This is a review of Dr Koretoff and the physical therapy practice…read more I visited Koretoff mid 2024 for ongoing shoulder pain. He spent the entire appointment acting like he was late for other things and had too much going on, really didn't seem interested in hearing what I had to say and was so scattered I thought wow maybe he is just having a bad day and is distracted by something. When I went back for a second follow up visit he was even more distracted and uninterested in talking to me. He repeated the same things over and over as though he forgot he had already told me certain things that same day, kept saying he was really busy and made me feel like I was an inconvenience. Based on the first appointment he had referred me to their physical therapy program. This is the key for the practice. It wouldn't exist but for the overpriced PT that is the magic answer for all their patients. Now for the billing. Each THIRTY MINUTE physical therapy appointment is billed at $550 to your insurance. They charge $220 for 15 minutes with a STUDENT physical therapist. $230 for 15 with a licensed PT. I do have a high deductible insurance plan which I am well aware of. This means I owe a larger percentage of whatever the cost is up to my deductible. I have seen other offices and been to PT many times throughout my life and generally expect the total for a PT session to be anywhere from $120-$250 and my portion of the co-insurance to be calculated based on this. In the case of this office, they waited FOUR months until I had completed the recommended course of PT to send me any kind of bill. Strategic, so that I would not know the amount until I had completed my therapy. They have obviously implemented this strategy for a reason. Yes it is my fault for not asking for a bill upfront but never in my life have I seen a supposedly reputable PT practice charge these prices. They received from my insurance over $350 for each one of these $550 thirty minute sessions and STILL want to charge me personally $80 per session. Talk about a RACKET. Wow. When I first received the bill I called immediately with my concerns and very calmly explained the situation and rationale. I was told the office was going to discuss the matter and see what they could do for me. Over the course of the next two months I was not contacted again by SDSM and instead had to reach out to them two MORE times. Each time I was told a different story. At one point the billing office agreed the amount was very high and I was told the actual therapist could agree to a discount and that they were going to discuss this. Again, no follow up just repeated bills in the mail. When I called again to ask the outcome I was told that they can't offer any kind of discount if any portion has been paid by insurance. WTF. I again explained my outrage at the pricing and that I never would have continued and certainly never will go back had I known what they intended to charge. Again, "we will call you back". Each time I made it perfectly clear they were NOT to send this to collections which they agreed. Months went by and I received a bill now almost a year later saying that my account is delinquent and to avoid collections to contact them which I did immediately. After putting me on hold for ten minutes to read the copious notes they have in my file I was told there is nothing they can do except offer a payment plan. Upon supposedly transferring me to the payment plan office she promptly disconnected the line without actually transferring me. I had to call back AGAIN and leave a message. Everyone should be aware that this is their practice. If you are okay with insanely high bills and a practice that takes advantage of insurance (which is why we ALL pay insane premiums) then go ahead and support their business. $550 for a 30 minute PT session. No thanks. And their doctors aren't even good. Needless to say, my shoulder still hurts and now I have a headache and hours of my life lost talking to them about a ridiculous bill. Really wish people wouldn't support a business that takes advantage of insurance and over bills.

I tore my calf muscle and it didn't feel quite right so I came here to get some exercises to…read morestrengthen the muscle. Everyone here was super nice. Parking is ok. When I got injured the doctor sent me results with a lot of medical terminology I didn't understand and Mackenzie was super helpful in explaining what happened to my muscle.

What can I say, he is exceptional. Not only is he a great experienced surgeon that can put a…read moreshoulder back together with his eyes shut , but his bedside manner and caring for his patients is beyond what you get with most Dr's . He is just such a sweet guy too. Very humble and cordial. He is upfront, tells you what to expect upfront and actually see you himself for aftercare and check ups. His team is also fantastic. Caring and they keep everyone up to date on whats happening when your person gets out of surgery, what to expect and what to do. Just all around you feel that everyone is in the best hands. Hands down, I would recommend him every time and I actually do every time someone asks me about a surgeon here, as I also work in the Medical field.

Every person that works in Dr Tal David n other MDs are wonderful. My most recent visit was to have…read morecortisone injections in both shoulders n left knee. I saw Julie the P.A. and she has been very professional..kind n extremely good other job. Especially with my injections. Of course the injections hurt a bit( my trick is to have an assistant hold the freeze spray one the place where MD or PA is injecting (during the entire injection time). Im extremely pleased with all MDs I've seen there.. Dr Tal David &Dr Jerrick Robker. I've had hand surgery w/ Dr Robker n it was amazing. I highly recommend this entire office off Serrento Rd. Thanks again to you all including you ladies at the front n back desks. You are the best n very efficient!

