I have never been treated so unprofessionally & dangerously in my life. Dr. Saifi has been my Moms doc for a while. I have started going to appointments with my Mom because she is experiencing some memory loss & hearing issues. In the 4 appointments I have been to with her; I have had 2 verbal altercations with this man. He is inconsiderate & rude. He brings his anger to work with him and he is an unsafe person. He will hurt somebody. I feel his staff & patients are in danger. Do not go to this appointment alone-especially if you are a female. read more

Please, everyone. Please read all of this shysters reviews. He uses fake reviews to boost his ratings. This man should be banned from the medical profession. I rarely give bad reviews. But this guy deserves every bad review he has earned. His bedside manner is non-existent. After my apportionment with him he left the room, yelling at me saying "I was wasting his time." He is not a professional. I finally found a caring Doctor through Kaiser, which by the way, he is no longer affiliated with. More than likely fired for his unprofessionalism! read more

Dr Saifi is the best FM physician I have come across. He cares so much about his patients and really made a difference when I needed someone to listen to my health concerns. Highly recommend to all patients! read more

He gave me hope that I maybe I can recover from shortness of breath. Listened carefully. Went over all medication. Very sympathetic.

Dr Saifi is a rare find.. He truly cares about his patients. He spends time with with his patients and finds the best treatment plan. His office staff is friendly and pleasant to deal with. The office is always clean and uncrowded like most waiting areas, with a cute area out front to sit and read a magazine provided by the smiling staff. read more

5 Stars***** I've been a patient of Dr. Saifi for 7 years, and I couldn't be more satisfied with the care I've received. He is incredibly patient, takes the time to really listen, and genuinely cares about his patients. Whether it's addressing concerns or offering guidance, Dr. Saifi always provides thoughtful and thorough care. His commitment to my well-being is evident, and I trust him completely with my health. I will continue to use him for years to come and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor! read more

Find someone who has time to care and understand what's going on with you. This guy won't and will treat you like an idiot so fast it'll make your head spin. He shouldn't work with people if he has no compassion for them. read more

I will never recommend this shit doctor he doesn't even know how to behave with his patients. We selected him as our primary care doctor, and on our first visit, he acted completely unprofessionally. I have one thing to say to him: at least respect yourself and your position. You're a doctor, not a damn kid. He personally came outside his clinic just to threaten us because we refused to wait and asked to cancel our appointment and reschedule it for next week. And guess what? He was completely free next week. That's beyond funny it's straight-up immature. First time seeing a doctor this childish and full of shit. read more

Dr. Saifi is a well informed doctor with great bedside manner. I appreciate how he explained my health with visuals, so I didn't feel as stressed or overwhelmed with my health issues. He also provided plenty of insight about my thyroid issues I hadn't previously thought about. His commitment to his client's health is paramount, and his clients can tell as soon as he walks into the client's room. The office was also neat with professional receptionists who greeted me the moment I walked into the office. read more

Very friendly staff. Clean offices and waiting rooms. Dr. Saifi listened to all my concerns and spent time going over my test results and explaining everything to me thoroughly. Never feel rushed when I'm here. Highly recommend Dr. Saifi to all my friends and family. read more

