First of all I'd like to start off by saying that this is the most amazing Dr. Office I've ever been to in my life not only do they have everything there that you could need they do in-house labs and they're so kind. They squeeze you in and they work with you! They listen and actually take the time and know what they're doing. The care is amazing! The doctors really care and they go above and beyond especially Dr. Jason. The staff too they're amazing the receptionists and the Call Center, Alex is awesome. I have never had a better experience with any Dr in the past 20 years! They are on top of everything and they treat you like a human being which a lot of doctors don't do. I'm so grateful and thankful for the care and quality I have received with you guys! read more

SO sorry Dr. Carolyn Vargas moved out of state. Or...I would DEFINITELY go wherever she is (if had stayed in Ca). She was the BEST doctor I ever had (and, I'm 60!). She was thorough, engaging, caring, SO on top of everything related to my health. Can go on and on. Not sure if I will continue with new assigned doctor. Experience is SO different. Trying to be fair. Yet...struggling with being hopeful about this new PCP. Had first visit. Follow-up scheduled soon. May decide whether to stay with Prime Medical or not after that appointment. read more

Jason Swiecky is our primary care professional. He is so smart and talented and he is the most compassionate healthcare provider! Dr. Mona Shah's office ( Prime Medical ) is so lucky to have him and our entire family so appreciates him. Dr. Mona Shah ( Prime Medical ) has 2 offices and Jason Swiecky is at the office at 1600 S. Gaffey St. in San Pedro. Call the office (310) 548-0201 and ask to be seen by Jason Swiecky. He is the best Primary Care we have ever had!!! You also will be very well taken care of! It is very rare to have such an incredible Primary Care. read more

The best in town is Dr. Paul Sliskovich! Outstanding Doctor He goes out of his way to make sure you are taken care of and and if you need anything! I has made a huge difference on my health in every possible way! I lost 200 pounds with is help and support and had to successfully hip replacement surgery! This would not have happened with him! Highly recommend doctor Hands down 100 Book your appointment with him! read more

I see Dr. Paul Sliskovich here, recently switched dr's and I'm so glad i did, he actually CARES about his patients and so does his staff, everyone is happy to be there and so helpful. Dr office visits used to never be pleasant and my visits here are always pleasant. 10/10 recommend read more

Sorry to say this place is the pits. I actually liked my doctor when I first started going there but the office is extremely poorly run. They often don't answer the phone and when I went to the office and called them from the waiting room the phone didn't ring. I asked them about it and they said they turn the ringer off. That's not the worst of it. I leave a message for my doctor to call me because I have a terrible back injury and need a refill on my pain medication. Not a new prescription mind you, a refill, and the office says they can't fill even part of it until I see the doctor face to face. I try to make an appointment for 5 days but they just won't see me nor will they put in a partial prescription for pain. So, just because the pain was so bad and I never actually got a call back from my doctor anyway, I called another doctor's office nearby and they scheduled a video appointment same day. They send in a partial prescription for my pain and made an appointment for an office visit so I could be under their care moving forward. I wanted to like Prime Medical because it was so close to my house but the terrible work ethic of the office staff and the inability of the office to help their patient who is in desperate need has soured me on this place. The funny thing is, they won't even care that I'll never go back. They never cared about me in the first place. Sorry to Dr. Lilian Prado who was so nice to me when we met. Your staff said you wouldn't talk to me because you need to get paid for your time. I have insurance. I wasn't asking for anything for free but you made me feel like I was dirt. read more

Honestly I walked in feeling uneasy and I should've followed my gut. Things seemed very rushed, and after I was seen by the doctor I walked up and got scheduled for my next follow up. I was told my prescriptions would be ready whenever I leave my appointment and after 3 days I still don't have them. After calling and following up 4 times I have been told I need to stay on top of them and the doctor, that they are too busy. We've called 3 times today alone. I've gone to the pharmacy twice and was not able to collect due to the office not sending the info over. The staff was very nice but I'd go somewhere else honestly. Don't waste the time. read more

Dr. Prado is kind, cares and is a pleasure to see. The office however is a mess. I needed a prior auth to get the medication that was literally waiting for me at the pharmacy but the office would not do the work. When I called in to check status I got lies and an attitude. After pushing them hard, someone finally submitted the information to the wrong insurance and I was denied. I don't have time to call insurance, the doctors office, back to insurance every day only to find out that my doctor's office isn't doing what they are supposed to be doing, lying and saying they are. Now I need to find a new doctor because I don't trust this office.....at all. read more

