Consider yourself fortunate if you choose Dr. Hoppe to be your doctor. She was my mother's doctor,…read moreeven making a house call when my mother could no longer go to her office. Dr. Hoppe's bedside manner is so kind and caring. She does not rush like other doctors, taking the time to ask about my life and my stressors so that she can treat more holistically. I no longer live in Encinitas but drive the 25+ miles from Coronado rather than change doctors. Pay NO attention to the 1-star review. Yelp should take that review down...it's the opinion of someone who is obviously cynical without any information and not her patient. Dr. Hoppe is as wonderful as her patients and families say.

Dr. Hoppe is FANTASTIC. She listens, she follows up, she takes her time and she CARES about Women's…read morehealth. I am so filled with gratitude to have her as my doctor. HIGHLY recommend. 5+ Stars.

Dr. Kohatsu has delivered both of my children, and both were great experiences. I transferred to…read moreher during my first pregnancy after another doctor wasn't giving me time in my appointments or having her office return my calls when I was having complications. Dr. Kohatsu was a breath of fresh air. She was always friendly during prenatal appointments and gave me her full attention. She never cut appointments short. She proved herself a good listener by remembering personal details about me and my family at each appointment. I suffered a miscarriage, and she was very empathetic in her communication with me. She gave me her personal recommendations for moving forward based on experiences in her own pregnancies. During the births of my children, she was calm and in control, making me feel more comfortable. For the birth of my second child, there were complications during labor, and she stayed at the hospital for hours late at night before I was ready to deliver to make sure that I was okay. I really can't thank her enough for her professional yet caring service to me during the biggest moments in my life. Also see reviews for Poway Women's Care and Pomerado Hospital.

I felt relaxed and heard by Dr Kohatsu. She did a thorough exam and we made plans to do a couple…read morethings. DEXA and a biopsy. Once she left the room, the Assistant was very rude when I had questions as if she was too busy to make sure I was clear. She gave me a copy of orders and a location to take the papers. Then she said she'll call me to schedule for biopsy appt. Then ignored me. no big deal, I called to find out that radiology didn't have the machine for DEXA. I messaged Dr Kohatsu on the portal about the machine not there. Asked if there was another place. The Assistant messaged me back telling me to find a location and let them know. I called my insurance for a location a few days later I received info. So, I sent the info on the portal. Then I get a message from Jaynie telling me to get a fax number. I said please feel free to call and get it, I was currently dealing with cardiology appts for surgery next week. If she could get the info I'd appreciate it. She messaged me again telling me to get the fax and get back with them. That was a First time an assistant refused to assist. I just called my primary care doctor and asked if he could order the DEXA and gave him the info the insurance gave me. In 1 hour, I was being called by the imaging center to schedule appt. Why this assistant couldn't do that I don't know, but I'm not going to fight with her just to see Kohatsu. New Gynecologist for me.

Dr Rode is the best. Very professional, and thorough. She did my hysterectomy and it's been life…read morechanging for me. The office staff are fabulous also.

I had an excellent experience with Dr. Rode and truly feel fortunate to have found her. She is…read moreknowledgeable, thorough, and incredibly personable. From the moment I met her, I felt at ease. She took the time to listen, asked thoughtful questions, and made me feel genuinely cared for. The visit was efficient but never rushed, and I left feeling confident I was in very capable hands. It's rare to find a physician who is both highly competent and so kind and present with her patients. The front desk was nice, had a kind, supportive nurse, and everything ran on time. Wonderful experience. I highly recommend her.

I want to start this review off by saying I live an hour away from the office and after choosing to…read moremake the drive, all my appointments, and delivery, it was 100% worth it. The OB choices near me are not great, I found office on Yelp, and figured I would give it a shot. This was my first pregnancy and I had no idea what to expect, but the entire office was so friendly and made me feel confident in my choice. The entire 9 months, I left with all the information I needed, I was never rushed through an appointment, Madi the PA took time to listen to concerns and answers all questions, I got updated on blood work and any tests in a timely manner, had no issues getting in touch with someone or a call back if needed, the doctor was great, literally nothing I could complain about. When it came time to deliver Dr. Fan was there when I was questioning if I could do it, she rooted me on, and was so sweet the entire time. Make the drive if you have to or even if you're close by, this office is 10000% worth it.

