Dr. Frakes is a blessing in my life. She is a laid back care Dr. who made me feel like i was in…read moregreat hands. And that i was, in great hands. Her care for me now an ongoing has been priceless and has me progressing very well with the treatments she prescribed. I'm so thankful that she was referred and accepted me. She's right to the point and gives you room to ask any questions, have any concerns. Usually none because she covers it all. She actually wrote a diagram and time line for the treatments for me. They are blessings i'm forever grateful to her and her amazing staff. I feel like i have new family with the nurses team who take such great care of everyone. They are ALL true angels. Always kind, compassionate, loving, gentle and listen. Thank you beyond words. Mad Love and respect xoxoxox Thank you.

My primary referred me to her for a follow up on biopsy. I called the office 4 times - Monday the…read morewait time was 30 min so I called the next morning. Tue I called and got a recording to leave a msg and they would get back to me in 1-2 business days. Thurs since no one called me back I left another msg. Fri since I was still not called I left my phone number for a call back STILL NOTHING. I don't feel comfortable even trying to go to her.

I do not have enough words to express how amazing Dr. Marin Xavier at Scripps is!!!…read more I had a terrible experience at City of Hope! Doctors never reached out or knew my name after months, appointment were months behind and/or the day of your appointment the infusion rooms would be two to three hours behind. I chose to leave and find a new treatment center. I was blessed to find Dr. Xavier at Scripps in San Diego who was referred by a friend. She reached out within days, knew my history, was kind, compassionate, and willing to help. She is such a pleasure to meet with and always thorough in explaining what is happening; providing detail in terms we can understand. She responds to my emails the same day! She doesn't have her support staff reach out unless it's a basic question, like med refill. A cancer journey is horrid, and it takes an amazing doctor to make it a pleasant in knowing that your doctor is doing all she can to help and at the same time allowing you to have a voice in the decision process. Scripps Cancer Center overall is the best, but having a great doctor is the added bonus. Thank you!!!`

This Dr. here is the BEST DOCTOR I have ever met in my entire life. Her heart was born to care and…read moreit shows. My prayer is that she never becomes so routine that what makes her stand out never goes away. She connects with her patients and forms a bond unlike many other doctors. While others are practicing medicine she seems to have become a scholar in her field. She has never brushed me off and always make herself available. She has even called me to check on me. On a scale one to ten, I give her a million. If I had a word for her, it would be, "Continue being you and never become common in your field. YOU stick out like a sore thumb just being you! A Great Dr." Netreia Carroll

Dr. Gorton has been an extraordinary presence in our family's life caring for both of my children…read morefrom the day they were born through my youngest's final wellness visit at 18. Her medical knowledge is unmatched but what truly sets her apart is the enuine care and connection she has built with them over the years. They absolutely adore her and are heartbroken to have to go to a grown up doctor. My son is on the spectrum and Dr. Gorton has always gone above and beyond playing a pivotal role in advocating for him and helping us secure the accommodations he needed at schoo. She is compasionate, funny, and deeply dedicated to her patients. Our whole family cannot recommend a better peditrician.

Best pediatrician in San Diego. Office is professional but friendly. Takes her time to get to…read moreknow my kids and they are always happy to see her. Consist follow up and continuing contenutity.

After going through a lot with Kaiser, this physician has lied about telling my daughter and I that…read moremy daughter at age 16 had type II Diabetes II on 8/17/12. Dr Parul Patel is a pediatric endocrinologist and one of the only specialists in this area with Kaiser in San Diego. I am posting as of all MD's that should be of high moral stature, Pediatricians should be careful especially when dealing with teens. I am hoping others who have had issues with this MD will post also.

Dear Ms. Emily S., I…read moream sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with Dr. Patel. I read your review and just think a different perspective needs to be addressed. I believe that blame for your daughter's diagnosis is being put on the wrong doctor. I know, you know how Kaiser's system works, that you have to be referred to Dr. Patel before your visit. Dr. Patel can only go by what lab results are in the system. Yes, you are right all doctors are only human and Kaiser does a good job with that knowledge. There are steps to follow and in my opinion Dr.Patel and Gabi did their job and followed Kaiser's policies to give your child the best care possible. Yes, there was fault in your daughter's diagnosis, but the blame is not with Dr. Patel it is in the lab work that was done and the doctor who referred you to Dr. Patel. Further, I must state that my son is a Type 1 diabetic and Dr. Patel and Gabi are our greatest supporters in his care. We would not have made it without all of their knowledge and love. Dr. Patel and Gabi truly love their patients, we feel it every time we have contact with them. We are able to call them twenty-four hours a day for any emergency. And believe me as a mom that safety net is a great blessing. I am always made to feel welcome and assured about any issues that arise. And with diabetes and a child, issues do come up! I have found their knowledge invaluable in my sons care and am so grateful to have them in my corner. So, Ms. Emily I am sad to hear you had such a bad experience. But, I am really happy that your daughter is not diabetic and I pray for your family that everyone remains healthy! Heather C.

