Poor experience overall. I am 25 years old and have lots of bodily pain and despite communicating…read moremy issues I did not feel heard I did not feel cared for. I did not feel listened to. Dr. Chen spent 15 min with me and didn't even address any of my concerns. I mentioned I was having gut and stomach pain on a regular daily basis. She asked if I had been diagnosed with IBS. I said no. Rather than giving me steps to take to figure out what the problem is or how I could be diagnosed she just told me to avoid dairy. She did not ask and therefore did not learn that no matter what I eat afterward my stomach is always upset even if I avoid dairy. I mentioned I would like to see a gastroenterologist. I was told since I was not 45 years old a colonoscopy wasn't necessary which I assume just means it's not gonna be covered by insurance so she's not going to recommend it. I told her my pain had been going on for six years and yet no tests recommended to figure out the issue. Also, I mentioned I wanted to get off of a medication and wanted the liquid form because my research had said it's best to taper off very slowly. She just said "it doesn't work like that" and shrugged off that concern as well rather than giving me what I wanted and asked for... the whole reason I made the appointment was only to get my medication switched to liquid, which wasn't even achieved. So now I'm waiting for my expensive bill for receiving nothing. Not happy at all. I left my appointment very angry frankly. I don't want to come across as rude, but doctors need to do better. It just angers me that I am trying my best to take care of my own health and not receiving any help and despite knowing what I'm feeling every day somehow a Doctor Who has spent 30 minutes with me in total over the past year, think she knows what's best for me, which is to do nothing. Why are doctors telling us what we can and can't do for our own health if we have the money to pay for it. Blows my mind. Again, I hate to be so negative, but I feel I need to speak up for so many people who feel their concerns are ignored and unimportant. I wrote this not only to get out my own feelings, but to hopefully help others avoid the same experience I had.

Dr. Chen is one of the best doctors I've ever had. She took the most detailed medical history I've…read moreever had anyone take. (I'm retired military and have a ton of physicals. None were as thorough as this one.) She is always polite and professional. She has a talent for putting you at ease even when there may be something serious at work. I've been a patient for years and she doesn't hesitate to chase down problems and refer you to a specialist when needed. She has recently closed her practice. I hope she comes back soon.

Without a doubt, Dr. Hilty is one of the very best (if not the best) doctors I've ever dealt with…read more When he is talking with you, you are the most important person in the room. He is totally focused on what you say and answers questions in clear terms. Dr. Hilty is not the least bit standoffish, and a conversation with him is enjoyable. Dana, his nurse/technician, is also a pleasure to deal with. Both have a good sense of humor -- kind of useful in the health care arena these day. If you get a blood test or send him anything, he calls you the day he receives it to discuss the results or to confirm receipt. No guessing about "did he get it?" First time I've ever had a doctor take that approach. Luckily, I am pretty healthy, and as far as I can tell, Dr. Hilty wants me to stay that way.

From the owner: Dr. Hilty offers a different approach to primary care with conveniences like same/next-day…read moreappointments that start on time and a focus on preventive medicine. His MDVIP-affiliated practice is open to new patients, including Medicare and commercially insured, in San Luis Obispo. Dr. Hilty sees fewer patients, which means he has more time to offer. Similar to concierge medicine physicians, Dr. Hilty is available 24/7 by phone. His practice offers the MDVIP Wellness Program, which includes advanced health screenings and diagnostic tests that have been shown to help detect issues earlier.

I've been to this location twice, and the biggest disadvantage is the parking situation. You MUST…read morepark in a "patient" parking space or the quirky parking gods from MindBody will have a word with you. The location is somewhat accessible from highway 101 and is at the corner of Tank Farm Rd and Broad. Dr. Siqueiros and staff are efficient and thorough and unlike the parking lot, there are plenty of places to park your backside in the waiting room.

Reason for referral from French Hospital not discussed..... DX ... "should be dead" from taking…read moremedication prescribed by a Geriatric MD from Montage Medical Center in Monterey CA. Referred to psychiatrist in Santa Maria. Previous and current medical records required and provided. Stated that there was no Dignity Health doctor who would see me.

Dr. Foresman has provided treatment to myself, as well as multiple family members for over 2 years…read more He is always willing to explore personalized treatment options, is open to his patients input, and continually seeks out the best, most well researched therapies to treat his patients. MPM is a vital resource for the Central Coast and beyond. I am beyond lucky to be a part of the office.