Had the shock wave therapy package with Jason. He tuned into the problem and after months of…read moreunable to run due to heel pain I was back at it within a few weeks and actually ran a 5k for the first time since last fall.. Still some recovery and improvement to work on but very happy with the results. Everyone at the front desk and the therapy room were very friendly and professional.

Dr Jason fixed my foot! I was at the end of my rope after 5 months of pain. He started with the…read moremost likely treatment that would work and moved up until the most effective treatment was found. He really listened to me. The office is very nice and the people are friendly. Convenient location.

My doctor is Dr. Rina Jain and her care coordinator is Jana Bynum. Wow!! What can I say?? Great…read moreteams!! Fantastic doctor and she listen!! DR. Jain listened to all my issue and really help me. Her team is fantastic and fast. If I ask for a medicine, they will be ready that day. I have my knee replacement surgery with her. I also went through cancer and lupus so she was on top of everything. She makes sure that all my doctors is on deck and able to help me. I can't thank her enough for being so amazing!!

Synergy is acquiring spine zone (SZ) ownership beginning June 2026…read more I've been a SZ patient since January 2011. Under the supervision of a PT on two different occasions. Until now,and between that supervision, I've been on a self help maintenance program offered by SZ at the facility. Through the years I've given SZ a five star rating. I've been informed that the new owners will discontinue aiding long term patients with the maintenance program. So much for "caring" about patients and their loyality. I recommend finding and using a competitive clinic.

My doctor is Kenneth Vitale and am I lucky. I did my research and found him and I cannot tell you…read morehow great he is. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, compassionate and listens completely. There is never a feeling like you are rushed when you go there. I also have to say his assistant, Brian, is the best! They will help you through any challenge you have or refer you to the source you need. I had knee issues and didn't think I would get any better. With Dr. Vitale's help and guidance, I'm on the road to recovery. It's a drive for me, but so worth it.

My very first surgery! I was a bit worried and unsuspecting. I guess that's the best way to go. I…read moredidn't think he meant it, when he said 6 weeks recovery. Geezy! Definitely be prepared to miss your foot! Dr. Ian Foran is very nice and professional. My first post op appt. He thought it was funny that the first thing I asked was if I can have my foot back... I mean... I really missed it! No shoes, no baths, no pedicures for me for a bit. Ugh! I'm almost fully recovered. Thank you for taking care of my foot! Hopefully there will not be a bad scar and I can wear heels and flip flops comfortably again! The office is a bit tricky to find. The plaza level is actually the lower level. It's actually easier directly from the street to get to the office. They validate parking or if you're lucky you may be able to find parking on the street.

Always a good experience. I consider myself underinsured/not insured and.., %%*! happens, and when…read moreit does, I come here. Here are the top reasons to come here: 1. Kind and smart doctors. Considerate. Sometimes funny too. Great doctors. 2. No long wait, no weirdos in the wait room. 3. Clean! No weird smells, modern space. 4. From the front desk to the X ray tech to the docs, everyone is polite and happy to help 5. Pay cash and you won't go broke. I just had my ankle X rated for $65! For X-rays 6. Open on the weekends 7. Private parking lot outside. Not a pay lot. 8. Great location. No Hillcrest parking nightmares or Kearny Mesa sea of cars I could go On, but you get it. Great doctors. Next time you need urgent care, this is the spot.

THIS is the GO To PLACE! You've tried the rest NOW it's Time for the BEST! Seriously, Doctor…read moreAnderson has established an INCREDIBLE TEAM. I've had left shoulder pain that has worsened considerably. Yesterday I met MD Eric Wang he spent a lot of time with me and explained everything. Received a steroid injection and I can lift a cup of coffee now (PRIORITY). MD Jonathan Koretoff is excellent! has guided me through so many things. The front desk staff is top notch! Melanie, Anne and the rest of the staff are kind and go the extra mile on your paper work. Before I forget the X-ray technician Ivan is incredibly gifted and makes it enjoyable when you have an MRI, Ultrasound etc. Congragulations Dr. Anderson on the TEAM you've put together . Matt

I've had two knee surgeries in the past three years, both were 100% successful. Dr Stacey, Dr…read moreMurphy, and all of the staff are amazing. I highly recommend this medical center; if you ever need surgery following a sports accident, this is the only place to go.

