My appointment was right on time. Dr Schultzel was very nice and explained to me what his…read morerecommendation to fix my issue would be. Staff is nice and very patient with all my return phone calls with questions. I will be seeing him again for a follow up prior to my surgery. (which I am dreading) but Dr Schultzel is listed as one of the best Colon/Rectal surgeons in Southern California so I feel confident he k owes what he is doing.

Dr Schultzel's office is busy. Waiting room usually full with people standing, but usually no more…read morethan 45min. At least the visit time with Doctor is quick, maybe 5-10min. Don't let the rushed feeling prevent you from asking the questions you need to make a well-informed decision. You are your best advocate.

Worth the wait: a kind, direct doctor who listens…read more If you are looking for a specialist in adenomyosis and endometriosis, Dr. Spring-Robinson is the one I would choose. I waited six months for my first appointment and then another 50 minutes past my scheduled time. It was worth it. In the many years I have been searching for help, she is the first doctor who did not make me beg to be believed about my symptoms and pain. She puts you at ease right away. She is warm and kind, and she is also direct and does not sugarcoat. She is knowledgeable and professional, and you get the sense that she truly wants to help you. She does not rush you or treat you like a box to check before moving on to the next patient. I left feeling heard, and for the first time in a long while, hopeful. I understand why the wait is long. Doctors this good are in high demand, and she is upfront about her schedule. My one concern is access: the surgery I need with her is a 13-month wait. It is hard to wait that long after already waiting so long for the first visit, and I wish she could be cloned. But every patient of hers is fortunate to have found her, and I would rather wait for her than be rushed through by someone else. I recommend her to anyone with adenomyosis or endometriosis who can manage the wait.

This review and experience is extremely important for anyone considering Dr. Chandra…read moreSpring-Robinson for endometriosis surgery or hormone-related care. I genuinely wish I had not spent most of this year trying to remain under her care, because I am now in the position of having to start over with another physician after losing so much time. Anyone with endometriosis understands how debilitating the pain, hormonal changes, fatigue, and disruption to daily life can be. No patient dealing with symptoms like these should spend months trying to access the physician responsible for their care, only to be told they cannot speak with her. I am incredibly disappointed to be writing this because I originally had a great deal of respect for Dr. Spring-Robinson. Earlier this year, I nearly left a negative review and then removed it after speaking with the office because I wanted to give both the practice and the doctor a second chance. By then I had already dealt with roughly months of mix-ups, repeated calls and emails, referral problems, poor communication, lack of follow-through, and significant scheduling delays. I tried to look past those issues because I trusted Dr. Spring-Robinson and wanted to continue my care with her. I also drive about two hours for appointments. I wish I had trusted my instincts then, because the situation has only gotten worse. Earlier this year, Dr. Spring-Robinson told me things should improve because she would be reducing the number of insurance plans she accepted. Unfortunately, from my perspective, access has become even more limited. Follow-up care now appears to be largely shifted to an NP or PA. I have an extensive and complicated medical and surgical history and have been waiting almost a year for a second endometriosis surgery with Dr. Spring-Robinson. I am now dealing with significant hormonal issues after stopping hormones and, after speaking with my endocrinologist, wanted to discuss with Dr. Spring-Robinson whether something like very-low-dose or microdosed estrogen might be appropriate. Instead, I have been told by Michelle and Abby that my chart says follow-up only with an NP or PA and that I cannot schedule an appointment directly with Dr. Spring-Robinson. I understand she is extremely busy, but this was never discussed with me as a change in how my care would be handled. I have already had a prior follow-up with an assistant and then needed an additional appointment with Dr. Spring-Robinson because the provider did not have enough familiarity with the complexity of my issues. I should not have to repeat that process for important medical decisions. I chose this physician for a reason. I did not choose a model of care where I have no reasonable access to her. I have no problem with NPs or PAs being part of a medical team. My concern is being told that, as an established patient with a complicated case who is awaiting another surgery with this physician, there is apparently no reasonable pathway to speak directly with the doctor about significant treatment decisions. That is completely different. At this point, it feels as though Dr. Spring-Robinson has chose to be hands off from her own patients. I do not understand how a physician can continue planning another surgery, and HRT but then be essentially inaccessible when that patient needs to discuss an important change in care. Today, I canceled my endometriosis surgery. I will also be writing directly to Dr. Spring-Robinson so there is a clear record of what has happened and of my conversations with Michelle and Abby. I am genuinely disappointed. I waited an extraordinary amount of time for this surgery and did not make the decision to cancel lightly. Continuity of care matters, particularly for a complicated patient. I cannot feel comfortable proceeding with another surgery when I am being told that afterward, or when another significant medical issue arises, I may not even be able to speak with the surgeon managing my case. I wish I had trusted my instincts when the office was such a mess earlier in the year. Unfortunately, what I was worried about then has now become a much bigger problem. I am also submitting a complaint to the Medical Board of California so the appropriate licensing authority can review whether this level of physician access and continuity of care is appropriate.

