the good news is, we stopped at the NEX (Naval Exchange) and stocked up on Moon Pies. you can take…read morethe boy out of the trailer park, but you can't take the trailer park outta the boy ... civility is a sad casualty of the Trump era. this president has made a point of pitting Americans against each other to keep the focus off greedy billionaires (and greedy billionaire pedophiles), and it shows in our relations. a little more than a year into his second term, the Naval Medical Center is an island apart in the mass extinction of thoughtfulness and good manners. against that backdrop, the courteousness of EVERYONE we talked and met with at Naval Medical Center stood out in stark contrast. they were, without exception, kind and helpful. having said that, I can't resist the opportunity for a little, snarky inner service ribbing: the Marine Corps was invented because nobody wanted swabbies armed and dangerous, a lingering prejudice after the mutiny on the Bounty. don't think that's true? look it up. with the increased threat level now that we're poised to nuke Harvard, Canada, Mexico, Columbia, Greenland, Iran, and NATO back to the Stone Age (I think there was something on Fox News about plans to invade Boardwalk and Park Place), sailors with sidearms, etc. are providing security. made me uneasy just to see it ...

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you for your service. Thanks also to the families and friends who support…read moreour military. We've been visiting the Balboa Hospital facility lately to help my no-longer-driving parents get to their checkup appointments and unexpected emergency room visits. They are doing well, especially because of the professional medical staff. The good: care, concern, and treatment. I may not be the patient, but as an advocate, I appreciate the hospital staff explanations of procedures in common terms so I can repeat it back to my parents, especially because pops doesn't hear so well these days. The pharmacy wait time has gotten better since medication refills are handled at satellite locations elsewhere around town. This pharmacy is open 24/7 for ER patients. The bad: chow options during daytime and lunch hours are food truck(s) at the parking circle, some popup tents at the quad in front of the pharmacy, the hospital cafeteria, Subway, or McDonalds. At night, Subway and McD are the only dinner options...both do recognize mobile app ordering in advance. Hit & miss wait times if you need to need to leave a sample at the Lab, but you can schedule an appointment. The ugly: late morning parking can be atrocious. I get frustrated with having to drop off someone at the circle then driving over to the top floor of the parking structure because there are no open handicapped or regular parking spaces available. If you have an early appointment, account for possible heavy traffic at the sentry gate. Thank you to the medical teams working at NMCSD. I appreciate y'all.

I highly recommend Angelicum Home Health. From our family's experience we are very pleased with…read moretheir services. The team is very professional and they truly care about their clientele. As a health care provider myself I am impressed of their experience, practice philosophy and care.They make that special effort and take the extra step to ensure our family member is comfortable.

I had a very good experience again at Scripps Health express Mission Valley…read more No wait time as I go there about 10am. I came due to an ear issue and infection. PA Peter was very kind and professional. Michael ( I believe his name was/ young man dark hair and tattoo) flushed my ear and got a piece cotton swab out.I got ear drops as well and my symptoms resolved within 1 day. Furthermore I got a prescription for a non related issue no hassle whatsoever. Highly recommended

I wouldn't recommend anyone coming here. I have one single doctor at Scripps, which requires me to…read moreget labs done. This is the most convenient location to where I live. Tucked away, this location is a bit hidden in the streets behind Ralph's in Mission Valley. The building has dedicated parking, a small lot with tight parking spaces. They have other clinics here as well if you're a Scripps patient. The lab is located on the second floor, down a hallway, a doorway that is hidden in the middle. Not easy to find except for the flag up high saying LAB. One time I tried to get my labs done late into evening. Their hours are till 7pm, which I thought, great, I don't have to take time out of my day and get it done after work. Get there at 6:30, doors are locked and no one is to be found anywhere. Not inside the lab, not outside the lab, only except the cleaning lady in the hallway. So after just standing around figuring out why the lab is closed... with signs stating open until 7 pm. To me that means the door should be open until 7 pm with someone there to draw labs. Almost 10 minutes later, I finally I see an employee person run out into the hallway and I yell out. Hi, can you help me? Is there someone supposed to be in the lab?!? The doors are locked!?! She looked surprised and came my way. I asked, do they close early? Sign says till 7 pm. She responded, there should be someone there, let me find them. Hooray, she was able to get into the lab and find someone in the back! Unfortunately it was still not good news for me. He came out grumpily and said I couldn't get labs drawn. I asked why, he said that he needed to be done and gone by 7. I said ok, it's not 7. Your sign says open until 7 pm. Doors were locked... We argued for another 5-10 minutes for the reasoning of why even have a sign if you lock the doors well before 7 pm. He stated he needed to get all these things done before 7 pm so HE can leave at 7. Again, I told him that's not my problem. Your sign says open until 7pm. I should be able to come in up until 7 pm and be helped. He finally gave me a slip to fill out. Pulled up my labs and said nope! I can't get them drawn. I said WHY?!?! He said he would have to draw, then wait X amount of time, put it in the machine and wait X amount more time. He wouldn't be done by 7 pm. It was already almost 6:50 now! OMG, that is my problem HOW?!?!? We told him, we've been here since 6:30 outside knocking... another sign on the door that has incorrect info says to do so if the doors are closed. He just looked at me blankly and said I dunno and we grabbed the sign and handed it to him. He said it was for lunchtime and was not correct anyways. More bad info!?! He pretty much said next I couldn't get my labs done that evening and I had to come back the next day and 12 hours after taking my medication. Really?!? Another tidbit of info I was not aware of!?! And that he can schedule an appt for me the next day. That's it. Horrible service! Wrong info! A useless sign of operating hours! Why even post that if the staff lock the doors way before that time?!? WHY?!? Waste of time. Arguing back and forth. A big giant headache with an extra side of frustration. I dragged my poor hubs along for this ridiculousness because we were going to grab dinner after. A couple days later got a call from a lady calling to apologize for the situation and confusion. The staff that was there that night was new and confused and didn't know he COULD draw my labs and was supposed to have the doors open and unlocked until 7 pm. I did get his manager's info that evening but never bother calling cause I didn't want to waste even more time I'm never going to be able to recover going round and round in circles trying to make nonsense of a sign that was clear to me yet services were still not rendered. Never again. I will have to waste my time during the day apparently! 2025: 16

