Very professional staff! Everyone I contacted was friendly, professional and attentive! The nursing…read morestaff made me comfortable and explained each process. The anesthesiologist met with me explaining the medications he would b using to put me under for the procedure. Once in the surgery room. Dr Mayer explained the procedure and what might happen based on what he might find during the procedure. The anesthesiologist started the medication through my IV. Before he injected all the meds, I was out! 30 mins later I was awake and Dr Mayer explained how the procedure went. Within minutes after waking up I felt great w very little effects of the anesthesia and walked out and headed home. I highly recommend Dr Mayer and his staff!! Professional, friendly, personable and attentive. I felt like everyone cared and enjoyed their job.

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.

I write many reviews on this, that, and the other thing. I always try to keep things in…read moreperspective when I review people or a place. If you are reading this, you are probably in need of a medical professional. I mean, nobody reads these for fun right? Six months ago I was taken to the ER . At 11 pm nurses came into my room to tell me I was going downstairs for emergency surgery and they would contact my wife. When I woke up next morning I had a hole in me as big as a coffee cup saucer. I also had colostomy bag attached to my waist. The surgeon that did the surgery on me, from what I understand now, probably saved my life. When the surgeon came in the next morning, he told me how close I was. He also assured me the colostomy bag "WOULD BE" reversable after the gapping hole closed up. After the hole closed, my home care WONDERFUL nurse Diane, began reaching out to the doctor. The same doctor WHO: rescued me that night from sepsis. Attached the Colostomy bag. And then assured me "IF," a reversal could be done," HE" would be the guy to do it. CRICKETS. NOTHING. Dianes calls. My wife calls. MY CALLS. No call back. When we gave up on that doctor we went to a couple other docs who did exact same reversal. Things got real very quik. One doctor would not call us back and two other doctors selling gloom and doom that went along with the "DIFFICULTY'' of my procedure. My wife and I were afraid I'D have to live with this thing for the rest of OUR lives. Then we heard of Doc Schultzel. We heard about the robotic surgery he did. We had to try. When we met him, it was amazing. Finally !! someone was optimistic. He wouldn't make any guarantees but for our conversation it was clear this was gonna be our guy. The other doctors focused on how bad my situation was. DocSchultzel focused on the positive. We really believe the other Drs a little overwhelmed with what was left for them to workwith. Not Dr Shultzel. I probably don't need to say how amazing of a doctor he is., All you have to do is read his reviews ! What's just as important is his supporting cast starting with Emily! Emily, my wife and I will never be able to thank you enough.!! We love you, kiddo! These people are so on top of their game it is mind blowing! They are like a well oiled machine. The support was so appreciated. They just have it dialed in. There's not enough stars on the top of this review to give them. , Emily you guys will always remain in our heart. Doc Schultzel you gave me my life back and that is all I can say.

Dr. Schultzel relieved over a year of hemorrhoid and skin tag issues. Be patient and assured that…read morehe will do it right. Yes, you may wait a bit in the office and yes, it may take a few months but it will be worth it. With another doctor, I was promised my issues would be resolved in one visit and things just got worse. I am so thankful for Dr. Schultzel's expertise. I'm grateful for the earned trust that my pain and discomfort would be resolved. Thank you Dr. Schultzel! You are the best!

Update: I received a call back from the office within an hour of posting this and was able to get…read moremy labs scheduled! I appreciate the issue being addressed so quickly and wanted to update my note accordingly. Thank you! ---------------------------------- This review is not for Dr Paredez, who is honestly a wonderful doctor - but for his office. It is literally impossible to get in touch with anyone there. I've tried calling multiple times throughout the day, waited on hold for 15+ minutes only for someone to pick up the phone and immediately hang up. I've tried leaving a message both on the phone and on their site - no response most of the time, occasionally a call back (roughly 1 out of 5-6 times). I was told the office would contact me to schedule labs but of course, nobody did, so now I am just waiting indefinitely. I rarely post Yelp reviews, but am so frustrated with the quality of care here that I have to look for alternatives and hope that enough such reviews will get the attention of the doctor and perhaps something will change eventually. I plan to look for alternate care- not because of the doctor (who is, again, wonderful) but because there is just no way to ever get in touch with anyone in this office.