My 93 year old mom saw Dr. Ludington today as a new patient, and we couldn't be more impressed. She…read moreand her staff were prompt, kind, thorough, and genuinely insightful. They even took my mom's blood pressure manually without being asked, knowing the automatic cuff can be uncomfortable. They tracked down all her records and took a real interest in her as a person, as well the specific nuances of her as a patient. We feel so fortunate to have found her. Highly recommended!

I went to North Coast Cardiology for routine surgical clearance and had a very poor experience…read more During the visit, I felt repeatedly pressured to undergo additional testing. For the first test, I was told, "Your insurance will pay for it, so you might as well do it." I agreed based on that representation. A second, much more expensive test was presented in a way that relied heavily on fear and uncertainty. After asking the doctor several times whether it was truly necessary, and finally asking whether he would personally spend $1,000 on it under the same circumstances, he said no, so I declined. Despite that, the office later scheduled me for the test I had declined. Worse, the first test was submitted to insurance in a way that resulted in a denial, and I was billed for the full amount. I have called and emailed Emma in billing multiple times to discuss the charge, but no one has responded. Between the pressure to purchase additional testing, the incorrect scheduling, the unexpected bill, and the complete lack of follow-up, this was an extremely disappointing customer experience. There are many cardiology practices to choose from, so I am sharing my experience to help others make an informed decision.

What a great office to have the privilege to go to. Dr Olafson took her time with my sister and…read morewas very thorough and proactive in meeting the needs of the moment. Carol, the office receptionist has been outstanding and gone above and beyond with correspondence and follow-up. Grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of Dr Olafson's practice.

I've been seeing Doctor Olafson for over a year now and my first experience with her was great. I…read morefelt heard and understood for the first time in years. Within the last few months, I feel like I've seen a different side of her and her office. And it's not positive. I'm a self-pay patient and have been since the beginning of my time with Doctor Olafson. I've stated it in every visit I've had with her. Recently, she keeps telling me that my prescription isn't "covered" and neglected to do her research when ordering blood tests, making sure I could afford them. Although I made a following appointment with her last year for this current year, her office asked me whether or not I had made an annual appointment for a follow up and I had to tell them, that yes, I did. So, somewhere, someone isn't doing their job and I am falling through the cracks. I no longer feel heard or that I matter to Doctor Olafson and her staff. I will be looking elsewhere for care.

I have been seeing Dr. Ni‑Cheng Liang for a little over a year now. A friend referred her to me,…read moreand I have since referred others to her as well. She is consistently competent, thorough, smart, and efficient, all while showing genuine care and concern for her patients. Recently, Dr. Liang and Hannah truly came through for me when the clock was ticking -- what a team! I had less than a day to get a provider‑completed oxygen form sent to British Airways in London to ensure I could board a flight the next business day. With the time difference, the window was even smaller. When I realized late at night that this form was required, I got zero sleep. I called the office first thing in the morning, and they were immediately on it. Dr. Liang completed the form quickly, and Hannah called me right away with the necessary questions. Thanks to their urgency and dedication, the form reached London before the deadline. In a pinch, you want a doctor who is not only exceptionally skilled, but one who will take time out of an already busy day to help a patient in need. Dr. Liang is exactly that doctor. Thank you to Dr. Ni‑Cheng Liang, Hannah, and everyone at Scripps Coastal Pulmonology. Your commitment made all the difference.