The doctor I had was great. The office staff disaster. One lady charged me double on one visit, and then again for the single visit. So I paid $75 instead of $25 for that visit. I said no problem. I'll just pay for the following two visits that I have coming up. Somehow it got screwed up and they said I never paid for the two visits. I called billing tried to square it away. They just kept making up excuses saying I was refunded. I'm checking my bank account. I was never refunded. But my credits went down. Trying to figure this out because they never call you back. If you tried to call their billing they Will tell you they will call back and they won't. I had to be the one to call multiple times and check up. Never got a call back. Very also the lady in the office scheduled me wrong days for appointments. She's a mess. I don't even understand how she's there. Then when I got my blood drawn one time they punctured my nerve and my whole arm was black and blue and super sore and when I called and told them they said you're fine. Don't worry about it. I have to use my arms for work. This office seems to be a big mess. I would not waste your money. I am now paying $50 out of pocket for a mistake that the lady in the office made. And instead of owning up to their mistake or checking I'm getting the bill. I tried to show them I have proof of payment in my bank account and they are saying oh no this is for something else which is not true because I'm always up to date with my payments. read more

Difficult to schedule an appointment when you are actually ill. By the time there is an opening in the schedule (2-3 WEEKS LATER) you would have either healed or become more ill and will need to visit an emergency room. GOD forbid someone develop signs or symptoms of Cancer and want to catch it early...Prime Medical would never be available for early screening or initial intervention. Prime Medical is very close to my home, which would make a visit super convenient. However, I cannot ever been seen by any physician while I am sick. I am looking forward to leaving the network so that I can actually seek the care of a physician. Upon research I've discovered that PRIME MEDICAL has quite a few negative reviews....BUYER BEWARE! YOU deserve better! read more

From discharge to home everything was perfect. I love this company. They have been in business over 30 years. They have adaptive equipment for special needs children. They also have custom wheelchairs perfectly measured and designed. They know what they are doing!!! read more

I was referred to this office via my insurance. Initially, it was difficult to make an appointment because they rarely answer the phone. I was seen by Dr. Vargas who made no effort to connect with me as her patient. She started the appointment by stating "Well first thing you need to work on getting your blood pressure lower", when my systolic measure was 124. She also took my family history noted in the file and told me I will probably have diabetes. She did not ask me about my diet, exercise, or lifestyle. What was most concerning to me is she told me I have a heart mumur. She told me to watch my salt intake and fluids. She made it seem like I would suffer heart problems. The whole encounter was a major source of anxiety for me for months. Any type of upper abdominal discomfort I had I would think I was having a heart attack. Fast forward to this week, I am back on my choice of insurance with a former primary care provider. Upon reassessment of my heart (including ultrasound, EKG and labs) everything looks normal. I really wish Dr. Vargas hadn't been so overly predictive and insistive on my health, especially at our first meeting. read more

Dr. Carolyn Vargas is a rare doctor that really cares about her patient(s). She is thoughtful, through and forward thinking. At age 73 I am extremely leery of doctors as they are too quick to see you, script you and get you out the door. Dr. Vargas, was warm, compassionate and took an hour learning my history and listening to my concerns. By the end of our appointment she had won my trust 100%. Please note I live in Richmond Virginia. I'm here visiting my daughter in Long Beach on an extended stay. I am seriously considering keeping Dr. Vargas as my physician when I return home. I'm willing to fly across country to see her if necessary. She's really that good. read more

Prime Medical - Internal Medicine Near Me - San Pedro, California

One of the worst medical offices I came across, unbelievable! They first forgot to take care of my referral to see a physical therapist. I didn't hear from them in over a month in a half, if it wasn't for me calling them, I'd never hear from them. Kristan, in charge of referrals. Didn't seem to care much about my complain of waiting. Just told me to talk to their office manager which he didn't seem to care much either. A bit rude. Horrible customer service skills and poor communication. Never even heard back from the owner, even when I requested for him to call me. They care less to attend and keep their patients. So I took my business to Torrance memorial, way better care, service are on top of their stuff. Be careful, don't let your guard down, insist and call, or you'll be waiting forever. read more

Did permanently damage to me by abruptly taking me off a medication that I was doing very well on and was stable on. That immediately triggered a terrible new medical condition. It was a medication that is NEVER supposed to be stopped so abruptly, but only TITRATED down slowly, and only when it's not working well. In my case it was working well for me for many years so I never should have been forced off of it. My new doctor put me back on it and then had to triple my dose of it to treat for the new terrible condition that Kimberly Hua triggered. The damage is permanent. read more