Dr. Paradez is great! My gastroenterologist retired and I had a question. My husband had come here…read moreand really liked and trusted Dr. Paradez; his own primary care doctor says he comes here. I got a telehealth appt for him to look at my records - and he said it was clear why my doctor had made the recommendation she did (even if in other circumstances, people normally need to come in for a colonoscopy). Great that he explained it so well and saved me having to get a procedure! And my husband had a very easy experience here with his. Great office & I'll be back in a few years when I actually need to come in!

As a guy, I never thought much about gut health until ongoing digestive issues started affecting my…read moreenergy and day-to-day life. Working with Brandy Augustine was one of the best decisions I've made for my health. She took the time to understand what was going on, explained everything in a way that made sense, and created a personalized plan that was realistic to follow. Within a few months, I noticed a huge difference in my digestion, energy levels, and overall health. Brandy is knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely cares about helping her clients succeed. She never made me feel rushed and was always available to answer questions along the way. If you're dealing with gut issues and want someone who knows what they're doing and truly cares about your progress, I highly recommend Brandy. Five stars without hesitation!

I've been seeing Brandy for years and she has kept me healthy. I go regularly and she always has a…read moregood grasp on whats going on with my insides. I've had a long history of gut issues being a cancer survivor and an overly regular person. She has managed to keep me feeling well, strong and healthy. I really like her teas too! People out there walking around with all kinds of parasites and god knows what swimming around in their guts, brandy has the solution. She listens and tests and boom, you're good to go. Its nothing like some of those other places that give people random supplements to take, she tailors all of the recommendations to what your body needs in that moment and it always helps.

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.

I felt great, lost weight on this program and saw improved results in my labs. Providers spent…read moretime with me going over everything and offering suggestions for further improvemnt.

I spent nearly $11,000 with Advanced Functional Medicine seeking treatment for mold-related illness…read moreand left feeling completely misled. I was not there for treatment of my autoimmune condition--I already had a neurologist managing that. I came specifically for help with mold illness, yet nearly every symptom I reported was attributed to my autoimmune disease while my mold concerns were never addressed. At the time, I was incredibly sick and so desperate to feel better, so I was willing to try almost anything that gave me hope. Because of that, it didn't take much for me to agree to finance treatment. I deeply regret that decision. My initial consultation was with Dr. Willis, but after that I never saw him again. Every subsequent appointment I had was with other staff members, such as a nutritionist. I later learned that Dr Willis was a chiropractor rather than a functional medicine physician, and there was no physician involved in my care who could prescribe medications. Most appointments were phone calls that consisted of me crying and being told to give the 'treatment' more time while my health continued to decline significantly. I also experienced repeated problems with my 'medical records' and the administrative side of my care, including errors in medical documentation and billing. In my experience, the entire process was disorganized and added to an already overwhelming situation. After months of treatment, I had accumulated a large loan while my condition continued to worsen. Ironically, I am now doing significantly better under the care of a physician who actually specializes in mold-related illness and toxicity. This experience left me feeling devastated and taken advantage of. This is my personal experience, and I hope others carefully research who will be treating them, understand their credentials and scope of practice, and think carefully before making a significant financial commitment before signing anything.

I'm on my second treatment after my primary doctor made me feel crazy like it was all in my head I…read morelost hope and got tired of the excuses of everything I was feeling, dealing with, had to cross the border and thankfully Maribel has been my savior after dealing with stomach problems for about 20 years she took her time to figure out what was wrong with me and started treatments with her and I have been feeling way better. I'm thankful that after spending tons on doctors that lead me nowhere I found Maribel, she's very attentive, informative, and finds solutions doesn't give up on you.

Dr. Maribel Reyes literally changed my life. I used to suffer every single day for almost 2 years…read more My relationship with my husband was being affected, my mood, my desire to leave the house, I basically never wanted to do anything or even eat because of how upset my stomach would get. I went to my Dr here in the US and she prescribed me anti depressants! I lost hope at one point and thought I was going to have to live like that for the rest of my life. I found Dr Reyes on Yelp and even though she's a 2.5 hr drive from me I was so desperate I decided to make an appointment. It's been the best decision I have made all year. She prescribed me medication and I took it for a whole month. After the 1st day I already felt so much better. After a few days I felt normal again, a feeling I hadn't felt in almost 2 years. After 1 month I ran out of the meds but I don't even need them anymore. I haven't taken them for 2 weeks and my stomach has been fine. If you suffer like I was before you lose hope please go visit Dr Reyes. She's so amazing!