Admittedly Dr. Saifi is intelligent, However that does not compensate for his poor bedside manner, personally I left his former practice in La Mesa because his "15 min appointments" after 40 minutes waiting in lobby, consisted of about 3 minutes wherein he asked about 7 questions letting be begin to answer 2-3 before cutting me off and vanishing. His focus appears to be on compensation $$$$$$. It took neatly a month to get any decent response from his new practice, which , in my opinion, adds to the impression that he is a business person with impressive knowledge and experience but a lack of responsibility, respect and concern for his patients. Additionally as I suffer from mental illness I asked for a referral to a specialist who could help me the referral wasn't honored by the providers office. Finally he made me pay cash for the documents he filled out stating a diagnosis of lifetime affliction of my medical condition. Even though it was covered from insurance which he accepted and was already billing. If I'm to understand , he opened this practice in Santee, Ca ~ 2 years ago. So does that mean as a provider relocates he hasn't any responsibility/ obligation or duty to former patients after practice is closed/ opened elsewhere? Moreover, how many times has Mirwais Saifi, M.D. closed and reopened? Has anyone else had similar issues please contact me directly if so, we may be able to coordinate interest and call for accountability! I have reached out to multiple associations for assistance including NAMI, board of Surgeons & Physicians, legal aid society of San Diego, FTC & The consumer protection agency. The information I shared is truthful and accurate to the best of my recollection and the opinions are just that a warning* of a bad experience made worse, an how i experienced Dr. Saifi's "care". I felt my time was wasted as one referral was rejected the other was just awful at the time his suite was adjacent to Stern Dermatology, whom I filed a grievance against due to an over zealous PA, who misdiagnosed a sebaceous cyst for a genital wart which was a huge red flag since it had been previously diagnosed by multiple providers and the fact I have never tested positive for any STD. Yo make matters worse after I complained about waiting undressed for 30 minutes the PA whom was over billing and over prescribing multiple therapies which were unnecessary, Time consuming he tried to schedule 3-5 visits a week and I had to strongly protest after he tagged me with some kind of laser or temperature related device. I was so upset that he would apply a technique or treatment without discussing it before, getting my consent or even properly explaining what it was he did and why. The straw that broke the canals back was the medical assistant who verbally scolded me for doing easing and leaving the room after 30 minutes f waiting. The MA insisted I undress and wait for provider. I refused and tried to follow MA out but he forcefully closed the door with me inside and slammed the door on me closing the door behind him and pulling in the door so I was unable to open for a few seconds. I do not recommend Dr Saifi as a primary care provider as I found him to be inconsistent, often unavailable, and vaguely disinterested at least that's how I felt. read more

I went to see him after I was given a referral. While sitting in his office I saw that he had weightloss advertising and I was so excited thinking I was finally going to get help. As soon as he walked in the exam room I was instantly uncomfortable. He demanded to know why his name wasn't on my insurance card. I tried to tell him I got it figured out with his office staff. He began yelling at me at the top of his lungs. He said something about not feeling good and having to deal with people like me. I said that I was willing to reschedule and tried walking out of the exam room door. He stood in front of the door, which blocked me from leaving. He said you're here let's just finish the appointment. At this point I was so scared and shaking walked past him to leave. He continued to scream at me down the hallway and into the open office area. Never have I ever been so humiliated by someone supposed to be a doctor. Never go to him he's horrible. If anyone ends up suing him, let me know I will go to court over this. He is arrogant, self centered and lacks bed side manner. I was either the wrong nationality or female. Either way he was definitely in the wrong. read more

I believe Dr. Saifi is the most caring and proficient professional I've encountered in medicine. He endeavors to provide the finest care with even the most trivial of issues. I've always been an 'anxious' patient, nervous at what may be revealed in any appointment. His calm manner puts that feeling aside. His office staff backs up this practice with a foundation of professionalism accented with friendliness. I don't hesitate to recommend Dr. Saifi to anyone seeking a healthcare professional. read more

Dr Saifi is an excellent practitioner! He is kind, knowledgeable, and explains your medical concerns thoroughly and thoughtfully using language that is easy to understand, not using a lot of big medical terminology. His office team are polite and very helpful as well with scheduling appointments, referrals, lab tests, etc. I HIGHLY recommend Dr Saifi!! 5+ stars!! read more

Dr Saifi is the best! He case for the patient and pays attention to detail! He helps patients the best he can! He is conscientious enough to refer when he needs to! read more

Excellent Doctor. Very considerate of patients. Diagnosed my mom's early symptoms of Dementia! My mom's previous Doctor was never able to diagnose she had the symptoms for Dementia. Doctor's assistant was also very nice and helpful. read more

One of the best doctors in San Diego Dr. Mirwais Saifi who goes above and beyond for all his patients and is up to date with modern medicine and technology Dr. Mirwais takes his time and goes above and beyond for all his patients I had a medical condition and went to several doctors and none were helpful I contacted Dr. Mirwais Saifi and was able to address my concern and help me he truly is an amazing doctor read more

I've been seeing Dr Saifi since he came to the he Santee office. What I love about this office is they are quick to get you in, nice employees and most importantly, Dr. Saifi listens to your issues and makes decisions with you. I've never left wondering what my next step is. I never feel uncomfortable. Go! He's great! read more

