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Elizabeth Salada MD, MPH, FACP - Ann Braun - Internal Medicine Near Me - Poway, California

Dr. Salada is wonderful, compassionate caring and thoughtful; she is dedicated to keeping me healthy, which she has done for close to 20 years. I thoroughly recommend her. Her staff are very efficient and welcoming, she has had the same people for many years. Wait time in the office is generally less than 10 minutes. read more

Best care I've ever had, by the entire staff. They really care. The office is relaxing, super clean and well equipped.

Elizabeth Salada and her nurse practitioner made several mistakes that led to the early death of my mother. For three years, my mother experienced symptoms that we could not figure out. She had gastrointestinal issues at one point, swelling in her leg, nausea and discomfort. Over a period of three years starting in 2022 she went to Salada who said she may have indigestion or it was her age. She did not even look her over or offer any imaging. During this time we did not know that she was fighting ovarian cancer, and dying. It wasn't until her own cardiologist saw her and referred her to a vascular person who ordered an abdominal CT scan and let her know that she was with ovarian cancer that had metastasized.Salada had not addressed any of the symptoms and we did not put it together. I myself was a patient, but never saw Salada. I also am a high cancer risk and had been put on a schedule for chest MRIs every year by a radiologist after two biopsiesThat office would not fill out or submit the paperwork and I was dropped off of the rotation. They are quick to get patients in for blood testsand for short visits, but they do not do really try and figure out problems and are not quick to refer out for imaging. They may be good for ear infections and the sniffles however, they were remiss which led to the early death of my mother. I would never refer them. read more

Dr Salada is so caring and really listens to me, if I need a referral to another specialist she refers me to the best doctors. She even gave me an appointment right away if she thinks it's urgent. I have been going to her for at least 15 years. I love Dr. Salada read more

Dr Salada is a very caring medical provider and truly makes her patients feel heard. She is a gem and empathic with those with chronic illnesses without judgement. She is quick to respond when a patient is having an urgent health issue. She is highly knowledgeably about disease process and management. read more

There is no better primary provider anywhere....this practitioner really cares. I feel so blessed to have her as my provider of health care! She is professional, knowledgeable, committed and genuine. A rare find! read more

Dr. Elizabeth Salada has been my doctor for many years. She always takes the time to hear my medical concerns and normally they can accommodate getting me in on short notice. I have great confidence in her as well as her staff. read more

https://www.popsugar.com/health/ozempic-eating-disorders-49366389 Think twice about seeing Dr. Salada. She does not understand the gravity of giving weight loss shots to someone with an eating disorder. A year ago her nurse practitioner and Dr. Salada herself offered me wegovy, even giving me, free samples. I've had an eating disorder for almost 30 years. I had been seeing them for at least 7-8 years and they knew my history. I walked into the office for symptoms related to malnutrition, dehydration, and decades of purging only to be given a free sample of wegovy because I "look obese" and they "wanted to help me reach my goals" and if I lost weight I "wouldn't need my eating disorder" anymore. 3 months later, I'm on bedrest for over a month because I can barely walk due to the symptoms I originial came there for the first time they offered me the wegovy. Additionally, years earlier Dr. Salada diagnosed me with hypothyroidism, gave me a prescription to treat it, did not explain how to take it, and never mentioned it again. No monitoring and no dosage adjustments. She probably didn't even realize I was taking it, given how many diagnoses were in my record that I was never told about. A year ago my TSH level was 1/8th of the level it should have been. Now, as a result of such huge mistakes on her part, I question whether I ever had hypothyroidism to begin with. What do you do when you don't know if you were accidentally given the wrong diagnosis, specifically one that has life long consequences on your hormones? I will end this by saying that when I transferred to a new doctor they refused to send my records electronically. They printed out 7-8 years worth of medical records and had me hand deliver them to my new doctor. When I asked why they couldn't send the records electronically the person at the front desk told me that they "didn't have those apps." read more

Dr Salada and her office are very patient, kind, forward-thinking and proactive. The office feels like visiting a friend. Great office!

I really wanted to like this MD because I'm so incredibly sick of looking for a competent MD who is helpful with my mother, (Alzheimer's disease) but I'll be leaving her after today. My mother was having a lot of UTI issues today (a Saturday) so I called in and got a call back that was super vague and unhelpful. I felt like she was more annoyed with being contacted on a Saturday. She brushed it off and said just go to the ER if I felt stressed about her worsening symptoms. I ended up getting more help from my sister who is a physical therapist. In addition to some practical advice my sister alerted me that Bactrim and Methenamine maybe shouldn't be taken together. I called back to just ensure the MD had an updated list of my mother's medication and now the MD has gone silent. If she had called me back we could have discussed other UTI meds (if necessary) and I could go to a pharmacy and pick it up. Instead I may now actually have to go to an ER so I don't inconvenience this shitty doctor. Just avoid her if you're a caretaker. She pretends to be caring at first but when you really need her she won't be anywhere around. She's completely phony. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Salada's since 2006 and she is one of my favorite, most caring doctors I have ever encountered. She spends the time to listen to my concerns, address my issues and is very thorough. I never feel like she schedules excessive tests. We moved out of state in 2017 and until covid, I would fly out every 6 months for my appointments. I am sad to say goodbye to her as a doctor and a person. Dr. Salada is one of the best! read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Salada's since 1997 when she was relatively new to Palomar Medical Group in Escondido. Growing up in a medical family, I knew what made a physician great & what made them mediocre. She takes the time to listen, answers questions, makes all the necessary referrals and is truly an exceptional caregiver. She does the best she can do for you under the constraints of "managed care" and jumps through hoops to get the care you deserve. I would highly recommend her as a primary care physician. read more

