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Bruce H Vranken, MD

4.0 (20 reviews)
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He's been on top of all my health needs..A good thorough & kind Doctor. Nicely we share a similar health problem which is a benefit for me.

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We love Dr. Van. He's terrific on every level. Great figuring what's wrong and has wonderful communication skills!

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Oconnor Shannon, MD- South Coast Medical Group

Oconnor Shannon, MD- South Coast Medical Group

3.2(20 reviews)
2.7 mi

I'm a physician and I don't get the bad reviews. I've been around a long time and to me this office…read moreis the way medical offices used to operate. She's an old fashioned family doctor that as a medical professional I find completely competent. There's APA there or an NP by the name of Michaela who is just as sharp. Extremely thorough and knowledgeable. She caught an issue on my high blood pressure meds that no one in the last 15 years has caught and by simply adding something to my meds it dramatically helped improve my blood pressure. I've read comments about not returning phone calls. She's called me twice already on some lab work. The first time she called Without me asking her to call she reviewed my blood work left me a voicemail. There was a issue with my fasting insulin which got me a little nervous I called back within 48 hours she rang me back and got me on the phone personally to address it. I asked her to create some new lab forms so I could have it tested again and she did it without question. I don't know what people expect from a doctor in today's world. There's the real world and there's the hypothetical world In the hypothetical world the Doctor will spend an hour and a half with you and find that every single issue that is of concern but in the real world to be able to survive financially a doctor cannot spend huge amounts of time with each patient and still stay in practice peter I ran a medical practice I could not spend any more than 10 or 15 minutes with each patient or I'd be out of business. Anyway this review is not about me it's about her Dr O'connor and her very excellent nurse practitioner Michaela. I have nothing but good experiences to say and I've been there 4 months now on three separate occasions. My refills are easy to do there's been no argument about running prescriptions for me I would give it a 10 out of 10. I'll add one other point that you might want to take into consideration when looking at these negative reviews. A doctor that has a six week to 8 week waiting list is a popular doctor, and he or she is a popular doctor for a reason. Think about that.

Ophelia is beyond rude. I will not be going back to this office. Perhaps you should check in with…read morethe staff and their happiness.

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Sean Thomas, MD - Big windows...

Sean Thomas, MD

2.5(20 reviews)
2.3 mi

CANNOT GIVE NO STARS. DO NOT GO HERE! This practice should…read morebe shut down! We have filed a complaint with Kaiser. SO many issues but most important- office called us and said we needed to come in immediately, my husband had a chest xray the day prior. We went in immediately to be told he has a spot on his lung and needs a CT scan. When i asked what it could be the 'Dr.' (asian male) was so rude and uncaring. He replied 'I dont know' and when I asked again, what are the possibilities he said 'I told you I don't know.' We were/are worried sick, WAITING AND WAITING FOR THE KAISER REFERRAL AND WONDERING A MONTH LATER WHY IT STILL HADN'T COME THROUGH. FINALLY, SINCE THEY DO NOT ANSWER THE PHONE WE WENT DOWN THERE. They claimed to have sent it, said, 'we are sending it again, this is the 3rd time.' Kaiser claimed to have no record of anything being sent. COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS BEING REJECTED BECAUSE THEY WROTE THE WRONG MEDICAL RECORD NUMBER!!!!!!!!!! COMPLETE INCOMPETENCE!!! AND THEY DID NOT EVEN APOLOGIZE!!!!! DO NOT GO HERE!!! not to mention a leaky roof, it is dirty, they do not answer phone, they do not put through other referrals, they say they will, and they only take co-payment "exact change cash" - SKETCHY!!!!

Gone missing. I've been leaving them messages for the past week to renew a prescription. No…read moreresponse. Time for me to find another GP.

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Hoag Medical Group - Aliso Viejo

Hoag Medical Group - Aliso Viejo

3.9(23 reviews)
2.2 mi

We were seen by physicians in this group, Dr T. Nair (Internist) and Dr Homayon Iraninezhad…read more(Gastro) They were both exceptional , caring efficient and well researched with compassionate care! HOAG MEDICAL GROUP has physicians that go above and beyond the call of duty! You feel you are in the absolute BEST CARE ON THE PLANET!! They are pleasant warm and welcoming! They both make you feel totally at ease even if you have an intimidating diagnosis you know they are going to do everything possible to give you the absolute BEST CARE, to give you the best outcome, They both make you feel as though, they have done everything medically and humanly possible to take care of their patients! They research all possibilities for the ones that are in their care, The clinical environment is beautifully decorated and very professional! Dr I as he is professionally known, has so many awards and was a teaching medical professor!! Dr I was recognized for his clinical leadership, teaching and compassionate care. His honors have included Intern of the Year, Resident of the Year, Chief Resident, Fellow of the Year and Chief Fellow. He also received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. Dr. Iraninezhad is passionate about medicine. As a person that was trained from John Hopkins graduate school of public health, I know good healthcare and excellent bedside manner and both of these physicians have those attributes. I highly recommend them!

I had a good experience here today and I want to thank Darlene for doing my DEXA screening and…read moreJeralyn for doing my mammogram on Wednesday, 4/22/26. Thank God everything is normal! The cellphone reception sucks here but the staff is great and they are very efficient and wonderful

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Mission Heritage Medical Group - here's proof of the copay for the appointment. December 31st, 2025.

