Dr. Edmund Evangelista is truly an exceptional physician, and I cannot recommend him highly enough…read more He treated me for about eight years at Community Orthopedics in Mission Viejo immediately after my injury, and during that time he consistently provided thoughtful, compassionate, and expert care. When he moved to San Diego, I had to transition to another doctor, and unfortunately my back progressively worsened over time. Eventually, I felt completely out of options and decided to book an appointment to see Dr. Evangelista again--driving down to San Diego specifically to see him at San Diego Orthobiologics Medical Group. My only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. He immediately identified a significant change on my recent MRI compared to my previous imaging--something that could clearly explain my rapidly increasing pain. His attention to detail and clinical insight were impressive, but what truly sets him apart is his integrity and honesty. Instead of recommending a procedure at his own practice, he referred me to his former colleague who specializes in the treatment that would be most beneficial for me right now, even though he could not perform it himself. That level of selflessness and patient-first care is incredibly rare in medicine. The facility itself is excellent--very clean, modern, and welcoming. The staff is extremely friendly and professional, and you feel comfortable and cared for from the moment you walk in. I also truly believe in what they are doing there; they are clearly focused on the most up-to-date procedures and technology, and it shows in how knowledgeable and forward-thinking the team is. I will absolutely be back there in the future, but I am genuinely grateful that Dr. Evangelista sent me to the right place for my immediate needs at the time. That speaks volumes about his character and commitment to doing what is best for his patients. Dr. Evangelista truly takes the time to think through each patient's situation, explain options, and guide you through difficult decisions with empathy and clarity. I trust him 100%, and I am so grateful to have him as part of my care team again. If you are dealing with spine or orthopedic issues and want a doctor who is brilliant, ethical, and truly cares about his patients, Dr. Evangelista is the one to see.

I just saw Ryan Johnson, PA-C today 1/21/2026 at 6125 paseo del Norte and he was the kindest most…read moreknowledgeable guy regarding my hip pain. He didn't rush in say a few things and done. He explained my options and his recommendation, had he not gave me the choices I may have jumped the gun and went right for hip replacement. Just a few magical words I heard him say left me with no doubt the decision I was going to make. I didn't leave confused about anything. I give Ryan a 5 out of 5 star rating let me also add the nicest smile &teeth. It's the knowledge and of course those little things like his smile that make me happy.2THUMBS UP thank you Ryan

just wow. this place.. i normally wouldn't recommend something unless i truly had an extraordinary…read moreexperience. first, lexi and emily are helpful, friendly, and overall pleasant and warm. second, i went to see dr. nelson for the allergy/sensitivity test which enabled me to cut back on certain things in my diet that may have been causing inflammation and/or other symptoms. my acne has cleared up, i feel much more balanced, and more confident regarding my overall health. last but certainly not least, dr. fred!!! i am RAVING! after my adjustment for the first time in a long time i felt awake. there was such an immediate difference that it is truly hard to describe how i feel. for about 4+ years i had been seeing another chiro for chronic back pain+ migraines, but i also work in dental, so i was really just about at the end of my wits with pain. dr. fred was so kind, thorough, and knowledgeable of his craft! i have already told my brother, coworkers, and few friends about this place. 100/10. it's a yes from me.

First I had to pay a lot of money for a half hour consultation to secure my appointment. I had to…read moreset-up a bunch of online portals and fill out a pretty comprehensive health history and list every medication and supplement I take. Honestly, this took me more time than my in person appointment. I was called back 20 mins late for my half hour appointment. Dr.King sat at a desk cross from me and stayed there the whole time. I went in because of severe arthritis in my shoulder. He never touched me or checked my range of motion-no physical exam at all. All he offered me was 3 PRP's spaced one month apart. He never even talked about the supplements I take and took so much time to fill out. The appointment ended after 20 mins. I don't feel the appointment was thorough at all. He just wanted to sell me something and not help discuss the whole picture.