We've been a Sharp family for a very long time. I have utilized 1-800-82-Sharp to select a new…read morePrimary Care physician over the years as my health condition has morphed with age. I selected Dr A because his practice focuses on old people. I visited him for the first time for a "getting to know you" visit. I was 5-Star impressed! The Doc walks into the exam room, mature, confident, and warm as a Burt Lancaster in Field of Dreams. We quietly chatted and Doc says "You see this Dr. You see this other Dr., Piece of cake." He didn't order a follow up, no blood work, no physical, no colon probing mentioned. I could have hugged Dr Allen. I should've, next time. Doc and his no doubt cool partner have been saving folks for 35 years on West Point Loma Blvd near Midway near It's a Taco Shop. Call I-800-82-Sharp and switch Peace, mc in pb

Would give 0 stars if possible. This office is impossible to get a hold of, messed up refills on my…read moremedication multiple times, cancelled my appointment on multiple occasions, and then refused to refill a medication due to an appointment that THEY cancelled. Worse customer service and patient care possible, already switching my primary due to this.

Poor service and following through with what was promised and one of their visiting nurses sold…read morejewelry to my parents. Very unprofessional

An administrator came to my home for the intake process two weeks ago. I was scheduled for a…read moreweekly nurse visit and for physical therapy. I've called three times to inquire about the visits. I've yet to see a nurse or physical therapist or have my calls returned Be forewarned these people are totally non-responsive.

I was very fortunate to follow my Primary Care recommendation to try Ascendant Pharmacy (delivery)…read moreafter Rite Aid closed. I no longer wait on lines or have to go to the process of listening to recorded messages only to be put on hold. I had an office visit at 3pm in which my Dr.ordered a new prescription for me. When I arrived home at 5pm my medicine was dropped off. With a strong emphasis on customer care and personalized attention,the staff continues to offer a wide range of prescription medications.OTC products and healthcare essentials to meet the diverse needs of the community. Thank you all

This pharmacy is new to us. They deliver and we have never had a problem with the service. No long…read moreholds on the phone. Very friendly and care about their customers. I recommend

I cannot say enough good things about the case manager (Aurora Galicia) who helped care for my…read moremother during her stay at the SNF (Kearney Mesa Convalescence). From the very beginning, Aurora was compassionate, responsible, patient, and incredibly attentive to every detail of my mother's care and recovery plan. What stood out most was how helpful and proactive she was. She always took the time to explain options clearly, answer our questions, and make sure our family felt informed and supported during a stressful time. She never made us feel rushed and consistently went above and beyond to advocate for what was best for my mother. Her communication was excellent, and it was obvious that she genuinely cared about the well-being of the patients and their families. Having someone so organized, knowledgeable, and kind made a huge difference in our experience. I'm truly grateful for her professionalism, empathy, and dedication. She brought comfort and peace of mind to our family when we needed it most. Thank you for treating my mother with such dignity, care, and respect.

There were a few good nurses there. I apologize to them because, sometimes these things make it…read moreseem guilty by association. With that said... office staff make things hard. Nurses seem overwhelmed. And, I have yet to have my mother's dentures replaced as they list them due to their negligence.