Disheartening Experience with Dr. Li Fan…read more I don't usually leave reviews for non food experiences, but I felt it was important to share my experience with Dr. Li Fan so that other expectant mothers know what to expect. Throughout my pregnancy, I often felt more judged than supported. Dr. Fan was very strict about weight gain and repeatedly emphasized that gaining more than 25 pounds was "excessive." Every pregnancy is different, and instead of encouragement or tailored advice, I often felt criticized for not fitting her idea of a "textbook" pregnancy. I was also required to complete multiple non-stress tests (NSTs) at a location that did not accept my insurance. When I brought this up, I was told I had no choice but to get the tests done there. It felt unfair and added more unnecessary stress during an already emotional time. My postpartum experience was equally disappointing. At my 6-week checkup, I mentioned that I had been celibate since giving birth and plan to continue without birth control, and Dr. Fan responded, "Men don't like to wait. They have needs." I was at a loss for words, the comment felt dismissive and inappropriate, especially during such a sensitive and vulnerable time. After my delivery (March 2025) , I also waited much longer than expected to be discharged. Dr. Fan didn't come by my hospital room until around 5-6 p.m. the day i was supposed to be discharged, which unnecessarily delayed my discharge and added stress during a time when I just wanted to be home with my baby. While I'm sure Dr. Fan has patients who appreciate her straightforward approach, my experience left me feeling unheard and unsupported. Compassion, understanding, and sensitivity are essential in women's healthcare. Unfortunately, those qualities were missing in my experience with Dr. Li Fan.

Dr. Islam is an amazing OBGYN I highly recommend her. I…read moreswitched to her after going through two different Obgyn's and I'm so happy I found her. This was my first pregnancy and she helped me significantly along the way. She's very polite and has manners along with addresses all your concerns and actually cares about your questions and goes above and beyond to help you out. I had gestational diabetes during my pregnancy and she really guided me through. I ended up pushing for 4 long hours until I decided to go through with the emergency c section. Afterwards she checked on me and our happy beautiful baby was born. I highly recommend Dr. Islam she just had a newborn herself and I felt as I could relate to her. Amazing doctor and works close by and lives near hospital she was by my side in a heartbeat to support me during labor and was open to trying anything I wanted during labor.

Dr. Islam is an amazing doctor. She took great care of me and my baby. She's compassionate and…read morereally cares about her patients. I highly recommend using her.

I met with Dr cap for all my obgyn needs for my first child. He has nice bed side manner and…read moreeducated me a lot on all my questions. I didn't feel like he was ever rushing out appointments which was nice. I also liked that he wasn't too over the top with lots and lots of ultra sounds if it wasn't necessary. Midwife Chris ended up delivering my baby. It was an amazing experience, she really was incredible, and I hope I can have her deliver my next baby as well. I feel like I didn't thank her enough for being as good as she was. My whole birth experience was really awesome, especially as a first time mom Will be using them again in the future

Dr. Capetenakis misdiagnosed my Stage IV Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis. I was referred to Dr…read more Capetenakis by a functional medicine doctor, and was hoping that by establishing care with a "boutique medical practice", I would get the care that I so desperately needed. Long story short, I ended up having an excision surgery for Stage IV Endometriosis, and it was so bad that I also ended up needing a bowel resection. For being told multiple times during my visits that my pain was due to ovulation, my fibroids weren't an issue (he had women with 12cm fibroids get pregnant), and that the developing cysts on my ovaries were nothing to be concerned about, it was a genuine shock that my situation was so dire. My doctor that did the excision surgery shared that I had a life expectancy of 5-6 years if I had not been treated. With regard to the office experience, it is a shock that his office does not send out appointment reminders. According to his staff, they are too small. Given that my dog groomer, acupuncturist, and my therapist all manage their own schedules and send automated appointment reminders without issue, that is definitely an area of improvement. Especially when I was charged a $50 no show fee for an appointment that I never scheduled. All in all - they tried. However, when a patient is far too complex they should be referred out to another provider, not told that everything is fine and to move on. If it were his family, I doubt he would have taken the same approach as he did with me.

