis Medical Group - Elk Grove with Dr. E., and I honestly…read moreleft feeling really grateful for the experience. One of the things that stood out the most was how much time she took to actually listen to my 11-year-old. Anyone with a pre-teen or teen knows how important that is. It's something to be said about a doctor who really sees and hears their patient--especially when that patient is a kid who's starting to find their voice. From the start, the whole visit ran smoothly. We arrived a few minutes early and were seen right away. The facility was very clean and organized, and once we were in the room, the doctor came in shortly after. Nothing about the appointment felt rushed, which is something I really appreciate in a medical setting. There was also a bit of a full-circle feeling for me being there. I've actually been coming to this facility since I was a teenager myself, so bringing my own child here now feels pretty special. Helpful tip: If you have a child or teen, encourage them to ask their own questions during the appointment. Dr. E really takes the time to listen and respond thoughtfully. It's not always easy to find a family practice doctor who balances efficiency with genuine care, but this visit reminded me why I've trusted this clinic for so many years.

    About a year ago I came in to see Enrico Del Pozo because I had over a weekend suddenly gotten very…read moreill, extremely fatigued, easily out of breath, lightheaded, nauseous, weak, shaky, and pale. He said fatigue is such a broad thing and there's not really anything to test for, and when I tried to give him more details he ignored or dismissed me. He also suggested the only other thing affecting my energy could be my mood. He reordered basic labs anyway and found I had low iron, then prescribed me iron supplements, but even on the supplements I was still getting worse by the day. My mom took me to urgent care, and when they couldn't figure out what was going on but could see how sick I was, told me to go to the ER. It turns out I was severely dehydrated and I felt so much better after having an IV. With how quickly I was deteriorating over the course of just a few days, I don't know what would've happened if I had listened solely to my provider when he said to just see him again in eight weeks. I never want to see him again for anything. After that experience of being dismissed, I'd rather see literally anyone than Del Pozo again, but there weren't any other doctors accepting patients at this clinic so I went to the only other place accepting patients, the residency at Lawrence J. Ellison Ambulatory Care Center in Sacramento, and as it turns out, the residents are LEAPS AND BOUNDS better than these poor excuses for doctors could ever be. The residents actually listen and care about you unlike the doctors here! My new PCP who's a resident, Dr. Jacob Reed, is so kind and knowledgeable and he's helped me to finally figure out what my "IBS-D" really was--Bile Acid Malabsorption! I'm on medication and for the first time in my life I don't need to worry about being within steps of a bathroom! That medication had me eating completely normally again within a week (even coffee!), it's a COMPLETE night and day difference! I can finally leave the house again and actually see my friends again! So because my years of gut issues were finally solved, I wanted to help my dad finally figure out HIS issues, too, because doctors have brushed off his issues for decades. I accompanied my dad to his GI appointment with Asha Gupta Cogdill to help advocate for his gut issues, which he's had his whole life, but have been getting progressively worse and worse the past 18 years. He has constant left-sided abdominal pain, every second of every day, from the moment he wakes up to the moment he goes to sleep every day, for the past 18 years. Growing up, I can't remember a time when he's ever been able to eat normally. He lives off of tiny little bites of protein bars throughout the day because anything more, even water, makes his left-sided abdominal pain worse. He's tried everything that's recommended of IBS (low FODMAP, probiotics, antidepressants, Linzess, Colace, Miralax, peppermint capsules, proton pump inhibitors) but nothing has helped at all. He's had a few tests that have come back clean, but I'm still concerned he might have something that's going unaddressed that isn't IBS and that, as his daughter, because I DO have Bile Acid Malabsorption (which isn't IBS) I was wondering if, since we're related, that maybe I inherited a condition like that from him? Asha Cogdill then said to me, in response to that, "I really think you're just grasping at straws". Excuse me? Is it so far-fetched that genetics are a thing? I asked about more testing anyway and she said she "didn't want to go down a rabbit hole of testing and testing" and she didn't want to give him a CT scan because of the "radiation". Seriously? I've had a CT scan without any issue for MY gut issues! She acts like a CT scan will kill you! But I guess she thinks it's better to throw things at a wall and see what sticks rather than find out what's actually going on? She prescribed PPIs again and suggested peppermint capsules "Heather's Tummy Tamers" are you kidding me? Is this a joke?! We waited 4 months for this appointment--we could've gotten the same advice from CVS' MinuteClinic! I heard Asha's leaving the practice, to that I say GOOD RIDDANCE! My dad also injured his pinky finger about a week ago, and although xrays ruled out fracture or dislocation, they showed a soft tissue injury, and he hasn't been able to straighten his finger since, but NO ONE has reached out to discuss treatment for this in any way, not even to tell him if he needs a splint. I'm worried if this isn't addressed soon it'll heal wrong and he'll never be able to fully extend his finger again. Why do we as the patients have to constantly hound the doctors to get ANYTHING done? The doctors never take any initiative, I don't understand what they're even there for! If you want my advice, DON'T even bother with this useless waste of time clinic with its dismissive, disrespectful doctors. See any of the residents at 4860 Y street instead, they're sweet and listen to you. My favorite is Dr. Reed, he's the best!