Mission Heritage Medical Group

3.1(58 reviews)
3.1 mi

The other day I was looking for a same day urgent care for a swollen gland and was surprised to see…read morethere was one right down the street from me that was within my medical group. Sadly they will not have same day no appt care after April 20,2026. Service was good and the doctor I saw was very attentive. I'm

I hadn't seen a doctor for myself since my son was born -- he's now 5 years old -- so I was a bit…read morenervous finding a new primary care doctor. I know some people may hesitate because Dr. Shin is newer, but my experience with him was absolutely excellent. Before my first visit, Dr. Shin had already reviewed my medical history, which saved a lot of time and showed how thorough and caring he is. I came in for a physical and full blood work, and as soon as I checked in, Dr. Shin personally came to the lobby to ask about my concerns and what I wanted done. By the time I was in the exam room, everything was ready -- very organized and efficient! During the appointment, he listened carefully and offered thoughtful solutions before even mentioning medication. I really appreciated that he focuses on the root cause of issues, not just symptoms -- a true example of great osteopathic care. My lab results were ready within a few days on MyChart, with detailed comments from him explaining everything. Dr. Shin is an outstanding, compassionate, and knowledgeable physician. If you're looking for a caring primary care doctor who truly takes the time to listen and help, I highly recommend him!

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Hoag Concierge Medicine - Aliso Viejo

Hoag Concierge Medicine - Aliso Viejo

3.0(2 reviews)
2.2 mi

Not sure the other person's experience buy I've been with this practice for around 10 years. I can…read moretext my doctor at just about any hour of the day or night and get a response, get medications called into pharmacies, schedule bloodwork, office visits, etc... He also handles Iron infusions for me, deals with specialty physicians, and has gotten me into a ortho when the best I could do was 2 months out. It's not cheap, but it's by far the best care I have ever received.

This concierge doctors office seemed like the real deal. Unfortunately their performance leaves a…read moregreat deal to be desired. I was sent a different patients visit and test results after my first visit, not a start to inspire confidence. I only received part of my own lab work so goodness knows where the rest ended up. They promise to set up physical therapy and exercise regimens but there is no follow-up and nothing happens. Their doctors are supposed to be on call and available to concierge patients through phone and text but it is extremely difficult to get a call back, and the office staff seem to go out of their way to be unhelpful. Calls are not returned, information is not passed on to physicians, and the entire office seems confused. They refer to themselves as a concierge practice but essentially have no idea what that actually should be. Front office staff seem nice but follow up and response is awful. Doctors get impatient with patients because they are being told by office staff that information is being sent out when it actually isn't, and the doctors don't seem to have the time to follow up on anything. A concierge practice that keeps you waiting for two months for lab results, repeatedly telling you that the lab hasn't sent them over when you know very well that Quest diagnostics have results back in a couple of days. Office staff will also tell medical staff that results have been sent out and that patients are somehow mistaken, leading to extreme frustration at the patient level. Doctors seem knowledgeable but are clearly too rushed with too many patients and a very poorly trained support staff.

Patrick Thompson, MD

Patrick Thompson, MD

4.7(14 reviews)
2.7 mi

I chose Dr.Patrick Thompson for my annual physical on August 19, 2026, based on the positive…read morereviews I had read online. Unfortunately, my experience with the follow-up and communication regarding my lab results was very disappointing. I had my blood work done on the same day as my physical, August 19, and the results were available in my patient portal on August 20. I waited a week for the office to contact me, but no one did. I then called the office and was asked to leave a message requesting that Dr. Thompson review my results and contact me. Another week passed with no response. I then sent a message through my patient portal asking the doctor to review my results. Again, I received no response. After approximately three weeks, I made a third attempt by calling MemorialCare. I explained that I had already contacted the office twice and had still not received any follow-up. Finally, approximately one month after my results became available, I received a message through my chart. However, the response was not from Dr. Thompson. Another physician responded, stating that she was responding on Dr. Thompson's behalf. What concerned me most was the content of the message. The physician wrote: "Your ferritin level was low indicating iron deficiency and your vitamin D levels are low" and recommended that I start an iron supplement and vitamin D supplements. However, when I reviewed my actual lab results in my patient portal, my ferritin levels and vitamin D levels were within normal range. This left me very confused and concerned about why I was being told that my ferritin and vitamin D was low and that I had iron deficiency when the lab report available in my own medical chart showed a result within the stated reference range. I also found it unacceptable that I had to make three separate attempts and wait approximately a month before receiving any response regarding routine blood work from my annual physical. Timely follow-up and accurate communication about laboratory results are extremely important, especially when a medication or supplement is being recommended. Unfortunately, my experience did not match the positive reviews that initially led me to choose this doctor. I expected much better communication, follow-up, and attention to the results in my medical record. I would not recommend Dr. Patrick Thompson and I will not go to him again.

My doctor of many many years has moved on leaving me to find somebody new and through struggling to…read morefind somebody I found Dr. Thompson, who is the nicest man on the Earth and I wish I would've found him years ago easy to talk to didn't wait long his nurse was also very kind.

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