Only for the San Diego location:…read more This was by far one of the worst medical office experiences I've ever had. The issue is not the doctor, it's the team running the office. I had an appointment scheduled for 8:30 AM and was not seen until around 11:00-11:30 AM. That's nearly a three-hour wait in the waiting room, followed by additional waiting time inside the exam room for the doctor. Completely unacceptable, especially for a primary care office where scheduling should be managed properly. It was very clear this is a systemic issue. While I was waiting, multiple patients were complaining about the same thing. This is not a one-time situation, this is how the office operates. The lack of organization didn't stop there. After my visit around June or July, it took about a month just for the referral to be sent to my insurance, which didn't receive it until August. Because of that delay, my authorization eventually expired. Now months later, as of March 31, I called to request a new authorization. They took my information and said they would call me back, but they never did. I understand systems can go down, but there is no follow-up, no accountability, and no sense of urgency. The front desk and administrative staff are extremely inefficient, unresponsive, and disorganized. For a team this small, there is no excuse for this level of poor service. Again, the doctor herself was not the problem, but the team completely undermines the entire experience and patient care process. I would strongly advise others to avoid this office unless they are prepared to deal with excessive wait times, delayed referrals, and no follow-up. This office needs serious management intervention.

I will be filing a formal complaint with both the Medical Board and our insurance provider. A…read morephysician who demonstrates this level of carelessness and disregard for patient health has no business practicing medicine. Dr. Toulouie's behavior was not only unprofessional but dangerously negligent. I strongly urge others to avoid this doctor. She is rude, dismissive, and completely irresponsible--utterly unfit to be entrusted with anyone's healthcare.

Great primary care physician…read more When my previous physician left her practice, I was extremely disappointed. Not anymore. After finding Dr. Steele, I know I can be comfortable with her caring, kind, expert care. She is very thorough and asks all important health questions. She is, by far, the best physician I've had in my 80-plus years. (It's also great that there is no parking garage involved. There is free on-site parking without a long walk and parking validation).

"I saw Lauren Schwettmann, PA-C today for a check-up and was thoroughly impressed. She took the…read moretime to listen to all my concerns without making me feel rushed and explained my treatment plan clearly. Very knowledgeable, caring, and professional. I felt confident in their care and will definitely be returning!" It hasn't been 24 hours and I already have my referral set up! Great care!

If I could give a 0, I would !!! My husband ended up in the hospital with lung and kidney failure…read morebecause of his neglect! Gave him nausea pills, really!!!

Dr Lajvardi has taken care of my disabled daughter for a very long time. Dr. L took the time to…read morewrite up an extensive letter to Grossmont Hospital for neurological care and acute inpatient therapy. A wonderful physician in La Mesa.

Love the staff. The service and care from from Abby and Dr Fahima is always great!…read moreThank you guys!!!!

Unprofessional and negligent. Called me to reschedule a missed appointment and within the same…read morecall, claimed that Dr.Paband said they were no longer going to be taking my insurance. If that was the case, then why call to reschedule and give me a fuss about missing an appointment?

I hadn't seen a new doctor since I fired Mary a couple of years ago--until today. And wow, what a…read moredifference! The service was incredible, and guess what? This new doctor was ON TIME. No waiting around for 2+ hours past my appointment like before. You remember--back when there was no courtesy call, no update, just a complete disregard for my time. This new doctor was efficient, thorough, and checked all the necessary boxes without trying to push unnecessary treatments for a commission check. And as a bonus? I didn't even have to pay for parking!

This review is for medical services received from Dr. Mary Alexander...I don't know, maybe 20 years…read moreago. The fact I still think of Dr. Alexander from time to time on my medical journey, speaks volumes about her ego and inept ability to fairly treat patients. I went to see Dr. Alexander (my PCP at the time) due to continued and relentless stomach issues, GERD, and other aches and pains and herniated discs a 20 year old shouldn't have. When Dr. Alexander was asking me for my symptoms and I was explaining them, somehow my mom's Lupus came up in the conversation - it wasn't in relation to my trying to say I thought I had lupus or anything of the sort. It had something to do with familial history and diseases she had asked about. As soon as I mentioned my mom has Lupus, she IMMEDIATELY snapped "Oh, you definitely don't have Lupus". I didn't insinuate I did, it actually didn't really cross my mind. But what did cross my mind was her immediate vehemence and automatic need to shut down the notion. I found that odd and off putting. So odd and off putting I still remember it 20 years later. Plot of this little story is I DO have Lupus and all of the other autoimmune diseases my mom has. It's very difficult to receive treatment or find Doctors worth a damn or who understand autoimmune diseases as complex and cruel as Lupus , but her shutting it down right away, without taking 2 moments to critically think and say hey, "Better safe than sorry. It won't hurt for us to run some labs", she could have prevented a lot of the pain and suffering I endured over the following 5 years, including the hospitalization for a colon that was pouring blood. This review is for the off chance Dr. Alexander ever looks up her name to see if there are reviews of her care online. Dr. Alexander... do better. Burn the ego and check it at the door, because your patients deserve better.