Dr Murphy has hack surgical skills zone bad, he had to open his own surgical center…read more If you have more than one repair / injury to address this is not the Dr for you. Paul doesnt write the reports his staff does they only address one or two things the rest write off or not allow any dictation for them. The QME / AEM report are often so simply written it's a joke. Because a non medical spc writes them they lack needed documentarion. But, because the reports are so basic most judges and insurer love it and will push to settle before all the injuries are addressed. Not to say once in a while he gets simple surgeries right if you have re-do or a complicated repair, run from this guy. I recommend UCSD ortho they are one of the best in the area and because they are a teaching hospital they dont cover bad work up they do it correctly the first time.

A friend of mine recommended Dr. Hackett. My prior chiropractor had retired, so I needed someone…read morenew to help me with my minor back issues. I've been seeing chiropractors for 40+ years, and have experienced the gamut of services, from good to bad. Dr. Hackett is definitely one of the good ones. One thing I appreciate is how she is focused not just on cracking different bones, but she spends a good amount of time on muscle areas. Definitely more massage related than the standard "pop & crack" chiropractors I've experienced. And she is very personable. Definitely worth checking out.

Dr Hackett is the best chiropractor Ive ever visited - and Ive been to a few. She isnt about…read moresigning you up on some year plan where she sees you for 5 minutes. She cares about treating her patients until the problem is fixed and she doesnt upsell anything. I train in muay thai and she has helped me recover from injuries and adjusted me, tissue work, electrostim, etc to help me stay healthy. She has this amazing ability to pinpoint the exact place that its causing the issues - and when she finds it her tissue work hurts sooo good. She also is highly knowledgable and there were times where I had issues that she already diagnosed before a doctor even said it. If you're on the fence about it just go try her out like I did and you wont be disappointed. I have pretty high standards and she passed them all.

Dr. Alexandra Myers is my PCP and OMT provider. Dr. Myers is laid back and easy to talk to. She…read moreoften recommends lifestyle and natural remedies where possible, though she does prescribe medications, too - definitely a more holistic approach than traditional physicians. She's one of the few osteopaths that still does osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT). She has been so supportive of me as I recover from an injury. Dr. Myers also did not push SDSM's PT service. 5 stars for Dr. Myers. I'd call the staff average. Being nice to them does help. Their billing department and referral departments could use some work, though. I got overcharged, and it took them 5 months to resolve what should have been very simple. Meanwhile, the referral department can be very slooooow, and inflexible. I had requested a different provider, and my PCP agreed to the change. The referral department would not accept the substitution, claiming the doctor did not send them an official referral request. Of course, I don't find this out until after several months after I started with my provider that we didn't have a "legitimate" referral. I still recommend them, but with those caveats.

I have been fortunate to have been a patient of two amazing doctors at SDSM. I was a patient of…read moreDr. Elizabeth Williams until she left the clinic in 2023. Luckily, I was able to switch over to Dr. Koretoff's panel. Dr. Koretoff is one of the best providers I've ever had. He truly cares about his patients and listens to them. He's responsive to my questions and is willing to put in the time and effort to get the referrals or medications in that I need. I've had some serious health issues and know my body. I appreciate that Dr. Koretoff respects my concerns and refers me to a specialist when my medical history and/or symptoms warrant doing so. It's clear that he wants his patients to be healthy and have the best quality of life possible (even if it means having to engage in a prior authorization fight with an insurance company to do so. Additionally, the staff here - from x-ray tech to clinic staff - are friendly and treat me with respect. Thank you for keeping me healthy!

Before coming here, I was really hesitant on seeing a chiropractor because another chiropractor was…read moretrying to get me to pay for a long term plan for care that I didn't need. When I went to Dr. Porath, he did a body check and told me that I didn't have those problems and sometimes chiropractors would lie to you to get you to pay them a ton of money for their services. I really appreciate how honest he is and how he wants the best for his patients. Dr. Porath then used a massager to massage my back. IT FELT SO GOOD. I was feeling really tight in my joints and after he did my chiropractic adjustment, I literally felt PAIN FREE AND SO GREAT! I come back all the time to get adjustments and feel a HUGE SMILING difference in how I feel. Thank you Dr. Porath!

I have been going here for years now and won't go anywhere else. Dr Bill takes the time to get to…read moreknow what you need, and has helped in getting rid of my sciatica pain. 10/10 recommend.