Absolute worst staff and Dr. It started off with being impossible to get ahold of the office over…read morethe phone, I thought because they were busy and had only one person handling the phone. Yet, when I came in for my appointment there were FOUR assistants sitting in the reception area. The phone kept ringing, but nobody bothered to pick up. When the nurse checked me in, they seemed very uninterested and unprofessional. When I finally saw the doctor, it was the wildest most unprofessional experience I've ever had in healthcare. I informed him I was almost 7 weeks pregnant, and was hoping to get my ultrasound scheduled for week 8 (which is the recommended time frame). He said absolutely not, I'll schedule you for 5 to 6 weeks from now. When I started to panic and told him I couldn't wait that long to find out if there's a heartbeat or if it's ectopic he mocked me. He said, oh you'll know if it's ectopic because you'll be in the ER. I informed him that I had a previous surgery and my then OB told me I was at a slightly higher risk of preterm birth. He responded, yes you'll likely miscarry. What?? My previous OB never said anything about increased risk of miscarriage, let alone a LIKELY miscarriage. Again mockingly, he said what do you think preterm birth means? That's miscarriage. I left the appointment convinced I was going to miscarry my baby. My husband ended up calling the ER to get confirmation of my increased risk of miscarriage and if there's anything we can look out for. The ER assured us repeatedly that I was NOT at an increased risk of miscarriage and that preterm birth and miscarriage are distinctly different medical terms. Ladies, please please please do NOT see this Dr. He is rude, unprofessional and most importantly incompetent. I'm looking into ways to report him to the medical board as this type of misinformation could be very dangerous.

Be careful ladies this doctor was on medical probation for a while and he was still working he had…read morea lawsuit on going right now. He literally told me that my body was saying to have children that's why I'm in so much pain! He then proceeded to not look at me and kept looking at his watch and then was like okay that's all then left because he had to go into surgery I felt so rushed.

Very rude customer service, from start of the call. Very entitled and not wanting to help. Do not…read morerecommend.

Dr. Atiga and the girls are great. I came in for a…read moreconsultation for a tube removal surgery and everyone was so nice, patient and helpful. It was a little weird waiting in my car for my appointment tho lol but during COVID times who knows what's next ?! Nurse who checked me into my room was hilarious and ever since then everything went well thank you :)

STAY FAR AWAY !! If you are dealing with pregnancy and looking for care do not come here ! They are…read moreunprofessional, Kamali isn't a problem but their front desk is. They are rude and always want to pick a fight. The most rudest staff I have ever dealt with in my life

I heard great things about Ray P Kamali so I took my mother to him to have her cyst removed. We…read moremeet Ray Kamali, he seemed great. My mother was in extraordinary pain. He recommended that she stays away from opioids. Which I agree - opioids are addicting but my mother was in pain. I informed him that my mother has no history of abusing drugs or alcohol. Long story short my mother did the procedure with KAMALI at Sharp Chula Vista hospital. The hospital treatment was a whole different story. My mother was mistreated at the hospital multiple times and I got proof. Anyways After the procedure he informed me that it went great with no complications. When I saw my mother after 15 mins she informed me that she woke up during procedure. He failed to inform me that my mother woke up twice during anesthesia. He also failed to formally apologize to my mother and after the procedure his whole attitude shifted. Then I spoke to him and he told me to educate my mother to stay away from opioids (oxycodone) I informed him my mother is in pain and she needs it and he said it can cause her harm and can be addicted to them. I then told him that her urine, blood or a website that providers has access to shows that my mother has never abused alcohol or drugs. She's clean as whistle. 1. He was willing to discharge my mother even though she wasn't able to keep liquid food down. 2. He did not inform me that my mother needs to pass gas. (aware of it cause I'm in medical field) 3. Her IV was off multiple times (they didn't even care about dehydration) 4. He did not prescribe my mother her TSH medication. Hospital was aware that she should've been prescribed TSH medication. 5. When complaining to Dr.Kamali about how the nurses are mistreating my mother he got irritated and told me has no control of the nurses and I need to let the manger know. I said I did but I just wanted to inform you and he completely lost it. He stated "if your mother was treated horribly by the nurses then she can go home so she doesn't have to go through this experience." Then I said "if I was you I would refrain from saying that because we as patients and as humans come to the hospital to be properly diagnosed, taken care of and treated properly. Please Dr.Kamali don't speak to us that way" He then became sarcastic and stated "I have patients that I discharged within two hours after doing hysterectomy. with my 17 year experience I guess you know more than I do. I will prescribe all the narcotics that you guys want and she can stay in the hospital for 17 days" - He and the nurses failed to inform my mother that that oxycodone is as needed. They told us it's every 3 hours and there were gaps. I promise you my mother went through pain and they held back on giving her medication. I filed a complaint so then they switched their narrative and said that oxycodone is as needed but it was not put that way on the board. I promise you they told me it's every 3 hours - they failed to give it every 3 hours and switched the whole narrative about it being as needed. ( informing patients about medication and how it's suppose to be given is important. Kamali and nurses failed to inform us properly) 6. He FAILED to check my mothers incisions. He had a RN check her incisions. I was in shock and speechless. A RN has no experience how the MD does. A MD should do their job and not have a 4 year experience nurse do that for them. No disrespect to nurses. I feel more comfortable if a provider checks not a RN. But then again that way he makes more money and so does the hospital. He just goes on to the next patient. 7. The following day he just came to visit my mother and he did not say good morning or anything. My mother asked him if she will be discharged and he stated "ask your daughter if it's okay to be discharged" and he walked away. Even the nurse that was there was in shock. Provider failed to take care of my mother. He failed multiple times. I had to advocate for my mother multiple times. If I wasn't advocating then I don't know what would've happened to my mother. Opioids are there for people that actually need the medication. Especially after a procedure. If not then I wonder why DEA still has opioids approved to be prescribed. I brought my mother to him to be taken care of and I ended up traumatizing her. Kamali and Sharp Chula Vista really mistreated us. I have proof. I despise calling him a provider, although I am grateful he took out the cyst but he needs to work on his communication, patient care, and needs to lose his pride. He needs to work on more things.

