Noelle's Yelp Notebook 2016 Dr Contreras' medical office is located in the Blossom Valley area of San Jose. His office is located on the second floor of an older office building. There is ample parking in the parking lot but it's narrow and during busy times such as the morning that's when parking is scarce. There are two ways to access his office- the stairs or elevator. His office staff is friendly and kind. My grandmother has gone to him for years. I've seen him ages ago but my PCP for the past 10 years is located in Palo Alto at Stanford. Dr. Contreras is smart, kind and efficient. The only issue is trying to make an appointment. I called recently my call went directly to an automatic answering service where I was put on an automatic hold for 30 minuets. Finally, I got a switchboard operator who connected me to his office. Existing patients (408) 643-0922 New patients (408) 457-1393 He's a great doctor. It's sometimes a pain to make an appointment and secure an appointment date since he's so busy. Noelle's Notes Good doctor Hard to get an appointment read more

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I thought I'd found a Dr. that understood my pain but I left his office feeling like I was kicked right in the gut. After a head on car collision, I've suffered chronic back & neck pain for years now. I spend tons of $ on massages, electronic gadgets and am lucky to get any sleep on some nights. My level of pain can be to the point of crying and when I was in Europe last year, I visited two pharmacies that couldn't give me anything strong enough to relieve what I was enduring. I was miserable and a good part of my vacation was ruined. I was either lying in the back of the car or staying awake at night crying because I was in excruciating pain. I was able to get pain meds from him for vacation this year but when I ran out he said no more and "YOU KNOW IT ISN'T RIGHT". Wow, I had just got into another car accident and had a bad fall a few days before I saw him. But he acts like he doesn't believe me. He said to take Tylenol. Well, I've tried that but it does nothing for me. I'm here at work suffering with back pain and what should I do? Smoke some marijuana? No, that won't work because I'll get paranoid, lose my job, and not be able to function. Should I take a muscle relaxer? No, I will fall asleep! My employer pays $1,060.54 in monthly medical contributions and I pay $226.68 out of my paycheck each month. $1,287.22 a month for suffering is not a good deal at all. I thought doctors understood that patients need medicine. Time for a new doctor who will listen. There is a website called "The Patient Advocate" and it is a wealth of information. No one should have to stay with a doctor who doesn't care. read more

Went looking for Dr. "Doogie" Howser but instead found the best thing: Dr. Jorge Contreras. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So I never go to the doctor and have never used my insurance from my company even though I have had it for a while [Blue Anthem], but I made New Year's resolution to get a physical cuz even though I'm a slim guy, you never know if you have high cholesterol or high sugar so I wanted to gauge where I stand physically! So I found this doctor online and made an appointment. Wait is never more than 20mins, as I have been here twice. The staff is super nice, great follow-ups, and they always give you a reminder the day before your appointment. Dr. Contreras is really nice and cares about more than just getting you in and out, gives you advise outside the box, really caring guy. My physical was not as bad as I thought it would be and refereed me to a near-by lab for a blood draw and there was no wait what so ever and results return in about 2-3 days, really quick if you ask me. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ There are a lot of doctors who rush patients just get them in and out, without spending time to do a full diagnosis, but Dr. Contreras is not one of those doctors. So if you have Blue Anthem and are looking for a doctor he might be the right choose for you!!! read more

Contreras V Jorge, MD - Family Practice Near Me - San Jose, California

We moved to Dr. Contreras when our other family Dr. was no longer available. We chose Dr. Contreras because an EMT (emergency medical technician) friend of our recommended him. We have been his patients for over 15 years. Dr. Contreras listens. He wants to hear our concerns and then he explains what might be affecting us, how it may affect us, what choices we have, and the level of concern that we should exhibit. On a few occassions he has recommended us to other specialists and these Dr.'s have alway been top notch. Dr. Contreras and his staff speak Spanish and have a very active practice. In 15 years, I have always been able to get an appointment based upon my own levels of concern. Our family would rate Dr. Contreras a 10 out of 10. read more

Women who run the front desk are rude. They come back from lunch 30 minutes after they say they will return. Dr Contreras is a good doctor but his receptionist are very unfriendly. Hung up when I was speaking because I was upset they didn't call me to remind me of an appointment and I needed to reschedule. They threw a $25 fee in my face but if I'm a new patient how am I supposed to know there's a fee for cancellation? Feel very sorry for dr Contreras that he has those type of people running his front desk. He's a nice guy but his workers are rude. read more

