My appointment was right on time. Dr Schultzel was very nice and explained to me what his…read morerecommendation to fix my issue would be. Staff is nice and very patient with all my return phone calls with questions. I will be seeing him again for a follow up prior to my surgery. (which I am dreading) but Dr Schultzel is listed as one of the best Colon/Rectal surgeons in Southern California so I feel confident he k owes what he is doing.

Dr Schultzel's office is busy. Waiting room usually full with people standing, but usually no more…read morethan 45min. At least the visit time with Doctor is quick, maybe 5-10min. Don't let the rushed feeling prevent you from asking the questions you need to make a well-informed decision. You are your best advocate.

Dr. DiLauro did a colonoscopy for me 10 years ago. I'm due for another one and called today twice…read morebut can't get any office staff to answer the phone. Each call involved waiting on hold over 10 minutes listening to preprogrammed music. It's sad that the staff don't seem able to answer calls. The only option for callers is to leave a voice mail message and your call will be returned in 24 hours. I have an option through Scripps to talk with a scheduler and set an appointment which is preferable. As I recall the procedure went fairly well 10 years ago with the doctor and procedure staff doing a good job and exhibiting a good bedside manner. However, if you can't schedule an appointment it doesn't really matter how good the provider is.

Dr. Dilauro and his team did a fantastic job answering all my questions. The team is extremely…read moreknowledgeable, friendly and professional. They made the entire colonoscopy process extremely easy. I highly recommend them!

Dr. Goldklang has been my Gastroenterologist for over 20 years and I believe him to be one of the…read morebest physicians I have ever seen. I have had issues with IBS over all those years, but have experienced more adverse symptoms over this last year. He listens very carefully, takes notes, and asks questions. I really appreciate the care that I have received from him and he has finally found a medication that has given me daily relief. He is extremely knowledgeable and has helped me tremendously with my daily life. I highly recommend and am very grateful to be under his care.

I am going to use the writing I submitted to my PCP. It's going to be long but it might be…read morerelevant, especially if you have a gastric condition that concerns you. Stay away and do not believe any of the reviews. 20260508 Message to Dr. Gourab Das. Dear Gourab, good morning. On Wed May 6th I went to the gastroenterologist. Dr. Robert Goldklang (Unio Specialty Care). I waited 2 days to write this to make sure that frustration was not clouding my thoughts. The doctor was half an hour late. Mine was his first appointment of the afternoon. So he likely went long with lunch or nap. He barged without knocking into my "cell" where I had been patiently waiting for him. Did not say a word about his lateness. Asked me what took me there. Weird question as: Before showing at the facility I had filled 6 "paper" electronic documents on the web, each one of which asked me repeatedly the same information (name, address, DOB etc...). Each one requiring a hand signature. Upon checking in the facility the assistant had already asked all the same questions in the forms. I had brought a page and a half of typewritten notes to promote quicker and clearer understanding of my issues and context (being this the first visit with him). He read maybe the first 10 lines. 20 seconds total? He then proceeded to ask me two questions that would not have had to ask, had he read the notes. To retrieve the result of my 2023 gastroscopy he then fussed on his computer for a while without saying a word. I asked him if I could help. He said he had no access to any of my records. He told methat Unio S.C. has an outdated and isolated information infrastructure. He made sure that at least 2 minutes of the 6 he dedicated to the visit were spent to explain his frustration at it and that hopefully a migration to a better system was in the works. Very relevant to me and my condition. I had already told him that I had with me the paper records of my colonoscopy and gastroscopy done with Dr. Madani. So I gave them to him. He quickly browsed a couple of the several pages of detailed analysis and recommendations in the report and issued the following "judgement" in contrast with what established by Dr. Madani. 1- No additional colonoscopy required, I am fine (it does not feel that way) 2- Execute a home breath analysis to evaluate digestion (requires permission from insurance and medicine, not covered...) 3- Gastroscopy if and when (required permission from insurance). He then proceeded to a quick auscultation of my guts noise. 30 seconds? He determined that everything was fine. Why would I go to him if everything was fine... Six minutes had come and gone. I had waited for him about 5 times that. Upon him gesturing for dismissal without asking me if I was OK with everything, I asked him if he had recommendations for improving my state of affairs while waiting for the insurance permissions. He said to try probiotics (I already take them); to remove any milk and wheat from my diet for 2 weeks. Had he read my notes he would have known that I don't eat either; but at that point I did not even respond as it would be like continuing to fight an obviously lost battle. My time was up and he made sure I would understand that: not so politely he gestured to direct me to the front desk for all the follow ups. The desk did not know who I was and what needed to be done... I explained it to them. Please know that on my side there was not even a speck of resistance or complaint. I was the good patient that you have come to know. I have looked up the reviews on Dr. Goldklang. 147 reviews all five stars. Unio SC in Encinitas has 515 reviews all five stars. What a bunch of BS... Was I unlucky? It could be but at 74 I need to trust my gut feelings. And my guts, even if in poor condition, tell me without a doubt that I do not want to have this doctor in my life or to have him put his hands on or in me. Period. Beside the obvious carelessness and negligence, he has the bedside manners of a nasty walrus. So here is my question to you: can I have another gastroenterologist visit me? If so, what do I need to do? End of letter to my PCP Few additional comments: About 3 days after the visit I was called by the Dr. assistant who told me that my insurance was no longer accepted by UnioSC. So follow ups and presciptions for the test had been rendered void. For obvious reasons I accepted the news without much concern. But a little bug in my mind remained... would they have the guts to bill me for the failed visit, failed therapy, failed insurance coverage? I have got my answer today in the shape of a UnioSC bill for $355. I will do my darn best to not pay the bill. These people are NUTS.

