OVER BILLING: Kara their billing coordinator will not take responsibility for billing issues and…read morehas alienated me over $50 because she won't fix their issue with Aetna. Aetna pays NCFMG over $500/visit and each visit I paid my PCP copay of $20. Yet the billing went through as if I saw a specialist ($45 copay) and I only saw a PA, plus North Coast doesn't have specialist they only do Primary Care. This was all because the doctors were listed incorrectly on the bill sent to Aetna. So I called Kara a few times, and I called Aetna a few times and then I put them on a conference call together, and then I followed up with Aetna several times to make sure they were fixing the issue. So after about 4 hours of my time and Kara blaming Aenta and Aetna blaming her I had to give up. And I had a final call with Kara and said there is no way I am paying the $50 because this was billed wrong, just on principal I can't and won't pay it. I can't believe I am ending a 10 year relationship with NCFMG who gets paid $500+ every time I visit over $50 I was wrongly charged for, that is brilliant customer service and a fantastic business model. Note for NCFMG if you even read these reviews: PA Noel and PA Morrison are setup incorrectly with Aetna. They had 2 profiles, one with UCSD and one without. Aetna billing uses the one without which makes them unrecognized so they bill as a specialist. So why don't you call Aetna and fix it before you have more patients leave you over erroneous billing.

I hadn't seen my PCP, Dr. Amy Kakimoto, in over a decade, but I was so happy to find out she's…read morestill at North Coast Family Medical Group. Life happens, and I'd put off routine check-ups for far too long, but I recently decided to schedule an appointment for blood work and had a list of questions, along with a need for some advice and recommendations. Scheduling was a breeze. Their patient portal is user-friendly, and the response time was surprisingly quick. Despite my last-minute request, they managed to fit me in. In the past it would take me months to see my PCP. This was a big improvement. Everything, from lab work requests to accessing clinical notes and instructions is automated in their system, so there's no hassle. On the day of my appointment, I was pleased to find plenty of parking, even on a busy weekday afternoon, which is always a plus. The clinic looks amazing and they've clearly made major renovations. The space is bright, modern, open, and spotless, with an inviting atmosphere. The staff were professional, warm, and attentive. From the receptionists to the medical assistants, everyone made me feel welcomed. During my appointment, Dr. Kakimoto addressed all of my questions and concerns with patience and detail. Even though the visit lasted only about 30 minutes, I left feeling reassured, informed, and optimistic about my health. I also love the reminder texts and emails! So helpful especially when you have so much going on. All your clinical notes are available in their patient portal app for easy access as well as all your medical records, tests, and more. I highly recommend Dr. Amy Kakimoto and North Coast Family Medical Group to anyone looking for quality care.

I had such a great experience at Scripps Encinitas Dermatology, and I want to give a huge shoutout…read moreto Kim, the patient advocate. She took the time to really listen to my situation, patiently walked me through exactly what to do, and helped me navigate a problem that felt overwhelming at first. Because of her guidance, everything was resolved. It's employees like Kim who truly make a difference and make life easier for patients. Thank you for going above and beyond!

I'm writing to share feedback about my visit to Scripps Clinic Encinitas Lab. My appointment…read moreexperience was awfully frustrating due to Erica who had extremely poor respect for patients, terrible communication skills, and was very rude and unhelpful. I expected basic courtesy, but I left feeling dismissed. I hope the lab managers Omar and Jessica can review its front-desk processes and improve Erica's communication with patients. I'd like this experience to be acknowledged and addressed.

Very pleasant experience here. Not sure why so many negative reviews…read more Came here one day with a family member for a health issue and only waited 45min to be seen. Not too bad. The front desk staff was pleasant and helpful. We saw a nurse practitioner instead of a doctor and she was very knowledgeable and helpful. Did a thorough exam and provided medications for the patient. The waiting room is a bit small and could use a deep cleaning. Otherwise a good experience.

If you like going to the DMV or Jury Duty waiting for your name to be called, then this is the…read moredoctor for you! And I'm not just talking about 1 appointment. I'm talking about several years of giving these guys a chance just because I was too lazy to shop for another doctor. But enough is enough. Don't believe? Go see for yourself.

I have been seeing Dr. Kadry here for 2 years. Although I am usually as healthy as a horse (are…read morethey really that healthy?) I have had to see him a total of three times. I'm paranoid about any symptoms and immediately think I have either A. cancer or B. Heart disease. Reasonable fears since both my parents died very young with those very diseases. I usually don't call a doctor unless I am panicking and needing an immediate appointment. Annoying patient I know. But they are always willing to work with me and get me in. This I like. They don't torture my hypochondriac soul by making me wait. So the reason I went yesterday is because I've been extremely dizzy for the past couple of days and am having trouble focusing my eyes and maintaining a balance. At work I looked like a pinball trying to work my way through the hallways. Well Dr. Kadry was very nice and calming because I seriously thought I was having a stroke or something. (Thank you Web MD.com) He told me most likely I have a severe inner ear problem and gave me reassurance and a prescription. That was before I stood up off the examining table and lost my balance and fell face first onto the chair in front of me. This concerned him enough to send me for more tests. He even offered to arrange a car service for me since he told me I would be unable to drive until my symptoms subsided. Really the bottom line comes to that he was patient, actually listened to me and didn't treat me like I was an irrational hypochondriac freak. Things I look for in a doctor!!! .