I don't know how people can give him good reviews. I went because I am Mexican and it will be easier for me if I can talk to someone in Spanish. I went for a physical exam (I have insurance) so he sent me to the lab to get the tests done and he did not write the "preventive diagnosis" codes on the lab sheet, so my insurance did not want to pay the bill at least that he changes them. My insurance told me to ask him to call the Lab to fix the codes and the insurance will pay. Simple enough right!!! So I called the office in which they are 4 assistants and they told me that neither the doctor nor they would have time to call the lab to fix the codes - which is probably take no more than 5 min!!!. In other words, I am stuck with the bill since they cannot call!! I got so mad but guess what they told me they don't care I am mad. In addition, he told me I have to go to a specialist which I called and he is next available appointment is in three months from now but the assistant told me if the doctor calls him, he can give an appointment next week but oh surprise he didn't want to call either, so now I have to wait. I am Mexican and I hate to trash people especially since his Mexican too but this is unbelievable. I have seen some many other doctors and the assistants take the time to call insurances, labs, referrals, or any issue you many in the future just to make you happy!! but doctor Contreras he just wants his money for the appointment. You have to be aware that he will not follow up if patients need something else. Neither the assistants. they don't care about making customer happy. I'm so disappointed... read more

Called a number that said it was for new patients, gave a lady all of my information, she transferred me to another number where I had to give all of that information again. When I asked why I was having to give my info again, the female with whom I was speaking said she would check, put me on hold for a while, then when they came back on the line, acted as if she couldn't hear me. I heard laughing in the background. I used to work in a doctor's office and would never treat a prospective patient or any patient for that matter with such rudeness and unkindness. I am sick and in need of a doctor's care and the last thing that anyone needs when they aren't feeling well is someone playing games on the phone. Dr Contreras may be a good doctor, but I would not suggest seeing him as he obviously doesn't have a good handle on his office staff. read more

He will refer you straight to a psychologist. You can tell he doesn't believe in getting his patients medication right away

WARNING this doctors office is a scam. I went in for a simple 10 min visit and was quoted for 108$ at the front desk. At the end of the visit I went to pay and they said they would send the bill in the mail after contacting my insurance. I then received a 300$ bill in the mail because the insurance would not pay for the services falsely claimed. Please go anywhere else that will not try to unjustly rake you over the coals. Also the receptionist in the lobby were very unfriendly and rude. After speaking with this office a second time to have my bill corrected they threatened me with there is nothing i can do and that i should pay or be sent to collections. Please be safe and choose another doctor. read more

I like to write nice letters and rarely write negative ones, but this was a horrible experience! After a 10-minute visit (I only wanted to establish a physician in my new location,) I was billed over $200 for "comprehensive." I was waiting to see if my new insurance would pay anything before submitting my payment. I was sent to collection! I paid the entire bill directly to their Office, and I CONTINUE to receive collection notices, and, most interestingly, from DIFFERENT collection agencies!! Where do I go to report this???? I would have given minus zero stars if the site allowed me to. read more

Dr. Contreras is the long-time physician for a friend of mine who has adult dementia where I have the medical power of attorney for my friend and accompany him on all visits to Dr. Contreras. I have found the doctor to be quite helpful and patient with my friend who can be difficult at times due to his condition. I would recommend Dr. Contreras to anyone who has special needs. Unlike a lot of the physicians who have treated me, Dr. Contreras has taken as long as is needed for appointmenst.. read more

I have been going to Dr. Contreras for 15 years and have no complaints. I live in Hayward but drive to San Jose because I feel that confident in him as a Doctor. I did once miss an appointment and was charged the $25 fee but that was my bad and since time is money I paid the fee and harbor no ill will whatsoever. Signs are clearly posted throughout the office that a missed appointment will incur a $25 fee. This is a very busy practice and time is money so there you go. I am not one to get ill often but I do take my annual appointments seriously. What I love about this practice is they actually take the time to have a sit down with you during a physical to discuss any and all issues with your body. I also always receive a written follow up on blood work, mammograms, etc. which I really appreciate. I have never been denied medication but I also do not have a proclivity to take heavy medication to deal with pain issues. I also give Dr. C props for sending me to my Dermatologist Dr. Dhawan in Fremont. For years I suffered from a mid level case of Rosacea back when Rocasea was not so well known. I thank both Doctors for recognizing the disease and taking steps to get me treated to the point that I no longer suffer from "red face". As long as he stays in practice I will continue to see Dr. Contreras annually as needed. read more