I wanted to share my experience in case it helps others…read more I was referred by a friend who also invited me to a cosmetic event that was scheduled for later in the month. I wanted to look more refreshed for another event I had planned earlier in the week and so I decided to go in early for botox. I initially had a positive first impression of this office. The doctor is a family physician who also offers cosmetic treatments like Botox and lasers. I came in specifically for Botox, and although he recommended more units than I usually receive for my crow's feet area, I agreed, trusting his judgment and hoping for good results. He even asked me to return in two weeks for a follow-up touch-up. Unfortunately, within days, I noticed no improvement at all in my crow's feet. I tried calling the office multiple times and received no response. I eventually went in person to have him evaluate the results. When I showed him the issue, he told me "not to smile so hard," which was surprising especially since during my appointment, the medical assistant had encouraged me to smile very hard for photos. At my two-week follow-up, I was expecting a touch-up as discussed. Instead, he recommended doubling the amount of Botox, and when I asked if I would be charged again, he said yes. This was concerning, as I have never needed that much product before, and my regular provider achieves effective results at a much lower cost. While he attempted to justify this with scientific explanations, my experience suggested that technique and anatomical precision, both critical in Botox, may have been lacking, rather than the amount used. What was most disappointing was that after this entire experience, there was no effort to resolve the issue or stand behind the results. Instead, I immediately received a reminder text invitation to a cosmetic event promoting additional services and products. Given the outcome of my treatment, this felt dismissive and a lack of professionalism and patient care. Overall, I left feeling disappointed with the results, communication, and handling of concerns. I would not recommend this doctor, especially for cosmetic procedures where experience, technique, and ethical standards are essential.

In 2021 I had a reasonably good experience during my first meeting and subsequent physical exam,…read morealthough Dr. Perez was rather stressed throughout. I gave him the benefit of the doubt since he runs his own practice and is only a few blocks from our home. So Dr. Perez became my primary physician for my health insurance. In 2022 Dr. Perez's office sent several reminders for my annual physical which I needed to schedule. The reason for this review is on my third visit in late 2022, I came in at 8:30am due to a very painful hand with stiches. AFTER paying for his services, discussing the 2022 physical I still needed with his friendly assistant, and then waiting ~30 minutes in increasing pain. Dr. Perez refused to help me with what was a spreading hand infection - I needed antibiotics immediately! After he refused to even look at my hand - AFTER I had paid and waited & told him how much pain I was in - I subsequently spent hours driving around looking for an urgent care that FINALLY give me the antibiotics I really needed. At this point I had puss coming out from between the stitches and my hand was burning red. Healthtopia in Leucadia came through for me! So why did Dr. Perez refuse to even look at my infected hand and provide any help (although I urgently needed antibiotics for the infection) AFTER I had already paid and met with his assitant... Because he was still unhappy ( a year later...) with his interactions and reaction with my wife during the very stressful time of COVID. I feel this doctor is not following the basic fundamental medical Hippocratic oath, "first, do no harm". When I had a spreading infection in my hand (it was burning red and puss was coming out of the stitches) and he choose to focus on his personal issues he had with my wife (from a year ago!) instead of my urgent health problem in front of him. Lastly, he said I was using him to get a quick appointment, which he did not appreciate and and another reason he would not help me with my infected hand.

Dr. Derek helped me when other doctors didn't know what to do with prostate related problems…read more Before I saw him I spent almost a year visiting different doctors and they were no help. Now I brought to him my 20 year old son who has been suffering with digestive and skin problems for a long time. Regular doctors were useles. My son is doing much better now. I highly recommend Dr. Lawrence. Milan DeMillan

Dr Derek is the most informing, thoughtful, responsible doctor. I kinda love that he's real and…read morereally THINKS through what the solutions COULD be. he's helped me solve massive gastrointestinal issues, (full gut reset) hormonal issues, mood issues. He's been there in the ways I WANT a provider to show up: tools in hand, extensive knowledge, and listening for what I want in the process. I recommend him HIGHLY. There's usually a long wait to get a new appointment - and I say - WAIT if you can.

Very good medical center where I went to interpret a few days ago. As others have noted, they run…read morethe office very efficiently. The nurse that helped the person I was interpreting for was super funny while being professional. The young doctor was very nice to work with. The office is very clean and climatized and there is plenty of parking outside.