After months of trying to get appropriate care for my mother from other providers for a very…read moreserious medical condition, we were referred to Dr Gadapatti through an emergency room visit and 17 day stay at the Scripps hospital systems , two different Scripps hospitals, while we were and are going round and round with my mothers insurance, which is MPMG to get appropriate care for an potently life-threatening illness , we were referred to Dr Kishore Gadapatti's office and were taken excellent care of by the physician himself and his medical assistant Evelyn, I was not an easy person to deal , with as I was advocating for my mother and she was getting bounced around doctor to doctor prior to our landing in this wonderful office. Evelyn and I had many conversations together where I expressly voiced my frustration from all of the other issues we've had at other Dr, I know I was not easy to deal with as I was very scared and frustrated for my mother , Evelyn never once lost her cool with me. She maintained her professionalism , She provides excellent feedback and customer service. If she says she's going to do some thing like to call you back or give you updates on things, she does it. I just met her in person for the first time, and she is as warm and professional with me in person and with my mother as she was on the phone. I couldn't find a better medical team than the people at this office . Highly recommend Dr Gadapatti as a top-notch gastroenterologist, and Evelyn his medical assistant. You will receive Top notch care!!!

For a procedure today I was lucky enough to be assigned to Dr. Stipho as my attending physician…read more She was great !! She was also fully prepared to take any tissue biopsies, remove intestinal polyps on the spot, and instilled TOTAL confidence that I'd made the right decision coming here (San Diego Endoscopy Center). I was totally blown away that upon waking up in Post-OP, a written report of findings from my procedure was waiting for me...... I highly recommend her.

Dr. Stipho is an excellent physician. She is kind, caring, and highly skilled…read morein gastroenterology. Dr. Stipho takes a sincere interest in her patients and gives a holistic approach to advice and recommended procedures. It has been a privilege to be in her care for many years.

What a phenomenal experience. I can honestly say that I had…read morenothing but incredible interactions with any and all of the staff members here. I also want to give a very special and heartfelt acknowledgments to my surgeon Dr. Quiñonez a.k.a. Dr. Q! Now, that I am back and have had time to fully process my experience, I'm really happy with the care and expertise of Dr. Q and his staff. He is somewhat of a reserved gentlemen but has the most experience at this facility. Depending on who you ask he is also the one who perfected the technique that is primarily used at Pompeii Surgical. Although, I made sure to do a deep dive into every aspect of the surgery, (I did 2 1/2 months of training/ learning). He fully explain the procedure and even drew a diagram to make sure that I was comfortable with what was going to happen. Now, let's talk about the obvious. For most people who come down to use this facility and take advantage of the procedures for a fraction of the cost. the fact that it's in Tijuana, Mexico makes people hesitant and even scared. The false ideals of cartel problems or even dangerous activities that are assumed to happen, is a non factor. I highly recommend this place for a high quality medical experience and for anyone that has to pay out of pocket for bariatric surgery. I have read horror stories about being forced to jump through hoops for insurance companies. To fight for financing and their required qualification period to be approved. at the time of this review the cost was $5300 cash or specialized check. That covered everything but airfare. Unfortunately, as of March 1st, 2022, the price has gone up to $5800. But it's still cheaper than paying in the states and in my opinion, Worth every penny!! It's Unbelievable care at a world class facility. I will tell you that this facility and all those that work here from the: surgeons, assistants and nurses are phenomenal. I also want to mention how fantastic the care coordinators and even the drivers- are professionals of the highest caliber. The facility is incredibly clean and modernized. Guests are treated with world class respect and care. I would highly recommend anyone considering bariatric surgery to come here and make it a vacation.

It's like a hospital. It is false advertisement. Nothing like the photos. The pictures on the site…read moreare of closed locations. They actually had us change rooms on our 2nd day there and sent us to a hotel without staff to assist. The surgery did go well. We were sent to the airport 5 hours earlier due to driver issues. It was false advertisement. Just be warned