Multiple myeloma:…read more There are a lot of questions that need to be answered by the tests. But that will unfold smoothly. I am a very lucky man to be on this voyage to to be cured of blood cancer/Multiple myelom at San Diego Scripps Grreen hospital, the best hospital that I've ever been in, not that i've ever been in a "Four Seasons resort" Medicare Hospital Supplement. Reportedly, an 85% chance of full remission in the U.S. for Multiple myeloma. That includes everybody in the world no matter what condition they are or their age. I believe that percentage is likely higher because of this Green hospital, the top notch doctors & nurses who selectively work there, and my attitude to have fun while I succeed. Foremost, the "food is to order" and medical service by everyone is fantastic. I've been on "order first"/" sight-unseen" steroids aggressively fighting this for a number of days before I even check in. Oncologist Dr. Bryan Pham was the initial point Doctor for me and is one of the many All-Star gurus of the team. He sat down and hugged me. He knew exactly what to do from the beginning. I love him. On my very first visit to Dr. Pham, he did a bone marrow biopsy. It did not hurt too bad because everything was numbed before the procedure and until the first night. That night was the most painful night of my life once the numbness wore off. That's okay though because they have meds so you survive. I was never worried. Before he stuck the needle into me, he asked me what kind of music I wanted to hear ("Mr. Chin," by the beloved albino Jamaican legend Yellowman" who survived jaw bone cancer in the face) so the biopsy would be relaxing.. Dr. Pham thankfully fast-tracked everything. The wizard, the genius, head hancho Dr. Dimitrios Tzachanis, MD, PhD, magically runs things. "Dr. T" makes you feel you are so fortunate to be among such a mystic, amazing grasp of the overall medical effects and chronological steps. Dr. Michaela Miller "Doctor of the Month" is primarily among other Superwomen doctors who all work with each other and make sure that you get successful anytime treatment and any necessary appointment on the spot at the hospital as soon as possible; it doesn't matter what time of day or night. Noor Qaddour, DO, and Bijan Roshan, MD, carefully show up with hands on in places you nay not think, e.g. lab, kidneys. More necessary checks and balances! There are so many good doctors and nurses, I'm blown away. There are so many top notched medical specialists, I don't know where to stop. They know who they are. They work at Scripps. They are my heroes. Of course, I would have never got here without my wonderful wife or cat. My cat Butters saved my life. Over a week ago I was petting my cat. Then he decided to pick up the love by digging his claws into my wrist, which resulted in a blood poisonous bruise which was clearly infected ( visible to my wife), leading to an emergency room trip to a Motel Six style hospital / hotel. When we walked in, a man was yelling that a truck ran over his foot. I was messed up; I needed to switch hospitals. Everything was properly addressed at Scripps. I have been and will be continuously treated until cured. I have a very positive and fun attitude, a must. I have simply continued to do as told. I have Multiple myeloma (requiring apx. 7 radiation treatments) plus easy-to-do chemotherapy, treatment of cancer lesions in the back, possible bloodclots (which is why I wear compression socks and take a blood thinner, improved kidneys, and important procedures of anything needed on every level. We're winning. It's not gonna be easy or a quick fix. Good things in life take work and time. No pain no gain. The Doctors feel good about where we are now. I am extremely satisfied and feel blessed. I can't say enough. They really care about their 1st class "modern medicine" treatments. The doctor came in and thanked us for being good patients. The doctor always looks at my wonderful wife because he knows she is the one he can trust. She is spearheading this positive direction. I am trying to have fun. If I could just make one person laugh every day. I will.

I won't be going back at all. The head transplant doctor and the director are rude, don't listen to…read morewhen questions are asked. I now understand why so mean transplant patient fall through and end end up either back on kidney dialysis or died

(Edited to add: by the time I drove home, my xray results were already ready in the portal! Even if…read morethe online system won't let you schedule in advance for xrays for this location, it was fast and wonderful!) Very easy visit today to Scripps imaging Carmel Valley. They no longer take appointments in advance for x-rays. But I walked in here and they literally called me within three minutes. Super easy and very kind desk people and technicians. Thanks Christian, Joseph, and everyone!

They usually always run on time, greet you immediately and are polite and considerate of your…read moreprivacy.

Dr. Bennett and his team at the Sleep & Apnea Breathing Clinic have been truly exceptional. From my…read morevery first visit, I felt heard, understood, and supported in a way that I haven't experienced with other doctors- and he does so in a very direct manner, which I really appreciate. Dr. Bennett takes the time to thoroughly explain everything, ensuring I understand my treatment options and feel confident in my care plan. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, experienced, and patient-centered doctor who truly listens, I highly recommend Dr. Bennett and his team.