I was one of those that thought D.O's are just as good as an an MD... no she doesn't care about…read moreosteopathy. she didn't get into med school to become MD's for a reason. Dr. Cheffet was extremely diminishing of parental rights. She was pushy and disrespectful. And eventually threatened me if I wouldn't vaccinate my child in her practice under a vaccine schedule (that is now obsolete). Did you not get your big payout for the percentages of patients you vaccinate??? I might've messed with her percentages so she retaliated by breaking my HIPAA rights and reporting me for " negligence" to CPS. We took my son to her very regularly. He got support for every need. She doesn't respect parental rights. I wouldn't be intimidated by her. We have a medical exemption because my child has a very high allergy Profile, neurodivergent and high risk for adverse reaction.. At one point she said there was no risk in vaccinating so I said I would agree if she would sign to be Financially liable, if there were any adverse effects. of course she refused.... Hack of a "doctor". Deplorable ethics. I hope she gets the karma for all those parents. She intimidated for her big vaccine payouts. She's going out on now. I'm gonna report her to the medical board. Gross.

Dr. Cheffet (pronounced Shef-it not She-fet) is a great pediatrics doctor. I take all three of my…read morekids, ages 10 months, 4 years, and 7 years old, to see her since we have moved out to San Diego. If you like the type of doctor that isn't in-n-out, she is the one to see. She takes time to hear out any concerns you or the patient may have and does a thorough examination in order to address those concerns. Dr. Cheffet is also very knowledgeable in sports medicine, although, she is not a sports doctor, she does know what she is talking about. She also is an Internal Medicine doctor. So, if you are looking for a doctor, come see her, she is awesome! Dr. Cheffet is no longer at this practice, but I hear she has relocated to another one still in town. If you're lucky enough to find her you won't regret it.

know-it-all doctors with agendas that "believe they know better from books than what the patient…read moreexplains... This is one of them! After leaving the Sharp healthcare system, and Dr. Neema Shakibai's "care" i've gotten my life back.

Dr. Shakibai was a wonderful GP. He was interested, collaborative, communicative, friendly and…read morehighly competent. I trusted him with all aspects of my health. I am sad to lose him due to relocation, but am happy for the patients who will be adopting his care.

Very short wait time, Dr.Doan and his nurse Estefany truly listened to me. I always feel cared for,…read moreand receive excellent care

While Dr. Doan is a bright and caring doctor, the overall patient experience he provides is poor…read more My biggest complaint it timeliness and respect for the patients. Here's how my recent visit went: 1:55 PM - His nurse, Amy Markley, calls to tell me there's been an accident and traffic is bad near the hospital. Despite my appointment not being til 3:40 PM, I tell her I'll be sure to leave early. She says that they're actually slow right now, so I can come anytime. 2:20 PM - I get checked in and am sitting in the waiting room. 2:40 PM - Despite being "slow", I finally get called back to an exam room after 20 minutes of waiting. 3:25 PM - Dr. Doan finally is able to sit down with me. In case you didn't do the math, that's over an hour of waiting after being told they "were slow and I could come in anytime"! At this point, my cell phone is dead and my patience is gone. Now, I know what you're thinking. (1) It's a doctor's office, and they're usually never on time. I say that's BS. It's called an appointment for a reason. Keeping a someone waiting for over a hour is disrespectful, no matter what profession you're in. What makes their time more valuable than mine? Nothing! Again, it's just disrespectful. (2) Sometimes emergencies come up and a doctor can get behind on his schedule. Okay, I understand that. But really, an hour?! AFTER being told by the nurse that they "were slow and I could come anytime". And during my wait, I was never told they were suddenly running behind or that another patient was having an issue. I was left just sitting there. As a resolution, before I left, Dr. Doan offered to have a Patient Representative from Sharp Rees-Stealy contact me. Three work days later, I still hadn't been contacted. Just disrespectful. SMH.

What an arrogant disrespectful Dr. I don't know how he stays in business when he's rude to patients…read morewho are just trying to figure out what's going on with themselves. This guy definitely didn't appear to give a crap about the wellbeing of us or have any interest in finding a resolution.

He is only there Monday and Thursdays. The staff is very rude and are too busy, they hang up on…read morepatients. When we're trying to work on our health issues and are stressed he doesn't help. His Appointments are backed up and try to defer everything, like go against you to go somewhere else. I'm not sure how he still is practicing, he didn't diagnose me correctly and treat me accordingly as a patient, and he rushes through everything. Do not recommend my letters and work/school notes never came and doesn't want to. The health system needs work.

Family medicine and Pain Management…read more Dr. Lajvardi is the provider and is super helpful, listens, and will do telephone calls as needed. The only thing negative I can think of is his receptionist and medical assistant do not return calls. His office is very clean, very nice and right off the 8. Fwy in LaMesa.

I have been a patient of Dr. Lajvardi for many years. He is always asking what he can do for you &…read morelistens to any questions or concerns you have. He has always helped me get referrals if I need them. I never feel rushed or that I am being shorted & not listened to. I can ask him about things I have read or what to try & what he thinks. He calls & will do some visits by phone & he will check back if you need. I have been thru many staff changes & I am SO glad to have Courtney there!! Leilani & the other one that was in the back (marcella or MEDUSA, WHATEVER her name was) have been GONE since the end of last year, thank goodness. Courtney does a great job and is such a nice person. I am happy with the care I get and will continue to have Dr. Lajvardi as my primary care.