I received IV detox treatment prescribed by Dr Farah Alrajaan for 4 months Sept-Dec 2024. My veins…read morewere severely permanently damaged by her protocol and the treatment results were minimal. When I communicated my concern she told me that some people needed about 40 more treatments than I had at $1000/week. My new functional medicine doctor looked at her protocol and questioned why she would have me on it In the first place. I went in for help with chronic Lyme and now my veins are ruined. I never had an issue getting a blood draw and now they have to use ultrasound to find a vein that has blood flowing. They have so many treatment ad ons that every appointment ends up costing 1200-1500. There is far better care out there, this place was the biggest and most costly mistake I've made trying to get better.

absolutely the worst!! Landed me in ER from his concoction IV's. He also said my illness was caused…read moreby possession of the devil. I had meningitis and he tried unlocking my neck holding onto it saying remove the demons from me. DO NOT GO is my opinion. NEVER WENT BACK

Dr. Grove is amazing! He has a great bedside manner; his surgical nurse, Lucy is very kind and…read morethoughtful and the entire staff at Palomar Hospital in Poway were great. The hospital has very caring nurses who always explained to me exactly what they were giving me in the way of medication while I was at the hospital. What was the most impressive was Dr. Grove's respect and consideration for my religious choices. He reassured me that he could accomplish what was needed without the use of whole blood products and he did just so! I healed much quicker than I expected, with minimal pain and he released me from his care within a month of a complicated, serious surgical procedure. I will be moving out of state soon yet if I ever need surgery again, I would return to San Diego North County just to have Dr. Grove help me again. Thanks so much, Dr. Grove! You are a keeper!

Dr. Grove is a wonderful doctor with a very pleasant bedside manner. I felt comfortable with his…read moreassessment and surgical plan for me. He made me feel at ease and I am fortunate that he was my surgeon. However, the rest of the staff at MISNC treated me unprofessionally and very poorly- the worst of which was Melanie, Dr. Grove's medical assistant. Even though my PCP put the referral in as urgent, it still took almost a month just for a consultation because, and I quote, "How do we know you have a hernia? If you're in pain you should just go to the ER and you won't even have to come here." Back and forth with my PCP about the surgeon "not having my note" and no diagnostic ultrasound was ordered. My PCP said they would order it. The surgeons medical assistant said he won't see me until I have one. So they were just going to make me wait one-two-three- four weeks for just a consultation. They wouldn't even let me make an appointment with the doctor just to talk to him!!!! PCP calls me back and orders the ultrasound. Then and only then did they finally make me an appointment. Three weeks of being told "they don't have the notes" and "doctor hasn't read my notes" to "how are we supposed to know you have a hernia? Just go to the ER." Got scheduled for surgery a month after consultation- mind you they are supposed to call within 72 hours for urgent or 7-14 business days for routine. THREE WEEKS LATER, I finally call their scheduler and ask what's going on- get a bunch of excuses about they're busy and booked up until the end of January. My referral was initially entered to consult with surgeon in the middle of October. Surgery referral was approved 11/20. She finally calls me back and apologized and offers me Dec. 11th. I had my surgery yesterday and everything went well, Dr. Grove was fantastic and did a great job. Fast forward to today and the wound is bleeding some and I'm having massive pain upon ambulation. Post op nurse at the hospital advised me to stop taking the ibuprofen and call surgeon ASAP. I called and left message. An hour later the MA calls me back and once again- her only words of advice were "Since you're in pain with bleeding you should just go to the ER." Twice now she's pawned me off saying not their problem- I should just go to ER. No different meds or anti-inflammatories. No office visit to check sutures. Just go to the ER. I tell you, I've never been treated so poorly as a patient in all of my 36 years. I've had children and this was my fourth overall surgery. Dr. Grove, your office staff does not do you justice. I have no desire to go back for my two week post op visit. I have no faith whatsoever in the staff at MISNC. If I wasn't under an HMO, in pain, and just wanting to get this over with, I would have definitely gone somewhere else. They obviously "were busy" and made me feel discarded and like a nuisance. ***Fast forward to July 2020. Horrific episode of nausea and vomiting. See PCP via telehealth after finding a protrusion at surgery site from Dr. Grove 12/2019. She recommended a new surgeon when informed about poor experience here. Saw a new surgeon less than one week later who is going to fix the now incarcerated recurrent ventral hernia, wish I was not in this position. Never once did I have to play phone tag with new office. Surgery scheduled next Monday to finally fix what should have been done with Dr. Grove. Sad about my overall experience here and wish it didn't have to warrant a second surgery to fix what he quoted were "indestructible sutures."