My elderly parents are both patients of Prime Medical. I was TRYING to call them today. I called THREE times: the first time I was on hold 13 minutes and I got frustrated and hung up. The second time I was on hold EIGHTEEN minutes. I am on hold right now again, it is 6 minutes so far......... read more

I went to Prime Medical off of 7th St and it's one of the best dr visits I've ever had. I'm a new patient and they made me feel so comfortable and safe. Everyone has to wear a mask and they check your temperature as you come in. Dr. Anastasia is the best. She made me feel at ease by answering all my questions. The staff is also very friendly and professional. read more

I was about to walk in for service when I saw Dr. Taylor yelling at an elderly man that was bleeding heavily with cuts on his hands. Very unprofessional very disturbing to see. I do not recommend this location to anyone who wants some decent respect. read more

Prime medical is an absolute joke. I went for a physical and did labs and I've waited over a month to receive my results. Called several times and I still have not got my results. I will be looking for a new doctor because prime medical does not know what the hell they're doing. read more

I had been a very satisfied patient of Dr. Peter Sliskovich for many years. When his practice merged with Prime medical, things began to change. The ability to schedule appointments and to receive return communications from the office staff started to become increasingly challenging. Even securing routine prescription refills became a struggle. When my doctor retired from the group, I was scheduled for a visit with his replacement several months later, and in the meantime, all my requests for prescription refills were denied by the office. I simply don't know how they can justify such a low level of responsiveness to the needs of their patients. They left me with no choice, but to go elsewhere for my medical care. Very sad. read more

After 30 years of having Dr. James French as my Primary Care Physician, I was Refferrd to Dr. Carolyn Vargas at Prime, when he retired. Let me say it was the first and only time Dr. French's office failed me. I lasted one visit before I started searching for a new Primary care physician. Horrible experience! As stated in other reviews the girls in the office rarely answer the phone. I tried calling 3 times during regular business Hours and ended up with the answering service each time. Waste of time. When I finally saw the Dr. she had a scribe in tow to take her notes, please! By the time I left I supposedly had 3 conditions which Dr. French had somehow missed in an appointment just 2 months previous. If you chose to see these physicians you do so at your own peril....horrible! read more

Everyone here is super friendly, supportive and very knowledgeable about providing me the best care. I just started going here and my initial experience has been great. All the girls at the front greet you with smiles and are helpful. All the nurses I have worked with are very nice and try to make the process as easy as possible. I see Dr. Valerie Grant and she has been so helpful and working with me to focus on certain health conditions I am trying to resolve. I came with a lot of questions and she provided me a lot of feedback and resources for all my concerns. It's clean, organized and super-efficient. All my referrals so far I have been given have contacted me same day for appointment scheduling. I am not sure why so many people have given negative reviews. I am a very skeptical person when it comes to medical offices and doctors and I have no filter when it comes to expressing my concerns or frustrations because honesty is the best policy. With that said, I can say without a doubt that I would recommend this medical office. read more

This office has changed so much since it became Prime Medical and not just Dr. Sliskovich's office. Whoever works the front office and answers the phones is so incredibly incompetent and rude. I've never called a doctor's office for a simple question and put on hold for 20 minutes. When she came back to the phone, I questioned why I was on hold for 20 minutes, she put me on hold for another 15 minutes. When it was just Sliskovich's office, his office staff ran the office just fine! Prime medical should get training from his staff. They were very professional and answered the phones and were helpful! read more

I was referred to Dr. Carolyn Vargas through a friend when I was looking for a Primary Care Physician. She was extremely thorough and addressed all my concerns. She was very direct and no nonsense and she cares about her patients. She was very accurately knowledgable on the topics I requested information about and she made sure I followed through with the referrals she recommended. I am extremely happy with the care she provided and can now say I have a General Doctor that I am pleased with and feel good about. read more

This place is a joke. Very disorganized. I came in for an annual physical and drug test. Give him the paperwork filled out the correct paperwork. They called me back to pee in a cup but not for a drug test they have absolutely no idea what they're doing. I've been here for 4 hours and still have not seen the doctor. Apparently they've been here for six years you would think they would get it right absolutely ridiculous. What a joke and this place is read more

After 40 years of medical care and treatment from Dr Peter Sliskovich and staff. My husband will have to look for another primary doctor. The current doctor and staff are beyond non professional and rude. The staff from previous years were not only aware of procedures and were local people well aware of the patients. The current doctor who is not a MD but a DO should investigate before making statements. A DO doctor is suppose to be a preventive doctor. If your patient is bleeding, stopping the bleeding is a priority. A union member with the best medical insurance in the country should not be turned away. read more