I was referred to Dr. Dickinson for a hiatal hernia from my primary care doctor. He and the staff…read morewere extremely professional and responsive in addressing me as a new patient and getting me in immediately. Super anxiety ridden I called a few times with questions, they were great about answering my questions, getting back to me and never made me feel like a burden. He has super legit credentials from Sharp hospital. I went to his practice in La Mesa. He is beyond personable and does an excellent job of creating a safe space and comfortable environment for patients. He explores all options of treatments and gives solid recommendations as well as explains each option for treatment before recommending or scheduling any procedure. Most doctors are in a hurry to get you in and out, but he really wants you to understand your options. Love this about him! He genuinely cares about his patients and love what he does and it shows. His office staff are super kind and patient. They keep you informed and do a great job of communicating. I really appreciated that. How Mary manages all the patients with a positive attitude, coordinates everything, works in the Operating room and remembers everyone by name is beyond me. In reading the other reviews I was a little shocked to hear about the negative comments of others. Unfortunately people only tend to leave reviews when they have negative experiences, (hence the blank profiles with a total of 5 reviews - all negatively blasting businesses) but I was beyond blown away at the care and personalized patient experience I received from Dr. Dickinson and his staff. Also please keep in mind due to HIPPA and patients privacy I highly doubt Dr. Dickinson and his staff come on here to tell their side of those negative reviews and instead maintain their integrity and keeping patient confidentiality, again demonstrating another one of his remarkable qualities. Also, really not fair to doctors who have their businesses on yelp. Nonetheless, I think it's safe to say you're in the hands of someone who cares and is qualified. I would recommend him to anyone, family or friend.

It's been extremely hard to get a hold of this office for my husband to get his EDD form signed we…read morehave been trying for 2 weeks and no call back or response. I love Dr. Dickinson but this is very unprofessional to let a patient know they can help and fill them out then get no response or can't catch anyone at the office!

I first saw Dr. Sinclair about a week ago now and I was extremely impressed with not only how…read moreamazing and knowledgeable he was, but also the rest of the staff that I interacted with. The doctor was very compassionate and caring and took the time to actually listen to me and understand what I was going through which unfortunately is all too rare in today's medical community. I have been a bit overwhelmed by all of the different appointments I needed to schedule and things I needed to do to get my health back on track but Dr. Sinclair continually reassured me that him and his team had my back and would make the process of getting great health care very simple, and thus far they have lived up to that promise. Furthermore, my patient care coordinator, Anaiyah, has been equally amazing in everything! This is a very scary time for me and she has helped me navigate all of the unknown questions that I have had in regards to setting up blood work and other appointments. If management sees this, please make sure and share with the parties I have mentioned.

Dr. James Sinclair took care of my husband 20 years ago during his course of chemotherapy and then…read morewhile we were living in S. America after he was in remission. He is an outstanding physician with excellent bedside manner and incredible empathy. My husband is still with us 20 years post-cancer diagnosis/treatment thanks in part to Dr. Sinclair. He was also very kind to me as I navigated all there is to navigate when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Caregiving is also difficult and he was empathic, understanding and offered me excellent advice and guidance. This is a doctor anyone should be very happy and fortunate to have as their doctor. They're just not made like this anymore. The office was organized and professional then -- I can only speak to our own experience which was excellent.

Wish I could give Dr. Bortz 100 stars! He performed a robotic inguinal hernia mesh repair surgery…read moreon me yesterday and I can't believe how well it went! Dr. Bortz is beyond amazing, I have very little pain just 1 day post op, moving around with ease and was taken aback by his dedication to making sure I got the right pain meds. His team goes above and beyond to make sure that you get the care you need, all with a smile, some laughs, and incredible bed side manner. Isis and Jessica were beyond incredible as well, they made me feel like I was a priority and like they really cared Can't recommend them enough!

Dr Bortz is the most compassionate surgeon I have ever met, and I've met a lot…read more I never have felt judged or looked down upon by Bortz! My surgery was quite difficult and I'm not a very good (healthy) candidate for surgery. I felt completely safe under his hands. He works amazingly well with the hospitalist doctors in regard to your care, prior to surgery, during surgery and after. I didn't feel like I was being discharged too soon. He let my body and symptoms be the guiding light in my whole saga. I can't say enough about Dr Bortz and his impressive skills both in the operating room and bedside after surgery. If you need surgery, he's the surgeon to turn too. You couldn't be in better hands!!!

Dr Barone save my life. After a preview Dr said that it was an easy surgery I decided to have a…read moresecond opinion and I'm glad I did. Dr Barone knew exactly where my tumor was and even though I lost a few organs I'm alive getting better little by little. Thank you Dr Barone

The best surgeon !! I am alive because of him! I am cancer free…read more Amazing of his knowledge and expertise. I truly admire, respect him and trust him with my life!