After a long search to find a new primary care physician in Santa Maria (they're scarce), I am so…read morepleased to have been accepted as a patient by Dr. Peter Scott! I liked Dr. Scott immediately! He is young, seems health conscious, and he listened when I spoke! He seemed genuinely interested in working with me on my concerns, as I try to lose weight and improve my health. He authorized the blood tests I asked for, and the results have helped me to see where I'm making progress and where my lifestyle still needs work. He also referred me to a specialist I needed to see in order to follow up on a serious health issue. I made my appointment with Dr. Scott mainly because I had heard so many good things about the facility he joined-- Family Care of Santa Maria. Most of their doctors are too busy to see new patients, but they are some of the most popular and highly rated physicians in Santa Maria. I feel lucky to be able to see one of their doctors! The office is conveniently located across from Trader Joe's, and the parking is convenient. I'm as impressed with the staff at the facility as I am with Dr. Scott. Everyone I've dealt with there (receptionists and the medical assistants) has been friendly and a genuine pleasure to deal with. I get the feeling they are treated well, and it shows. I actually enjoy going there. The waiting area is clean and pleasant. Sometimes it takes a few tries to get through on the phone, but that's a minor concern-- I've always been able to get an appointment, or get my question answered, etc. If you are looking for a new physician, I highly recommend Dr. Scott, as well as Family Care of Santa Maria!

I have been very happy with Dr. Scott, and I am so happy I decided to seek medical care with his…read morepractice for my daughter and myself. He is knowledgeable, kind and very accommodating. I feel I'm in good hands with Dr. Scott!

While in town husband needed to have lab work for VA assessment of existing health concern. Dr…read moreWalker reviewed the results and discussed them with my husband. In depth, caring yet professional and extremely engaged in making sure the patient is cared for. Wow. Not only did he listen but he encouraged discussion to ensure the patient understood any details of the care being discussed. He did not rush- holy cow. WE LOVE THIS MAN!!!!

Dr Bruce Walker is an advocate for veterans. I saw him in Jan of this year. He was so thorough,…read moredid not rush me, nor did I ever feel he was dismissing me or my injuries. His evaluation and report proved so valuable to myself and the claim I was seeking. He asked me questions, listened to my answers and allowed me to interrupt him when I thought of something else, which he added to his notes. I gained a 50% disability that has been plaguing me since I was on active duty. Thank you so very much, Dr Walker!! I appreciate your diligence in making a difference in our lives as we fight for our benefits.

Re: Dr. Bruce Walker; Walker Medical Wellness:…read more As a Veteran of the United States Armed Forces, I was sent to see Dr. Bruce Walker for a "Compensation and Pension Claim" exam and evaluation by the Veterans Administration. Dr. Walker is "highly respectful and appreciative" of military Veterans and our service to our country. His "respectful; professionally conducted exam and line of questioning" was extremely thorough; so thorough that he found and identified issues that were unknown to me which resulted in my "Veterans Administration percentage rating" being increased to the "highest rating possible for my particular issue" and the (exactly one week later) receipt thereof of the increased VA compensation. - Dr. Walker is "one of the best."

Finally a Doctor that listens and gets to the bottom of issues I've been having for years. I was…read morescheduled to see Dr. Walker for one issue and he spent two hours listening to me and researching my ailments. I am a Veteran who has been dealing with the runaround from the VA for years. My prayers were finally answered getting in touch with Dr. Walker. He has been the most thorough Doctor I've ever been to. I can not recommend Dr. Walker enough. Life changer

A loved one of mine spoke with the medical assistant, Crystal, regarding a referral, and she…read morestarted the conversation off in an irritated manner by saying the following, verbatim: "Everything was explained to you and you still had a question." Crystal and her demeanor are a perfect example of why many people are afraid to ask important questions about their health, bc they're worried they're going to be met with misplaced condescension. Well, clearly, Crystal, not "everything" was explained if there was a follow-up question, but the obvious assumption and underhanded implication in your statement is that you and your team cannot possibly have any blind spots, and that- because you don't have any blind spots- anyone who asks you a question must clearly be stupid. Crystal- you are in the healthcare space, but you don't belong in it as long as you treat patients with that demeanor. Do better. That attitude is in very poor taste. Do you treat patients the way you want your most loved ones to be treated? Please ask yourself this next time someone is reaching out to you for help. It is a nasty thing to be in a position to help someone experiencing vulnerability, and to use that opportunity to be rude and condescending.