I found Dr. Williamson through my insurance website. Tried it out, and so far so good. Very…read morefriendly staff. Average wait times, typical doctor's office. Small place that contracts out most of their lab work. Receptionist is very friendly and understanding when you have to reschedule your appointment. She also looks out for you and lets you know what your insurance will and won't cover. Also, she knows how to break down your services so that you won't get overcharged by insurance. Dr. Williamson is also friendly and big on nutrition if you ever feel the need to remind yourself to eat healthier. She has very good recommendations on good books and vitamins the average person should take. Overall, nice little place, but nothing exceptional. I like it because it's close to my place and they haven't don't anything rude like certain hospitals.

It feels like the established policies of the insurance companies try to get in the way of my…read moreyearly physical. Every year, Dr. Hadley finds a way to make the visit a really great experience anyway!! His quality of care is filled with discussion, questions and answers. He listens and responds politely and thoroughly and I always feel better about 'me' when I leave his office. It is a challange to get an appointment, sometimes. But when it's all said and done, I truly appreciate the respect given to me and that it is his default. Dr. Hadley treats me as an informed owner of my body not just a 15 minute patient and he is well worth the effort if you are looking for a smart, compassionate medical care provider.

Just a hot mess. The two providers I see are nice but a total mess in terms of sending out any…read moreprescriptions (which is the only reason I see them). The staff are either rude or clueless. Everything takes *at least* 3-5 messages where you repeat the same things and there's a good chance they will still send in the prescription wrong and you'll have to start over. If I wasn't forced by my HMO to go there, I would switch in a heartbeat. Best part about changing jobs soon will be not having to deal with their shenanigans every 4-6 weeks. Instead of wasting time having people respond to every negative review on her, Scripps should hire more people for the offices or pay the people who are there more so they don't hate their jobs and they don't mind doing them.

This review is for Christina the ultrasound technician. As many woman can relate and particularly…read morethose in my age bracket...we can be going through some female things that can oftentimes disrupt our life and or make it pretty uncomfortable. My OBGYN wanted me to have an ultrasound to compare to my last ultrasound visit (non ob). Christina was very thorough from the moment she greeted me to the very moment we were done. They were ready for me the moment I walked in for my appointment. I did all the pre-check in stuff, in the application, and then clicked the "I'm here now" feature. It actually worked (sometimes in the past it hasn't worked in the application) My appointment was for a specific time and the application gave a notice to be there 15 minutes prior. It somehow switched that it was 20 minutes prior & I'm not sure why that was. ?? I come prepared for these types of visits anyway & that cuts down changing in & out of my wardrobe times. It all went smoothly and I so appreciate that. My OBGYN & team is great here too. She deserves her own review!

Dr Grace Was wonderful surgery on my mom. Pre-op she…read moreexplained everything (a-z) answer all questions i had (my mom). Of course unfortunately we miss is Dr Brody. Dr Grace thank you for everything

I appreciate that it's usually easy to get an appointment quickly. However, depending on your…read moreassigned primary provider, it can be difficult to see the same person for annual wellness visits. This makes it challenging to build a consistent relationship and can feel impersonal. In one case, a pediatrician refused to prescribe an antidepressant for my child, despite her long-term therapist recommending it after other approaches had been exhausted. We had been actively addressing her care, but her depression was worsening. The situation was framed as though I was pushing for medication, which was not accurate--I was responding to clear signs of distress and her own requests for help. The pediatrician spoke with my daughter alone for approximately five minutes and appeared to make a decision based on that brief interaction. My daughter later shared that she felt uncomfortable, unheard, and somewhat led in her responses. Her condition worsened significantly, spiraling into SEVERE DEPRESSION and SELF HARM. While the provider was kind, the approach felt dismissive of parental input. It gave the impression that a brief interaction was given more weight than the insight of those more familiar with my daughter's history.

We love Dr. Terry and Dr. Tolba! Very understanding, helpful, and pleasant Doctors! The staff is…read morefriendly and everyone is very accommodating.