Dr. Witman is a most caring doctor who is well-versed in a large sweep of medical issues. She is…read morealways digging into new medical research because of her inate curiosity and to help her patients. She is thorough in her assessment, organized to help you find specialists if she sees the need to refer you. Best of all, she is a caring doctor who takes her time to review your concerns with you and guides you to better health outcomes.

Dr. Amy Witman is a smart, attentive physician who listens carefully, and is most caring and…read moreresponsive to patient concerns. She stays up-to-date on medical research and has phoned me with additional info after following up on several of my appointments with further research on a related topic. In this era of changing healthcare, we definitely want our doctors' knowledge to be growing with the times. Dr. Witman is an exceptional physician who is tenacious in her resolve to figure out the best way to help her patients. I appreciate the lengths she has gone to - to maximize my health. Besides further research, she has referred me to specialists who she communicated with, and advocated for me when she didn't think a specialist was treating my case with the urgency she felt it warranted. She has also helped interpret other doctors' notes, lab reports & x-rays for me so that I understood what they meant. Availability has been so valuable. Every time I have called her office with some ailment, I have been able to get in to see the doctor that day. When I have sent Dr. Witman an email summarizing visits with specialists...she responded off-hours even if it was a weekend or evening. Her responses were very detailed indicating that she has studied the results from the various specialists. She truly is dedicated to delivering the highest quality personal healthcare.

On time with little wait time Time was allowed for…read morequestions did not feel rushed Good explanation of what tests ordered and why

Great office. They greet you immediately when you walk through the door! Nice staff and they are…read morefast and efficient. I went for an appt to get a blood draw and was out within 10 minutes!

Apparently I'm not allowed to go into detail on my experience because the last time I did MY REVIEW…read moreWAS REPORTED AND REMOVED but this doctor and more specifically his front desk women are the rudest and cruelest individuals to their patients. RUN AWAY!

We felt in very good hands during the multiple visits and procedures. 100% trusted Dr. W. Can…read moreanyone confirm if they are still open? Calls do not go through.

My husband had a colonoscopy with Dr Andrew Mayer yesterday. This is the second one under his…read morecare. Not only did he do a detailed, great job, both pre-op and post-op, his entire team from the RNs to the anesthesiologist were excellent. I would highly recommend him for anyone that needs an endoscopy themselves.

The phones in this office are NEVER answered and you have to leave a message. With luck you get a…read morecall back in 3 days or maybe not. It took over a month to schedule an appointment because of this telephone tag. Now the want me to pay the bill online but they have not given my a bill stating how much I owe! This is a ridiculous way to run a practice and I will not be returning.

The Endoscopy center took great care of me during my colonoscopy. Prior to the procedure I got set…read moreup in a comfortable rolling bed and nurses made sure that I was offered warm blankets and answered all of my questions. They were attentive to all of their patients and navigated getting my ride on time without a hitch. They lose a star because of their billing department. I paid on the spot and was promised a detailed invoice to sent. to my FHA provider. This happened in June and I have had horrific problems ever since. I call on a weekly basis and leave messages but have not been provided any information or a call back. I am getting nasty emails from my credit card company and had to repay them myself and am not able to pay with pre tax dollars. I guess my next stop is the better business bureau. My advice is to refuse to pay without an invoice.

If you have to have a colonoscopy this is the place to go. Don't dink around with your health. Get…read morethose colons checked. Had my second treatment with them and got the all clear. nursing staff was great, doctors were friendly and you're completely out under. Win win! (No photos for obvious reasons!)