I rarely write negative reviews, but after repeated experiences with Dr. John Clancy, I feel…read moreobligated to share what happened, particularly because elderly patients and patients who are not fluent in English deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. My 74-year-old mother recently moved from Canada to San Diego, and we have been rebuilding her medical care here from scratch. English is not her first language, and I routinely accompany her to appointments to make sure she understands her medical care and can communicate her concerns properly. We have seen Dr. Clancy multiple times, so this review is not based on one unpleasant encounter. Unfortunately, we have repeatedly experienced the same dismissive and unwelcoming behavior. Our appointments have felt extremely rushed, often lasting only approximately 5-10 minutes. When we ask questions, we have experienced sighing, visible frustration, eye-rolling, and responses that made both my mother and me feel as though we were an inconvenience rather than patients seeking medical care. Today's appointment crossed a line for me. My mother was trying her best to explain an issue concerning her daily blood-pressure medication. During the conversation, Dr. Clancy rolled his eyes, removed his glasses, looked directly at me and, referring to my mother's English, said words to the effect of: "When she speaks English, it makes me frustrated and I don't understand." I found this extraordinarily disrespectful and humiliating. A 74-year-old woman struggling to communicate in her second language should never be made to feel embarrassed for trying to explain a medical concern to her physician. There are professional and compassionate ways to handle a language barrier. Showing visible irritation toward an elderly patient is not one of them. What makes this more concerning is that today's experience was not isolated. We have left previous appointments feeling rushed, uncomfortable and unwelcome as well. Today simply reached the point where I could no longer remain silent. We will be finding my mother another primary-care physician. I also intend to formally report our experience through the appropriate channels because I believe elderly patients, immigrants, and people with limited English proficiency should be able to seek medical care without being made to feel ashamed or burdensome. I strongly encourage families, especially those caring for an elderly parent who may need additional patience or help communicating to consider our experience when deciding whether this practice is the right fit for them. Respect and compassion should be the absolute minimum a patient receives in a doctor's office.

I made an appointment over 5 weeks ago to see this Doctor I explained to his representative that…read moreI was diagnosed with a torn meniscus and was in extreme pain I was walking with a cane. I needed a second opinion to be cleared because of my age for a operation. I continually got text messages about this appointment . Within 24 hours of the appointment I was called and it was cancelled the next appointment 7 weeks away When you miss your appointment frequently your charged for not showing But a Doctor can do it to you without any consequences or repercussions I would never recommend this Doctor!!!!! How Arrogant!!

I was at this location yesterday to screen for a clinical study. The staff was really incompetent…read moreand untrained. The nurse practitioner has an extremely aggressive bedside manner, telling what symptoms she thought I should be experiencing, even though I wasn't. Dr. Lizotte freaked my husband out telling him I was going to have a stroke or cardiac episode. He insisted I should go to the ER because something was wrong. He insisted the ER nurse would look at my blood pressure and rush me back. Not the case at all, I ended up spending 8 hours sitting in an ER and left with no diagnosis, normal labs and EKG. The folks in the office there don't even know how to take a manual blood pressure, they solely rely on machines to do their job! Do better folks! Don't go here for healthcare or to participate in a study.

I have found Drs. Etedali and Ajir to be attentive listeners and effective communicators. I trust…read moretheir specialist referrals, which resulted in diagnosis other specialists missed. Drs. Etedali and Ajir treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I have been a patient of theirs for over ten years. NW

I had a truly terrible experience with this doctor. He was condescending and dismissive about many…read moreof my concerns, including with respect to conditions for which I have received a prior diagnosis. He routinely failed to have my Rx's filled unless I followed up with him multiple times - I've never had this issue with a doctor. On one occasion, his failure to timely call-in my Rx resulted in my having to wait 45 days to have it refilled due to a nationwide shortage (the pharmacy confirmed that had he called it in on-time, I would have had no issue). The last straw occurred most recently, in which it took 7 days after an appointment for him to call in the Rx for a medicine (for which lack of access could be life-threatening), despite following up with his office 3 times and them failing to call me back after saying they would. It wasn't until I stopped by in person that he finally filled the Rx. This office was an absolute nightmare.

Not a great diagnostician. Med school in Manila. Not up to basic US standards. His chairside…read moremanner is mercurial.....

This was my first visit with Dr. Tinio, and I was very impressed! He was attentive, kind, and quick…read morewith his diagnosis. He immediately took great care of me and made sure I received exactly what I needed to improve my health. I'm really looking forward to continuing my care and making more progress with his help. The staff were all so lovely and welcoming. I felt comfortable and right at home from the moment I walked in. Highly recommend

Very personable and actually listens to patient concerns. A talent not favored by many doctors!read more

My wife and I both have Dr. Burzell as our Primary Care doctor. We both love him! He never makes…read moreyou wait long at appointments and spends QUALITY TIME with us to go over all of our health needs. If your looking for a GREAT doctor, look no more. THANK YOU to Dr. Burzell and his team for several years of OUTSTANDING care! We greatly appreciate all of you! :)

Today I had my first appointment at the Non-Surgical Orthopedic Center. I saw Dr. Thomas…read moreSchwabenbaurer. I found him to be very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions on what might help me. I felt he was very kind and caring. The treatments he did felt good and I believe helped. I'll be going back next week! Thank you Dr. Tom!

I went there referred by my primary care doctor the place is nice except for me did not make me…read morefeel any better was giving massage by a machine maybe for some persons is fine but for me was not and after driving all these miles I stop going.