He was my mother's primary physician for decades. Then she had a heart attack. When my mother was…read morereleased from the hospital after her heart attack, she was unable to get any treatment or support from him--not even a callback. Every time my mother suffered, we had to use Google to try to help her. He abandoned my mother during her entire illness and his indifference could have killed her. My mom has recovered, but the medical providers that treated her for her heart attack need him to prepare paperwork so they can get paid. They have been trying since August and he ignores them. He continues to do nothing and now they are coming after her for payment even though she had insurance--but the insurance won't pay without Dr. Martinez. What in the world.... He should be ashamed.

I have been going to Doc now for almost 18 years he and Lucy provide the most amazing care possible…read moreand a part of a wonderful healthcare system. When I got married we brought my wife over to him from Kaisier which was the best senioro possible. Whenever I have had questions about my health or have had an healthcare issue Doc and Lucy have answered immediately over Follow My Health. Doc's compassion is like none other he listens to us as patients and directs to the highest quality care. When I do go see doc I always look forward to the "knock knock" and see him poke his head around the door and hear him say "hear for a visit" "how can I help". I never feel rushed when talking to him and he is completely empathic to what ever my issue maybe. I you need a good doctor Doctor Fernando Martinez is who you want along with amazing and wonderful Medical Assistant Lucy. Thank you Doc and keep up your amazing work. We love you both and hope you stay safe during the awful pandemic

I have visited Dr. Dang for many years and Dr. Dang always went thru my lab results with me and…read moreexplained in details for any questions that I had in my every visit. Besides that, all my messages thru MyChart got replied back quickly by his staff/nurses. Cecilia always took great care of any paperwork/forms that I needed from their office. Just really appreciate what they have done for me in the past.

Dr. Dang is a very nice person, is knowledgeable and is a good doctor. However, getting a response…read moreto any question from him or Balboa Nephrology Group is well nigh impossible. He says that he doesn't use the patient portal that Balboa provides to communicate with the doctors so that they can read the messages and respond at THEIR convenience and that I should call. However, when I call, either the office staff never forwards the message or he never responds, I am not sure which. If you are satisfied with just going to the office for your visits and never have concerns or questions outside of those visits, then I am sure that Dr. Dang will be great.

Dr. Sara Zarei is truly one of the most compassionate and dedicated doctors we have ever met. When…read moreit comes to something as serious and frightening as neurological concerns, you hope to find a doctor who not only has the knowledge and expertise, but also the heart to care for their patients. Dr. Zarei embodies both. From the moment we met her, she made us feel seen, heard, and supported. She took the time to really listen to everything we had to say about my mom's condition and never once made us feel rushed. Instead, she approached everything with patience, kindness, and genuine concern. You can immediately tell that she truly cares about the people she treats. What stood out the most was how thorough and thoughtful she was during the entire visit. She carefully reviewed my mom's medical history, asked meaningful questions, and explained everything in a way that helped us understand what was happening and what the next steps could be. Neurological issues can feel overwhelming and frightening, but Dr. Zarei has a calming presence that makes you feel like you are in the right hands. More than anything, you can see that this is not just a job for her. It is clearly her calling. Her passion for neurology and her commitment to helping her patients is very evident in the way she practices medicine. She treats people with dignity, empathy, and respect, and that kind of care makes an enormous difference to families like ours. We left the appointment feeling grateful, reassured, and confident that my mom is receiving excellent care. Doctors like Dr. Zarei are truly special, and we feel very fortunate to have found her. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a neurologist who is not only extremely knowledgeable and thorough, but also genuinely kind and compassionate.

Dr. Zarei is hands down the most thorough, kind, and brilliant doctor I have ever had. From the…read moremoment you meet her, her energy is soothing--she makes you feel comfortable, cared for, and truly heard. She takes her time in every appointment, never making you feel rushed, and she makes sure you leave with both answers and hope. What sets her apart is not only her medical expertise, but her genuine compassion. She is passionate about helping people feel better, and she advocates fiercely for her patients. When I had an unexpectedly huge bill for labs, she personally stepped in, made calls, and went to bat for me to ensure the charges were reduced. That level of care is rare, and it shows how deeply she values her patients. I honestly wish she could be my primary care doctor--she is that incredible. I respect her immensely and am so grateful for the way she has cared for me. If you are looking for a neurologist who is brilliant, compassionate, and will fight for your well-being, Dr. Zarei is the one. She comes with my absolute highest recommendation.

