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    Alfonso J Padilla, MD

    5.0 (1 review)

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    I had to jump a lot of hoops with getting a new insurance so it was a frustrating experience, I…read moreended up having to get a primary care provider at this location and luckily I was assigned to Dr. Gerard (Jerry) Blake. Initially, I was frustrated with all of the hoops that I needed to jump but Dr. Jerry Blake was patient with me and made sure that I would be taken care of. He was very attentive to my medical chart and history, he took the time to listen to all of my concerns so that they could get addressed, and helped me get all of the care that I needed. He explained all of my test results in detail and guided me to the next steps in my care. It was very easy to talk to him, he was very kind and friendly and he would respond in a timely manner to my messages. I greatly appreciate that I was assigned to this caring and amazing doctor here. Thank you Dr. Jerry Blake!!

    This clinic may be fine for quick checkups, but I would strongly recommend anyone with pre-existing…read moreor ongoing medical conditions avoid wasting their time here. The care feels extremely disorganized, and you rarely see the same doctor twice, which makes continuity of care almost impossible. They did not take the time to properly review or research patient history, and concerns were often dismissed instead of being addressed. They also were unable to assist with important state paperwork, which created additional stress during an already difficult situation. If you have serious or ongoing health issues, I highly recommend going directly to UC San Diego Health or another established healthcare provider that actually listens to patients and provides consistent follow-up care.

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    Ohh I dislike giving bad reviews... But I am being honest, so, listen up…read more I had to switch to a different primary care doctor because I had my health insurance changed. I had read reviews about Dr. Mara that weren't so positive, but I decided to give her a chance. Here are my reasons for the rating: #1- Uninterested. First appointment was ridiculously slow. They had made me check in, but made me wait for 45 minutes to be seen. I was hoping to see Dr. Mara herself... but I wasn't given a notice that a male doctor would attend to me. #2- Unreliable. During my visit, I was asked the same series of questions probably 3 times... All my answers were written down, but still, they repeated the questions. There was a computer the doctor had in front of him to take notes, but he preferred to hand-write everything down. He was thorough in note-taking! That's a positive! (1st star ) #3- Unsanitary. I noticed snacks in the exam room. SNACKS! The medical posters on the wall look like they've been there for decade. And there were books all over the table. The equipment was definitely old. It did not make me feel comfortable at all! Sorry... #4- Unorganized. I was told I would receive a phone call from them saying that they'd referred me to a specialist (related to my concern). They said that they'll call within 7 days, and if they didn't call, they advised me to call them. Sure enough, they hadn't called me within 7 days, so I called them. I got my answers, at least. (2nd star ) What's funny is that I got a call A MONTH LATER saying they found a specialist for me. If you can, find a doctor somewhere else. I sure DID NOT FEEL CARED FOR as a patient here.

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    Visited American Family Clinic and super glad I did. The staff was courteous and got me in right…read moreoff the bat, the doctor saw it spot on -- I appreciate the quality care!

    Dear AFC Urgent Care,…read more On July 8, 2026, at 7:15 pm, I scheduled an appointment with Urgent Care for my husband, who had been ill for approximately one week with flu symptoms, including cough, congestion, headache, body aches, and episodes of sweating. The nurse or medical assistant--I'm not sure of his title since he didn't inform us--took my husband's vital signs without wearing a mask and was seen coughing into his hand. Additionally, he did not wash his hands before or after taking my husband's vital signs. My husband's vital signs were normal. The Nurse Practitioner (NP) examined my husband's ears, throat, and chest. She acknowledged his reported symptoms but did not report any concerns after completing her physical assessment and interview. She did not order or perform a nasal swab, draw blood, collect a urine sample, or conduct a chest X-ray. Instead, she performed an EKG, which was reported as normal. Unfortunately, my husband did not receive a diagnosis or prescription. He was advised to go to the emergency room for blood work and a chest X-ray. We believe that the care he received was inadequate and that the EKG was unnecessary. I had informed the NP that my husband had recently undergone a full workup with a cardiologist, which revealed no concerns. Additionally, my husband informed the NP that he had not and was not experiencing any chest pain.

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