This guy saved my life and my marriage. My old doctor was a pill mill and had me hooked on meds I never needed and saifi saw through the bs and actually started treating my issues. He is a good doctor a moral doctor and actually wants to help you get better rather than make money off you. You can't go wrong with saifi! read more

Stay far far away from this asshole! He is rude, condescending, angry, no bedside manner, tells you how you feel, he will yell at you if he disagrees with you. On my last visit, I told him I had numbness in my hands and arms. I asked for an MRI he said.NO! I am sending you to physical therapy. I explain to him the pain was quite severe. He then said, "I am busy, I don't want to hear it "and stormed out the door. THAT WAS MY LAST VISIT! I now have a new doctor, he referred me to a neurologist who performed a nerve conduction study an EMG and ordered me an MRI. I am so glad I left this ... Doctor? Turns out, I have a significant nerve damage in my hands and arms and need surgery. Milwais Saifi... I hope you see this. THANK YOU FOR DELAYING MY TREATMENT. I will be reporting you to anybody who will listen. Oh, and by the way, that was the short version. One more thing you need to know. He scrubs his bad reviews. read more

Great office experience! Everyone was nice and Dr Saifi took the time to go through everything with me. Would definitely recommend for primary care physician! read more

I LOVE DR SAIFI! I just tuned 40 and my entire adult life I have DREADED going to my doctor because I was never treated like a human. Just another number/patient in the day of business. Dr. Saifi is amazing! I first met him at urgent care with a foot injury and he IMMEDIATELY made me feel so comfortable and at ease. I'm able to talk to him openly as though we've known each other for years. His bedside manner is great and he really makes me feel like he cares about all aspects of my health. I recommend him to anyone who is seeking a great doctor! read more

Worst Dr ever. He hates women. You will go in and want help. He will talk over you. Then gaslight you for being sick and wanting help. I waited a month for an appt. He has no bed side manor other than he is full of himself. Sat there crying from frustration because he is so enept and doesn't believe in covid. Can't do anything for you with having symptoms after covid. Do not go to him. Especially if you are a woman. Yelling at a patient needing help. Get another job. read more

Very professional and great staff! I went to his Santee location and had a great experience with Saifi. He genuinely cares about his patients and that's all you can ask for from your primary care doctor. read more

This place is the definition of unorganized. Trying to get anything done with them is a struggle. I need some pre operation lab work done. It took me countless calls to schedule this and then he sends me to a lab that doesn't accept my insurance? I'm having a total replacement and it is not getting replaced because it feels good. I asked him for some pain meds and got a resounding no! This is the definition of chronic pain and I get this? Wish this man could live in this body for a day. I don't even take the meds to get a buzz. I use them at night for sleep as the noise from my knee can be so loud I can't sleep. Horrible medicine in my view. read more

Horrible doctor! Absolutely the worst. He's very rude and disrespectful, I am glad I switched doctors when I did. He does not care about your concerns and is quick to get you in and out. He refuses to do specific lab test or even thinks about other possible health problems that you might have. He automatically assumes things which almost cost me my life. Please do not go to him as he will most likely run you out of his building due to his anger and disrespectful attitude. read more

Dr. Saifi has been my Primary Care Physician for going on 2 years. I have had a variety of (mostly anxiety related) medical issues over the last year with Covid especially, and Dr. Saifi is really great about making sure I am thoroughly checked out and doing all the labs/seeing all the specialists to rule out any issues. This helps my anxiety and reassures me that my aches and pains are truly nothing serious, or if they are, are treated. Love him! read more

Dr. Saifi is an excellent doctor! I have know him for many years. He treats his patients with excellent care. He is very knowledgeable and has a great personality. He will go above and beyond to give you the care and expertise you are looking for! He is a great listener and empathetic to the concerns of his patients. read more