Went here today. Been here before. Both times the front desk workers have been bad. They have…read moreattitude. They insist on me filling out things or doing things that are unnecessary or that I've already done and then do petty things to mess things up. So, before my appointment today I filled out everything about me and my medical health online during a lengthy checkin process. It took me 30 minutes to fully complete it. When I arrived today the woman helping me wanted me to manually fill out paperwork with all of the same information and I refused and said you've already got it all and I'm not filling out duplicate information. She insisted on me giving them my insurance card when I don't have an actual card. I have my info. I've never needed my card. They always have my insurance number and company and info and do not need my physical card or a copy of it to bill the insurance company. But she was insistent and i told her the above. I asked her to cancel an upcoming appointment with another doctor there about this point. In fact I asked her twice to cancel it. She said she would. I got called back for the pulmonologist and he was actually fine. No issues. Come back out to make a followup appointment before I leave per the doctor. Make it with another lady there. I then asked her if the appointment with the other doctor there was canceled like I requested and she said no it was not. I told her to cancel it. She did. She set the followup appointment with me. I left. The previous lady did not cancel it like she said she would. Sigh. I get a text after I left saying the appointment I just made had been moved to the day prior than what I just made. I suspect the First Lady with a bad attitude moved it just to be petty. This is awful customer service. Just not a good experience. She was power tripping. Had an attitude and did things to be petty and to screw with me and my medical stuff. It was a lot of unnecessary friction. A simple check in at the front desk of any medical office should be easy and pleasant. I'd give zero stars because it was that bad. But one star is for the doctor because he was ok. Also, Dr. Hsing their sleep doctor is not a good doctor if you have a circadian sleep disorder like DSPD or DSPS or Non-24 or other. His treatment of me and my condition was the worst I've ever encountered and I've seen many sleep doctors over the years. He is completely backwards about treating those type of disorders and gave bad advice and no realistic help or treatment to me at all. I am extremely knowledgeable about Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder and treatment protocols and he is just absolutely wrong. Attached is the plan he came up with that if he tried to follow it himself he couldn't. It's an impossible plan. If you have DSPD or N24 I'd run to another doctor and skip this place. He's their only sleep doctor. Unfortunately. He may be ok for sleep apnea but not for circadian rhythm sleep disorders. He covers all of their locations. Anyway. Front desk is a real piece of work. I will not be going back after I'm done with the pulmonologist I saw today and the stuff he ordered to get done. In the future I'll find somewhere else to go. I would probably advise the same to anyone reading this.

Dr. Galloway Thank…read moreyou so much for your excellent care Dr. Galloway. I was extremely anxious about having to have surgery. Can you talk me through it and help me with my fears. Even better, the surgery turned out great and I know I have any pain. I would like to thank Dr. Galloway and his staff for providing me with such a great care.

I recently had an emergency appendectomy and hernia repair at the same time. I was admitted to…read moreScripps Encinitas on Friday evening, had surgery Saturday morning led by Dr Galloway, and was home by 3 pm Saturday only taking two Tylenol post surgery. Dr Galloway and team were as efficient and effective as one could ask for. I thank them and highly recommend.

Dr Chris Suhar is an amazing doctor. He spent a lot of time with me and was very helpful. Office…read morestaff are great too. Highly recommended!

Unfortunately, I do not have a primary care physician nor do I wish to align with one. For a…read moremultitude of reasons which are irrelevant here I do not believe in the primary care model therefore I'm very interested in the integrative/functional approach and was excited to see that Scripps had many providers in the IM and FM space. However, as I was quickly told without a primary care existing relationship and referral, I could not utilize their services. You realize this is completely counterintuitive to the entire reason why a patient would seek out integrative care, especially as in my case where I do not believe in or subscribe to a primary care model. I'm not interested in replacing a PCP model with integrative care. I'm interested specifically in integrative services as they relate to HRT and related women's health in this case. Not for primary care. However, to force me to go to seek a primary care physician just to get a referral is counterintuitive and defeats the whole purpose for someone seeking integrative care.

I had an incredible experience as a patient of Dr. Keith Beiermeister. He did a colon surgery that…read morewas part of a double surgery with another excellent Scripps physician, Dr. Teresa Longoria. I was very scared to do this as I've never had any major surgeries in my life. Dr. Beiermeister was incredibly thoughtful, highly skilled, answered all of my questions, and was so reassuring during this difficult period. You never want to hear you need colon surgery, but I'm so grateful he was my surgeon. He visited me twice a day in the hospital and I'm grateful to say I'm just about at the 4-week mark and doing great. Pain and discomfort were managed perfectly and when I left the hospital, I was able to just use over-the-counter Tylenol and ibuprofen. Everything healed perfectly and I was able to resume my regular diet after a few weeks. I have nothing but positive things to say about my experience here. His staff are skilled, professional, empathetic, and most of all, the kind of medical professionals you'd hope to have in your corner when facing multiple major procedures. If I could give him 10 stars I would!

Apparently I'm not allowed to go into detail on my experience because the last time I did MY REVIEW…read moreWAS REPORTED AND REMOVED but this doctor and more specifically his front desk women are the rudest and cruelest individuals to their patients. RUN AWAY!