This place is a hell hole, Dr Shah is totally lost only concern is to bill money, so hard to get any paper work filled out from her... do not go here.. isn't worth the stress read more

I burned my leg and walked in without an appointment they were able to treat me right away great staff wonderful attitude clean fresh new office read more

Prime Medical - Thanks for treating my burn so quickly. Excellent caring staff. - Internal Medicine Near Me - San Pedro, California

Prime Medical at1360 Westt 6th St. In San Pedro Is the most unorganized medical practice I have ever seen.. It was great when it was Dr. Sliskovich 's practice, but now the front office does not know what they are doing. I have waited over 5 weeks for a brain CT scan that was ordered stat. I still have not had that scan due to incompetence. Not the doctors but the office staff. I am clearly upset. My insurance plan has authorized this procedure to no avail. This practice should be closed down. Recently I went to the office and a patient bleeding from her head was sitting in the waiting room with an ice pack on her head and little if any attention paid to her. To me she should have been an obvious priority. read more

Not Happy so far with the quality and professionalism of this office. I simply would like to find a doctor that treats patients with respect. For years now I've been with this office trying to stabilize my health. For years now I've been going around in circles with no improvement. I am beginning to feel I simply will not get proper treatment if I continue to rely on this office for my primary health care. I'm thinking of switching offices. read more

I arrived at 11:25 for my 11:30 appointment that had been set about ten days prior. I waited about twenty minutes in the waiting room and then another hour and 45 minutes in the exam room, before the doctor came in to see me at 1:30. read more

THEY NEVER ANSWER THE PHONE! There's no line to connect to to book an appointment. So I have been on hold for over 20mins. Hung up and tried again and same thing. I'm just trying to make an appointment! Also, the staff is not very friendly when you go in. They're all very "blah" and always just sitting there looking like they're doing nothing. read more

Please stay away from this office.very unprofessional...I was told to get a test which was never given the results to.have been calling for the last 3 days to get my results and office not responding read more

After Dr Sliskovich's retirement, I tried to give this office a chance but the actual customer service is so poor there is no way to stay with them as my primary care physicians. The office staff are the most unresponsive and rude people that I have ever encountered. It is sad that after great service for decades from Dr Sliskovich's staff the patients are left with this office. I see from other reviews and talk in town that there will be others who look elsewhere for care. read more

One of the worst company's to deal with. Should have never switched over. Good luck trying to get a hold of the actual office or a return call. read more

This medical office NEVER has a live person answer the phone!! You get a recording that goes on and one and then a back-up service that will take a message ensuring someone will return your call. Well I waited all day and NO one returned my call! How any business can operate like this is beyond me.. Also went into the office and two girls were on the phone and not once did they acknowledge my presence while I stood there until 10 minutes later when they completed their call. If you are looking for a personal staff this is not the place to go! read more

Needed a USCG Medical Exam (Form CG 719K) & Drug test. Arrived at 8:30am, left at 9:20am with everything done. Price: $145. This office is absolutely great, organized, clean and efficient. Ben read more

Since My primary Dr. Giaconi moved here the new staff is rude and inefficient. I went there today for 9am appointment I arrived a 850. About 920 they asked me if I had my prep op. Test panel request? No I don't know one told I needed one so she says she will call the and get it faxed. Still waiting I call the surgeons office my self and informed no one ever called from Dr. GIACONIS OFFICE and if they had the would know they went able to fax until after 1030am. Hmmm. So now I have reschedule my surgery again Any how this is the third screw up with With Dr.Giaconis new staff at prime. Will not return and have to find a new primary care with in my ppo insurance. read more

If I could give this office Zero stars I would. Family member needed documentation stating he couldn't work in the ED during the Covid situation and they returned my call 3 days later and the practice manager said if I didn't like it I could switch him to another provider. 3 days for a simple paper stating he couldn't work in the ED. He could've been exposed to the virus and he so rudely took the approach. Will be reporting to the insurance company. Find another PCP office. read more

I had a wonderful experience at this office Marissa front office super nice . Dr. Smith was very attentive and took his time with me. His assistant Daniel was very professional and caring . This was a great experience I had to change my prior doctor due to them not being very attentive to my needs. So I am super happy I had a great experience at this office and so glad they will be my primary office . I will recommend this office to friends and family. Thank you!!! read more