I struggle with IBS & diverticulitis. I made the mistake of eating nuts over the holiday season…read morewhich sent me into the worst experience I've had with diverticulitis. Steve started me on products that immediately made my intestines and colon calm down, stop hurting, and begin to heal. This was so rapid & gentle I was astounded. I'd never had this rapid or gentle a response to healing this condition. If you suffer from these conditions, don't wait, go, feel better. Steve is brilliant, kind, considerate and gentle. Give yourself a gift to begin the healing. Jill E

This is a natural health center in that they provide you with expert alternative therapies based on…read morea variety of applications. In addition to finding high quality herbs and supplements, you will get expert advice from the owner, Steve Marmor whose been practicing naturopathy for 20 years. You can also schedule private consultations with Steve in the areas of Nutrition, Iridology, Blood Cell Microscopy and Applied Kinesiology. They also administer pressurized oxygen treatments called Hyperbaric Therapy that has helps the body heal naturally and from within. Visit www.herbsandmore.org for more information.

I initially came to Dr. Gestring for chiropractic and pain management office for several ongoing…read morepain issues involving my back, shoulder, and knee. From my very first visit, I was impressed by the comprehensive care and the professionalism and kindness of the entire staff. I only wish I had found them sooner! With their care, my pain has become much more manageable, and I've noticed a real improvement in my mobility and posture. I also recently developed plantar fasciitis, which was extremely uncomfortable. Dr. G treated it, and the results honestly felt like a miracle--I experienced significant relief within just a few days, and thankfully, that relief has continued. I'm very grateful for the care I've received and would absolutely recommend this office to anyone dealing with pain or looking for a thoughtful, comprehensive approach to their care. It has made a real difference in my quality of life. ~Sincerely shared by Julie P.

BE AWARE......DON'T DO IT!!!! Bought into his Neuropathy…read moreRelief program and stupidly paid over $9K. After a few uncomfortable visits, I informed him I was moving back to AZ and wanted a refund for all unused portion of the program. I got $1200 back (I guess after reading more negative reviews on Nextdoor, I'm one of the lucky ones. There's a few more issues I had such as *They treat you like you are part of a herd of cattle *The 'Adjustments would be cookie-cutter every time and last about 5 minutes *The laser treatment would last 5-7 minutes *More interested in collecting $$ up front vs. having any personalities. **NO difference in how I felt after just a couple of visits

This is one of my favorite pain management centers that I attend as an interpreter. I love…read moreinterpreting for Dr Gupta and his patients. He is so welcoming and very nice personality. I like everyone working there, from the front desk to the medical assistant I feel always treated very well and also I see how they all care so much about the patients. I like learning about treatments and I appreciate they let me enter to interpret directly at the room where the injections take place because there is also more comfort for the people in pain when you can speak their language.

You walked in. Didn't know my name or why I was seeing you. You asked for test results you didn't…read moreorder. You asked questions that had zero to do with me getting my meds. You were not truthful. And when caught you decideD we weren't a good fitand I need to find another doctor. SHAME. How about being prepared for our meeting? Your company is a SCAM.

Brilliant. She's so helpful. I love listening to her podcast. And I loved our visit and look…read moreforward to the next one.

Dr. Gaila has helped my family and I over many years. We are grateful beyond words. Exceptional all…read morethe way through.