Dr.Zhang is absolutely incredible. She explains everything and if you have any questions, she'll listen and answer them all. The treatment/medication she suggested has help tremendously. I'm truly grateful that she is my pulmonologist. She's definitely an incredible doctor. I highly recommend her!!!! read more

Went here today. Been here before. Both times the front desk workers have been bad. They have attitude. 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. read more

Coastal Pulmonary Associates - Really backwards impossible advice for DSPD DSPS Delayed Sleep Phase Disorder from Dr. Hsing. - Pulmonologist Near Me - Encinitas, California

Please don't not see Dr. Michelle Zhang if you go here. Even after bringing in imaging and reports to her office prior to appt, they were never reviewed by her. At appt. I mentioned something abnormal on imaging report and handed the report to her. She pushed my hand away and told me she didn't need report she can view imaging herself. I have never had a doctor do this before and they always welcome another opinion. After viewing the imaging she told me nothing was wrong. This made me feel uneasy as another Pulmonogist and Radiologist told me something was very wrong. She did not bother to view any other imaging I brought and was very dismissive towards me. It turns out I have a very severe Pulmonary problem and because of her ignorance , arrogance and attitude I was delayed proper treatment. I can not speak of other doctors here, but this doctor is horrible and cannot recommend her. read more

Dr and nurse staff are great friendly and on time and so helpful. Front desk is awful so rude and not helpful at all. Literally they are so mean not welcoming just the worst. Makes me not want to go back here ever again. If it wasn't for the great Drs and nurses I would never return. Kind of sucks that the first and last impression you get a this place is just rude mean people that seem to hate their job/life. read more

Dr Fussel is a great doctor! On Time, Good listener, to the point, gets things done now!! He was great...just my kind of doctor!

This review is way over due. I'm so very thankful for Dr. Makani and the amazing staff here. From my first interaction with Dr. Makani i have felt nothing but sincere, genuine and positivity from him. He assured me, to which i felt true in my heart; that i was going to be fine. This was his job and he was gonna make sure that i was around for a long time. I'm forever grateful to him and his staff. I most definitely would recommend him and know that he has amazing Dr. qualities that we all deserve and he for sure made me feel and know he understood my fears, thoughts and what if's thru this whole challenge. Thank you more than words can say . .. . you all are appreciated immensely. Much Respect . .xoxoxo read more

Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang is on top of her game. She's so thorough, detail oriented and brilliant. I highly recommend her.

Recently, my close friend was diagnosed with lung cancer, and after initial biopsy, her pulmonologist (Dr. Trestman) referred her to Dr. Makani. We are both so very grateful to Dr. Makani for following through with necessary additional diagnostic procedures and soon thereafter, a referral to an excellent surgeon. Dr. Makani's nurse, Laura, was wonderful, as was each member of the office staff, in helping to coordinate care across several health care systems, including Scripps, Palomar and UCSD. Dr. Makani himself was warm, caring, an excellent communicator, and with each contact, proved himself to be the very best we could have hoped for. His superb care both before and after surgery really reassured my friend that she was in the best possible hands. read more

My initial experiences with the front office staff over the phone were great. Excellent communication, patience and helpful information. On the day of my appointment, I was very nervous, but the front office staff were phenomenal. The medical assistant helped me feel at ease, and listened to my concerns. Dr. Tran absolutely blew me away with her levels of insight, understanding of my unique condition, troubleshooting, and acknowledging my experiences and (medical journal) research. I can't give enough kudos and recommendations for this office. I'm very grateful that Dr. Tran was able to quickly ameliorate my previously, badly managed asthma. My breathing improved quickly after using the inhaler she prescribed. It's almost night and day in terms of my ability to complete chores, enjoy exercise, and routine movement. I wish more doctors were like her: listening deeply to their patients and understanding that the patient often has a high level of knowledge and insight into their own condition, on a holistic level. Even the security staff were pleasant and helpful, and the building is beautiful and managed well. Dr. Tran and her staff are gems-- you will become a fan as well! read more

Well trained and kind staff make the experience excellent. The nursing staff is awesome, dedicated and caring. MAs Marilyn and Gigi are five star! Marisa at the front desk makes you feel welcome.Checkin is efficient. The visuals are great excellent in the waiting area. The building is new, super clean with ample parking. Last but certainly not least Drs Eisman and Savage are the best around. Dr Gadre is an asset to the talent pool. Five stars. read more

This is a great office staff and Doctor... Laura and Katie (nurses) were so nice, attentive , informative. You have questions they answered and you do not feel rushed, they both made sure you understood or took a phone call if left message there was a call back. Dr Makani was reassuring and a great Doctor friendly answered any question. He and his staff have a wonderful re pore with each other so it makes it a lot more comfortable for the patient (ME)..... Highly recommend this office all are great there are names I did not know and they were all too very nice.... Thank you! read more

Doctor was rude. He was very cold and laughed at me . I'm not even an openly emotional person so I know it wasn't me . This is just a warning for sensitive people. read more

Fantastic experience here - Dr. Makani is great and his staff was outstanding, always super helpful and quick to respond!

I was referred to Coastal Pulmonary Associates, Dr. Makani by my pulmonologist, Dr. Trestman, a highly rated Dr. of Pulmonology, in his own respect. A true professional, Dr. Makani brought in visual aids and pictures to explain what his procedures would be. Dr. Makani, is truly a Top Doctor. A true professional, knowledgable and caring. When I visited the good Dr., He was thorough and exact in his assessment of my situation and the course of action to be taken. All individuals who I came in contact with at Coastal Pulmonary Associates should be commended for discharging their duties in a truly professional manner. From the Registration Nurses who did the pre appointment check-in to Gigi, the pre-appointment check in and Tanya, the Operation scheduler. What a truly kind and professional bunch. A true credit to their profession My experience with them is indescribable. Dr. Makani's office ensured I knew exactly what was going to happen and why. Dr. Makani answered all my wife's and my questions, ensuring we thoroughly understood what his procedures would be. At the same time assuring us that he knew what he was talking about. When my wife and I left the office, we both were calm and relaxed at what was coming next. There are not words that will do justice in attempting to explain what a "Top Drawer" Dr. Makani is. His attitude and professionalism seeps down to his whole staff. I was truly impressed with Coastal Pulmonary Associates. I will highly recommend them to anyone who is in need of a pulmonologist. read more