I'm so grateful for Dr. Varon and the team she leads at UCSD. I had fibroids and wanted to get them…read moreremoved ASAP. I was originally at Scripps for my initial diagnosis but I wanted the best surgeon for my case so I turned to Dr. Varon. During my consultation, she had looked through my MRI and identified fibroids that the radiologist and obgyn had missed at Scripps. I highly trust Dr. Varon's expertise and thoroughness with her work. Dr. Varon listened to my concerns and gave me the best path forward. She is a very skilled minimally invasive surgeon and successfully removed multiple large fibroids for me. I feel more like my old self again! Thank you Dr. Varon for the care you provided me.

I was referred to UCSD as a complex case and Dr Varon was the 4th fibroid specialist I had been to…read morein 12 months. It took 6 months to get the appointment and another 3 to have the surgery but I'm beyond happy with Dr Varon. She is a very pleasant person and a very competent doctor, in and out of surgery. I highly recommend her. She is very prompt with her communication and follow-up, and was always in a good mood with a nice reassuring smile every time I saw her. Most importantly for me, she listened to what was important to me and shaped the treatment plan accordingly. It's odd for me to provide a medical review but I do so in the hope Dr Varon can help you. She's truly fantastic. Post surgery follow up was also stellar and resulted in good referrals for me too. Thank you Dr Varon.

WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE DR.COBB!! I can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about Dr. Cobb! He followed me through half of my pregnancy, delivered my baby, and took care of my stitches. He is so patient, attentive, caring, sweet, and funny, and he's also very well-spoken and easy to communicate with. Even though he's extremely busy, he always makes sure his patients feel heard and cared for. Before delivering my baby, he had just helped another mom deliver and came to me right after. I know he must have been exhausted, but he still provided me with the same attentive and thorough care and made sure everything was done perfectly. He even continued checking on me after delivery to make sure I was recovering well. My whole family loves him, and I'm so grateful I found him! Please go see Dr. Cobb -- he truly won't disappoint you!!

What is there to say about Dr Cobb that hasn't already been said. Thanks to him, I felt dignified…read moreduring my entire pregnancy and delivery. He has a way of listening and speaking that makes me feel like I matter, and my desires are worth listening to. He is an incredibly talented Dr and I am so grateful that I was able to have my second delivered by him. I don't know how this is possible but he doesn't seem to have been jaded by the medical field nor is he a slave to the system - he is one of a kind and an excellent advocate for women. I come from a family of Doctors so I say this with respect -- but most have an ego about them and I have felt patronized and dismissed by some. Dr Cobb is not that way at all. He is both confident and humble in his care. He made me feel safe and cared for. He has a way about him that is integrous and highly capable. If you are a mom carrying a piece of you into the world you probably feel both the heavy responsibility and fear of getting it right. Personally giving birth has been one of the most important moments of my life. Having the best Doctor by your side makes all the difference

I was looking for a new doctor and checked reviews on yelp and vitals. She has great reviews and my…read moreexperience was great! I've been to see her 3 times. She listens, doesn't seem distracted or rushed, and has a friendly & professional bedside manner. I've had convenient blood work done twice and the office for that is right down the hall. Pam, her assistant, is equally pleasant and extremely competent. I've been contacted by phone and email with test results. All my appointments have been on time with the exception of this last one. The office is clean and tastefully decorated which one would expect in La Jolla. I really like Dr. Buchi and would highly recommend her to my friends and family. BTW I think its extremely uncool to give such a low rating to a business because you don't like the person that answers the phone. IMO Dr. Buchi is a 5-star service provider. I usually leave a message for Pam when making appointments with Dr. Buchi. She is polite and gets back to me promptly.

Inspires confidence, very knowledgeable and caring. Best OBGYN I have seen in a long time. Highly…read morerecommend.

Dr Raizada is one of the best doctors I have ever had. Her explanations about your issues are…read morethroughly explained. Options for treatment are given with care to ensure full understanding. She is kind and compassionate and I would argue, the best in her field.

Dr. Raizada is one of the BEST, if not THEE BEST, doctor I've ever had. Her bedside manner is…read moregreat, she is very knowledgeable, and explains everything thoroughly. I am very impressed by her. Her team is also very good. You'll be in great hands.

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.

All the above get 5 stars from me!! I just had my first visit w this particular dr and staff and…read moreoffice. Let me start with saying what a cute office. Immediately it felt friendly but not like slacker status. These woman are hard working and busy and yet all of them are smiling and acknowledging all who come in. Super welcoming. They are busy but like I said with the great work environment vibe going on you almost dont mind it. OBGYN offices can be be scary for some people and just all tenseful for whatever issue may be going on w that individual. More medical offices should have this vibe. Whole staff was great. Very attentive to my issues and concerns. Thank you all see you again soon.

