If you go to this Dr. because you have called all the others and have to wait 2-3 months to see…read morethem, and you can see him in a day or 2 there is a very good reason. He's a idiot and should not be practicing medicine. I emailed a 100 page medical history to him that he requested and said he would change anything without it. Wait 2 weeks for the next appt. then get stuck waiting in the exam room for a hour while he goes on on with the patient next door and BS. He comes in and says he doesn't have time to read the history. WHAT A JOKE! Find a Dr. in TJ, you're better off.

Dr. Bazile is a wonderful doctor. He has helped me make some good changes and is direct with me…read morewhen I don't listen :) We both always seem to laugh and I love my visits with him. I never feel rushed which I appreciate very much. I highly recommend him.

Cheers to one of the very best doctors I've ever had the honor of knowing! Congratulations on your…read moreretirement! You have spent decades healing our community and you are so very loved! Thank you for everything!

My first impression when entering the office was not good. The receptionist looked like he just…read morerolled out of bed and not at all like a professional in a doctors office. The sub par trend continued when I met Dr Allen. He seamed uninterested and mostly annoyed that he was talking with me. After asking only a few questions he ordered a blood and urine test, which I did. I was told I would hear back from them with the results in 3-5 days. After 7 days and not hearing from them I called them only to get a voice mail box to leave a message. The next day I get a call back to say they used the wrong form to send the test in and they have to redo it can I come back. I was there in 2 hours to see the same sloppy guy behind the counter. I was told to go pee in a cup again. This time when I put the cup back in receptacle, there was another patients full cup still in there waiting to be received. GROSS. Once again a week and half later I have not heard from them. I called and was forced to leave a message again, two days has gone by and I still have not heard back from them. I am unimpressed, and have no confidence in the doctor or his staff. I will not be going back nor will I recommend them to anyone else.

To start of with : I have had good experiences with Nurse Pam and Dr Novak…read more However, the administrative side of this practice is really problematic. 1) Most appointments (in my experience) run much later than scheduled (in some cases more than 1 hour!). The practice says that if the wait time becomes too long they can reschedule, however I recently had to wait even longer during the rescheduled appointments. The actual appointments feel incredibly short and brief, but I guess this is the unfortunate state of healthcare in the US, wherein you only get to talk to your doctor for less than 15 minutes. Appointments do feel fairly rushed. 2) The front desk seems to be very disorganized with keeping track of payments, be careful to save all your receipts or risk getting constant letters that you owe money to the practice! In my experience, they have not properly recorded co-payment and claimed that I did not pay. I have otherwise had good experiences here, but these issues (long waits and poor billing organization) sadly makes for an altogether poor experience

I have been seeing Dr. Novak on and off for over 25 years. He is an excellent Doctor and I would…read morehighly recommend him. He is independent and open minded, and will not try to corral you or subject you to one size fits all medical treatment. This is a small independent medical office, one that is increasingly rare these days, so what you might have to sacrifice in waiting times or sometimes overworked front office staff is more than made up for by the quality of personal medical treatment you will get from Dr. Novak.

The building in which the SMI Surgery Center is located is low slung and unassuming. You could…read moreeasily pass it by, so keep a look out for it. I was to arrive at 6:00 am. However, my UBER car dropped me off at 5:45 am, so I had to wait in the cold outside for them to open the doors. There are no benches or places to rest. I would have expected for the staff to be there by 5:30 am, if they are asking patients to arrive at 6:00 am. I had Carpal Tunnel Surgery of my right hand, performed by Dr. Julie Gilbert, Everything went smoothly and the staff was kind. The rooms are all very modern and clean. The surgery only lasted for a duration of only about about thirty minutes. All went smoothly, and there were no issues whatsoever;. You cannot be taken home via an UBER car, so a friend or family member must pick you up after surgery to return you to your home.

OUTSTANDING surgery center! I was there to have my right ankle repaired on June 12th. Because of a…read moreprevious bad experience with anesthesia at a major hospital here in San Diego I was truly scared about going under again. The anesthesiologist, Dr. Diehl, took the time to actually sit down and explain in detail how he planned to do this and what he suspected had happened to me before. This was invaluable to me. It gave me the confidence to proceed and the knowledge of what to avoid in the future. If I could, I would only have Dr. Diehl ever put me under again! Everyone there from the ladies in Reception to the nurses in Recovery treated me like a real human being showing me compassion and caring. Connie started me off getting me settled in with her easy manner and sense of humor. Diane was with me in the OR offering comfort and stayed close and attentive while I was going under. Barb was there when I woke up-the part I was most scared of because of how I woke up before. Just for a few moments I thought I was in a video game LOL, but it was fine and lasted less than a minute. Barb patiently kept talking to me and I came around nice and easy. She continued with her care and we found out we had much in common having both worked with horses in our past. I am an older gal, disabled, and have to see quite a few doctors. The team at SMI is far and above any others I have experienced. Their care, knowledge and compassion are exemplary and worthy of the highest praise. Thank you everyone at SMI. All my best to you !!

She is the worst doctor she knows nothing I had severe heart condition she did not even listen to…read moremy heart just wanted my money. I am in the process of preparing a law suite my lawyer will subpoena her very soon.

I have seen Dr. Kohani for a number of years. She is my PCP and I've also had beauty treatments at…read moreher office. She is the best doctor I have had in my life. She listens, understands your history, and treats you like you are a member of her family. I cannot recommend her enough. She's literally been a life saver. Her staff is also very good and make you feel comfortable and at ease. I actually enjoy going to the doctor! Ha! I could not be happier with the service and level of care I receive from Dr. Kohani and her staff. I highly recommend for anyone looking for top care and a stellar team. Thank you, Dr. Kohani, Regina and Tina!

Dr. Wallace is awesome! He's been my primary care physician for 8 years and I know I'm in good…read morehands. I'm in the best shape I've ever been since under his care. He really takes the time to cover everything during the visit and scheduling an appointment is hassle free. So thankful for Dr. Wallace!

He is an excellent and thorough seasoned physician who suggested a diagnosis to none of my other…read morephysicians had ever explored. We fall through with the proper tests and have a treatment plan which optimize my health. Thank you Dr. Wallace! Sincerely, Dr. Charlie Freeman, Behavioral Medicine and Sleep Psychologist in private practice

The worst doctor in history. She told me I wasn't pregnant after an inconclusive urine test. Told…read moreme it was safe to take pain killers. Ordered a blood test at my request because Iinsisted on it even though she said it wasn't necessary. When the test came back it turns out I really was pregnant like I suspected. She insisted urine tests are just as accurate as blood tests. Don't trust her!

Dr Sanchez-Mata is a caring physician who has been a great help to me in maintaining my good…read morehealth. Is able to prescribe the appropriate level of care in consultation with me, and does not rely solely on prescription meds. Made a great referral when I required help from a specialist. Thank you.

My daughter, Jamie Fitzgerald, was so blessed today as her 10 years of suffering with Tigeminal…read moreNeuralgia ended. This was due to the neurological skill of Dr. John S Alksne - the developer of the procedure in radio surgery using a Gamma Knife to cauteriize the nerve responsible for causing pain in her jaw. She was one of only two patients he has done the procedure on to immediately be free of pain (the pain usualy dissipates over several days). Dr. John S Alksne is a professor of neurology at UCSD in San Diego, CA and I would recommend anyone who suffers from Tigeminal Neuralgia to make an appointment to see him!