I DEEPLY regret having a partial menisectomy that Dr. Renee Smith recommended and several times…read more(including when I complained in follow-up appointments that it was worse post surgery) that it "should have been a life upgrade". Well it's been almost 3 years and my knee is way worse than it was before the surgery. I deeply, deeply regret letting Dr. Renee Smith talk me into having the surgery. It was a horrible idea and it actually has completely ruined my body. I have had subsequent other injuries because of the continued inflammation and instability of the knee that was pretty much okay before but had just bothered me a little bit off and on for a long time and she gave me the impression that this would help me. In fact she even said when I complained afterwards that it seemed worse that she figured "It was worth it if there was an 85% Improvement in my quality of life". There has FOR SURE been an 85% DECREASE in my quality of life since the surgery. I am enormously regretful. It did permanent damage to my body and has caused other injuries. HORRIBLE. I've actually talked to a lot of people who rub their fingers together and say yeah it's very lucrative for them to suggest the surgery it's quick and easy for them but it's thousands of dollars in their pocket and have talked to a bunch of people who have had the same surgery and regret it and say they are worse off now. This is a horrible disservice to do to people and I'm hearing this story again and again. Oh, and I've been told by other more competent doctors after she slaughtered me that you are 60% more likely to have arthritis in a knee after having even an arthroscopic surgery. I can tell it's already happening and I'm not that old. She is lucky that I am not litigious because I probably have a viable claim to a medical malpractice lawsuit case.

I have been a patient of Dr. Smith for years. She was always kind, caring, and very knowledgeable…read moreand professional. She wanted her patients to get better. She was honest, not recommending something I didn't need. She listened to my concerns and did her best. I am saddened to learn that she is no longer at her office. There is no way to reach her to say thank you very much to her for looking after my health for so many years! I hope she is okay. She will be very missed, Dr. Smith! I hope she can open her own practice again

I was given this doctors name from a list provided by my employer as covered under my HMO. Don't…read moredo it. BOTTOM LINE: Pay extra If you have to for someone else! !He was abrupt and as impersonal as a person can get when a person is not fully clothed. At the end of the appointment I felt like his reception desk should give out numbers in the waiting area like a fast food chain. I was the medical equivalent of a packet of ketchup: yes I was observed, but I wasn't in the least bit treated like anything of substance. If Anyone can recommend a good SLO Family doctor : please let me know!

I have been seeing Dr Javitz for several years. I think I am getting good care and he is managing…read moremy health well.

Very happy to have found Dr. Chanin. He is so thorough and his exam was incredibly comprehensive. I…read morehave never had a doctor spend over an hour talking over my concerns. He asked so many questions and brought up things I had actually forgotten about. His knowledge is top notch and I felt like I was in very good hands. He and his office are always very responsive and when I was feeling bad they got me an appointment right away.

Medical concierge services @ $225/month. However: 1)…read moreIncompetent administration. 2) Inept, unprofessional medical care. 3) Undependable 4) Dishonest / Not trustworthy. -- Avoid --

I can't say enough good things about Dr. Yamagata and his lovely staff. His office is spotless and…read moreefficient. I felt Dr. Yamagata really listened to me as we discussed my constant, intense migraine symptoms. After an exam I was given a treatment plan. Improvement was almost immediate and on going. I was very impressed with the effectiveness, understanding and kindness I experienced. CherylB - May 13, 2024

He's a nice dr. He will spend time with you and listen. However, he was not able to diagnose me and…read moretold me to go to UCLA or the mayo clinic. I saw a different dr in our area and he diagnosed me right away correctly. He's probably a great dr but didn't know anything about my particular condition. He will refer you out if he doesn't know how to help you.

Referred to Dr. Yeh for cervical and lumbar disc issues. I was able to get in quickly and initially…read morewas interviewed by his PA Justin who was very thorough and pleasant. He set me up with and appointment with Dr. Yeh within 2 weeks. Dr Yeh is a very pleasant, personable neurosurgeon who had reviewed my file, including my CT and MRI scan, with me and discussed the possible treatment options. He never pressured me to have surgery so I opted for conservative treatment with follow up visits every 3 months. So far, I am happy with my decision and Dr. Yeh's treatment.

Dr Yeh is caring n warm n listens , never hurry's. Beyond a…read moredoubt he is the best in my area . Justin his PA is also excellent,listens and cares. in Surgery they are a brilliant team. Postoperative care was very good. As a retired surgical nurse,I know ! Also his office staff is very good,over 2 years and no problems.

well trained,competent, caring surgeon. made me feel that "he has my back" and he was a great help…read morein diagnosing and treating my problem

I had Coflex Stablizer in my L4,5 I had suffered 4yrs with…read moredebilitating pain 3 other Dr's just said Sorry ,we can't help you and prescribed pain meds. I have Osteoporosis. I found Dr Carr thru a neighbor... He literally changed my life !@ It's only been 3weeks and I can already walk with No pain what so ever!!! The girls in the office were all amazing, Especially Stephanie she listened to me and all I was feeling. I cannot say enough about Dr Carr and Staff! Best thing ivd ever done in my 70yrs! Thank you!!!

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!

This was quite a few years ago. He would not let me ask questions. Told me that it was "not the…read moreSocratic method" in his office. My brain immediately turned off.

been in terrible pain since my lumbar laminectomy, this man did not care, he even did surgery…read moreagain, he is in it for the money not for the patient,