I had an extremely concerning experience with Dr. Mansour. I had debilitating symptoms (severe…read morepain, bloating, heavy bleeding, and extremely sharp ovarian pain) and imaging confirmed an 11 cm ovarian cyst. Despite this, Dr. Mansour repeatedly minimized my physical pain, delayed surgical evaluation, and prescribed combined birth control despite my concerns about possible endometriosis (surprise, it was endo, and combined birth control is medically advised against as there are just as efficient alternatives that are safer). When I finally saw her again months later to discuss surgery, she again rushed the appt and referred me elsewhere for surgery instead of arranging the appropriate surgical evaluation (wasting my time with an appt I had to wait for!). Her office then repeatedly mishandled the referral (sent it to the wrong hospital department, sent incomplete info to my insurance), which created weeks of additional delays. I ultimately chose to start over with a new OBGYN, and the new doctor was extremely concerned by how long I had been left waiting, got me into surgery in under 14 days, and confirmed stage 4 endometriosis and that I had been experiencing OVARIAN TORSION!! Dr. Mansour let me live with the 11cm cyst, pain/complications, and ovarian torsion for over 4 months due to medical and administrative incompetence/nonchalance. My condition was confirmed by multiple other doctors as extremely urgent, with all saying I should have been in the OR within 2 weeks. I do NOT recommend Dr. Mansour.

We all know how difficult it can be to find a good OBGYN, let alone a great one, but rest assured…read morethat if you are one of Dr. Engorn's patients, you will be in amazing hands. I moved to San Diego from Las Vegas in late 2022 where I had a great gynecologist for years who had just retired. I was worried I wouldn`t be able to find anyone else, but I came across Dr. Engorn's name on a list of doctors who were open to performing sterilization procedures, so I made an appointment with her. From the first visit, I knew I had found my San Diego doctor. Dr. Engorn is very kind, caring, smart, empathetic, and listens to her patients. She is efficient but thorough and not rushed. So far I`ve had two surgeries with her(tube removal and a removal of a endometrial polyp), a couple of year exams, and a couple of pre/post ops and results phone calls and she has remained just as lovely and caring during each interaction with her. If you need an OBGYN in San Diego, Dr. Engorn is who you want to see.

I recently moved to California and I needed to find ALL new doctors!!! I luckily stumbled upon Dr…read more Engorn. She is absolutely fantastic. She is warm, brilliant, kind and gentle. She even rubbed my feet prior to my procedure to help ground me. I thoroughly trust her and I highly recommend her.

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.

This is kind of lengthy and not necessarily negative however, i want to share my experience in…read morehopes it may help someone else who finds themselves in a similar situation. Back in 2022, after struggling with very heavy periods for years, Dr. Fan was able to diagnose me with multiple uterine fibroids. I had surgery shortly after, and the care I received during that process was excellent. Fast forward to 2025--I found out I was unexpectedly pregnant. I was very early, about four weeks along, and had to wait for my first ultrasound. A couple of weeks later, I began bleeding heavily and feared I was miscarrying. I called the office, had blood work done, and was told my HCG levels were high. When I repeated the test two days later, the office relayed through a front desk coordinator that my levels had "dropped" and I was miscarrying. This was incredibly difficult news to hear, and I later saw in my chart that my levels had not dropped significantly. I also feel strongly that sensitive information like this should always come directly from a licensed medical professional, not front office staff. When I returned for an ultrasound to make sure the miscarriage was progressing as expected, I was shocked and overwhelmed to learn that I was still pregnant--about 9 1/2 weeks along. The ultrasound also showed a large subchorionic bleed, though I was reassured that these often resolve on their own. I was prescribed progesterone and began taking it immediately, which initially helped, but when the bleeding worsened again and I asked to be seen urgently, I was told I would need to wait a couple of days for the next available appointment. Unfortunately, I miscarried that night at 10 weeks. I still carry many "what ifs" about whether pushing harder for immediate appointments or additional intervention could have made a difference. This is not meant as a purely negative review, but as encouragement to others: if you are pregnant and experiencing heavy bleeding, advocate strongly for yourself. Request to speak directly with your doctor, insist on being seen, and make sure your concerns are heard. While I remain grateful for the care I received in the past and for Dr. Fan's role in diagnosing and treating my fibroids, I've unfortunately lost a lot of trust during this experience. I am hopeful that by sharing my story, the office may be able to use it as a learning opportunity to improve communication and patient care and possibly help save someone else from experiencing a miscarriage in the future.

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.