I'm leaving this review based on my experience as a potential patient trying to coordinate a TMJ…read morereferral. My referral was originally sent to Dr. Chase Bennett's office on July 22. When I called on August 3, I spoke with Megan and was told the referral had not been received. I provided my information by email and contacted my primary care provider's referral department to have it resent. Megan called me again and told me they still had not received the referral. She also said their benefits office could not see an authorization from TRICARE and that my provider's office had not sent one. I explained that my patient portal showed the referral as authorized and that I had also confirmed the authorization directly with my insurance. At that point, I was genuinely trying to understand where the disconnect was, especially since the referral had already been faxed twice. I asked whether Megan could contact my provider's office so the two offices could determine what was happening. Instead of helping me troubleshoot the issue, she told me I was "not listening" to her and proceeded to explain how the referral and authorization process works. When I asked if she could call the office, she corrected me by saying, "I can't call the office, but I can talk to the referrals." Because I felt dismissed rather than helped, I asked if there was someone above her I could speak with. Her response was, "You can talk to my manager, but she's just going to tell you the same thing I'm telling you." The tone of the conversation felt unnecessarily condescending, especially when I was simply trying to figure out why an authorized referral that had been faxed twice was not reaching their office. I ultimately called my primary care provider's referral department myself and explained what had happened. Their representative contacted Megan directly. During that conversation, Megan explained that the office is not currently accepting TRICARE patients for TMJ and is only accepting TRICARE for sleep apnea. My provider's office was then able to move forward with redirecting my referral. After that conversation, Megan left me a voicemail apologizing for the miscommunication. She explained that she had thought I was seeking an oral appliance for obstructive sleep apnea and clarified that their clinic is not currently contracted with TRICARE for TMJ. She recommended that my referral be redirected so I could be seen elsewhere. I appreciate that she ultimately called to apologize and clarify what happened. However, that clarification also highlighted why the earlier interaction was so frustrating. I had been trying to understand exactly what was preventing my referral from moving forward. Instead of asking questions to clarify what treatment I was being referred for, I was told I wasn't listening, had the referral process explained to me, and was told that a manager would "just tell me the same thing." The issue ultimately wasn't that I didn't understand the referral or authorization process. There had been a misunderstanding about the reason for my referral, and the clinic was not currently accepting TRICARE for the TMJ care I needed. Had that been clarified when I first contacted the office, my provider could have redirected the referral without the repeated calls, confusion, and unnecessary stress. As someone managing Stage 4 cancer and other chronic health issues, coordinating medical care already requires a significant amount of time and energy. I understand that insurance issues and misunderstandings happen, and I don't expect front-office staff to control those circumstances. What I do expect is respectful communication and a genuine effort to help someone who is trying to access care. Being spoken to as though I simply wasn't listening when there was, in fact, a misunderstanding on the office's end was particularly upsetting. I never became a patient of this practice, so I cannot speak to the quality of Dr. Bennett's clinical care. I can only speak to my experience trying to become a patient. While I appreciate the eventual apology, the way the initial interaction was handled left me feeling dismissed rather than assisted.

My husband went to Dr. Coufal for a 2nd opinion on pending cervical spine (C3-7) surgery. Dr…read more Coufal was very thorough in his evaluation of the MRI's and medical history we presented. But, what was most impressive, was that he first asked my husband what was going on with his neck, what he had already done to address the problem, and how he felt about the surgery. Then he explained what the MRI showed (more thoroughly than the 1st neurosurgeon did), and then gave his recommendation. Since my husband's neck didn't bother him, and he had other medical issues he is dealing with, we were all in 100% agreement to call off the surgery and just monitor things every couple of months. What a relief my husband felt. Highly recommend Dr. Coufal.

Dr. Coufar was my emergency surgeon at Scripps Memorial Hospital when my spinal stenosis caused me…read moreto be paralyzed. He did an amazing job of fixing my back and I was able to walk again with zero pain after the laminectomy. He is an amazing neurossurgeon who will only do what is necessary to relieve nerve damage in the spine. Love him!!!

I had a reaction to a medication I was taking and my prescribing dr said to go to urgent care…read moreimmediately. I had to find one that took my insurance. They were on my list of providers so I called to confirm and they said they took my insurance . The person that answered the phone was really helpful. I drove over, filled out the paperwork and waited. It wasn't long before I was escorted into a room where my vitals were taken. The dr came in shortly. I showed him the reaction and he went to look up the information on the Rx that caused it. He was unfamiliar with it. He returned shortly after and showed me a printout with the information that reactions were common in about 45% of patients. This was my 3rd month taking it and it had been ok previously. He ruled out an allergic reaction and sent in a prescription for treatment. It was a quick visit I wish I didn't need but I wanted assurance after my prescribing dr ordered me to urgent care asap. It was my first visit to an urgent care ever and it was pretty easy. Hopefully I won't need it again but if I do I know where to go.

Overpriced visit for a 5 minute check up to get prescription antibiotics. Very slow service and…read morefelt like they didn't want to be there. Will not be coming back to this location.