Beware! Dr. Saifi is incredibly unqualified to deal with patients with anxiety or depression. I would plead the case that he's unqualified to deal with anything, much less practice medicine. We are contacting every state and local authority we can, to get this doctor the help he needs, before he truly hurts somebody. He told my daughter to "just stop eating" when medication was the reason for some recent gain in weight. Such rude comments....I couldn't / wouldn't even post online as they were so offensively obtuse, obnoxious and offensive to repeat. Worst experience I've ever encountered with any doctor in 40 years. Beware! Stay far away from this doctor if you care about your health, the mental health of someone you care about, and your pocketbook / bottom line? This doctor, upon first visit, was incredibly discriminatory because of my ethnic background. (Latino / Portuguese and black.) I have 7 witnesses that were amazed while he was screaming at me saying "good luck finding a doctor in San Diego", as he mocked the city I had just moved from. The reason for him saying this? I walked out after his rude arrogant behavior and said "no thank you I don't need your services." I believe this truly upset him and his arrogance lead him to act incredibly unprofessional a child as he made sure his whole office heard how horribly he treated myself and my fiance upon 3 minutes of meeting him. If you value your health, if you value your children's health, if you're concerned about where you are putting your money and like myself, prefer voting with your dollar? Save your health, save your mental health, save your children, and save your money by staying away from Dr. Saifi. There is no safety in Dr. Saifi. Don't say you haven't been warned!!!!!! read more

I had an unfortunate unpleasant experience when Mirwais Saifi, MD took over and bought out my GP's practice. My GP only gave us a weeks notice before Dr. Saifi took over. This was not enough time to decide on another doctor and find out if I wanted to stay with the doctor who bought out my GP. So, since I was on several medications that require that a person just can't go off quickly, I was out of refills and required to see the doctor before I could get my prescriptions refilled. When I did go in for my first office visit, it was very unpleasant. Dr. Saifi does not seem to have a good bedside manner. I felt like I was being scolded and not just talked to for the fact that he was obviously annoyed that the choices of my other GP to put me on certain medications were not alright with him. I reluctantly said I would wean off the medications that he didn't want me to take and left. After I was finished with the first office visit, I needed refills on other medications. I tried getting ahold of Dr. Saifi or any office staff who could help me, with no luck. So I made a second appointment to go in, in person and ask about my prescriptions. In the mean time, I thought I couldn't deal with not being able to get through to a doctor who seemed so hard to get ahold of, and running out of important medication was not an option. So I called Medicare to find a different doctor who was local for me. They gave me a referral to a doctor who was just a few blocks from where I live. I thanked them and made an appointment to interview and screen the doctor to see if I might want to change to him. Well days had gone by, and a week later I kept the appointment with Dr. Saifi. He noticed on my record which is available to all Sharp doctors, that Medicare had changed my primary provider to this doctor that they referred me to. At my second visit with Dr. Saifi, I could here him loud and clear as he was yelling about seeing this other doctor on my records. When he walked into the door of the office to see me, I had not been to the new doctor yet and wasn't even sure I was going to keep the appointment which was the next day. I just wanted to see if it was a better fit for me then to stay with Dr. Saifi who took over my GP's practice. I said to him, that I over heard that he found out that I was planning to see this doctor Medicare referred me to as a possible fit for me and I was going to see him to find out if he was more alright with me staying on my current medications. Dr. Saifi went off and yelled at me how insulting it was that I came in to see him with an appointment already with another doctor. I explained or tried to that it was an interview to find out if it would be easier to have my medications managed by an office that was easier to get ahold of. I told him it was not a decision I had made yet. He was acting hurt and angry and said here is a prescription for 2 weeks of your medication and don't come back. He then walked out of the room with his back to me and didn't even say goodbye. He first before he walked out said some comments about the doctor I chose to meet with that were negative, like why do you want to see him, he is in his 80's and old and probably ready to retire. He was cutting him down and making other comments about how I could have turned my back on him by calling to get an appointment with him. Well, I should have a right to see who ever I feel comfortable with and if it was not Dr. Saifi, then it just wasn't a good fit in my gut feeling. The same thing only worse happened to my daughter who was also a patient of my old GP, and now she had to see Dr. Saifi for the same reason, to find out if he would be a good fit. Only he really yelled at her and called her crazy to her face. When I heard about this, I really had doubts I could continue in the practice where Dr. Saifi took over. I suffered much heartache and feelings of worthlessness over how a doctor who my old GP whom I liked so much could be so mean to me and my daughter. I struggled over and was dismayed over how I was talked to. I do not recommend Dr. Saifi and I wish more people would write their reviews also if they had an experience similar to mine. More people will be less likely to be exposed to the way he treats patients like me and my daughter. Some of the positive reviews are questionable to me and that Yelp is and has taken other reviews that were negative off their page that were about Dr. Saifi. It needs to be fair with both sides of the story being represented. That's only fair and reasonable. Take care and find a doctor who will take care of you for who you are. I like my new doctor and will stay with him. It did put me through a lot of mental anguish however to go through the words ringing in my ears that I heard from Dr. Saifi. read more