My son is almost 46 years old and is severely disabled. I filled out the paperwork on line so I…read morewouldn't have to do it in the office. By the time I got him inside I was informed we were 7 minutes late. There was No one waiting, the receptionist told me she was going ask the dr if she would still see my son. I told her they usually will accept you sometimes up until 15 minutes late. I told her by the time I got the wheelchair out and the foot rests on it made us the 7 minutes late. Dr would not see him and there are no appointments available for at least a month. I was so upset...1:52 and absolutely no one waiting.

Friendly staff. Very good follow up, and responsive and in a timely manner. Clean office. And Dr…read moreHaverty is very nice and explains things well.

Dr. Haverty is the best Doctor ever!!! Super concerned about you and your well being. I'm so happy…read morewith his care.

Dr Guerrero is my favorite doctor in the whole wide world shortly after giving birth. I came down…read morewith postpartum syndrome and I didn't have a local doctor in Santa Maria as I had my son in Santa Barbara at Cottage Hospital and I went to go see Dr Guerrero and he actually made me smile and laugh and help me see the brighter side of things, and assured me that I was going to be fine and explain to me everything that we were gonna do to make me better. He was real he was kind and he was my friend. Thank you for being so much more than a doctor.

This is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever had. He addressed every single issue and had a…read moregreat sense of humor. I so thankful for finding him as my primary care doctor!

Horrible doctor office they scam you to paying $150 for their paperwork, they take your copay,…read morecharge your insurance and then they charge you for doing their job, paperwork. Run as fast as you can.

All I have to say is , this man saved my nephews life on May 1 2022. If he had not been at my…read morenephews baseball game that day , he would have died. He was just there to watch a game. My family believes he was "put there " to save Davids life. Thank you Sincerely Scott Saunders.

I have only seen Dr Voegle once a few weeks ago. My kid woke up sick and we could not get into our…read moreregular Dr, so we saw Voegele. The Dr was very nice. Gentle with my kid. Talked to the sibling I had to bring along. Patient. Listened. Kind. Bummer was we had to wait an hour :( It was the busy winter sick season, but an hour with two kids is too much. Voegel himself appoligized about the wait and said he worked throught his lunch hour to keep up with all the patients. This seems like an office manager/scheduling problem, not the individual Dr problem. Just something to be aware of if you need to get in last min.

Nice doctor, but office is a wreck. Not sure how Anne J got in for a same day-it usually takes me…read moreover a week, and the office has told me to go to urgent care more than once. My favorite appt was when I went in for a procedure, after scheduling several weeks before, taking the day off work, and showing up, waiting a half hour, and then being told the device I was having is something they never have done before, and they didn't even have one in the office. I wouldn't pick anyone in this practice, just because of the front office mess. (and when you can't find good help, it says a lot about the way the drs treat the staff....)

Things have been going downhill for years. The doctor demands $55 Coordination Fee per patient, per…read moreyear for the privilege of being your doctor. That is before he ever sees you.if you want/need a concierge physician, fine. We paid it in the past but, no longer. The good doctor never provided my wife the results of her blood test. After attempting to obtain the results through the office she eventually received from Dignity Health directly. Neither of us were touched by the doctor. He never looked in our ears, nose or throat nor did palpitate the glands in our throat. Not worth the surcharge or the aggravation.

I refer to this doctor and his staff as "My Team". From Dr. Krause down to the receptionist, they…read morehave provided me nothing but the best care and consideration. I've had moments of feeling as though I'm bugging them too much, but that's a self-imposed feeling. The reality is they are always there for me and I know I can depend on them. Having had my previous doctor for 12 years, I was apprehensive when I first started with Dr. Krause. I soon realized I didn't need to be. He is extremely knowledgeable and always seems to understand what I'm feeling. He is never judgmental, which is extremely important to me and my peace of mind. Thank you, Dr. Krause, Chelsea, Cindy and Esmeralda. I'm so glad you're all on My Team.