Dr. Murillo was absolutely awful and tried to skip tests during my doctor's appointment with her. I…read moream 37 weeks pregnant and the entire process of asking her for advice on my baby being breech and waiting to be tested but then denied was a huge let down. She even refused to check if I was dilated and then told me that if I go into labor this weekend I should go to the ER for treatment. Wtf? if you don't like what you do, don't practice and make other PREGNANT women's experiences miserable. The Encinitas Scrippts office was miserable as well for my doctor's visit. One nurse wasn't concerned at all about my weight drop and my husband had to ask if the baby is ok and safe. It was really a huge let down to receive such bad treatment but at 37 weeks, there's no time to switch care or do anything really. I really hope other patients aren't being treated terribly but from previous reviews it seems I am not alone.

Beware! Do not go to DO Debra Bement! She is horrific! I went to her for a second opinion, and she…read morewas all over the place. Distracted. Had no care or concern for her patient sitting in front of her. It was like she was on something. Upselling procedures like a used car salesmen! The type of care I received was non existent. She didn't even address what I came in for. She did more harm to my mental state of mind then help. Stay far away!!

this clinic is really great from the staff to the doctors…read morethe office itself is in a great location the reception is very welcoming and efficient and the appointment process was user friendly the doctor was outstanding very knowledgeable and great to work with I moved here from another state and absolutely loved my previous cardiologist I look forward to being a patient here and being equally happy the coastal cardiovascular. Highly Recommend Kathleen, Carlsbad resident

I'm writing this review because I really hope management will address the communication and phone…read moresystem at this office. This is now the second time I have tried calling the office and have been unable to get anyone to answer the phone. I left a voicemail, but during my previous experience, I did not receive a return call. I understand that medical offices can get very busy and staff may not always be able to answer every call immediately. However, patients should at least be able to expect that their voicemail will be returned within a reasonable amount of time, especially when they are trying to schedule an appointment or communicate with the office. I previously brought this concern to the attention of the receptionist/medical assistant, and they seemed surprised when I explained that I had difficulty reaching anyone by phone. Unfortunately, I am experiencing the same issue again. This is very inconvenient and frustrating, and I believe it deserves attention from management. A cardiology practice handles patients who may have important and sometimes time-sensitive concerns. Having a reliable way to reach the office is an important part of patient care. I hope management reviews how incoming calls and voicemails are being handled and makes improvements. I appreciate the medical care provided by the practice, but communication and accessibility also matter, and this has now become a recurring issue.

I was referred to Dr Weiss by a UCSD endocrinologist who felt that I would be better served by Dr…read moreWeiss. She was very correct. I am also a provider of women's health care. I practice more functionally based medicine than allopathic medicine. Dr Weiss is the most thorough provider I have seen in endocrine and I have seen a lot of other providers over the past 60 years. I feel that I have found also someone who can take wonderful care of my patients when I finally fully retire. My patients will be in wonderful caring hands. I am 71 but love my work. I will have to retire sometime. Dr Weiss is just the practitioner they need. They have found me looking for answers after so many other providers had failed. I am very grateful for the care she provides me and will give my patients in the future.

This took me a while to write this one up, and I hesitated on it because I think the doc is a…read morereally nice person but here it goes. I had been dealing with major health problems for over a decade and have done everything holistic that exists, so I thought ok let me try the traditional medical model just to see. Granted, I am major hate of big pharma and the western healthcare anyway but wanted to cover all my bases and get an opinion. To book the appt they charged me $75 off the bat, which is fine (I am a chiro and I also work with patients and it sucks super bad to have people flake on you or no show so I get it). When I arrived they charged me for the rest of the visit before I was seen. Annoying in my opinion. I mean, what if we did more or less than what the standard office visit is? But ok, a lot of offices do this now so that's fine. The part that pissed me off is that I had sent in all my labs, and there was a lot about a week prior and the doc was 30 min late to my appt. I had to wait 30 min! Then she told me she was reviewing my labs. Um....as a doc myself I ALWAYS review the clients' info prior to the appt, not during or before to the point I am late. During the lengthy visit I went over all my problems and the doc gave me one holistic suggestion after the other, after the other, after the other, meditation, grounding work, supplements etc. When I specifically said hey I have done and do literally everything holistic under the sun. I want something different. After all that, she wanted to order more labs, labs that I had done literally a month prior that were extensive to see if they changed since. I made it clear I am a cash client with no insurance and money is tight. I was upset she wanted to take labs "to see." I asked her specifically what her gut was telling her could possibly be wrong with me and she did not know. It is ok for the doc to not know, but I would have felt more respected and cared for if she simply said "I do not know how to handle your case, and I do not have any idea what it could be realistically" instead of wanting to rack up huge lab bills. I am sure she is a great doc when it comes to the typical diabetes or something that is more well known, but for my case it was a large waste of $250. I went seeking her medical knowledge, skills, and opinions and did not get anything out of it. She is a really nice person and I am sure she is a great fit for a lot of people but I wanted to share my experience. In short, don't see her if you have a very complicated case that is across the board confusing.