If you're looking for a doctor who actually listens, takes time with you and treats you like family then you have to schedule with Dr. Saifi. His staff is great and he is genuinely interested in improving your overall health. If I had found him 10-20years ago my life would have been drastically different. He's now stuck with me until he retires. read more

I'm only going to discuss my most recent visit with the unethical, unprofessional, misogynistic Dr. Mirwais Saifi at Center For Family Medicine in La Mesa, CA which was on the 21st of March, 2019. He was my family's Primary Care Physician. (PCP) On the 16th of March, a Saturday, I went to urgent care & was then sent to emergency with an extraordinary abdominal pain issue. I was promptly admitted to the hospital for a total of 3 days. My appointment with Dr. Saifi was for a follow up visit regarding that hospital admission, to discuss treatment plans & to obtain necessary referrals to specialists because, insurance. As he entered the exam room, Dr. Saifi began loudly, aggressively & repeatedly admonishing me for failing to attend a previously scheduled appointment on Monday the 18th. (I was in the hospital.) I tried to tell Dr. That I was in the hospital & that my husband had called in to tell the office that I could not attend the appointment. (My husband did call in & did speak to a human being.) Dr. Saifi continued to admonish me, no, bully me stating such gems as "you cost me money", "I'm trying to run a business here", "you couldn't lift the phone?", "you're rude", "you're inconsiderate" & "I could have scheduled that time for a "deserving" patient". Oh, yes he did! I was in tears by this time, I picked up my purse & sweater & prepared to leave without being seen. I said "Fu*k you & the horse you rode in on". I'm not going to sit here & allow you to fing disrespect & abuse me. He yelled "quit cursing at me!" I told him to stop yelling at me. I'm not here for you to verbally abuse me. I'm still crying.) He said "don't you want those referrals?" So I sat down. I need those referrals & he knows it. He then grilled me. "How long were you in the hospital? Which doctors did you see? What medications did you receive iv? How much iv antibiotic did you receive? What kind? (I didn't know so that got this gem, "Can't you read?") How many times did you meet with Dr. X? What did Dr. W say?" He continued to insult me & hit me with a nonsensical barrage of questions. He then demanded I stop taking the antibiotics, pain medications & anti nausea medications that the specialists in the hospital had prescribed because the ct scan CLEARLY showed a massive infection, I was bleeding internally, I was passing large blood clots, I was vomiting continuously & my pain was at a steady 8-9. He then asked me where on my body my pain was. I showed him my lower left abdomen. He proceed to press, quite hard in that region. I squealed out in pain. He all but snickered. He then read the hospital report. He said "oh oh oh, it looks like they think you've got "-----" & they're giving you "-----"? I wouldn't have you take antibiotics for 10 days. You shouldn't take them at all but it's up to you. Don't take the pain meds. How much do you have left? How much did they give you? How many have you taken?" All in very rapid succession. I'm still crying at this point. I ask for a yeast infection med prescription. He says "why? What makes you think you need that?" I explained why, he then heavily sighed. Seriously? He says he'll send for the referral & the prescription. As I'm leaving, I stop at the nurse's station telling them thank you for all you've done for my family & I but we won't be returning to this office again. I called my husband to verify that he did indeed call to cancel the appointment for me on Monday as I was in the hospital as he had previously stated. I had him on speaker phone for doctor to hear. My husband confirmed the previously stated comment. (Even if this had not been done, Doctor had no right whatsoever to attack, admonish, scold, yell at, verbally abuse or shame me.) Doctor then yells from his office for me to stop talking about him behind his back. I told him I'm not, you're door is open, I fully expect you to hear my every word. He then YELLS!!! Yells!!! "Get out of my office you stupid woman!" I stepped into his private office doorway & mentioned he might want to keep HIPPA in mind stop yelling & I said Have a nice day & God bless you. He is a bully. I made it to my truck before falling apart. 1. I just got out of the hospital 2 days prior to this appointment 2. I'm very, very ill 3. I'm in tremendous pain 4. I'm incredibly anxious because of potential diagnoses 5. I'm very nauseated 6. I did curse, only after he purposely & purposefully verbally attacked me 7. He gave a far too vigorous exam for a condition such as mine, bleeding could have easily been restarted with how hard & how long he pressed into my abdomen, I can't help but wonder if he wasn't trying for this to occur 8. He heaped physical, emotional, spiritual, verbal & mental abuse upon me in the short 15 minutes I was in his office This was the single worst appointment I have ever had with a "doctor". I would never, ever recommend this "doctor" to any other person ever for any reason whatsoever. read more

