Dr Derek is the most informing, thoughtful, responsible doctor. I kinda love that he's real and…read morereally THINKS through what the solutions COULD be. he's helped me solve massive gastrointestinal issues, (full gut reset) hormonal issues, mood issues. He's been there in the ways I WANT a provider to show up: tools in hand, extensive knowledge, and listening for what I want in the process. I recommend him HIGHLY. There's usually a long wait to get a new appointment - and I say - WAIT if you can.

Dr. Lawrence is awesome. From my very first contact right through today's appointment the doc get…read moreit! He listens, he asks questions he answers questions. I have never felt like he didn't respond, wasn't thorough or hadn't covered everything he and I intended for a given appointment. After scores of Doctors in LA, multiple surgeries and no end in sight to my dilemma, Dr. Lawrence didn't get all full of his own ego and promise the world; rather he said he hoped to be able to resolve my pain and promised he'd make me healthier. And that is the key, it is about health not sickness. It is about t-h-r-i-v-i-n-g, not just getting by. I write with certainty that I would not feel as good as I do as I write this, had I not joined the Revive practice. I recommend you do what you have to do and go through all the specialists your own doctors send you to, but when you are fed up with being treated because you are sick, go get healthy with Dr. Lawrence. Health is a great starting point!

Very personable and actually listens to patient concerns. A talent not favored by many doctors!read more

My wife and I both have Dr. Burzell as our Primary Care doctor. We both love him! He never makes…read moreyou wait long at appointments and spends QUALITY TIME with us to go over all of our health needs. If your looking for a GREAT doctor, look no more. THANK YOU to Dr. Burzell and his team for several years of OUTSTANDING care! We greatly appreciate all of you! :)

Imagine paying for a Netflix subscription where you think the movies are free to watch after making…read moreyour monthly subscription fee, but you later receive a bill for hundreds of dollars because one of the actors in the movie you watched was not licensed by Netflix. This is how it is dealing with Scripps and healthcare in 2026. Beware of Scripps Health! This is an elaborate money-making scheme where they assure you that you will not be billed for things and then perform services that aren't needed for insane prices. They then threaten to send you to collections because the services they provided (that no one asked for and they recommended) were not actually covered by your insurance. We took our three healthy children to the doctor for an annual wellness check. They were not sick, had no complaints and did not have any specific reason to go to the doctor other than a simple annual wellness check. We were not at the clinic for more than an hour but somehow Scripps racked up a bill of over $4,000 -- just for a simple wellness check!? Insurance only covered a small amount and now they're threatening to take us to a collection agency over these unwanted and unrequested "services" because they said the physician they assigned to us was "not in network." How are we supposed to know one physician at your office would be covered by our insurance but the other one you assigned to us is not? Before going to Scripps, we called in advance to ask our insurance company if Scripps did a free wellness check. They said "yes." We then called Scripps to ask if the wellness check would be covered by our insurance and we wouldn't have any additional charges at the visit -- they said "no additional charges." Then at the counter my wife asked one more time if we would be charged for any of the services and they said "we can't know every insurance policy and what is covered. If it's not covered, you'll get a bill." They didn't even check to see if the physician they assigned us was within our network. Fast forward a few weeks later and we're asked to pay over $1,850 for three healthy kids without any issues? Buyer beware!

This review is for the PEDIATRICS department at the Scripps Coastal Oceanside Center…read more Look, I'll give credit where it's due--Dr. Randi Rupp and Dr. Benjamin Schleifer are decent doctors. But everything else about Scripps Oceanside Pediatrics is an absolute joke that has made me hunt for a new pediatrician. First, Dr. Rupp canceled our 9-month follow-up appointment just 15 minutes before it was supposed to happen. And guess what? No openings for TWO WEEKS after that, pushing the visit nearly to 10 months. We were forced to see another doctor the very next day, which we didn't want. We wanted continuity with our doctor. This kind of last-minute cancellation is completely unacceptable and disrespectful to patients' time. Then, after rescheduling, I get a reminder call an hour and a half later that makes no sense and only adds to frustration. At every single check-in--despite me handing my insurance card in every visit--I'm asked again for it. Seriously? How hard is it to scan a card ONCE and have it saved? Their inability to do this is absurd. And they still manage to bill my insurance without apparently having my card on file. That is contradictory and screams of broken administrative processes. Get it together! The medical assistant took multiple, wildly inconsistent height measurements like my baby magically grows an inch every few minutes. After the doctor himself was unsure of the numbers, I had to ask for a second person to measure because the first MA clearly wasn't trained properly. This kind of basic incompetence is ridiculous. Then came the blood sticks. The initial point-of-care iron test showed shockingly low results that made no sense given her health. The doctor himself was confused. Thankfully, I forced a retest to avoid unnecessary blood draws on my apparently 'perfectly healthy child,' but this whole ordeal shattered my trust. How many other families have gone through this? Do they even know? The second MA said that the first MA drew blood incorrectly. I found out later from the Office Manager that the machine itself was faulty. Great. Does this disqualify everybody's iron levels? How long has this been going on? The entire appointment dragged on for 1.5 hours--an eternity for a routine checkup. I followed up for two weeks as the doctor said he would have someone from the leadership team call me. Nobody did for two weeks. I had to follow up again and finally Office Manager Vanessa Z. called. When I confronted Office Manager Vanessa Z., she deflected blame, clung to "standard procedure," and showed ***zero accountability***. She tried to defend their broken system, refused to admit their staff's failures, and even got offended that I criticized her poorly trained, unaccountable, plainly incompetent (read: STUPID) team. Her attitude was dismissive and infuriating. DO YOUR JOB. Vanessa also had the audacity to blame the doctor for not ordering the repeat iron test instead of fixing the system that forced me to advocate for my child's care. This reeks of gross negligence or, worse, a billing scheme. I shouldn't have to be my child's doctor in their office! The staff here are untrained, the administration is a mess, and the overall mediocrity is mind-blowing. I will NOT recommend Scripps Oceanside Pediatrics to any parent who actually wants competent, respectful care. Scripps needs to take these issues seriously and fix their operational nightmare. What I experienced is a glaring systemic failure that is nothing short of unacceptable.