(Note: Found this in my drafts today 3/5/25 oops!, I never had a chance to publish it I guess. So I…read morehave been with Dr. Malouf a few years longer now since the original review below. He's still an awesome doctor). I have been a patient of Dr. Malouf a little over two years now, after my work insurance changed & then after being laid off while on leave after being injured. Luckily I was able to carry him over and am blessed to still be able to see him. I still thank my aunt who used to be an RN and had worked the same hospital he had been at years ago for referring me to him. I am not a fan of going to the doctors, AT ALL! Especially, after finding out online, after a year, seeing my previous one, that my most recent nd long term doctor was on probation and how he pretty much decided after taking cash for services, that he was no longer going to handle my care, in the middle of it. With zero warning. Even though I was still technically under his care. This is where a good doctor definitely outshines a crappy doctor! Dr. Malouf on the other hand, has been nothing but patient, accessible, kind and friendly, which for me, means the world. Some of us have a very hard time talking about our health and vulnerabilities. While he will take the time to listen, he will also give pretty sound advice and recommendations if needed. He will treat you with respect. His office staff is great. There are times they are overbooked or busy and you might be rushed through or asked to follow up with another appointment for any secondary diagnosis due to work load, but that doesn't mean he will not follow up, nor respond to your calls or messages. He is the first doctor I have ever had that didn't make me wait a week or more for an answer to a question or concern or for important paperwork to be handled. If I needed a form filled out or anything else, he or another doctor in the group he is with at my home location were quick to help out if he were not available to do it himself. I highly recommend him.

I come here since it's the closest clinic to where I live that is also linked to St. Joseph. I like…read moremy doctor Dr. Hien Nguyen. When I come to be checked for my overall well-being, she's pretty thorough in asking questions and checking me and any symptoms. She's calm and easy-to-approach. Staff is nice and respectful, too btw. My problem is the waiting time. It's better to come at the time you're told in the text message, not earlier. I was seen by my doctor 30 minutes after the actual appointment time and had to wait for the nurse to come back in the room for my paperwork for 5-10 minutes. This is the longest wait time I've had for an appointment.

Dr. Rettinger has been my doctor for the past 18 years. He always takes the time…read moreWith me and always is thorough. He answers all my questions and keeps me up to date. He has been with me all through thyroid cancer and wellness. Thank you Dr. Rettinger. I wouldn't want anyone else to be my Endocrinologist.

I have Thyroid nodules. I was not happy with another doctor I'd been seeing. I researched other…read moredoctors in the area and I am so glad I found Dr. Rettinger. He is so thorough , caring and calming. He takes the time to really listen to you . He also has a great office staff. I highly recommend him.

Dr Bhatka is such a wonderful Dr. Who really cares for his patients! He was my Mothers Dr. For…read moreyears! Then last year she went into Hospice with Dr. Bhatka as her Hospice Dr. With Hartford Hospice. He always made me feel better worrying about her. He took wonderful care for her until she passed away! I don't know what I would have done without him and his unconditional support and kindness to me. Thank you Dr. Bhatka for everything you have done for my family for years! Best Dr.

As a new patient with Dr Bhakta, I found him very caring and knowledgeable concerning my mother's…read moreissues. Staff was also on top of all issues to. My mother is hard of hearing and Dr Bhakta made sure to speak clearly and concise so as to understand all her concerns.

Great staff. What can I say?…read moreGetting ready for a stress treadmill test. They were able to diagnose issues with my heart and get me on the right meds. Dr Mokaberri and Dr. Sylvan (original Dr I saw) over 15 years ago.

Incredible staff and Dr. Mark Miller was attentive and compassionate to my needs. My heart was…read morehaving issues but this team took great care of me. I felt welcomed and respected. I highly recommend this cardiologist team. My first time visiting, Dr. Miller did a EKG test then immediately had me scheduled the following week for a stress test and ultrasound of my heart to make sure I was healthy and thank God my heart is good to go!

Dr. Vo is highly experienced, patience, and take the time to explain things clearly. What stands…read moreout most is how well he listens. I have always felt heard and respected. He is also willing to support and give the best treatment for me. Thank you Dr. Vo Doctor Nhat Vo is awesome. Highly recommend!

Dr g was kind enough to take it my case. Due to the fact that my original GP passed away at…read moreChristmas. So grateful to be under Dr Manek care, We had what I thought was going to be a meet and greet but she got right down to business. Putting my health before ​our new relationship