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    The Camp Transformation Center

    The Camp Transformation Center

    4.9(21 reviews)
    9.8 km

    I've been at the camp for ALMOST TWO YEARS now and it has changed my life. I've lost over 60lbs…read moresince joining and I wake up everyday excited to workout and build my strength. The trainers care about you as an individual and know that each person has their own journey and battles and never prescribe a "one size fits all" mentality to their training methods. You can modify when you need to. You can be pushed to your best and you are given the best pep talks through it all. I've successfully completed Spartan races and hopped over 6ft walls because of the trainers believing in me. I've ran half marathons because I've met so many amazing people here that keep pushing me to do more! This place has changed my life. The community inside is a family and I'm so thankful for this place existing and showing me that fitness is for everyone!

    I have been debating whether or not I wanted to write a review about The Camp. On one hand, I have…read moremany good memories here and working out felt fun. Some of the trainers and all of the front office staff are amazing and kind. Shout out to Taylor and Andres. I think the owners had good intentions in mind and poured a substantial amount of themselves into the camp. However, the amount of pain (months after leaving the camp) and frustration I have encountered far outweighs the good. I came into the camp with some mild pain in my back that came and went as well as knee pain. Certain things would aggravate it. One of the trainers at the camp is incredibly pushy and does not listen. One of my first trainings at this gym with this trainer, she was asking the group to do something that I knew would worsen the pain- when she saw I was not doing the exercise she pushed me to do it and when I tried to explain that I couldn't she said "can't is a word not allowed here...that will be 10 burpees" without allowing me to explain. Repeating that phrase several times when I just stood there, shocked, until she let it go and moved on. I have had multiple other negative experiences with her-at one point I came into the gym with a cardiac monitor I had to wear for two weeks and she seemed annoyed that I even showed up because I could not get the monitor wet( mild moisture and work outs were ok). After that first session I told her about my back pain, so she was aware. However, she kept pushing when I told her that I did not think I could do something. I avoided her classes but still ran into her at one of my final classes there. She pushed me to do deadlifts (a major trigger for me) with heavier weights even after I told her that was not a good idea. She would not take no for an answer. This caused the worst back pain I have even experienced with shooting pain down my leg. I am still recovering from it. The blame is not fully on her. I did the deadlifts, I am aware that I needed to advocate better for myself. However, this is not an acceptable way for a trainer to act. After every one of her classes I left feeling weak and ashamed. I know I am not the only one who has had complaints about this trainer. A different trainer prided himself on doing the workout with the class. Are you working out or teaching? How can you keep an eye on what everyone is doing when you are also working out? I am not talking a little hammer curl...I am talking full on burpees. This trainer seemed annoyed with me when I asked him to turn the music down or asked for modifications. He would not give me even a second of his time to voice my concerns. Overall, The Camp's model in my opinion is overly focused on lifting the most heavy weights possible in a loud and fast paced environment. When classes are smaller, it is possible for trainers to keep a close eye on form. However, financially, small classes are not feasible (this place is at the brink of shutting down) and it seems that in larger classes it is difficult to ensure safe form. I remember one of my final classes I looked up at the other people in my group and we had no idea what we were doing. There were not enough appropriate sized weights for everybody. It was loud and hectic, almost impossible to get the attention of the trainer because the music was so loud. About the loud music...there were members who wore ear plugs because it was so loud. My Apple Watch warned me of high decibels almost every training I attended. Did I bring up my concerns to the owners? Sure did. I was told nothing could be done about the music-even though it was difficult to hear what the trainer was saying even when they were right next to you. Regarding my concern with coaches not modifying work outs and being pushy? I was told to choose a different coach's classes to attend and attributed to "personality differences" (also challenging because I could only attend evenings of some days). This gym is not open all day. When I shared concerns regarding my pain and that I wanted to stop attending classes due to the advice of my physical therapist, I was told I probably have a herniated disk and should see my doctor as well as a chiropractor ( and to look into the "fascinating history of chiropractics" when I brought up the lack of evidence in most chiropractic practices), and the advice of my PT was dismissed. FYI, my doctor referred me to PT in the first place. Disheartening behavior coming from a healthcare professional. Coaches also push members to buy work out supplements advertising them as "weight burning" among other claims...this is not science based and is taking advantage of people who trust you. As healthcare professionals, how can you support such claims being made in your business? I realize that, sadly, this is normal for the fitness industry.

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    Ann Bender - healthcoach - Updated May 2026

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