The private office feeling has gone away since Dr.Salada no longer sees her patients . If you go you will be seeing by one of her nurses in training. I had a bad experience with her nurse Fiona Wariuki when she had no clue about my past history. I feel that selecting a doctor is very important and they shouldn't pass you along to nurses in training that can't read a chart before calling. read more

I showed up for appointment that took a rescheduling by her office and months to get, only to be told they no longer accept my insurance. It was their error, they only sent me a letter stating they wanted me to make an appointment. If I had no showed, they would have charged me!! Their error has now cost me another 2 months of waiting to be seen by someone else. I am in pain and in need and only schedule an appointment if absolutely necessary. My insurance has always paid her as have I. She should have seen me today and allowed me time to find another doctor. Obviously she thinks her time is more valuable than her patients. At leat the office was honest in their error, but...I was Dr Salada's patient. This is how she treats you even with years of going to her office and being ontime with payments. read more

I have Dr. Salada's patient for over a decade. She is smart, knowledgeable, competent and very friendly. I highly recommend her!

My employer's insurance plans changed and suddenly my long time doctor was no longer in my network so I reluctantly made the switch to a new doctor. Well I could not be happier how things worked out for me with Dr. Salada's office. The office staff is great and the environment very comfortable. Fiona has been an absolute pleasure and really cares. I feel like I am in very good hands and hope to stay a long time. read more

Let me start by saying that I have been a patient of Dr. Saladas for a while, never had an issue. So this review is for my most recent experience. To begin, I had to go to the lab 3 times because they kept putting the order in wrong, even after I confirmed multiple times that it was done and sent to correct location. A new system shouldn't be an excuse for me having to drive back and forth. Regarding the office visit, I saw NP Kellie Levites. The first thing I said to her was " my anxiety has been high due to everything" wanting to apologize if I'm allover the place. Expecting her to say that's understandable. But she said " that's for YOU to fix, not me. I'm medical" As a primary care provider that actually IS your scope of practice...I felt so uncomfortable. And with that knowledge you would expect the provider to get your results out of the way but she waited until the end of an hour long visit. When I asked her a question, she responded with "WRONG". Not only was it unprofessional but also I have years of experience with different providers in this same field who say otherwise. She seems to be very old school. The issue with that is life is nothing but constant change, sticking to old ways and old views aren't useful. Everything she said was condescending and showing awful bedside manner. read more

I am so happy with this office. I moved here 3 yrs ago and luckily found them. I have been seen by Dr. Salada, who is extremely competent. I am now a patient of Fiona Frank, NP with the office, who is currently my choice to be my Primary Care Practitioner. I am very grateful for her care and the many times she has helped me when the going was rough. She is amazing. Everyone in the office is compassionate, knowledgeable and completely on top of my medical file. My health care needs are very involved. I am 75 yrs old, so I've seen a doctor, or two in my lifetime. All of my calls are returned quickly, especially through my personal portal. I feel so cared for every time I go there to be seen. That's worth a million, and darned hard to find. read more

Dr. Salada is the best doctor. She listens and genuinely cares for her patients. She has a great referral network and works with her patients through all processes. Couldn't be happier with my choice! read more

Tara is amazing in this office!! I see her 99% of the time - not even dr. Salada. She is super cool, down to earth and easyt to talk to. I always feel very comfortable with her, and get everything answered. The front staff has made a few errors in the past which has been frustrating- but always quick to fix it or get it done. This is a god dr.s office tho all in all read more

This is 2018. Current review. Worst doctor EVER. Compounded a patient's broken vertebrae by referral to physical therapy WITHOUT AN X-RAY. License should be suspended. Told patient she was in immediate danger of dying without taking REPEAT tests, ($34,000 worth) yet did not even submit necessary forms for hospital admittance. Patient had to wait 3+ hours in emergency room as instructed. Missed dinner. Not a "caring, honest" way to treat a 90+ patient. Run, don't walk, away from her incompetency. My opinion only. read more

I wish I could recommend this doctor to Poway/Rancho Bernardo residents. She is not honest, does not take time to answer your questions, does not care if you have health insurance or not and orders tests that are not needed just to prove that she is doing something for you. She does not answers your phone calls either. Just do not bother with her. :( read more

Dr. Salada has been taking care of my family and I for 8 yrs. I wouldn't trust my life to anyone else. I know what kind of practitioner she is from seeing her office inside and out. Not only is see my doctor she was my preceptor and taught me how to be the Physician Asst I am today. read more

I can not give this office 10 stars or I would. I have seen Tara for over 3 years and WOW. Great service, very caring, honest. Every time I have injured myself they send in a referral as quick as possible ( have had 2 knee surgeries, and shoulder surgery) I am not one that likes to see the Dr and this office has really been a pleasure and does everything to calm your nerves. Thanks for everything to date. read more

Best physician in San Diego, with exceptional bedside manner...I highly recommend her!

Dr. Salada is the most caring and competent doctor I have ever seen. I am 69 years old and have had many doctors. She is the best. She is thorough, expert, and skilled. read more

Staff is not very friendly but they are uncommunicative. Not a good combination. I have been a patient of Dr. Salada for over a year and I have yet to met her. This office has failed on following up on a colon exam (not something you want to schedule in the first place) four (4) times now. And now its been two failures on a Urologist referral (and two kidney stones later, still nothing). Not organized and it shows. read more

I have been seeing Dr Salada for over 10 years. She is by far the best doctor I have ever had! Her staff is great as well and always go out of their way to help me. read more