I first visited the office of Gary Foresman, M.D. onJuly 23, 2019. I had an initial evaluation by…read moreJessica Joslyn, Physicin's Assistant, followed by numerous and thorough blood tests; a treatment plan was developed. I arranged for a follow-up appointment with Jessica on Monday, June 29, 2020. Since the office does not take Medicare I pay for my consultations up front in cash. For this telephone consultation I paid $175.00 by credit card in advance over the phone at 2:00 p.m. Jessica was scheduled to call me at 2:15 p.m. By 3:00 p.m. I had not received a call. I called the office to determine what the delay was. I had waited for Jessica for 45 minutes or more in the past at in-office appointments so I had assumed that she was held up with another patient and would call me after.) When I reached the office I was told that she had been trying to reach me during the 45 minutes and I had not answered. I told them that I had been sitting, waiting with my phone in hand. They found that they had written my cell phone number down incorrectly in their records and had been calling a wrong number. They then told me that the next available appointment I would be able to have would be in August, a full six weeks out in the future. Since I was available for the consultation and they were not able to reach me due to an error in their records, I asked them to credit my visa card for the $175.00 charge. They refused! They indicated that I should have called the office to inquire why they hadn't called earlier than 45 minutes and intimated that it was somehow my fault that the consultation didn't go through. They said they would hold my money as a credit to my next appointment in August. This meant that I would have paid out money 6 weeks in advance of any services rendered. This didn't make any sense to me, since I wasn't at fault for the consultation not going forward and I hadn't received anything for the $175.00 I paid out. When I expressed my need to have that refund put through, they again refused. Needless to say, I have severed my relationship with this office. I would not recommend this office to anyone.

If you need a good internal medicine doctor I recommend Dr Bhakta. I just completed my first year…read morewith him as my concierge doctor, and have signed up for another year because of his medical expertise and other attributes. During this time he's stabilized my blood pressure and I haven't had any hypoglycemic episodes, something I had previously resigned myself to having for the rest of my life despite a lot of attempts by other internists and cardiologists to control it.. My blood sugar is under control with his recommendations as well. Dr Bhakta is always available for an appointment when needed, and very responsive to calls. He's very thorough and professional, and has a nice sense of humor. He gives me his complete attention, doesn't lecture me, talk down to me or ramble on, and doesn't rush me or waste my time. Even his staff is friendly and efficient. My husband, who was against the idea of having a concierge doctor, decided to give him a try because of my experience, and so far he's happy with him as well. I feel Dr Bhakta is a partner in looking after our health.

At a time when we needed an excellent doctor, we found Dr. Bahkta. His practice is set up much…read moredifferently than the frustrating and disappointing experiences we've encountered before. He has already been of the greatest value possible and we've just started with him. He saved my daughter's life by his fast action, expertise and availability. He responded to alarming labs in person. On a Friday afternoon-before a holiday.

Dr Guerrero is my favorite doctor in the whole wide world shortly after giving birth. I came down…read morewith postpartum syndrome and I didn't have a local doctor in Santa Maria as I had my son in Santa Barbara at Cottage Hospital and I went to go see Dr Guerrero and he actually made me smile and laugh and help me see the brighter side of things, and assured me that I was going to be fine and explain to me everything that we were gonna do to make me better. He was real he was kind and he was my friend. Thank you for being so much more than a doctor.

This is one of the most thorough doctors I have ever had. He addressed every single issue and had a…read moregreat sense of humor. I so thankful for finding him as my primary care doctor!

San Luis Internal Medicine remains personable and professional in a healthcare environment that's…read moregrowing increasingly difficult for a private practice like theirs. An annual physical with Dr. Hanson recently was unrushed and thorough. I was grateful to be seen by an articulate, sharp physician. The receptionist was busy but gave me their full attention when speaking with me. Whenever I've called their office to arrange an appointment or ask a question, I've been treated with dignity. I'll continue going to SLIM and remain grateful for their commitment to me as a patient.

I had an emergency and the providers at SLIM were able to get me in same day as well as perform the…read moreprocedure! Thank you so much NP Alyssa, Dr. Cherry and the kind staff!