Worst doctor I have ever seen. First and last time I would ever see him!!!!!! He disregarded my major health problems, changed my medications that have been working for me 20+ years. He was so busy telling me I don't need my medications, he overlooked the fact I told him I have cirrhosis of the liver, among other major health problems. I was hospitalized several times last year. He then went on to put my doctor that I have had for over 10 years down. My doctor worked in the same practice. I truly loved him. He passed away this last January, 2021. I got emotional talking to dr. Saifi, and went on to tell me he was 6 feet under, and he and his cowboy boots should have been fired a long time ago??? I was appalled. What doctor would EVER TALK THAT WAY TO A PATIENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved my previous doctor. He should be turned in!!!!!!!!! I got a new doctor now!!! She is wonderful, thorough, and after my first appointment, I was referred out to a Neurologist, Gastroenterologist, imaging for a mammogram etc. unless he is the only doctor left on the planet, PLEASE DONT GO TO Him!!!!!! read more

My experience with Dr Saifi was outstanding!! He really showed he cared and was very compassionate. He spoke kindly and explained in detail what treatment I need. He works very ethically and I respect how he refuses to prescribe dangerous meds to his patients. I've seen how he treats other patients in his practice and I highly respect Doctors like Dr Saifi who refuse to work against medical standards. This world need more Doctors like Dr Saifi! read more

Dr Saifi got me off my pain meds and has a winning bedside manner. He is a very personable Dr and I would recommend him to everyone! My kids also like him which says a lot for teenagers to actually enjoy going to the Dr. read more

I have been dealing with my medical issues for over 10 years from back pain, My Protheics. And have seen hundreds of doctors and nurses. By far Dr Saifi is one of the best doctors I have encountered, very caring respectful and cares about you and just not your issues. I have seen dr Saifi for the last 2 years and I have only had a great experience. Wonderful place and wonderful people. read more

This physician is awful!!! He is so unprofessional and doesn't know what he is doing. Today, I had a appointment with him to schedule some preventative care. He said that I didn't need them even though my insurance company keeps sending me reminders. He did not check my vitals and I had to beg for him to listen to my heart which was having irregular heart beats. And he argued with me about my concerns. If you see this doctor on the website, his picture looks professional but he is far from it. Inadequate care! read more

Dr. Saifi is amazing! From the second he walked in the door he introduced himself, shook my hand, and immediately made me feel comfortable. I am a new patient, and needed to discuss multiple health issues. He took the time to address each issue, and we talked about what our next steps would be. He is friendly, professional, and really makes you feel heard as a patient. The entire office staff at the Center for Family Health is outstanding! (Ian is awesome! He went out of his way to help me and save me time.) The staff is polite and willing to assist patients with whatever they can. If you're looking for a new physician, Dr. Saifi is the best! read more

Avoid this doctor at all cost. I had to report him to the medical board for his medical services and he will even will be rude to you if he sees you're there for another doctor. Just like he was to me again a few minutes ago. Cares so little and is so rude I don't see why he has any patients. read more

Should not be a physician. No bedside manner and very rude. Have reported him to anyonw that will take a complaint