She's been taking care of me for more than a decade and she's absolutely outstanding top-notch in…read moreher field and I'm lucky to be seeing her

I had an excellent first visit on April 2, 2026 with Dr. Truong and her staff. She was warm,…read moreattentive, and took the time to listen carefully to my concerns while addressing all of my questions thoroughly. I left the appointment feeling confident in her care and grateful to have her as part of my healthcare team.

Dr. Paul Hinshaw at North county women's specialists is awesome! He was great at keeping me calm…read moreduring worrisome times in my high risk pregnancy. He has a great bedside manner. After his care it made me want to have more children just so I could keep him as a doctor! I had a cesarean section with him, although he did give me the option to try a VBAC. I chose the cesarean for the safety of my child. It was very easy to make appointments. His nurse Laura is also great! I recommend Dr. Hinshaw to every pregnant person I meet!

The worst communication lines possible for a medical facility. You are routed to a call center…read moreevery time and have to wait for their call back which is a day or two later. If you miss the call back, you start everything all over again. I have lived in multiple countries and states in the U.S. the communication in this facility is by far the WORST. So I don't know good the doctor is, because I am stuck on the phone and can't see him.

I highly recommend Dr. Babkina and her wonderful staff. Dr. Babkina is an excellent, knowledgeable,…read moreand compassionate doctor. She has a wonderful bedside manner and truly takes the time to listen. She explains things clearly, welcomes your questions and concerns, and makes you feel that your opinion matters in your own care. She is thoughtful, kind, and very professional. I also want to give special recognition to Litzy. She went above and beyond to help me with something that required additional information and approval. She took the time to listen, followed through, kept me updated with phone calls, and helped expedite the process for me. I truly appreciated her professionalism, kindness, and willingness to help. Her follow through made a stressful situation so much easier, and I am very grateful to her. Letty, the medical assistant, has also been very kind, thoughtful, and professional. Although I don't remember the names of everyone in the office, every staff member I have encountered has been sweet, welcoming, and helpful. Overall, I have had a very positive experience with Dr. Babkina and her entire office. It is wonderful to find a doctor who is not only knowledgeable, but genuinely caring, along with a staff that treats patients with kindness and respect. I would highly recommend Dr. Babkina and her team to anyone looking for an excellent and compassionate doctor.

Originally a patient of Rachel Krochmal P A at NC Women's clinic. She is fantastic…read more Now located in Vista. She referred Me to Dr. Cizmar OBGYN MD. for a surgical procedure. I read good reviews about him but it's not been a good experience since surgery. Make a long story short. I've been trying for 2 days to see the Surgeon because something isn't right in the private area. It's been impossible to get a call from Anyone who can help. The front office is not helpful and I told the lady what I was concerned about. I got transferred to Someone who was not available and left a detailed message. I've waited all day for a call and no call back. I called Wed morning and again left a message and included that I'd be at the dentist after 1PM and She called at 1:30 & 3:30 telling Me She was leaving at 4PM. I didn't get out of the dentist until after 5:30. She had plenty of time to call Me prior to 1PM. I called the first week of surgery due to severe inflammation. The Doc at the office told the gal to tell Me to go to the ER. I refused and wanted to hear from Dr. Cizmar. He couldn't be bothered either on a Friday to see Me or call anything in and he too said to go to the ER. Does Anyone realize how much it cost to go to the ER??!! I wasn't asking for pain meds! Nobody cared. Nor does Anyone care that I've got a post surgical problem that I need a Doc who's familiar with the surgery I had to look at it. It's not normal to Me. I'm only 2 1/4 weeks from surgery and should be taken more seriously. Obviously, he doesn't want to work and if he isn't there then why should his Med assistant. I'm so angry that something that should have had no complications has turned into a nightmare. I'll never go back! Maybe for the post op but he's going to get an ear full for incompetence in office and his response to a surgical patient with a big concern.

She's a really great OB gyn (is that how you spell it?) very informative, sincere and had an answer…read moreto every question my girlfriend had about her period and other needs. A great one!

Dr. Duhamel is a doctor that every woman needs. She is the most amazing, caring and loving…read moreprofessional doctor I have ever come across. Her staff and nurses are wonderful too! You never wait long in their office and your health is always their first priority. Dr. Duhamel saved my life. She went and above beyond in helping me get the care that I needed. I have not seen any other doctor with her passion and determination these past 13 years. Thank you so much Dr. Duhamel, you are the best.