Condescending and dismissive Teladoc experience. I was interrupted repeatedly and spoken to in an…read moreinfantilizing way, which prevented a complete evaluation. I have chronic sinusitis as a baseline condition, but I booked the visit for a new/worsening illness and needed a treatment plan. Instead I was told to "wait it out," and the visit documentation reflected a generic diagnosis that didn't match why I sought care. I had to seek care elsewhere.

Just finished apt w telehealth. Would not prescribe medication. currently trying to get my $89 back…read morei just paid for no treatment. I need that money back to visit an urgent care. Hopefully you dont get this dr. if you call teledoc. Aggressive attitude during visit. I said im working 40 hours over the next 6 days i cannot be sick...he said i have to be sick for 2 weeks to request the z pac. I literally cannot with this dr.....I've spent over 30 minutes with teledoc over this & im sick..my last day off before i have to work 6 days straight.

My first visit as a new patient! Very comfortable environment! Very nice staff! My new Dr. is very…read moregood I must say. So glad they are VERY close by!

Like others, I can never get through to the office and they don't answer personally any more. You…read morecan try through an application, but not very effective.

I wanted to share my experience in case it helps others…read more I was referred by a friend who also invited me to a cosmetic event that was scheduled for later in the month. I wanted to look more refreshed for another event I had planned earlier in the week and so I decided to go in early for botox. I initially had a positive first impression of this office. The doctor is a family physician who also offers cosmetic treatments like Botox and lasers. I came in specifically for Botox, and although he recommended more units than I usually receive for my crow's feet area, I agreed, trusting his judgment and hoping for good results. He even asked me to return in two weeks for a follow-up touch-up. Unfortunately, within days, I noticed no improvement at all in my crow's feet. I tried calling the office multiple times and received no response. I eventually went in person to have him evaluate the results. When I showed him the issue, he told me "not to smile so hard," which was surprising especially since during my appointment, the medical assistant had encouraged me to smile very hard for photos. At my two-week follow-up, I was expecting a touch-up as discussed. Instead, he recommended doubling the amount of Botox, and when I asked if I would be charged again, he said yes. This was concerning, as I have never needed that much product before, and my regular provider achieves effective results at a much lower cost. While he attempted to justify this with scientific explanations, my experience suggested that technique and anatomical precision, both critical in Botox, may have been lacking, rather than the amount used. What was most disappointing was that after this entire experience, there was no effort to resolve the issue or stand behind the results. Instead, I immediately received a reminder text invitation to a cosmetic event promoting additional services and products. Given the outcome of my treatment, this felt dismissive and a lack of professionalism and patient care. Overall, I left feeling disappointed with the results, communication, and handling of concerns. I would not recommend this doctor, especially for cosmetic procedures where experience, technique, and ethical standards are essential.

I came in for problems with anxiety related to post Covid symptoms. Dr. Perez commented on my legs…read morehaving varicose veins. I thought this was really inappropriate considering I don't have that at all. My mother nor my father have it either and Dr. Perez said it was hereditary. I haven't been back since. And 4 years later, my legs are just fine.

I find Dr. Groth a calming influence when I visit. He listens and works with me, including…read morediscussing potential treatments I have researched ahead of time. He does not make you feel, anxious, or nervous, or uncomfortable for whatever ails you. He also seems to quickly remember you on repeat visits as well. I find the Scripp's system of Specialists also quite good that he uses. I strongly recommend Dr. Groth as a Primary Care physician.

Dr. Groth is the most caring and compassionate Dr. that I or my wife have ever had the pleasure to…read morebe treated by. He is very compassionate and never is rushed or impatient, always treating us with our best interest and well being a priority. You will never find a better doctor with more local experience and referral partners who will treat and care for you just as he does. We have never felt more comfortable with or confident in the diagnosis and advise from a primary physician.