Regarding Gamboa: I cannot begin to go into all the hideous treatment tactics this doctor does on you, there's just not enough room here to describe so, all the dehumanizing tactics (as two if my health care professionals describe it), plus people don't have the energy nor time to always write these needed truthful reviews. Also, work colleagues write positive reviews too about their fellow doctors. Etc. So I would not trust a lot of positive reviews, as one tactic of many people use. The negative reviews here are extremely accurate.
I only wish I had stopped seeing this doctor sooner than the 9-10 months when I saw him out of necessity to receive my infusion treatments and get the usual lab work and rx's needed to treat the rheumatic illnesses.
Thankfully I have been in great hands these last few years and my health care professionals that are qualified to make these observations were surprised to hear all the things Gamboa did and said. With regard to basic requests concerning the condition of lupus he 'treated' me for, he reneged on all the things that he had promised me in previous appointments, leaving me cold and dry. He would argue back and forth aggressively with me about every little detail, turning 15-30 minute virtual visits into hour visits instead of, having little to do either my actual treatment obligations he had to treat the physical illness .
*It is important to note that there is a difference with being straightforward/direct versus abusive. Also months later, he would send bills in addition to the premiums I already pay for for the insurance although I make it repeatedly clear that if you take my insurance, that I cannot pay anything more out of pocket in addition to the premiums. I observed in my explanation of benefits how this guy over charges Medicare for the appointments more than any other doctor that I have ever known! As a result of this man refusing to give my infusions as promised, I had to go without treatment for more than two months which worsened my symptoms and made my feet and hand lesions worse. Dismissive and silencing for sure at the very least. Very questionable business practices and treatment of you. This man also had an immense fear of his ego being hurt by me getting second and third opinions, something not uncommon when you have severe autoimmune conditions, and when you are not getting the care that you pay for. Every one of my other doctors have told me clearly how they never would have a problem with this. One of my cardiologists who is, by the way nothing but STELLAR (seeing her for 9 years), expresses to me repeatedly how she welcomes me seeing others cardiologists to learn about and share their perspectives with what is going on with my conditions and how it affects my heart. No such thing with Gamboa. Far from it.
I love doctors and staff members who are respectful and transparent in their treatment of you and their communication, hence direct and straightforward. Sadly, this doctor does not even come close to these things. In fact his mission is oftentimes, "how can I make this more difficult while being disrespectful, rude and abusive"whenever trying to access the patient centered care that you pay for? Just don't understand how this man has no remorse for the things he does.
It's funny to watch how this group loves to take down truthful reviews about them like how they did mine, but thankfully I keep copies of them. Luckily there are so many other options. There are great rheumatologists out there with cutting edge knowledge in their field and are very respectful of you. For starters: Kristal Choi, Alan Gorn, Benedict Tiong, Howard Ayana, etc., l etc. Luckily there is a whole world out there. Don't give up. Keep searching until you find what you are looking for. There are many good doctors and staff personnel out there! I only wish I discovered it a whole lot sooner! I am in complete agreement with the other reviews that he should not practice in the
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