Although I'm not a physician myself, I have headed public and patient relations for a 1,000 bed medical center, as well as consulted for several other hospitals and national health associations. This gives me a good perspective on what constitutes excellent patient care.
By every measure, Jill Broffman is clearly far and away the best primary care physician I have ever known -- and I have known countless numbers of physicians. That's why she's mine and my wife's and adult daughter's doctor.
She's extremely attentive, involved in my well-being, and stresses preventative care. Her genuine concern for my health has lead me to take considerably better care of myself. She involves me in my health care. She's collaborative with me, rather than dictatorial. The results have been amazing.
Her expertise is extraordinary. She's an associate professor of medicine at UCLA. She keeps up-to-date on the latest medical and health information and techniques, as well as alternative therapies.
Don't underestimate the importance to your well being of the relationships your primary care physician maintains with specialists. The specialists Dr. Broffman has referred me to are the most highly regarded. Almost as important, specialists hold her in such high regard that I am always seen promptly and treated with great respect. Make no mistake about it, to a specialist, who refers you makes a difference.
When I got hurt or ill, Dr., Broffman has always been quick to respond and if necessary, immediately squeeze me into her busy schedule. If she thinks it may be something serious, she'll use what I call her "ruthless compassion," to get me evaluated and treated.
Most important, she's always friendly and delightful to see.
Is there a downside? Yes. Because so many of her patients are evangelical about her, I'm not sure how many new patients she'll take. You pay her office and get reimbursed by your insurance company (if you have health insurance). read more