If I could give this facility negative stars I would. The brief experience I had at this office was…read morefar from quality care and extremely unprofessional. I arrived for my scheduled appointment and by the time the front desk receptionist checked in other patients who were ahead of me and sat on the phone making calls, it was 10 minutes past my scheduled appointment time. She finally begins to assist me and then proceeds to tell me that it is now 10 minutes past my appointment and that MD Nguyen is now refusing to see me. The receptionist and medical assistant then proceed to speak in Spanish negatively about me, not knowing that I understood them. I am actually content I was refused to be seen because if this is an insight into the quality of care I would receive then I want absolutely nothing to do with MD Nguyen or this facility.

I recommend Megan Jett for perimeno issues. She has empathy, listens well. I love love her, made me…read morefeel heard and gave me the hrt i desperately needed. God bless Megan Jett!

Dr. Sefa is super welcoming and just have an overall cool/chill vibe. He had a lot of patients so…read moresome of the appointments may take time but it just goes to show that he's a real good doctor. The office staff is nice and makes you feel comfortable at every visit. His office may call to reschedule (due to probably him having to help a mama going into labor). It only happened once with me but I know others have complained about this. If you're understanding of this and just keep in contact with the office everything should be good. Totally recommend Dr. Sefa and his staff.

Just wanted to thank Dr. Sefa for safely delivering my baby. He's a great doctor! Would definitely…read morego back again.

Be aware when answering health questions by your sharp on/gyn during your preventive health…read morescreening. If you answer any questions, suddenly they code the visit as a health follow-up and now you are liable for out of pocket costs when your preventative appointments are not supposed to be billed to the patient. This is what it has come down to . They will nickel and dime you during every doctor appointment.

Rude staff. This place feels like the DMV of Doctors offices. This staff needs some inter-personal…read moreand empathy training because every time we go in for an appointment we dread the experience. We have seen other doctors offices where the staff is pleasant, lively, and eager to build a relationship but not here. Lastly, we have never even seen the doctor, just a nurse who seems to want to rush us out every time. We are very disappointed that this is the experience we are having during what should be a beautiful experience.

I loved my experience at best start and am heart broken that it is no longer open for clients…read more I had wonderful interactions with the staff from the beginning. They accepted me midway through my pregnancy which was amazing because I moved to SD at 30 weeks pregnant. At my prenatal appointments the midwives were thorough, respectful, friendly, and never seemed rushed. The building itself was cozy and I never had issues parking. I ended up barely making it to the birth center before my baby was born (my fault for waiting too long), but Erina, my midwife, was so calm, direct, and encouraging. They were so respectful of my wishes and gave us space and time as a family of three after my baby was born. I would hands down birth here again if it opens!

First of all i want to thank the entire staff at Best Start for taking care us for the last 6…read moremonths since we decided to use them for our first baby. All the doctors i saw recommended that natural birth was too risky for me, and i shouldn't even consider it. The midwives and team were very supportive, and reassuring that i was perfectly ok to have a natural birth. Our experience was absolutely amazing, and our team of delivery midwives (Jenique (lead), Andrea (assistant), Elizabeth (assistant) and Erina (check in/follow up) were ROCKSTARS! Im so grateful Best Start was able to help me achieve the exact birth plan i was hoping for. If you are unsure about natural birth, or choosing a birth center, take my word you should stop your searching and use Best Start, you wont regret it after you have your little bundle of joy!

He delivered both of my children and I absolutely love this doctor. Some may mistaken him for a…read morelittle rude sometimes because he is very upfront and doesn't sugar coat anything, however I appreciated this about him. The staff here are wonderful and always answered all of my questions. The doctor is very experienced and I felt completely comfortable with all of his instructions. I mean the mans been delivering babies since before I was even born lol. I was referred to him by a friend of mine that also seen him and her family seen him as well. If my husband and I decide to have anymore children I wouldn't see anyone else! He is really a great find.

Amazing doctor, caring, nurturing, and bilingual! Excellent human being, 100% recommended!read more

Dr. Rios is wonderful and so is his staff, Trish and Alicia. Dr. Rios delivered my son and stayed…read morewith him ever since. Very patient and understanding doctor, you don't find too many of those now adays. Trish is always kind and pleasant to speak to when I book my appointments and Alicia always makes me laugh and feel comfortable. Will reccomend to any women!